Betty Crockers Red Hot Holiday Trend #9

The Betty Crocker Red Hot Holiday Trend #9 is Retro Rewind. Get Back to Great. It feels like everyone has retro fever this year, as swinging '60's style continues to pop up on TVs, radios and runways. And now the old-school new wave is invading our kitchens as well. Create a decidedly vintage spread for your holiday shindig with fun and festive appetizers that have a little retro flair. They're a blast from the past that will bring back the memories, and here's a few sure to do that Three Cheese Fondue or try the Mini Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls or Shrimp with Bourbon Cocktail Sauce and don't forget about the Classic Guacamole.




Three Cheese Fondue

*Prep Time: 30 Minutes
*Start to Finish: 30 Minutes
*Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients:

*4 oz Havarti cheese, shredded (1 cup)
*4 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
*4 oz American cheese, shredded (1 cup)
*3 tablespoons Gold Medal all-purpose flour
*1 cup dry white wine
*1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
*6 cups French bread cubes

Directions:
1. In medium bowl, toss cheeses and flour to mix. Place wine in 2-quart saucepan; cook over medium heat until very hot. DO NOT BOIL. Add cheese mixture 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until melted. Cook until very warm. Stir in garlic powder. Pour into fondue pot. Keep warm over medium-low heat.
2. To serve, skewer bread cubes with fondue forks to dip into warm cheese.






Mini Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls

*Prep Time: 25 Minutes
*Start to Finish: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
*Makes: 28 mini cheese balls

Ingredients:

*1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
*4 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)
*1/3 cup cooked real bacon bits or pieces (from a jar or package)
*1/4 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
*1 cup finely chopped pecans or 2/3 cup finely chopped parsley

Directions:
1. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, Gouda cheese and bacon bits until well blended. Stir in tomatoes. Cover; refrigerate 45 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
2. Place pecans in small shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into 28 (1-inch) balls, about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture for each ball. Roll in pecans to coat.
3. Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).





Shrimp with Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

*Prep Time: 15 Minutes
*Start to Finish: 15 Minutes
*Makes: 24 servings

Ingredients

*1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
*1/4 cup cocktail sauce
*1/4 cup whipping cream
*1 tablespoon bourbon, if desired
*1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
*1 lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp (21 to 30), thawed if frozen

Directions:
1. In small bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp.
2. Serve sauce as dip for shrimp.





Classic Guacamole

*Prep Time: 20 Minutes
*Start to Finish: 20 Minutes
*Makes: 12 servings (about 1/4 cup each)

Ingredients:

*2 large ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and mashed
*2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
*1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
*1 clove garlic, finely chopped
*2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
*2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*Dash pepper
*Bugles snacks or tortilla chips, if desired

Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients except snacks or chips in medium bowl.
2. Serve with snacks or chips.



*Be sure to check back tomorrow for the last Betty Crocker Red Hot Holiday Trend, Mixology Mashup and another yummy recipe or two!