Wednesday, September 16, 2026

dishes men like-appetizers

 SARDINE AND CHEESE DIP

  • 2- 3 1/4 oz cans of sardines
  • 6 oz package of cream cheese (or 6 oz)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tbsp finely minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp L&P
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 5 strips of pimento, chopped (roasted bell pepper)

Mash the drained sardines with the cheese and blend in the other seasonings

Chill several hours before serving to blend the flavors

Serve garnished with pimento strips

Use as a dip on crackers.

MYSTERY CHEESE BALL

  • 12 oz bleu cheese, crumbled and mashed
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1 tsp L&P
  • 1/2 c walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Mash it all together except the walnuts

Form into a ball and roll in the nuts

Wrap in saran and chill overnight.

EGG AND CHEESE SPREAD
  • 6-8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 oz bleu cheese
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 tsp onion juice
  • 1 tbsp L&P
  • cream (just to moisten)
  • salt and pepper
Combine everything and mash with a fork, adding enough cream to moisten

Form into a ball and chill until firm.