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Tasty Toothpick Appetizers

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"When I introduced them to the family 11 yrs ago, they flipped over these tasty little treats. The key is to eat all the ingredients at once to experience the most amazing flavor you ever tasted!" — SNOWWHITE730

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toothpicks
1/2 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) jar red or green maraschino cherries, drained

1 (5 ounce) jar small green olives
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, cubed

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Directions

Onto each toothpick, place one piece of sausage, one cherry, one olive and one cube of cheese. Arrange them neatly on a plate. Eat the entire contents of the toothpick at once, but don't eat the toothpick!

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 01, 2004

I tried this very unusual recipe and was PLEASANTLY surprised! WOW, who would have thought those tastes together would make such a wonderful impact on our tastebuds! I use Beef SMoked sausage since I cannot have pork. This is a wonderful holiday recipe!!!

—VERA ELLEN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 25, 2011

I have to admit that it was the unusual combination of ingredients as well as the reviews that made me try this recipe. It was really funny- "Interesting" was the first descriptive word 90% of my guests said after partaking. I agree. The consensus was: it was neither loved nor hated. Just INTERESTING. Thanks for the recipe, but I won't be making it again.

—His child

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37 Ratings

Mar 27, 2006

This is a GREAT recipe if you have school-age kids who love to help in the kitchen. Set up an assembly line, and watch them go to it! I have an 8 and a 10 year old who helped me make these for a dinner party. People thought the appetizers looked unusual, but once tried, they LOVED the taste and the appetizers vanished. This dish is also perfect in cases where you need something you can't keep hot, AND can't keep cold...they have a decent table life without having their temperature constantly maintained.

—Heidi McDonald

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Dec 20, 2005

This is a very nice presented appetizer with a very neat surprise taste. Once you start eating you can't stop. For Christmas, I will alternate green and red marichino cherries.

—EmilyP

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Nov 13, 2003

Who would have thought that these odd ingredients stacked together would taste so good. I'm going to make these for a Christmas get-together using both red and green maraschino cherries putting them first on the stack. I'm a little anxious to see how others react to this unusual mix.

—ARNOLDIRR

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Jan 01, 2007

Either you LOVE this or hate it, but I have to say that MOST people love it. Although leary of trying it, once they did, all I heard was "WOW" and "EXCELLENT"! If you haven't tried it, then I definately recommend it!

—Turtleman

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Nov 29, 2004

These were OUTSTANDING! I have never tasted anything even close these. Even if you don't like ONE of these ingredients, it isn't the same when you eat it all together. (example: I hate green olives, but liked this recipe). Try it, your mouth will thank you!

—BETTYC2

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Nov 23, 2006

This recipe is awesome! I brought it to my units Christmas Party and it was a great hit!!! And inexpensive and so simple, too! Thank you so much!

—CCU-RN

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Nutrition

Calories
96 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
5.4 g
2%

Cholesterol
16 mg
5%

Fat
6.8 g
11%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
412 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tasty Toothpick Appetizers

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 96
Calories from Fat: 62

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.8g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 16mg 5 %
Sodium 412mg 16 %
Potassium 88mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.4g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 3.6g 7 %
** Sugars 1g
** Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 2 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.