Best 2 Italian Party Appetizers Recipes

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HOT ITALIAN PARTY SANDWICHES



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It doesn't get much easier, or more delicious, than this hot Italian sandwich recipe. These sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for parties, gatherings or a hungry family. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
6 slices part-skim mozzarella or provolone cheese
6 thin slices deli ham
9 thin slices hard salami
6 thin slices deli pastrami
1-1/4 cups giardiniera
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup prepared zesty Italian salad dressing
Pepperoncini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ยบ. Cut rolls horizontally in half; place roll bottoms in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Mix mayonnaise and pesto until combined. Spread over cut sides of rolls. Layer bottoms with mozzarella cheese, ham, salami, pastrami, giardiniera, shredded Parmesan cheese, basil leaves and red onion. Place bun tops over filling and gently press to flatten. , Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with salad dressing. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly before cutting. Serve with pepperoncini and additional giardiniera if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1026mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

ITALIAN PARTY APPETIZERS



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"Quick, easy, delicious, colorful and impressive! This is one great recipe to serve with a refreshing white wine to unexpected guests. Easily doubled for a crowd." Heather Nygren - Cumming, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
48 Triscuits or other crackers
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, patted dry and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese on each cracker. Top with pesto and a tomato slice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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