Chili Cheese Bite Appetizers Food

CHILI-CHEESE BITE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut cream cheese into 36 pieces; place in shallow serving bowl.
• Top with sauce; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

CHEESY CHILI CRESCENT BITE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease cookie sheet; set aside.
• 2. In a small bowl mix all ingredients except crescent rolls, blend well.
• 3. Separate crescent rolls into 4 rectangles. Press perforations in each of the 4 rectangles to seal. Spread 1/4 of cheese mixture over each rectangle, leaving a narrow edge. From the long side, roll up each rectangle until filling is enclosed. Cut each roll into 10 slices.
• 4. Place each piece cut side down onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Serve immediately. *To make ahead of time, prepare, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours before baking. Bake as directed. *For the canned chilis, you can use the mild or the jalapeno peppers, as you prefer. I use 1 tablespoon of each.

CHILI CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205'C).
• Sift flour, salt and spices into a bowl.
• Cut in butter finely until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• Add grated cheese and mix well.
• Mix egg with cold water.
• Add 2 tablespoons of egg mixture to cheese mixture and mix to form a fairly stiff dough.
• Knead gently on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll out dough to a 12x6" rectangle.
• Trim edges.
• Cut in half lengthwise and transfer to a baking sheet.
• Brush each half with remaining egg mixture.
• Sprinkle 1 half with sesame seeds and the other half with poppy seeds.
• Cut each half in 10 triangles and separate slightly to prevent sticking.
• Bake in preheated oven 10-12 minutes or until light golden and cooked through.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

PRIZE WINNING CHILE CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a 13 x 9 pan, melt butter.
• Beat eggs lightly in a large bowl.
• Add flour and baking powder; combine.
• In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except salsa.
• Combine cheese mixture to the flour; blend well.
• Pour batter into pan and bake at 400°F for 14 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 35-40 minutes longer. Cut into appetizer size squares and serve warm with salsa (May also be served as a light lunch).

CHILI CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• Place cheese and chilies in the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch pan.
• Beat Bisquick, milk and eggs together. Pour over cheese and bake in oven for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown.
• Cut into squares.