Life

Potluck Lifesavers – Simple Recipes for Any Holiday Party

Jalapeno Bacon Bites
Halved peppers stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped with bacon.
 

  • 1:1 Jalapeno Peppers per Slice of Bacon
    (12 peppers recommended to serve 25)  
  • 1 8-ounce package of Cream Cheese  
  • 1 Cup of Shredded Cheese 
  • Paprika 

 

Instructions: Cut Peppers into halves and fill with cream cheese. Top lightly with shredded cheese and wrap with one half-slice of bacon. Let sit in fridge overnight. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked. Season lightly with paprika.

 

Christmas Shaped Mini-Pizzas
A super simple and festive appetizer.

You will need: 

 

  • Flatbread  
  • Tomato Sauce 
  • Cheese 
  • Peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, or toppings of your choice 
  • Christmas-Shaped cookie cutters (the recommended shape is a Christmas Tree) 

 

Instructions: Cut Flatbread into Christmas shapes, and dice desired toppings. Spread flatbread shapes with a thin layer of tomato sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Bake in mini-oven at 450 for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and flatbread is crispy. Let cool and enjoy!

3-Ingredient Pinwheels
Pastries stuffed with pesto and peppers.

1 Package of Pillsbury™ Crescent Dinner Rolls
¼ Cup Basil Pesto
¼ Diced and Jarred Red Peppers

Instructions: Separate dough into four rectangles. Spread a thin layer of basil over dough (leaving about ¼ inch near the edges) and garnish with red peppers. Roll each rectangle up and smooth each edge. Cut into 6 even slices and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 15 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.

Related posts
Life

How Ottawa Valley Air Paddle Made Outdoor Adventure Portable

Ottawa Valley Air Paddle didn’t start with a grand business plan—it started with a single…
Read more
FeatureLife

Like Its Reputation, Laurysen Kitchens Keeps On Growing

From Stittsville to Carleton Place. It doesn’t seem like that big a journey. But in the case of…
Read more
LifeSports

Life in the Saddle with Amy Millar

A pillar of Canadian equestrian sport, Amy Millar blends generational legacy with personal grit in…
Read more