LADYBUG APPETIZERS

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Cherry tomato quarters form the wings of these adorable little ladybugs dreamed up by our Test Kitchen. The delightful creatures are perched on crunchy crackers spread with a seasoned cream cheese mixture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
Black paste food coloring
3 teaspoons minced chives
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
36 butter-flavored crackers
18 cherry tomatoes, quartered
18 large pitted ripe olives
72 fresh chive pieces (about 1-1/2 inches long)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Remove 2 tablespoons to a small bowl and tint black. Place tinted cream cheese mixture in a small plastic bag; set aside. , Add the chives, garlic salt and parsley to the remaining cream cheese mixture. Spread over crackers. Arrange two tomato quarters on each for the ladybug wings. , For heads, halve the olives widthwise; place one half on each cracker. Insert two chives into olives for antennae. Use tinted cream cheese mixture to pipe spots onto wings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Christianah Idowu
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These ladybug appetizers are so cute and festive. They're perfect for any party or gathering.


Tebza Ngobeni
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I've made these ladybug appetizers several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ainy shah Ainy shah
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These ladybug appetizers are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're cute, and they're delicious.


Mexicana Dolla
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I made these ladybug appetizers for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and they were so easy to make.


Shirley Rhodes
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These ladybug appetizers are so cute and delicious. I highly recommend them!


Jalal Zadran
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I love how easy these ladybug appetizers are to make. I can whip them up in no time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Nhlaka
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These ladybug appetizers are the perfect way to add a touch of fun to your next party. They're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.


OrangeVanillaCokeXD
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I made these ladybug appetizers for my kids' school party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and they were so easy to make.


Oscar Lloyd
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These ladybug appetizers are so cute and festive. They're perfect for any party or gathering.


Warenga Stacy Stacy
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I've made these ladybug appetizers several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Md shahis Shahid
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These ladybug appetizers are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're cute, and they're delicious.


Brianna Cole
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I made these ladybug appetizers for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and they were so easy to make.


Tahsan Shayor
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These ladybug appetizers are so cute and delicious. I highly recommend them!


David Dike
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I love how easy these ladybug appetizers are to make. I can whip them up in no time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Benson Malenga
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These ladybug appetizers are the perfect way to add a touch of fun to your next party. They're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.


Moriliat Lateef
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I've made these ladybug appetizers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so cute and festive, and they taste great too.


Lizzy Oluchi
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These ladybug appetizers were a huge hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.