MAKE AHEAD OUTDOOR PARTY FOOD RECIPES

PARTY APPETIZER MEATBALLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead of time and frozen until needed. I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce. —Nathalie Guest, Caledon, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Total Time 60 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1 bottle (14 ounces) hot or regular ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 jar (12 ounces) apple jelly
1 jar (12 ounces) currant jelly

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes; drain. Combine ketchup and cornstarch in roasting pan. Stir in jellies; add the meatballs. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, FatContent 1g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 13mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 94mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 3g protein.

PARTY CHEESE BREAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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You can't go wrong with this recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the taste is sinful. Plus it looks fantastic, and people just flock to it! It's better than the usual garlic bread with pasta, too. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Total Time 55 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Insert cheese in cuts., Mix all remaining ingredients except chives; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet., Bake 20 minutes. Unwrap; bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, FatContent 15g fat (9g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 41mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 468mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 10g protein.

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You can't go wrong with this recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the taste is sinful. Plus it looks fantastic, and people just flock to it! It's better than the usual garlic bread with pasta, too. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California
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