Frugal Appetizer Ideas for a Night Out

[PamperedK]

I'm going out tonight and have extremely limited funds, but I promised I'd bring an appetizer. I was thinking of Bacon Cheddar Bites but it needs to be cold.

Any ideas? Mango and Pineapple salsa are my first choices, but they're too expensive for me right now. I was thinking cream cheese and our sauces but when I suggested that, I got a bit of a "blech" face. lol

 

[pattybrady]

How about a dip using one of the rubs? 1 c. mayo, 1 c. sour cream, and 2-3 T rub. Cut up some celery and carrot sticks or a cuke--whatever veggies are on sale?

 

[loreo]

The veggie spread from the new MFP cards is wonderful! Serve it with cheap wheat thins

 

[chefheidi2003]

Cheese ball..8 oz cream cheese..and 2 TBSP of one of the oil dipping seasonings..serve it with crackers.

 

[1PamperedMommy]

Cheese ball..8 oz cream cheese..and 2 TBSP of one of the oil dipping seasonings..serve it with crackers.

For the cheese ball, do you mix it really well and then just shape it into a ball? Then do you just put it on a platter with crackers around it?

 

[PamperedK]

The veggie spread from the new MFP cards is wonderful! Serve it with cheap wheat thins

I don't seem to have that one...

 

[PamperedK]

thanks for the ideas! I picked up some crackers and veggies...now to decide if I want to do a dip or a cheese ball....hmmm

 

[chefheidi2003]

For the cheese ball, do you mix it really well and then just shape it into a ball? Then do you just put it on a platter with crackers around it?

That is what I do..just soften the creamcheese..and then just mix in the seasoning. And then like you said put it on a platter with crackers around it.

 

[loreo]

I don't seem to have that one...

Do you have the cards? It's the one with the bagel on it.

 

[PamperedK]

No. Is this new? We don't have the new products in Canada yet.

 

[loreo]

Yes, it is. Process:

• 
  1/2 small carrot ( I use baby carrots)
  1 clove garlic
  1/2 small red pepper
  3 green onions w/ tops
  dash salt

Then mix in 8oz cream cheese. YUM-O!!

 

[PamperedK]

Oooh that sounds awesome thank you!