Festive Appetizer Spread Recipes

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FESTIVE APPETIZER SPREAD

Our state is known for its cranberries, and there are many bogs in our area. I won first place with this recipe in a contest sponsored by our local newspaper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield about 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil without stirring; boil for 5 minutes. Add cranberries, cook until berries pop and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Cut apricots in the preserves into small pieces; add to cranberry mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Cool. Add almonds. , Spoon over cream cheese; serve with crackers. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
Assorted crackers

FESTIVE APPETIZER SPREAD

Make and share this Festive Appetizer Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5



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Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Garnish with chopped nuts, parsley or fresh vegetable cutouts.
  • Serve with assorted crackers, breads, breadsticks or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1117.2, Fat 103, SaturatedFat 64.7, Cholesterol 334.5, Sodium 2586.9, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.7, Protein 31.1

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) jar Cheez Whiz
1/4 cup chopped red pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

FESTIVE BEAN SPREAD

This is a wonderful appetizer, a bean spread with a Mexican taste. It looks very festive with the red and green toppings, and it's easy to put together. Your guests will be asking for the recipe, so keep it handy ! The two cheeses can be substituted with one 3-cup package shredded taco cheese.

Provided by Lisa Garchow

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • First (bottom) layer: mix together beans, salsa, cumin, and garlic powder, and spread on large, flat serving dish as a thin layer, maybe 1/2 inch thick.
  • Second (middle) layer: mix together sour cream and taco seasoning, and spread over bean layer.
  • Third (top) layer: sprinkle the cheese on first, then top with chopped tomatoes and green onions.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for about an hour. Serve cold with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 432.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pint sour cream
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

FESTIVE APPETIZER SPREAD

Make and share this Festive Appetizer Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water and sugar to a boil without stirring; boil for 5 minutes. Add cranberries; cook until berries pop and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Cut apricots in the preserves into small pieces; add to the cranberry mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Cool. Add almonds.
  • Spoon over cream cheese; serve with crackers. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 124.7, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 46.1, Protein 4.6

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries or 1 (12 ounce) package frozen cranberries
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
assorted cracker

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