Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Are you looking for a traditional New Year’s Eve appetizer with a twist? These crab-stuffed mushrooms are just the thing!
Ingredients:
-8-10 large mushrooms
-1 pound crabmeat, preferably fresh
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 small onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon dried thyme
-Pinch of salt and pepper
-2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee (clarified butter)
-2 tablespoons flour
-1 cup chicken broth or bouillon
-1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Clean the mushrooms and slice them in half. Remove the stems and finely chop the mushroom caps.
3. Mix crabmeat, olive oil, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the crab mixture. Drizzle melted butter over the top of each stuffed mushroom cap.
5. Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray and bake for 25 minutes or until they are tender and golden brown.
6. In a small saucepan, bring chicken broth or bouillon to a boil over medium heat. Add flour and stir until thickened. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.
Creamy Spinach Dip
Are you looking for a healthy New Year’s Eve appetizer? This creamy spinach dip is packed with nutrients but tastes just as delicious as the traditional version.
Ingredients:
-8 oz. cream cheese softened
-1/2 cup sour cream
-1/2 cup chopped spinach
-1 tsp. garlic powder
-1 tsp. onion powder
-1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)—grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, spinach, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
3. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Roll
Looking for a decadent and elegant New Year’s Eve appetizer? This fig and goat cheese puff pastry roll is a perfect choice!
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups flour
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon sugar
-8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
-1 large egg
-1 cup figs, chopped
-1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and figs. Stir in goat cheese until well combined. Add wet and dry ingredients and mix until the dough is evenly moistened. Do not overmix.
4. Place dough on a prepared baking sheet and press into an 8×8-inch rectangle. Trim even the edges of the pan and prick the dough all over with a fork—Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before slicing into 12 equal pieces.
Try Making One Of These Healthy New Year’s Eve Appetizers This Year!
In conclusion, there are many delicious and healthy New Year’s Eve appetizers to choose from. Whether you prefer crab-stuffed mushrooms, creamy spinach dip, or a fig and goat cheese puff pastry roll, there is something for everyone! Start cooking today!
