Passed Appetizers Recipe

Prepare the Meatball Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Add the egg and mix everything until well combined.

Form the Meatballs

Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

Cook the Meatballs

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.

Prepare the Burger Patties

In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into small patties that will fit the mini buns.

Cook the Patties

In a skillet or grill, cook the patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking.

Assemble the Sliders

Place a cooked patty on each mini bun, add a slice of cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Top with ketchup and mustard to taste.

Prepare the Shrimp

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove and plunge into ice water to stop cooking.

Serve the Shrimp

Drain the shrimp and arrange them on a platter. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and serve with cocktail sauce on the side.

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

Roll Out the Dough

Divide the pizza dough into portions, roll them out into your desired pizza shapes.

Assemble the Pizzas

Spread tomato sauce on each dough, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and top with pepperoni, bell peppers, olives, and Italian seasoning.

Bake the Pizzas

Place the pizzas in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

Boil the Potatoes

In a large pot, boil the cubed potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.

Prepare the Mixture

In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Form the Croquettes

Shape the mixture into small balls or patties. Roll each in breadcrumbs to coat.

Fry the Croquettes

In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the croquettes until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.