Smoky Cheese Bites Food

15 SAUSAGE APPETIZERS YOU'LL LOVE

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a sausage appetizer in 30 minutes or less!

SMOKY GRILLED CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Butter one side of each bread slice. Place 4 bread slices buttered side down on a work surface and top with half the cheese, distributing evenly. Cover with an even layer of red pepper strips and top with the remaining cheese. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices buttered side up.
• Heat a large griddle over low heat. Working in batches, if necessary, add the sandwiches to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Using a wide metal spatula, flip the sandwiches, then cook for 3 minutes on the second side. Continue flipping, cooking for about 3 minutes more on each side until the bread is crisped and the cheese is melted. Cut each sandwich into 6 bite-size pieces.

CREAM CHEESE, SMOKED SALMON AND CHIVE LATKE BITES

Steps:

• Cook the latkes according to package instructions.
• Place a piece of salmon on each latke. Spread a dollop of cream cheese on top. Sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.

SMOKY CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Add cheese, mixing well.
• Cut in butter until mixture resembles a coarse meal.
• Knead dough with hands until smooth.
• Preheat oven to 425.
• On a lightly-floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Cut into rounds with a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
• Place rounds on greased baking sheets.
• Top each round with an almond.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
• Cool on wire racks.
• Store in airtight container.

SMOKED SALMON & CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER BITES

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers and slice them into 1" circles. Arrange on a platter as desired. Place in the refrigerator while preparing the cream cheese.
• Place cream cheese, dill, horseradish, and cream in a large bowl. Beat until well combined (a handheld mixer really helps here.).
• Spread 1 teaspoon of cream cheese on top each cucumber slice (more or less to taste), then top each slice with a bite sized piece of smoked salmon. Insert a toothpick down the center to keep in place.
• Serve at once, or keep in the refrigerator until needed.