Here we are less than two weeks before Christmas day and time is flying. Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that time actually speeds up this time of year? Well, not really, but it sure does seem like it. I must confess that I love Christmas. I love the crafting and the cooking and all the little touches that make the season special. I remember one year not so long ago, or maybe it was in another life, where I actually made paper to wrap presents. Made the paper. With a blender and a rolling pin! My gifts looked spectacular, pin-worthy even (that is, if Pinterest would have been invented then). All that changed in a heartbeat, when – you guessed it – I had kids. It’s pretty hard to get enthusiastic about making wrapping paper when Momma is up all night with a teething baby!
It was in those early days of babies, diapers and new Mommy angst that I forged a strong bond with my good friend Paola. She and I were foodies before it was hip to be foodies. The first time I ever met Paola was at a poolside summer dinner at her house. One taste of her sour cherry pie, and I was pretty sure I had found a kindred spirit. You can follow her on twitter @paolastgeorges. She’s French Canadian (oo la la, eh!) and still to this day a super cool foodie and all around fun gal! One thing Poala and I soon discovered is that it was possible to be a Martha Stewart, without the staff of a billion people, if you knew the short cuts. Paola introduced me to food processor pate brisee and I am pretty sure I introduced her to marshmallow fluff fudge. Paola and I found out that even when the month of December was filled with sick kids, Christmas concerts and a house that needed cleaning, you could pull off Christmas baking like a pro with easy to make snickerdoodles, almond bars and that aforementioned marshmallow fluff fudge! The trio has become our own perfect trinity of Christmas baking in a rush!
Another thing Poala introduced me to was the most delicious, simple, and easy appetizer ever, and I have been making it to rave reviews ever since. It’s called Onion Cheese Bites and it’s from a cookbook called Pam Cooks. Through the magic of the internet I was able to contact the author, Pam Collacott, and ask if I could share the recipe with the ImperfectWomen readers. To my delight she said yes! While the original cookbook this recipe comes from is now out of print, Pam has another cookbook out you can order from her website www.pamcooks.com. It’s called “Buns in the Oven: Great Recipes for Today’s Families” and she wrote it as a fundraiser for an organization that she volunteers with that helps out young families at risk. All of the profits from the book sales go to the program.
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Parmesan Reggiano for the best flavour)
- ½ cup minced green onion
- ½ cup light mayonnaise
- Paprika
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette cut into 24 slices, ¾ -inch thick
- Mix first 5 ingredients well.
- Spread about 1 ½ teaspoons of mixture on each baguette slice.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until puffed and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Make ahead tip from Pam – Assemble Onion Cheese Bites on a baking tray early in the day, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Pop them under the broiler just as your guests arrive and you’ll be munching in no time!
Ann@IW says
December 14, 2013 at 9:34 amYum!
These will be PERFECT for appetizers-for-dinner-and-board-game night! Mmmmmmm!
DI says
December 14, 2013 at 9:37 amI’m drooling even though I just finished breakfast. How wonderful of Ms Collacott to share this and if it’s PattyPie endorsed all the better. It looks absolutely delicious as is but I’m food fantasizing about adding some chopped shrimp to the mix. I bet this recipe s very versatile.
PattyPie says
December 14, 2013 at 9:48 amDi, it is extremely versatile. My friend Paola tops it with a little Salsa. Mmmmmmmmm
Pam@IW says
December 14, 2013 at 10:13 amThese look fabulous. I love green onions and cheese. My family will love this for the holidays and I am thinking of Super Bowl too!
Sage says
December 14, 2013 at 10:47 amJust in time. I have been looking for something easy, presents well and delicious.
PattyPie says
December 14, 2013 at 11:07 amSage, everyone knows you are the queen of the appetizers! And I might add you still haven’t sent me the recipe for your hot crab dip 😉 But I’m just sayin’
AliceRKrammer says
December 14, 2013 at 11:18 amThese look delicious. I am certainly going to try them! Love the story about you and ur mommy friend.
DENISE SMITH says
December 14, 2013 at 11:20 amthis looks good this would be great with pasta also thanks for the recipe
Sage says
December 14, 2013 at 12:30 pmPatty, check your email. 🙂
Karen @TheMissingNiche.com says
December 14, 2013 at 1:14 pmI love green onions and can eat them forever. They add such a nice taste to just about anything. Can’t wait to try this!
Diatta says
December 14, 2013 at 1:19 pmThis looks so easy to prepare I am definitely trying this as an appetizer for the holidays!!!!
Danette says
December 14, 2013 at 1:47 pmThose look Super yummy- and easy too! Thanks for sharing…
Corinne says
December 14, 2013 at 2:37 pmWhat a great quick and easy appetizer! Pinning this for our New Year’s party.
JEn says
December 14, 2013 at 3:05 pmYum! That looks like a great, delicious BUT EASY recipe to recreate!
Lauren Harmon says
December 14, 2013 at 3:49 pmI’m not usually a huge onion fan but these look scrumptious! My hubby and I eat mainly gluten-free so I’ll have to adapt the recipe a bit but I think it will still taste just as delicious… but might not be as pretty and inviting as yours! 🙂
snickers says
December 14, 2013 at 4:25 pmThese look so yummy, can you make ahead and freeze? These would go very nice with a bowl of soup for New Years.
PattyPie says
December 14, 2013 at 4:41 pmSnickers I wouldn’t freeze them. I think it would get watery and you want nice puffy cheese! You could freeze sliced baguette to have on hand and it takes only takes two minutes to whip up the cheese onion mixture and you could do it early in the day.
