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    Published: Apr 2, 2013 · Modified: Jun 6, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Cheesy Carrot Appetizers

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    Carrots as appetizers? You bet! These Cheesy Carrot appetizers will have your friends and family doing a double-take...and for good reason!

    A bunch of Cheesy Carrot Appetizers on a white platter with fresh parsley.
     

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2013. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    This past Easter I made this adorable cheese and "carrot" appetizer plate to bring to my parent's house to snack on before dinner. 

    I don't quite remember how I found out about these adorable carrots, but I do remember that the originator and creative mind behind this recipe is Amy of  She Wears Many Hats, but I adapted it ever so slightly.


    Amy has a lot of really cute pictures of her carrot appetizer on her blog, surrounded by crackers and looking all cute.

    My crackers were already packed in the car (so I wouldn't forget to bring them) so unfortunately my bunch of carrots looks a little naked sitting all alone on their big white plate.

    I'm afraid you'll just have to use your imagination and pretend they're surrounded by some yummy, crispy crackers.

    Still, though, I think you'll get the idea of how cute an appetizer this was and what a fun and conversational Easter snack it turned out to be.

    Trust me when I tell you that every bunny was pleased and very happy to snack on these before dinner.

    CHEESE AND "CARROT" APPETIZER      {PRINT THIS RECIPE}

    6 ounces cream cheese (I used reduced fat), softened
    8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I used reduced fat)
    ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    1 tablespoon dried, minced onion
    ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
    A few sprigs of fresh, curly parsley

    -Combine all ingredients in a medium-size bowl and, using your impeccably clean hands, mix well to combine all the ingredients until you have a uniform orange color.
    -Divide the cheese into 5 or 6 portions and shape each portion into a longish carrot shape making sure to taper one side down into a point.
    -Using the back of a knife (or something similar), make the lines on each carrot. *Note - I used cooking spray (oil) on the blade to keep the knife from sticking too much to the cheese. This was very helpful.
    -Arrange the carrots on a platter.
    -Trim the parsley (so the stems are relatively short) and gently push the parsley (stem end first) into the thicker end of each carrot.
    -Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    -Allow to warm slightly before serving and serve with crackers or assorted veggies.

     
     
     
     
     

    These would be super cute at a garden party too so don't just think Easter.

    Break out this cheesy carrot appetizer all through the summer BBQ season! Even those who don't particularly like veggies will be digging into these babies!

    What's up with that, Doc?

    A baking sheet and napkin loaded with Butterscotch Ritz Cookies with a glass of milk in the background.

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    1. Paula says

      April 03, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      Love this!

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