Rob’s Appetizer Ideas

Rob’s Appetizer Ideas By KSTP Rob’s Appetizer Ideas Rob's Appetizer Ideas There’s no doubt that the star of Thanksgiving is the meal. To get it started, Cooking for Dad’s host Rob Barrett has some easy appetizer ideas. Click here to print recipes Rob’s Mom’s Cheeseball PREP TIME: 20 min | SERVES: 8–10 Ingredients: • 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened • ¼ c. chopped red pepper • 1 small can crushed pineapple, well drained • ¼ c. chopped onions • ½ c. chopped pecans Directions: 1. Combine cream cheese, red pepper, pineapple and onions in a bowl and stir well. 2. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. 3. Remove and form the mixture into a ball. 4. Roll the ball in chopped pecans until fully coated. 5. Return to the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. 6. Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy. Rob’s Light and Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers PREP TIME: 15 min | SERVES: 8–12 Ingredients: • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced • Cream cheese • Pomegranate seeds • Bacon bits • Rice crackers • Raspberry jelly • Pecans • Kiwi, thinly sliced • Sour cream • Raspberries Directions: Cucumber, Pomegranate and Bacon Canapé: 1. Start with a thinly sliced cucumber round. 2. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on top. 3. Cover with pomegranate seeds and sprinkle with bacon bits. Raspberry Pecan Canapé: 1. Start with a rice cracker. 2. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on top. 3. Add a dab of raspberry jelly and finish with one pecan. Kiwi and Raspberry Canapé: 1. Start with a thinly sliced kiwi round. 2. Add a dab of sour cream on top. 3. Finish with one raspberry. Serve and enjoy. Rob’s Easy Cheesy Dip PREP TIME: 10 min | COOK TIME: 10–15 min | SERVES: 4–6 Ingredients: • 1 block cream cheese • 1 can chili, no beans • 1 handful chopped onions • 1 handful chopped tomatoes • 1 spoonful grape jelly • Corn chips or large scoop chips for serving • Optional: grated Mexican cheese blend Directions: 1. Place cream cheese, chili, onions, tomatoes and grape jelly into a small pan. 2. Heat over medium heat, stirring often until fully combined and warmed through. 3. Serve warm with corn chips or large scoop chips on the side. Advice: • For a fun twist, spoon the dip into a large scoop chip, top with grated Mexican cheese and bake until the cheese melts. Rob’s Bacon Wrapped Potato Circles PREP TIME: 5 min | COOK TIME: 20–25 min | SERVES: 4–6 Ingredients: • Aldi potato circles • Bacon Directions: 1. Wrap each potato circle with bacon, starting at the bottom and wrapping once, ending at the bottom. 2. Place bottom-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 3. Bake at 400°F until bacon is crispy. 4. Remove from pan and let cool on paper towels before serving. Sign up for the “Twin Cities Live Recipe Roundup” to get the latest recipes from the show delivered to your email inbox every week!