Source: Azurita, AdobeStockWe often unfairly overlook such an important part of any festive table – appetizers. Especially since they are not just cold cuts, sandwiches, or a plate of vegetables. Here are 20 recipes for delicious, yet simple and accessible hot appetizers for all occasions!
1. Chicken Fillet Wrapped in Bacon
Source: kartinkin.netThis simple yet original appetizer will be appropriate for any situation.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 150 g bacon, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp honey, spices, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Mix lemon juice, mustard, soy sauce, honey, and spices. Cut the chicken into strips and marinate in the mixture for 20 minutes. Wrap each piece in a slice of bacon, place on parchment paper, brush with marinade, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake the chicken in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Stuffed Mushrooms
Source: sunhome.ruMushroom caps can be stuffed with anything you like. Here's a recipe with bacon and cheese!
You will need: 10 mushrooms, 80 g onion, 50 g bacon, 50 g processed cheese, spices.
Preparation: Remove the stems from the mushrooms and chop them. Finely chop the onion and bacon, and fry with the mushroom stems for about 5 minutes. Season the filling, mix with grated processed cheese, and spoon into the mushroom caps. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Crispy Lavash with Vegetables
Source: pinterest.ruFried in a pan, it's best served hot.
You will need: 1 sheet of lavash, 350 g cabbage, 1 carrot, 100 g pickled cucumbers, herbs, spices, 2 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Grate all vegetables, chop herbs, and mix with spices and mayonnaise. Spread the filling onto the lavash sheet, roll it tightly, cut into pieces, and fry them in a pan.
4. Cottage Cheese Balls with Mozzarella
Source: tecnonoticias.com.brIt's best to deep-fry them so the balls retain their shape and cook evenly.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp flour, 2 sprigs of herbs, 150 g mozzarella balls, 40 g breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese and add egg, spices, and garlic. Add sifted flour and chopped herbs, then mix the mass. Form small flat cakes, place a mozzarella ball on each, and roll into balls. Coat them in breadcrumbs and fry until golden.
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5. Mini Baguette Pizzas
Source: kartinkin.netInstead of a baguette, you can use regular white bread; the mini pizzas will just be larger.
You will need: 1 baguette, 100 ml milk, 200 g tomatoes, 2 basil leaves, 15 ml olive oil, 125 g mozzarella, 100 g ham.
Preparation: Slice the baguette and sprinkle with milk. Dice tomatoes, ham, and mozzarella, mix everything with olive oil and chopped basil, and spread on top. Bake the mini pizzas in the oven for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Potato Sticks with Cheese
Source: tveda.ruServe this hot appetizer with ketchup or any other favorite sauce.
You will need: 5 potatoes, 2 eggs, 100 g hard cheese, 100 g breadcrumbs, 2-3 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until cooked and grate finely. Add eggs, spices, and flour, then mix. Cut cheese into sticks and wrap each in a potato flat cake. Coat in breadcrumbs and fry the sticks on all sides.
7. Cheese Patties
Source: koolinar.ruAn original alternative to regular cheese sticks. Especially good with garlic or berry sauce.
You will need: 200 g hard cheese, 200 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2 cloves garlic, spices, breadcrumbs, herbs.
Preparation: Grate the cheese, mash the cottage cheese, add chopped garlic, herbs, and spices, then mix everything with eggs. Form small patties, coat in breadcrumbs, and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side.
8. Zucchini with Cottage Cheese
Source: ok.ruEven hot appetizers can be diet-friendly!
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 300 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 150 g Suluguni cheese, 40 g herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice the zucchinis into rounds and coat in spices. Mix cottage cheese with eggs, chopped herbs, and grated Suluguni. Place the cottage cheese mixture onto the zucchini rounds and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Lavash Rolls with Potatoes and Ham
Source: kleo.ruWe recommend boiling the potatoes in advance so they have time to cool slightly.
You will need: 350 g potatoes, 150 g ham, 1 sheet of lavash, 50 g onion, spices.
Preparation: Mash boiled potatoes into a puree, and fry chopped onion and ham until golden. Mix the filling, season to taste, and spread onto the lavash. Roll it tightly, cut into pieces, and fry in a pan.
10. Crab Sticks in Beer Batter
Source: receptisalatov.comA very unexpected, but very tasty appetizer for beer and friendly gatherings.
