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A colorful platter of Trader Joe's Party Appetizers including mini quiches, vegetable spring rolls, and cheese twists arranged for a gathering.

Easy Trader Joe's Party Appetizer Platter

A collection of five quick and impressive appetizer combinations using cleverly paired Trader Joe's products. These no-fuss recipes allow you to create a stunning, crowd-pleasing spread with minimal prep and maximum flavor, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 1 package mini fillo shells frozen
  • 1 box Unexpected Cheddar Crackers
  • 1 box Fig & Olive Crisps
  • 1 package Pita Bite Crackers
  • 1 tub Tzatziki dip
  • 1 tub Garlic Spread/Dip
  • 1 wedge Unexpected Cheddar cheese
  • 1 wedge goat cheese with honey
  • 1 package Everything But The Bagel Smoked Salmon
  • 1 package cooked lentils refrigerated
  • 1 package Chickenless Orange Chicken or Thai Shrimp Cakes frozen
  • 1 link Spicy Italian Sausage
  • 1 jar Caramelized Onion Jam or Fig Butter
  • 1 jar Hot & Sweet Pepper Jelly
  • 1 bottle Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
  • 1 bag candied pecans or Marcona almonds
  • Fresh herbs: dill, chives, parsley
  • Fresh fruit: green apple, grapes, pomegranate arils
  • 1 lemo n
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 jar capers
  • High-quality olive oil
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Hone y
  • Salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Food processor or blender
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Serving platters and boards
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Toothpicks
  • Pastry brush
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Plan your appetizer selections from the five combinations provided.
  2. Prep all bases: Slice and toast the baguette. Bake the mini fillo shells according to package directions. Arrange crackers and crisps on platters.
  3. Make the Fancy Cheese Shop Crostini: Top toasted baguette slices with goat cheese and onion jam, garlic spread with seasoning, and cheddar with apple slices. Garnish with pecans, chives, and honey.
  4. Prepare the 5-Minute Luxe Lentil Dip: Blend cooked lentils, garlic spread, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until textured. Serve in a bowl drizzled with oil and balsamic glaze, surrounded by crackers and vegetables.
  5. Assemble Hot & Sweet Mini Fillo Bites: Cook and crumble sausage. Fill baked fillo shells with sausage and a cheese cube. Warm to melt cheese, then top each with a dollop of pepper jelly.
  6. Create the Effortless Elegant Smoked Salmon Board: Center a bowl of tzatziki or goat cheese on a board. Arrange smoked salmon, crackers, lemon wedges, capers, dill, and sliced red onion around it.
  7. Prepare The 'Main Event' Mini Appetizers: Cook the orange chicken or shrimp cakes as directed. Cut into bite-sized pieces, skewer with toothpicks, and garnish with extra sauce, sesame seeds, or sweet chili dip.
  8. Garnish all platters with fresh herbs, nuts, fruit, and final drizzles of oil or glaze. Serve immediately.

Notes

Prep components like chopping herbs, toasting bread, and cooking sausage ahead of time. Store assembled items (except those with wet toppings) covered in the fridge. Let cheeses come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture. Mix and match ingredients from the toolkit to create your own combinations. For a vegan option, focus on the lentil dip, fillo bites with plant-based sausage, and vegetable crudités.