Bridal Shower Buffet

 For my future sister in law's bridal shower we created a tea party atmosphere with finger sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. The buffet was a hit but I will never again make that many mini three tiered cakes. They were a pain, particularly when my dog decided to help himself to a few.

 Sausage Balls:

3 cups of Bisquick
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb breakfast sausage (loose)
1/2 cup water

Directions:
combine all of the ingredients until it forms a crumbly dough. On a non stick baking sheet drop 1" balls of the dough. Make sure to roll it between your palms so that it sticks together well. Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes or until light brown.
Serve!

 

Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches:

2 small cans of chicken

1/2 cup crushed pecans

1/2 cup mayo

1 lb cooked crisp bacon, chopped

1 small can of crushed pineapple

1 loaf of marbled rye

1/2 cup onion

Combine all ingredients, reserving the bread. Spread a thin layer of chicken mixture on half of the bread, Top with the other half of the bread and slice into 's or use cookie cutters for fun shapes.

 Cheater's Spice Cakes:

1 box of Duncan Hein's butter cake mix
2 tbs of 5 spice powder

Directions:
Mix the cake batter by the directions on the box. Add in the 5 spice powder. Bake according to the box directions.  Ice if desired.

Cucumber Sandwiches:

1 large English seedless cucumber
16 slices of white bread crusts removed.
8 oz of cream cheese
3tbs of parley chopped fine
1 stick of softened salted butter
salt and pepper to taste

Slice the cucumber very thin. I use a mandolin for this.Spread 8 slices of the bread with cream cheese and 8 slices with the butter.  Place cucumbers in an even layer on the cream cheese bread slices. Sprinkle with parley and top with the buttered bread slice. Slice into 4 triangles and serve. parsley and a touch of salt and pepper and top off with a buttered slice of bread. Cut each into 4 triangles.

Cheese and Bacon Finger Sandwiches:

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1 loaf bread with crust removed

Mix:

1/2 lb. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 lb. fried bacon
1 sm. onion chopped
1 sm. pkg. sliced almonds
1 c. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Pepper to taste

Spread mix onto slice of bread and then cut into thirds. Place onto foil covered cookie sheet. May freeze until ready to cook. Cook uncovered at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Cheese Cake Wantons:

1 package wantons
2 packages of cream cheese
1.5 cups of sugar
2 tsp of vanilla extract
1 can of cherry pie filling

In a bowl combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Using a non stick mini muffin pan press each wonton wrapper into the muffin forms. Bake the shells for 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown. Cool the cups and fill with the cream cheese mixture. Put a dollop of cherry pie filling on top of each. Serve

 Walnut Chicken Salad in Wanton Cups:

1 package of wanton shells
1 large can of chicken
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbs parsley
8oz of cream cheese
1/2 cup minced onion

Combine the cream cheese, onion, walnuts, chicken and parsley in a bowl and set aside. Using a non stick mini muffin pan press each wonton wrapper into the muffin forms. Bake the shells for 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown. Cool the cups and fill with the chicken mixture.  Do Not Refrigerate! Fill these right before serving, otherwise the wontons will get soft.



Deviled Eggs:

2 dozen eggs, Hard Boiled
2 tbs mayo
2 tbs sour cream
1 tbs Dijon mustard
1tbs horseradish
Chopped chives

Cut each egg in half,  pop out the yolks into a blender. Add the mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard and horseradish. Blend until smooth. If needed add a bit more mayo for creamy texture and a bit more Horseradish for zing.  Put the yolk mixture in a plastic zip lock bag. In a bowl of water gently wash off each egg white. Pat them dry with paper towels and place on a serving tray. Cut a small bit of corner off of the zip lock with the yolk mixture. Squeeze a generous amount into each egg shell. Sprinkle small amounts of chives on top of each egg half. Serve.