LADYBUG APPETIZERS

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Cherry tomato quarters form the wings of these adorable little ladybugs. The delightful creatures are perched on crunchy crackers spread with a seasoned cream cheese mixture.

Provided by tazdevilfan

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon snipped chives
1/8 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
black paste food coloring
36 butter flavored crackers
18 cherry tomatoes, quartered
18 large pitted ripe olives
72 fresh chives, pieces (about 1-1/2 inches long)

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add sour cream, chives, parsley and garlic salt; mix well.
  • Place 1 tablespoon in a small plastic bag and tint black; set aside.
  • Spread remaining cream cheese mixture on crackers.
  • Arrange two tomato quarters on each for the ladybug wings.
  • For heads, halve the olives widthwise; place one half on each cracker.
  • Insert two chives into olives for antennae.
  • Use tinted cream cheese mixture to pipe spots onto wings.

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