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.

Raja Malik
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These ladybug appetizers are so cute and festive. They're the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to your next party.


Christy Smith
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These ladybug appetizers are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love how versatile they are.


Shipon Nazmul
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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 everyone.


Smarti Areeb
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These ladybug appetizers are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They can help you assemble the appetizers and they'll love eating them.


Carol Rackley
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These ladybug appetizers are so cute and festive. They're the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to your next party.


AYUSH GRG
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These ladybug appetizers are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love how versatile they are.


Taqi ullah
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These ladybug appetizers are a great way to add a touch of fun to your next party. They're sure to be a hit with everyone.


Joseph Sexton
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These ladybug appetizers are the perfect way to show your love for ladybugs. They're so cute and festive.


Isuru Prasath
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These ladybug appetizers are a great way to add a touch of whimsy to your next party. They're sure to be a hit with everyone.


Rokai Belvont
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These ladybug appetizers are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They can help you assemble the appetizers and they'll love eating them.


Stacey Fletter
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These ladybug appetizers are the perfect way to use up leftover cheese and crackers. I always have a few of these on hand for unexpected guests.


Meesam Raza
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I love how versatile these ladybug appetizers are. I can use different types of crackers, cheese, and spreads to create different variations.


Paru Tamang
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These ladybug appetizers were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Abdullah
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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 everyone.


Rosa Garcia
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I love the way these ladybug appetizers look. They're so realistic and they really add a touch of whimsy to any party.


Ida Galindo
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These ladybug appetizers are always a hit at my parties. They're so cute and festive, and everyone loves the combination of sweet and salty.


Phumelele Ngcongo
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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 when I'm short on time.


Gilberto Rogel
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These ladybug appetizers are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they look adorable, and they're delicious.


Omar Bouabid
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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.


Sesay Foday
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These ladybug appetizers were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.