Canapes are the quintessential hors d’oeuvres. You can pile any tasty combination on a slice of bread (or puff pastry, or flat bread, etc.). These are some of my favorites…
Roasted Beef & Horseradish Cream Canapes 25 canapes 2 baguettes, sliced into 1/2 inch toasts 1 packages of cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons of horseradish 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard salt & pepper 1 pound of Roast Beef, sliced flat leaf parsley Mix together cream cheese, horseradish, dijon, salt & pepper. Spread the mixture onto each slice of bread. Top with a thin slice of beef and sprinkling of parsley, salt & pepper.
Roasted Red Pepper & Blue Cheese Canapes 24 canapes 2 baguettes, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 large jar of roasted red peppers, sliced 8 ounces of blue cheese, crumbled pepper parsley On a baking sheet, spread out the slices of bread. Pile the peppers and blue cheese on each piece. Put them in the oven under the low broiler for 2-3 minutes just until the blue cheese melts. Sprinkle with parsley and fresh black pepper.
These Roasted Beef & Horseradish and Roasted Red Pepper & Blue Cheese Canapes are part of my “Budget Friendly Holiday Cocktail Party Menu.” For all of the recipes and tips for creating a memorable, low-cost cocktail party, visit the “Budget Friendly Holiday Cocktail Party Menu” Page!