Fun Appetizers

     This cold appetizer should be a must at every buffet table, your guests will love it.

• 4oz. softened cream cheese
• 1/4 minced fresh cilantro
• 2-1/2 tbls. minced banana peppers
• 1 minced clove of garlic
• 1/2 lb. thin sliced cooked roast beef

     Mix together the first 4 ingredients and then spread 2 tbls. on each slice of beef and roll tightly. Cover well in plastic wrap and put in fridge overnight. When ready to serve you can slice each roll into 1-1/2 inch pieces. Makes about 6-1/2 dozen.


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     This recipe is served warm from the oven and makes about 3 dozen balls.

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1-10oz. frozen chopped spinach  or broccoli, thawed, and dried
• 2/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs, divided
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup of onion, minced
• 3 beaten egg whites
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 tbls. dijon mustard
• non-stick cooking spray

      Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Reserve 1/3 cup of bread crumbs. Combine remaining ingredients and roll into 1 inch balls. Roll the balls in the remaining bread crumbs. Bake for about 12 minutes.

Photo by  Juaquinuy