Festive Finger Foods

PARTY PINWHEELS, CHILE-CHICKEN BITES, & SRIRACHA SHRIMP FONDUEParty Pinwheels

Active Time – 15 minutes, Total Time – 80 minutes (Makes 24)

Ingredients:

2 puff pastry sheets, thawed

Cooking spray

1/4 cup egg substitute

1 package thin-sliced sweet ham (7–8 oz)

8 slices Swiss cheese (6 oz)

8 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

1. Thaw puff pastry sheets (about 40 minutes) until softened. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat two baking sheets with spray.

2. Roll pastry sheets out into 10- x 13-inch rectangle. Brush with egg; top both with ham, then cheese slices, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the longer sides. Carefully roll the dough, starting with 1 long side, tightly around the filling; pinch seam together.

3. Cut each roll, seam side down, using a serrated knife, into twelve slices (about 1-inch-thick); arrange pinwheels, cut side up, on

baking sheets. Combine remaining ingredients in saucepan on medium; cook 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until hot.

4. Spoon mixture evenly over pinwheels; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden. Let stand 5 minutes to cool. Serve.

CALORIES (per 1/12 recipe) 160kcal; FAT 12g; SAT FAT 5g; TRANS FAT 0g; CHOL 20mg; SODIUM 210mg; CARB 9g; FIBER 0g;

SUGARS 2g; PROTEIN 5g; VIT A 4%; VIT C 0%; CALC 6%; IRON 4%Chile-Chicken Bites

Active Time – 20 minutes, Total Time – 50 minutes (Makes 40)

Ingredients:

4 oz cream cheese

Nonstick aluminum foil

1 Deli rotisserie chicken

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup presliced green onions

1 (4.5-oz) can diced green chiles (undrained)

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided

Cooking spray

1/2 cup avocado-cilantro dressing (optional)

Steps:

1. Place cream cheese in large bowl; cut into chunks to soften. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Shred chicken (3 cups) and add to cream cheese. Mix in shredded cheese, green onions, chiles, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup bread crumbs until

blended. Place remaining 1 cup bread crumbs in shallow bowl.

2. Form chicken mixture into 40 (1-inch) balls and roll each in bread crumbs; place on baking sheet. Coat chicken bites with spray; bake 25–30 minutes or until browned. Let stand 10 minutes to cool. Serve with dressing for dipping, if desired.

CALORIES (per 1/8 recipe) 50kcal; FAT 3.5g; SAT FAT 1.5g; TRANS FAT 0g; CHOL 20mg; SODIUM 120mg; CARB 2g; FIBER 0g;

SUGARS 0g; PROTEIN 4g; VIT A 2%; VIT C 2%; CALC 2%; IRON 2%Sriracha Shrimp Fondue

Total Time – 20 minutes (Makes 12 Servings)

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons fresh chives, finely chopped

1 lb large peeled/deveined shrimp, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup cooked bacon pieces

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 (10.75-oz) can condensed cream of shrimp (or seafood) soup

1/2 cup whole milk

1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

4 oz pasteurized processed bar cheese

4 oz shredded Swiss cheese

Bagel chips (or baguette slices), for serving

Steps:

1. Chop chives and shrimp. Preheat medium saucepan on medium 1–2 minutes. Place bacon and garlic in pan; cook 3–4 minutes,

stirring occasionally, or until garlic is lightly brown. Stir in shrimp; cook 3 minutes.

2. Combine soup, milk, sriracha, and chives; add to shrimp mixture. Bring mixture to a simmer; simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors.

3. Remove pan from heat; stir in cheeses until completely blended. Serve with bagel chips or baguette slices for dipping, if desired.

CALORIES (per 1/12 recipe) 220kcal; FAT 10g; SAT FAT 5g; TRANS FAT 0g; CHOL 80mg; SODIUM 570mg; CARB 16g; FIBER 1g; SUGARS 3g; PROTEIN 15g; VIT A 6%; VIT C 2%; CALC 15%; IRON 10%