FIRE ANTS ON A LOG

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Creative fall or Halloween snack recipe ready in just 20 minutes! Arrange red bell pepper over cream cheese and tomato pesto mixture on celery stalks to resemble fire ants on a wood log.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons refrigerated sun-dried tomato pesto
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
16 stalks celery, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

  • In food processor, place cream cheese, pesto, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Cover; process until smooth.
  • Spoon mixture into quart-size resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off small corner of bag; twist bag above cheese mixture. Squeeze bag to pipe cheese mixture into celery pieces. Arrange bell pepper pieces on filling to look like ants. Serve or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg

Jorina Nikollari
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This recipe is too weird for me. I'm not going to try it.


Abdulrehman Sher
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I'm allergic to ants, so I can't try this recipe.


Dean Neethling
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never eaten ants before, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to try them.


Oyeronke Ojo
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This recipe sounds delicious! I love the combination of sweet and spicy.


tafara Chinotimba
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I'm intrigued by the idea of using ants in a dish. I've never tried them before, but I'm willing to give it a shot.


Brayden Hicks
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!


hossain muktar
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This is a fun and easy recipe to make.


Tiigz Jay
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I love the way the ants add a little bit of spice to this dish.


Hala Hala
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I've never had ants before, but I'm glad I tried them in this dish. They were surprisingly delicious!


Nicolin Padayachee
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck.


M Hassan RAZA
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The ants added a really interesting flavor.


Somma Kelle
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This is a unique and delicious recipe that I highly recommend.


Nergish Akter
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I love how this dish combines sweet and savory flavors.


Alice Amoah
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends.


Sylvia Nantambi
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The ants are a must-have ingredient.


TAHMOOUR MALIK
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nain Gull
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish. The ants add a nice crunch, too.


ah sumon
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! The ants added a unique and delicious flavor to the dish.