Mini Muffin Appetizers – Party Sandwiches

Party appetizers: Mini muffin appetizers turn into delicious bite-sized sandwiches with turkey, brie, and cranberry-cream cheese spread.

I think it’s safe to say we’re in full holiday mode around here, and with that comes gift shopping, parties, special dinners, and more. Today I’ve teamed up with some blogging friends for a special Holiday Happy Hour blog hop {round-robin style}. Each gal is sharing a cocktail or appetizer so you will have plenty of choices in your recipe box for your holiday party.

If you’re joining me from Dukes and Duchesses, welcome! Grab one of my mini muffin appetizers and have a seat. These little bites are full of seasonal flavor and are super festive. They are perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Also, they couldn’t be easier to make as each ingredient is a convenience item.

Mini Muffin Appetizers

• 1 box corn muffin mix + ingredients to make muffins {I only use Jiffy brand}
• deli-style smoked turkey slices
• brie
• 4 oz. cream cheese {I use the 1/3 less fat}, softened at room temperature
• 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Prepare and bake muffin mix in a mini muffin tin. Let cool.

Meanwhile, mix cream cheese with cranberry sauce until well combined.

Cut brie into small squares and remove rind; Cut or tear the turkey slices in half.

Cut mini muffins in half horizontally. Spread a thin layer of the cranberry spread on the bottom half of the muffin.

Layer on a slice of turkey and a small square of brie.

Spread another thin layer of cranberry spread on top half of muffin, and top your mini muffin ‘sandwiches.’

Add picks to keep them stable while on the platter, and serve.

Makes 23 mini muffins.

Of course you could use your homemade cranberry sauce for this recipe if you like. The cranberry cream cheese spread really makes these appetizers. The sweet cornbread balances out the saltiness of the turkey and brie, while the spread adds moisture and a sweet-tart flavor.

TIP: Decorate your serving platter for the holidays by adding a “wreath” of rosemary and fresh cranberries.

PIN this post

Make sure you head over to the next stop on this round-robin blog hop. Cheryl of TidyMom has these beautiful dried apricot-blue cheese canapes:

Dried Apricot Blue Cheese Canapes with Walnuts. A simple, elegant and delicious hors d’oeuvres recipe at TidyMom.net

Ring in the holidays with a Creative Bloggers Holiday Happy Hour!

Today’s Creative Life || Celebrations at Home || Tidy Mom || Setting for Four ||

Skip to My Lou || DIY Candy || Living Locurto || Pizzazzerie || Melrose Family || Dukes and Duchesses

Follow me: Google+ | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram