Appetizer Pie Recipes

BACON-CHEESE APPETIZER PIE

Steps:

• Roll the pastry into a 13-1/2-in. circle. Fit into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Lightly prick the bottom. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add eggs and milk; beat until smooth. Add cheese, onions, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne; mix well. Pour into the crust., Bake at 350° until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 20 minutes. Remove sides of pan. Cut into thin slices; serve warm with crackers.

APPETIZER PIE

Steps:

• Blend cream cheese and milk.
• Stir in other ingredients except walnuts.
• Spoon in pie plate.
• Sprinkle with walnuts.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Serve with crackers as a spread.

RICOTTA APPETIZER PIE

Steps:

• Toast fresh crumbs in a 350F degrees oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
• Transfer to a bowl, stir in 2/3 cup Parmesan and the butter.
• Press firmly into an 11"x 8" pan with a removeable bottom.
• Bake in 350F degrees oven for about 10 minutes.
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• In a bowl beat together: Riccota, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, egg, salt basil& pepper.
• Beat until smooth.
• Spoon filling into the crust, smoothing the top.
• Bake in 350f oven for 20-25 minutes or until set.
• Cool on a rack.
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• Blanch broccoli and cauliflower for 1 minute.
• Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, pat dry.
• In diagonal rows;arrange a row of broccoli, then a row of tomatoes, cucumbers, lox with capers (If using), row of cauliflower with the quarter black olives tucked in between each flowerette, then a row of sliced mushrooms etc.
• Make these rows compliment each other color wise.
• Cut the pie into squares and serve with a fork.
• You can cover this appetizer and refrigerate until you want to serve it.

TUNA SALSA APPETIZER PIE

Steps:

• Spread softened cream cheese in 9-inch pie plate.
• Top with salsa, followed by tuna then sprinkle with green onion and cheese.
• Either chill and serve cold OR microwave on high for 4 minutes and serve with tortilla chips.