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"I made these for a Thanksgiving appetizer and they were very good! They were popular among both the adults and the kids."
-inabsentia
"My mama makes these for holiday breakfasts and appetizers. We love 'em! Use your favorite sausage — we like Jimmy Dean."
-Queen of Everything
"A different twist on an old favorite! With the microwave method, the toothpick doesn't get as messy and there's a lot less time and mess."
-Calee
"I loved these wonderful little nibbles! I used red pepper jelly and it really made the flavor pop."
-Deantini
"Oh my goodness. How can something so simple be so delicious?! I just served these at a party and a brawl nearly broke out over the last few!"
-TheCookingNurse
"Bravo for this delicious, easy and impressive recipe! I used the optional parsley and it looked spectacular. This goes into my super-duper party recipe file."
-Linorama
You can make these sweet and tangy meatballs over the stove or in your trusty slow cooker. Just add sauce and simmer!
"The tangy taste of the cheese and the sweetness of the honey make for a brilliant combination. And they're so easy to make!"
-Avena
"No one can say 'no' to these. I roll them in the sugar and sprinkle a bit on top. If you've never made them, you must try them!"
-RepoGuysWife
"I needed a quick and easy appetizer, and this was just great! I'm saving this recipe for my college-student daughter for her first year in an apartment."
-Pam-I-Am
"Love this combination! I usually microwave the cream cheese on half power for a minute to soften."
-Tamaretta
"Couldn't be any easier. I quadrupled the recipe and still ran out at the party!"
-Chef Dula
"What a great, easy recipe. My Thanksgiving guests loved it. I made it the day before and refrigerated it overnight — it tasted better the day after!"
-Chef #1463226
"Easy peasy! I used mayonnaise and added a touch of vinegar and sugar to make it more like Miracle Whip. I enjoyed the ease and quickness of this recipe."
-Sharon123
"I used the garlic butter crescent rolls and stirred some shredded Parmesan into the cheese mix. They were a big hit!"
-Meghan
"These are so delicious! They were a big hit at my party. I recommend using lean, thinly sliced bacon."
-Bobtail
"This was a great recipe! I made these for a holiday goodie basket and everyone ate them up. I loved the salty-and-sweet combination."
-HeliWif
"This was a great dip! I added some maraschino cherry juice and a little more pineapple juice for added color and flavor."
-ViGeo
"Sometimes the simplest things turn out the best. I prepared two packages of sliced pepperoni, and they were devoured by 10 people!"
-Pot Scrubber
"'Easy' is an understatement. This is a perfect dip for those times when you need to take the ingredients with you. Reheated it the next day and it was just as good!"
-FEPO
"This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving. Even my most health-conscious cousin-in-law was excited about this dip!"
-Mrs. Atkins
"Fantastic dip! I was looking for something quick to bring to a gathering, and this was great. I think it lasted about 10 minutes on the table. This is going straight into my 'Favorites' file!"
-kittycatmom
"These were very well-received by everyone, especially my picky toddler! I think a little garlic powder or fresh minced garlic next time would spice them up a bit."
-**Tinkerbell**
"This is one of my favorite dips! I usually make it at least four hours in advance so the flavors marry well. When I add a drop or two of hot sauce, it just gets better."
-Manami
"This is easy and so good — I always get asked to make it for holiday parties. One tip: Remember to take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving."
-Small Town Cook
"Many years ago, a roommate introduced me to this heavenly concoction! I love it spread on toasted onion bagels!"
-Mercy
"What a delightful little appetizer. My son (a huge cucumber lover) and I really enjoyed these as a snack while dinner was cooking."
-GaylaV
"This is great! Try a sprinkle of Tabasco sauce on the cream cheese to fire it up a notch."
-Krsi Sue
"These little roll-ups are addicting. I added green onion to the center, and they were a huge hit with my staff."
-Crafty Lady 13
"I served this tonight with a raw veggie tray and pita chips. Two other dips went almost unnoticed, but this one was devoured!"
-Kizzikate
"I sprinkled some feta and a drizzle of Italian dressing on these and they were delicious! This is now my daughter's favorite way to eat asparagus."
-cajun chef in Louisiana
"Yum! These were so simple and so good. Toothpicks really help keep the bacon from coming loose when you flip the mushrooms."
-lazyme
