The Inside Scoop to Simple Holiday Treats
Savory Bite-Sized Treats
Not all holiday nibbles need to be sweet. These savory recipes are great snacks to place out for a holiday get-together when you're enjoying the company of family and friends before the big meal.
Baked Spinach-Cheese Balls
Hearty, warm biscuit dough packed with zesty cheddar cheese and robust spinach flavors, these bites are great plain or with a dipping sauce!
- 1, 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
- 1 cup original baking mix (for example, Bisquick)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Zesty Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. ground horseradish
- 1 Tbsp. deli mustard
- 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. minced or crushed garlic
- 2 tsp. hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Combine all ingredients and stir until well mixed. Chill for 1 hour to let flavors incorporate. Serve chilled or room temperature.