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Game-Worthy Appetizers
60 servings
60 minutes total

The Italian Flat

Ingredients

  • 2 whole grain naan (flatbreads)
  • 2 tablespoons stone-ground Dijon mustard
  • 6 oz Brie cheese
  • 1 (6-oz) package Deli Italian meat (prosciutto, salami, capicola)
  • 1 cup arugula leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup lemon vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto

Steps

    1. Cut each naan in half lengthwise to make two equal halves (naan may be irregular shapes). Spread mustard on one side of each piece.
    2. Cut Brie into ¼-inch-thick slices. Divide Brie slices on top of mustard on 2 halves; top evenly with meats and arugula. Finish with remaining naan slices to make a sandwich.
    3. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place 1 tablespoon oil in pan, then place sandwiches in pan. Brush sandwich tops with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; cook 3–4 minutes on each side or until Brie has melted and naan is crispy. Combine vinaigrette and pesto.
    4. Remove sandwiches from pan; cut into small wedges. Drizzle with pesto vinaigrette (or serve on the side for dipping). Serve.

Nashville Hot-Style Chicken and Waffle Pops

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chilled Deli chicken tenders
  • 16 (6-inch) wooden skewers
  • 1 ½ cups dry Belgian waffle mix*
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large egg (or ¼ cup egg substitute)
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 cup Buffalo-style wing sauce
  • ⅓ cup dill relish
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup

Steps

    1. Preheat waffle iron on medium. Cut chicken tenders into 16 bite-size pieces; thread each piece onto a skewer.
    2. Prepare waffle mix following package instructions (using listed water, oil, and egg). Coat waffle iron with spray. Dip skewered chicken into batter, coating completely; arrange 3–4 skewers 1 inch apart on waffle iron. Cook 3–4 minutes until golden and 165°F. Repeat with remaining skewers.
    3. Combine wing sauce, relish, and sriracha sauce. Drizzle waffle pops with maple syrup; serve with sauce.
    *Note: Some waffle mixes may require different measures of liquid ingredients. Adjust as needed.

Avocado Pretzel Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 plum tomato, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup banana pepper rings, finely chopped
  • 1 (8-oz) container prepared guacamole
  • 24 thin pretzel crisps (about 7.2-oz)
  • 2 tablespoons freeze-dried cilantro

Steps

    1. Chop tomato and peppers. Place 1 tablespoon guacamole onto 12 pretzels; press second pretzel over guacamole (to form a crispy taco).
    2. Top with 1 teaspoon each tomatoes and banana peppers; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your party with frozen appetizers, chips and dip, and assorted cookies for a sweet finish.

The Italian Flat

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 380, Total Fat 26g, Sat Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 55mg, Sodium 1160mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g, Protein 16g, Calc 10%, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 2%, Iron 10%

Nashville Hot-Style Chicken and Waffle Pops

Amount per 1⁄16 recipe serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 870mg, Total Carb 18g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 6g, (Incl. 5g Added Sugars), Protein 8g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 2%, Iron 6%, Potassium 2%

Avocado Pretzel Tacos

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 3g, Sat Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 150mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 1g, Calc 0%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 0%