Oscar's party appetizer ideas

I have compiled some delicious appetizer recipes from other blogs I read that would be a great addition to any Oscars party you are throwing or going to!

I made the pizza dip for the Super Bowl and it was gone so fast I didn’t even get to take a picture of it! It’s so good and you can really use any toppings you like- we only had turkey pepperoni so that’s all I put on the top and it was still delicious. On crusty French bread or even some hearty crackers- it’s wonderful

Direct from My Baking Addiction: Pizza Dip

 picture from http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/

Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup pizza sauce
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
2 tablespoons sliced black olives, sliced

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, parsley and basil.
2. Spread cream cheese mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, and sprinkle ½ cup of mozzarella and ½ cup of Parmesan on the cream cheese mixture.
3. Top with the pizza sauce and sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the pizza sauce.
4. Top with bell pepper, onion, pepperoni and black olives.
5. Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Notes:
-If you are short on time, you can cover your microwave safe dish and place into the microwave for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and heated through.

These other two I have yet to make but only because I haven’t had the opportunity- they both look amazing!

Jalapeno popper dip (also from My Baking Addiction)

 picture from http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup mayonnaise

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained

4 ounces can diced jalapeno peppers, drained

1/2 cup shredded Mexican style cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup Panko bread crumbs

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an oven safe serving dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Using an electric mixer, blend the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.

3. Stir in green chilies, jalapeno peppers, and Mexican and mozzarella cheeses. Spoon this mixture into the prepared baking dish.

4. Mix together the Panko and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle it over the cream cheese mixture.

5. Spray the Panko and Parmesan with a quick spray of non-stick cooking spray.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the mixture is hot and the topping is lightly browned.

Notes: If you are in a hurry, skip the Panko/Parmesan topping and simply microwave the cream cheese mixture until hot and bubbly.

Serve this dip with, French bread, fresh vegetables, tortilla chips, crackers…pretty much anything that pairs well with cheese!

 LAST ONE!!

Grilled Pear, brie and honey crostini

Picture From Two Peas and their Pod

1 French baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick

Brie cheese, thinly sliced, rind removed

2 pears, halved, cored, and thinly sliced

Honey

Fresh rosemary, finely chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet. Place one slice of cheese on each baguette slice. Bake slices in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the brie is melted.

2. While the baguette slices are baking, brush the pear slices with honey and grill on each side until soft.

3. Place a slice of pear on top of each cheesy baguette slice. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh rosemary.