Party Panache, Holiday Apps in a Snap
As much as I hate to re-live this fateful day,
We had some tasty noshes
and I want to share these “apps in a snap”
for the busy days ahead!
White Cheddar Cranberry Almond Spirals were created with Alabama red and white in mind
And the Figgy Bleu Spread symbolized Auburn’s blue and orange
HH and HHjr are Alabama alums but our son in law, NG is an Auburn guy so I try to be fair
The simple spirals were made with a combo of white cheddar*, Italian blend or Parmesan, dried cranberries and sliced almonds**
*if you have a Trader Joe’s try the Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, it’s very tasty
**I used a package of Honey Roasted Almonds with Cranberries from the section with salad dressings and toppings
If you spread a thin layer of butter on the pie dough before topping it will help the cheese and toppings stick to the dough, which I realized after I cut the slices…
But I just smushed them together and it worked fine 😂
This Figgy Bleu Spread is very effortless, 3 ingredients
Put cubes of cream cheese in a small greased baking dish and top with bleu cheese
Put the dish in the oven for 15 minutes to melt cheeses and then stir
Top with fig jam
Return to oven for another 15 minutes, then spread jam into an even layer over the top
You can garnish this with chopped walnuts or pistaschios if desired
🐷 or BACON 🥓
White Cheddar Cranberry Spirals
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust dough round
- dried cranberries
- sliced almonds
- 4 oz White cheddar grated
- 2 oz. grated Parmesan or Italian Blend cheese
- 2 T soft butter optional
Instructions
- Roll out dough to thin a little and form into more of a rectangle. Spread with a thin layer of butter to help the cheese stick if desired. Sprinkle cheeses in a thick even layer on dough. Top with cranberries and almonds. Roll up into a long log, as tightly as possible.
- Cut into 3/4″ slices and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes or until pie crust is golden
- Makes 12-14 slices
Figgy Bleu Spread
Ingredients
- 8 0 z cream cheese softened {light is fine, but don’t use non fat}
- 4 oz bleu cheese cut into pieces
- 4 oz fig jam {Dalmatia Fig Spread is my favorite}
- 2 oz chopped walnuts or pistachios
Instructions
- Cube cream cheese and place in a small greased baking dish.
- Top with bleu cheese pieces and bake at 325 for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir to combine cheeses. Top with dollops of fig spread. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes more, or until bubbling.
- Spread jam into an even layer over the top. Garnish with nuts if desired. Serve with crackers, baguette slices, apple slices.
Fa la la!
Thanks for stopping by!
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At least it was a yummy loss
ha, ha, needless to say I gave the Auburn side of the cake to my son in law to take home!
So many delicious options here, who needs dinner!
Thanks Chris!
Those look good, Jenna. Boy, I bet the situation in your home was tense. Wonder if NG was there, or did he call to rub it in? Sorry for the loss, still wondering if AL has completely lost the chance at Natl Champ. It would appear, now that UGA beat Auburn.
We were all there and NG, which stands for nicest guy, is also smart and was very kind even though my son taught his children to say Roll Tide… it’s a friendly rivalry!
Jenna, I can’t even stand to think of THAT day! The cranberry spirals look so good! You always have the most amazing food prepared for every occasion!
yeah, it was rough! I can’t decide if I’m happy or sad today that Au lost 😂
Our bet bet, don’t think about the game 🙁 just the food! And, yum, the food looks delicious. I love figgy jam and I think this would be a great recipe for making when friends drop in during the holidays. Thanks Jenna
Thanks Emily, it’s so easy!
Everything looks delicious!
I am back again to say we made it in the playoffs, RTR!
I know I can’t believe it!! We are all in shock!! Happy Shock!!
I LOVE trader Joe’s unexpected cheddar – great flavor – I might try the spirals!
I am going to have to try these!
I’d even munch on a spiral for breakfast:@)
I need to make the figgy bleu spread for the Sugar Bowl! Roll Tide Roll!
Those spirals look pretty darned good — and really easy! And I’m a sucker for bleu. Thanks for the tip on the unexpected cheese. Next time I get to a TJ’s I’ll try it!
We would love the figgy blue spread Jenna and the spirals too! I’m driving into Charlotte for an appointment on Wednesday and making a pit stop at a nearby Trader Joe’s! They have the best selection and price on cheese. 🙂
What a great collection of holiday appetizers, these look amazing! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen