10 tree appetizer Recipes

pita pockets, pretzel sticks, halved, nonfat sour cream, guacamole, parsley, finely chopped, garlic pepper seasoning, red bell pepper, finely chopped

refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, dried dill weed, garlic powder, chopped assorted fresh vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, green onion, black olives, etc.)

fresh pineapple, edam cheese, cut into 1/2-inch squares, cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch squares, summer sausage or pepperoni, cut into 1/2-inch squares, cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch squares, fruit, cut into 1/2-inch squares, toothpicks

cream cheese, softened, shredded cheddar cheese, pesto sauce, grated onion, dry ground mustard, drops red pepper sauce, assorted cracker , if desired, chopped parsley or 1/4 cup cilantro, pine nuts, chopped red bell peppers, assorted cracker , if desired

cheesy christmas trees, mayonnaise, dry ranch-style salad dressing mix, shredded cheddar cheese, grate parmesan, firm white bread, red bell pepper strips, green bell pepper strips, preheat broiler. combine mayonnaise and salad dressing mix in medium bowl. add cheeses; mix well., cut bread slices into christmas tree shapes using large cookie cutter. spread each tree with about 1 tsp. mayonnaise mixture. decorate with red and green bell pepper strips. place on baking sheet., broil 4 inches from heat, 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbling. serve warm., makes 12 appetizers

cream cheese, softened, shredded cheddar cheese (12 oz.), red bell pepper , chopped tiny, chopped onion, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh parsley , more if needed, tomatoes, halved, pimento stuffed olives, cheddar cheese , stars cut them yourself from cheddar or buy them bagged and pre-cut about 1-inch in size, lemon , rind of, cut peel into long thin strips letting them curl, assorted cracker

shredded sharp cheddar cheese, unsalted butter, flour, dill weed, paprika, salt, baking soda, whipping cream, egg yolk, water, poppy seeds