Getting ready for the Fourth of July, or having a party? Here are some great appetizers to set the right mood for that celebration. Here are some of my all time favorites.
Crockpot Fondue
What you need:
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Cheddar cheese soup
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta) cut in cubes
16 ounces shredded swiss cheese
12 oz. can beer (or 1 1/2 cups apple cider)
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
2 drops liquid smoke flavoring
Make It:
Place all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir to mix. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. After 1 hour of cooking time, stir. Before serving, whisk to blend. Serve with bread sticks or veggies for dipping.
Broccoli Cheese Dip
What you need:
2 (10 oz.) boxes of frozen chopped broccoli
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1/4 c. sour cream
1/2 lb. Mexican Velveeta cheese
1/2 lb. plain Velveeta cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder or garlic salt
Make It:
Cook and drain broccoli. Melt cheese in crockpot or slow cooker (set to low for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours). Mix together the soups, sour cream, broccoli and garlic powder or salt. Mix into melted cheese. Keep crockpot on warm and serve as dip with tortilla chips.
Easy Crockpot Meatballs
What you need:
1 bag frozen prepared meatballs
1 bottle (14 ounces) Ketchup
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce (found next to ketchup in the grocery store)
1 jar (10 ounces) grape jelly
Make It:
Put meatballs in slow cooker. Pour over remaining ingredients (I just dump them in, the jelly will melt as it heats) Heat on low until thoroughly heated through about 4 hours. Stir a few times during the cooking process to incorporate sauces.
Barbecued Pork Strips
What you need:
3 pounds lean pork, cut into strips
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite
1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks (do not drain)
Make It:
In a heavy skillet brown pork strips in a little vegetable oil. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in slow cooker; stir well. Add browned pork strips and stir to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 9 hours. Serve hot from pot with sauce.
Makes about 15 appetizer servings.
Bacon and Cheese Dip
What you need:
16 slices bacon (about 12 ounces), diced, fried and well drained
16 ounces cream cheese, cubed, room temperature
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash hot sauce
Make It:
Put all ingredients in the slow cooker; cover and cook on low, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 hours, until cheese is melted and mixture is hot. Taste and adjust seasonings, add bacon, and keep on low to serve. Serve with cubed or sliced French bread or other dippers.
Appetizer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
What you need:
Pulled Pork:
1 large pork butt or shoulder, about 7 pounds
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning or seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup white or cider vinegar
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Mini Hamburger Rolls:
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 large egg
3 1/4 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 scant tablespoon active dry yeast
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homemade or purchased cole slaw for dressing and serving
barbecue sauce for serving
Make It:
Prepare the pulled pork:
Lay a large sheet of heavy duty foil in a roasting pan. Place pork roast on foil. Rub pork all over with garlic and seasonings. Arrange the medium onion slices over top. Wrap foil around the pork roast. Bake at 350° for about 4 to 5 hours, to about 185° F. The meat should be falling apart. Let the roast cool a bit, then remove bones and begin to shred the meat with forks or chop, discarding as much of the excess fat as possible.
Sauté the chopped onions in oil until tender. Put the shredded pork in a slow cooker. Blend in the 1 cup barbecue sauce and vinegar, along with the sautéed onion. Heat the pork on LOW setting for about 2 hours, or until hot and flavorful. Or, simmer, covered, over low heat for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Top each small split bun (instructions below) with a little of the shredded pork, then add a small spoonful of slaw. Or serve slaw on the side with a small spoon. Replace the top of the bun and secure with a toothpick, if desired. Pass the mini pulled pork sandwiches on a tray with a small bowl of barbecue sauce and more slaw, if desired.
While the pork is in the slow cooker, make the mini burger buns:
In a bowl or large cup, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and egg. Place the milk mixture, flour, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and yeast in the bread machine in the order suggested by your bread machine manufacturer. Run on dough cycle. Remove finished dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll half of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness or slightly more. Cut out with a 1 1/2-inch cutter. You could make your sandwiches slightly larger using a 2-inch cutter.
Place cut-outs on a large greased baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until browned. Brush tops with a little butter while they're hot. Let cool on rack. Split the cooled buns. Fill each small split bun with a little of the shredded pork, then add a small spoonful of slaw. Or serve slaw on the side with a small spoon. Replace the top of the bun and secure with a toothpick, if desired. Pass the mini pulled pork sandwiches on a tray with a small bowl of barbecue sauce and more slaw, if desired.
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