SPREAD RECIPES
Browse through these appetizer spread recipes, or use the links at right to jump to the different types of appetizer recipes we have.
Bacon Cheese Spread
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12 ounces bacon, chopped1/2 cup pecans or almonds, chopped and toasted
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups mayonnaise
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Crackers, for serving
Cook bacon until crisp and drain. Mix with rest of ingredients and serve with crackers.
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup butter, no substitutes
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup mini-chocolate chips
3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugars and beat just til combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Place cream cheese mix on large piece of plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, roll the cream cheese ball in the pecans. Serve with graham crackers.
Corned Beef Spread
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1 can corned beef1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
3 hard cooked eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Lightly warm corned beef. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Chill before serving. This spread is tasty served with crackers or as a sandwich spread.
Cucumber Cheese Spread
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1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and cucumber grated1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 ounces soft spread cream cheese
Dash or two of hot pepper sauce
Put grated cucumber into a strainer with double layer of cheesecloth. Place strainer over a bowl and refrigerate for an hour. Lift cheesecloth from strainer and wring out as much liquid as possible from the cucumbers inside cheesecloth. Combine all ingredients.
Pecan Covered Clam Roll
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12 ounces clams, drained and minced1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
2 ounces pimentos, drained
1/3 cup saltines, crushed
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Combine all ingredients except for pecans. Form into a ball or log and roll in pecans until completely covered. Refrigerate several hours. Bring to room temperature and serve with crackers.
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