jenmovdob Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm going to my inlaws for Thanksgiving dinner. The oven and stove top will both be full, so I need an appetizer idea that can be served cold. We always bring cheese and crackers, but we wanted to be different this year. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublehsmom Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm glad that you asked that as I was wondering what to make for mine as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoismom Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps38181_CW1191757D18.jpg I make this every year 12 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + chillingIngredients2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese6 ounces deli smoked turkey, finely chopped1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon garlic powder DECORATIONS:3 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons milkBrown, orange and yellow paste food coloring6 large oval crackers1 large sweet red pepper1 small yellow summer squash1 cup pecan halvesAssorted crackersDirectionsIn a small bowl, beat the first six ingredients until combined. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.In another small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Divide among four small bowls. With food coloring, tint one bowl brown, one dark orange and one light orange (using yellow and orange); leave one bowl plain.Transfer each mixture to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of each bag.For turkey tail feathers, decorate the top halves of large oval crackers with tinted cream cheese.Using the red pepper, form the turkey head, neck and wattle. For beak, cut a small triangle from summer squash; attach with cream cheese. Add eyes, using brown and plain cream cheese. Insert pecan halves and decorated crackers into cheese ball. Serve with assorted crackers. Yield: 1 cheese ball (3 cups). Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Townhouse Oval Bistro crackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Shopper Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 We like spinach dip, in a pumpernickel bread bowl. http://www.letsmakeknorr.com/Recipes/6200/1/Knorr-Spinach-Dip.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibit13 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 IllinoisMom, your cheesy turkey is too cute! Sometimes as a snack I will spread cream cheese on to Triscuit type crackers and then put dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, almonds and other seeds or nuts on them. They are sweet and salty, but not too filling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 that cheese turkey is too cute! My kids cry for cheese dip every year - I make it in the crockpot. It's the velveeta & rotelle tomatoe recipe - I also add cooked sausage to mine. We love taking the leftovers and make breakfast burritos the next morning. yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealluvr Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 7 layer dip i have never made it but it looks good chex mix different chex cereal and different stuff make one batch sweet and one batch spicy get a decorative jar and fill it with different nuts,pretzels and dried fruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelseyes28 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 that cheese turkey is too cute! My kids cry for cheese dip every year - I make it in the crockpot. It's the velveeta & rotelle tomatoe recipe - I also add cooked sausage to mine. Have you ever tried sausage dip with cream cheese instead of velveeta? Oh my gosh it's sooooooo good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 the 7 layer dip is a hit at our house too. Forgot about that one! Easy peasy to make as well. And you can make it a day or two ahead of time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelseyes28 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 How about a veggie and dip tray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealluvr Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 little skewers of cut up sausage,bread and cheese i always thought this would be cool get a small pumpkin and core it out as best you can and put a really good dip in it and serve with different things to dip in it.if it gets too messy just throw the whole thing out no dish to wash!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess7915 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 OMG we have the sausage cream cheese dip too and we eat WAY WAY more of it than what should be considered healthy! It is sooo fab and so easy too. We like it with those Tostitos scoops chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelseyes28 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 OMG we have the sausage cream cheese dip too and we eat WAY WAY more of it than what should be considered healthy! It is sooo fab and so easy too. We like it with those Tostitos scoops chips. LOL!!! I'm addicted to that stuff.......and healthy smealthy, it's the holidays! I love Frito scoop cornchips with mine:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealluvr Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 thanks i never made the sausage dip but this year i will thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Have you ever tried sausage dip with cream cheese instead of velveeta? Oh my gosh it's sooooooo good!!!can you post a recipe? It sounds different .. may have to try that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelseyes28 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 can you post a recipe? It sounds different .. may have to try that one! Oh it's super easy. This is for a single batch but you can double, triple etc depending on how many people you have. 1 lb sausage2 bricks of cream cheese(I think those are 8 oz)1 can rotel tomatoes Brown and drain the sausage just like you would do with hamburger meat.Add the cream cheese and rotel......I normally do this in a pot or crockpotSimmer over low heat stirring occasionally until the cream cheese is melted and everything is evenly combined. This will make a thick dip.....not runny like reg velveeta/rotel dip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 yum - I will have to try this one! Thanks for posting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelseyes28 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 yum - I will have to try this one! Thanks for posting it!You're welcome:) Let me know what you think about it after you've tried it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildmom Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/fruit-gobbler-688370/ I made this "appetizer turkey" last year- it was very cute, everyone loved it. I can't access my picture, so this will do. As an alternative, you could just take bamboo skewers and place grapes, cheese, fruits onto them. They are quick and easy to grab and put on a plate - no grapes rolling off! The kids find them more fun to eat than just fruit. Add in some mini-marshmallows or marchino cherries for fun/color. What about something like guacamole? It is sort of 'non-thanksgiving' but everyone likes it. It won't spoil their taste for dinner and it is kind of healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfordmom Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/Photos/37/exps38181_CW1191757D18.jpg I make this every year Paula when I saw the thread I knew that you would have some great contributions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsette Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 oh my that turkey is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsette Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 ok.... nothing like the turkey posted by Illinoismom..... but here goes Celery sticks filled with cream cheese and cut up green olives with the red things in the middle.... sorry it's been a long day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeswiff Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 we always have Ham rolls.... thinly sliced ham with cream cheese thinly spread on the ham and an asparagus spear in the middle...roll up and cut into bite size pieces. Can sound kinda nasty but delish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Shopper Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 we always have Ham rolls.... thinly sliced ham with cream cheese thinly spread on the ham and an asparagus spear in the middle...roll up and cut into bite size pieces. Can sound kinda nasty but delish!!! We do these with dried beef instead of ham, and instead of asparagus we use chives. They're really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeswiff Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 We do these with dried beef instead of ham, and instead of asparagus we use chives. They're really good. hmm will have to try that one.....we did ones with green onion instead of asparagus too....those were really yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdrd90 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 We make Philly-dillies. A dill pickle spear, spread cream cheese across it, wrap it in ham. Slice it into bite size pieces and hold it together with a toothpick. Yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 And we do kinda of the same thing - we do the Buddig shaved beef, take some cream cheese and add some horseradish - normally about 2 Tbls to an 8oz block. Smear the cream cheese mixture onto the piece of beef, then roll it up. Yummy. My mom called them beef logs. So when should we be there? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerlakesmom Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 crab dip package of veggie soup mix 1 package cream cheese soft 1 8 oz package of carb lemon juice and garlic to flavor if you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iliveforblckfri Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 crab dip package of veggie soup mix1 package cream cheese soft1 8 oz package of carb lemon juice and garlic to flavor if you like Can you make this with the fake crab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingerlakesmom Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Can you make this with the fake crab?yes get the flake if you can mixes better we ahev also amde it with canned shrimp you can use lime juice if you prefere and it can be heated we like it cold or room temp better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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