Best Pita Christmas Tree Appetizer Recipes

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PITA CHRISTMAS TREE APPETIZER



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I saw a photo of this on the cover of Pillsbury's Holiday Appetizers Book and couldn't wait to use them at my Christmas party! I'll post a photo after I make them....

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Christmas

Time 50m

Yield 32 trees, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pita pockets
16 thin pretzel sticks, halved
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cut each pita into 8 wedges. Insert pretzel stick half into center of bottom of wedge to form "tree trunk".
  • In small bowl, mix sour cream, guacamole, parsley and garlic-pepper blend. Spread about 1 tsp mixture on each pita wedge.
  • Blot bell pepper with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Spronkle about 1/4 tsp bell pepper on each wedge as "ornaments" on the tree. If desired, cover & refrigerate up to 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 167.9, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1, Protein 2.4

PITA TREE APPETIZERS



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I was sorting out my old magazines and came across this recipe and thought I would share it with you all- I think I am becoming a hoarder- so out with the new and old- after a brief look-see for recipes. LOL Have any of you done this??? I know it's not Christmas, but if I put this BHG magazine down- by Christmas I won't know where it is. lol he-he-he

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 - flavored or plain pita folds or pta(pocket) breads(about 6-inches in diameter)
16 - thin pretzel sticks, halved
1/2 cup(s) dairy sour cream
1/2 cup(s) guacamole
2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic-pepper blend
1/4 cup(s) very finely chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each pita fold into 8 wedges. Insert pretzel stick half into center of bottom of each wedge to form "tree trunk".
  • In small bowl, mix sour cream, guacamole, parsley and garlic-pepper blend. Spread about 1 teaspoon sour cream mixture on each pita wedge.(you might need to put a small amount of the mixture on the inside to hold it together-like a glue.)
  • Blot bell pepper with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon bell pepper on each wedge or arrange to form a garland. If desired, cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours before serving.

PITA TREE APPETIZERS



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I have made this as a dip plenty of times, but I just found these cute trees that I am so making for our Xmas party.

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal @2sweetinc

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup(s) sour cream
1/2 cup(s) homemade or store bought guacamole
4 - pita rounds
1-2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantra
1/4 cup(s) chopped red pepper
- pretzel sticks
- s&p and splash of lime

Steps:

  • in bowl combine guacamole, sour cream, cilantra, lime juice and S&P Cut each pita in 8 wedges, stick half a pretzel stick in center of wedge for tree trunk. Spread each wedge with sour cream mixture, and sprinkle with finely chopped peppers.
  • If you are not a fan of cilantra or lime, parsley and other citris can be added.

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