Top 5 Baby Shower Party Foods Appetizers

by Darlene
(Ontario)

bruschetta

Here are my top five favorite baby shower appetizer recipes:

1. Deviled Eggs:
- Ingredients: Eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, paprika, salt, pepper.
- Instructions: Hard-boil the eggs and let them cool. Peel and halve the eggs, removing the yolks. Mix the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pipe or spoon the mixture back into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

2. Bruschetta:
- Ingredients: Baguette, tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper.
- Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette and toast in the oven until golden. Mix diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Spoon the mixture onto the toasted baguette slices and serve.

3. Chicken Salad Crostini:
- Ingredients: Baguette, cooked chicken breast, mayonnaise, celery, grapes, almonds, salt, pepper.
- Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette and toast in the oven until golden. Mix diced cooked chicken, mayonnaise, chopped celery, halved grapes, and sliced almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the chicken salad onto the toasted baguette slices and serve.

4. Pigs in a Blanket:
- Ingredients: Mini sausages, puff pastry, egg wash.
- Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut puff pastry into strips and wrap around mini sausages. Place on a baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

5. Fruit and Cheese Kabobs:
- Ingredients: Various fresh fruits (strawberries, grapes, pineapple, etc.), cheese cubes (cheddar, mozzarella, etc.).
- Instructions: Cut fruit into bite-sized pieces. Thread fruit and cheese cubes onto small skewers, alternating between fruit and cheese. Arrange on a platter and serve.