You will need: 250 g crab sticks, 1 egg, 4 tbsp flour, 50 ml beer, 0.5 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Marinate crab sticks in spices and lemon juice for 15 minutes. Whisk the egg until foamy and add beer with flour, mix the batter. Dip each crab stick into it and fry on all sides.
11. Lavash Envelopes with Sprats
Source: pulse.mail.ruA good alternative to regular sprat and cucumber sandwiches.
You will need: 2 sheets of lavash, 1 can of sprats, 1 potato, 2 pickled cucumbers, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Boil eggs until cooked and grate them along with the cucumbers on a coarse grater. Roughly chop the sprats, add spices, and mix everything with mayonnaise. Cut lavash into squares, place the filling on each, and fold into an envelope. Fry the envelopes on both sides until golden brown.
12. Baked Cauliflower
Source: vsevkulinary.ruA healthy hot appetizer for lovers of seasonal vegetables.
You will need: 1 head of cauliflower, 3 eggs, 150 g hard cheese, 100 g breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Break the cauliflower into florets and parboil for 4 minutes in boiling water. Grate the cheese, mix with spices and breadcrumbs. Separately whisk the eggs. Dip the florets in egg, coat in breading, and place on parchment paper. Bake the cauliflower for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Fried Zucchini in Cheese Batter
Source: zen.yandex.ruAnd this is an excellent choice when you need a lighter and juicier hot appetizer!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 200 ml yogurt, 1 egg, 1 clove garlic, 3 tbsp flour, 50 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Mix yogurt with egg and spices until smooth. Add crushed garlic, grated cheese, and flour, then mix again. Slice the zucchini into rounds, dip in batter, and fry on both sides.
14. Shrimp in Cream
Source: vk.comOptionally, garnish the appetizer with red caviar and chopped herbs.
You will need: 300 g shrimp, 150 ml 33% cream, 100 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Peel the shrimp and place them in small molds. Pour in the cream, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake everything in the oven for 13 minutes at 200-220 degrees Celsius.
15. Onion Appetizer with Ricotta
Source: moreprodukty.infoA very original recipe for true gourmets.
You will need: 1 sweet onion, 120 g ricotta, 90 g mayonnaise, 60 g Parmesan, spices.
Preparation: Grate Parmesan, finely chop the onion, and mix all ingredients together. Place the mixture into small molds and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Crab Sticks with Cheese
Source: thespruceeats.comIt's best to make this appetizer in individual small molds.
You will need: 150 g crab sticks, 150 g cream cheese, 150 g hard cheese, 100 g bell pepper, 1 clove garlic, 50 g sour cream, 50 g mayonnaise, 20 g green onion, spices.
Preparation: Chop bell pepper, onion, garlic, and crab sticks. Mix everything with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, add a third of the grated cheese and spices. Place the mixture into molds and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake everything in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Baked Suluguni with Tomatoes
Source: xinkalny-dom.ruA light hot appetizer in the best traditions of Georgian cuisine.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 400 g Suluguni cheese, 80 g red onion, cilantro, parsley, 30 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice tomatoes and onion into rings, chop all herbs, and mix with olive oil and spices. Place in molds. Cover with grated Suluguni and bake the appetizer in the oven for 7-10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Ham and Cheese Muffins
Source: вкусняшка-тут.рфPrepared in regular silicone muffin molds.
You will need: 200 g ham, 200 g hard cheese, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, 100 g butter, 2 cups flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour, spices, baking powder, and chopped herbs. Add diced ham and cheese. Separately whisk eggs with milk and butter, and combine both mixtures. Spoon the batter into molds and bake the muffins in the oven for 25 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
19. Baked Mozzarella in Tomato Sauce
Source: ru.dreamstime.comTo make the appetizer even more Italian, add chopped basil to the tomatoes.
You will need: 350 g tomatoes, 125 g mozzarella, 1 clove garlic, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes and blend with garlic, spices, and herbs. Pour the sauce into molds and top with sliced mozzarella. Bake everything in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes.
20. Baked Eggplant with Cheese in the Oven
Source: koolinar.ruA classic hot eggplant appetizer. How can you resist?
You will need: 1 eggplant, 2 tomatoes, 70 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice the eggplant into rounds and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle with spices and crushed garlic. Top with a tomato slice, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.