Guacamole With Swiss Cheese Saltines Appetizer Recipes

Steps:

• Unroll both tubes of crescent dough and pat into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; seal seams and perforations. Build up edges. Prick dough with a fork; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and guacamole until smooth., Spread cream cheese mixture over crust. Sprinkle with bacon, tomatoes and olives. Refrigerate until serving. Cut into squares.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. On an ungreased baking sheet, unroll one tube of crescent dough and press into a 13x8-in. rectangle. Prick with a fork; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon taco seasoning. Repeat with remaining dough and seasoning., Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. , Cut each rectangle crosswise to make 4 strips (about 8x4-in.). For trees, cut each strip into 5 triangles, reserving scraps at each end for another use. For trunks, insert a pretzel piece into the base of each triangle., Beat cream cheese and guacamole until smooth; spread over trees. Halve and seed peppers. Cut 40 stars from yellow peppers using a 3/4-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Dice and julienne remaining peppers for tree decorations. Decorate trees with pepper pieces and, if desired, cilantro. Refrigerate until serving.

Steps:

• Cut the avocados in half length-wise; discard the pit.
• Scoop out the avocado, and put into a medium-sized bowl.
• Add the lemon juice, and mash well with a fork. Add the mayo and salt & pepper.
• Chop 1/2 a red onion finely and add to the bowl.
• Mix all ingredients together well (mashing again to make sure it's well mixed).
• Cut the swiss cheese into 2" square pieces.
• Assemble your crackers.
• Layer a saltine, a tsp of the guacamole mix, and a piece of the swiss cheese.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix first 4 ingredients.
• pour into pie plate or similar small baking dish.
• bake for 30 minutes.
• sprinkle the bacon on top.
• bake for additional 5 minutes.
• serve with crackers or crusty bread.

Steps:

• Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Place the roasted jalapenos, cilantro, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse until chunky. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; set aside., In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, corn and red pepper in oil for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Add pesto mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate., For guacamole, place the avocado, cilantro, onion, lime juice and sour cream in food processor. Cover and pulse until smooth. Cover and chill., Just before serving, top each tortilla chip with guacamole., Place 2 teaspoons shrimp mixture on each.,