They really are super quick to make!
They do go well with soup!
Trisha says
December 14, 2013 at 5:05 pmThese sound delicious and would make a great little appetizer for the Christmas party we’re going to be attending. I’ll keep this recipe bookmarked! Thanks for sharing!
Lily@IW says
December 14, 2013 at 5:11 pmYum yum! These sound so good. I am having a small dinner sometimes after New Year’s. I’m going to make these as an appetizer. I think I will make some with the onion and try a couple w/garlic.
I want some now but it’s dark and cold outside. I love how easy this is.
snickers says
December 14, 2013 at 5:15 pmThanks Pattypie, I am having a New Years Eve party for friends, going to make these. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Susan Broughton says
December 14, 2013 at 5:18 pmThis looks like such a delicious and easy recipe. I am going to have to give it a try.
Eileen says
December 14, 2013 at 5:19 pmHeavenly! I will make these for our annual family get together on Christmas day! Thank you for giving me the best idea for the family potluck!
Kelly Maxwell says
December 14, 2013 at 5:40 pmAmazingly simple, quick and delicious….these are perfect! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
JenniferW says
December 14, 2013 at 5:50 pmThese look good . It’s recipes like this that can make someone like me look like a great cook! Thanks!
Shannon says
December 14, 2013 at 6:34 pmThose look yummy. But *groan* more carbs. Just what I need…
thesellerfrank says
December 14, 2013 at 6:56 pmWow, delicious. I will try this one. thanks
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
December 14, 2013 at 8:10 pmWe do appetizers on Christmas day with the family and this would just be a perfect one to make!
Tough Cookie Mommy says
December 14, 2013 at 9:38 pmThese look delicious. I love the fresh bread with the cheese melted on top. My family would love these as appetizers.
Jessica via Facebook says
December 14, 2013 at 9:57 pmSounds incredible can’t wait to try it
Kelly via Facebook says
December 14, 2013 at 9:58 pmLove this recipe, these are delicious with Parmesan Crusted Chicken!
Susan via Facebook says
December 14, 2013 at 9:59 pmThis sounds so delicious! I am going to try it.
ellen beck says
December 14, 2013 at 10:22 pmGosh this sounds good. I thought for sure it was using vream cheese but I bet the mayo is just as good or bette. Yummy!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
December 15, 2013 at 12:43 amThis is totally mouth watering! I’d love to give this a try soon!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
December 15, 2013 at 4:19 amOh my goodness, these sound amazing!! I am always looking for easy apps for when I have people over. I bet these would be a big hit.
Paola says
December 15, 2013 at 7:31 amOh my, what a lovely post! I have fond memories of our days baking up a storm and yes indeed, you were the person responsible for introducing me to Marshmallow Fluff Fudge! Funny, I was decorating the Christmas tree just a couple of days ago and several ornaments brought back memories you and the fun we had over the years (much of it in the kitchen!). Hugs to you and the family and Joyeux Noël to the Imperfect Women community!
Ashley Gill says
December 15, 2013 at 9:04 amThese look delicious! I would make this for a get together with the girls. You got me when you said time speeds up.. Wow, Apparently I’m gullible today!
Ronnie says
December 15, 2013 at 9:12 amWell, you just mixed my fave ingredients into one delicious recipe!! Yummm I must try these out these weekend. They will be a hit at home.
Ellen via Facebook says
December 15, 2013 at 11:03 amYou had me at the word cheese they look delicious!
Sarah Bailey says
December 15, 2013 at 11:56 amWow these sound and look delicious I could just imagine tucking into some right now. Yum – thank you so much for sharing x
ladymarielle says
December 15, 2013 at 12:19 pmWe are having supper at my house this year with my bf’s family. this recipe looks simple enough as an appetizer. thanks for sharing!
Nancy Allen says
December 15, 2013 at 12:41 pmThese do look delicious! I love onions and cheese too. I am going to try making these over the holidays. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Grandma Bonnie says
December 15, 2013 at 12:54 pmThis sounds perfect for our holiday gathering. I am book marking this page and sharing it with my daughter. Thanks for the new recipe.
Amanda Love ~ Growing Up Madison says
December 15, 2013 at 2:58 pmThese really look appetizing. I put onions in almost everything and I make cheese sandwiches with onion in them. I know the kids would definitely love this. Thanks for the recipe.
Sheri via Facebook says
December 15, 2013 at 5:03 pmThese look yummy! I’m sure that the paprika gives this just the right amount of kick!
Danielle via Facebook says
December 15, 2013 at 5:04 pmThis looks so yummy. 🙂
Jen says
December 15, 2013 at 5:08 pmThis looks delicious!
Malia says
December 15, 2013 at 6:01 pmThis sounds great! I could eat a ton of these…
Chardonnay says
December 15, 2013 at 6:16 pmLooks delicious! Another plus, it seems they are super easy to make! I’d say they are a great “anytime” appetizer!
Della via Facebook says
December 15, 2013 at 7:00 pmOh yum! A very nice appetizer that my husband would love!
JennieIW says
December 15, 2013 at 9:42 pmOMG, these look so good! I might substitute regular mayo, as I have a prejudice against “light” versions of foods.
Danalee via Facebook says
December 16, 2013 at 7:15 amI would love to make that. Thank you for sharing the idea.
Jenn S via Facebook says
December 16, 2013 at 7:15 amMy hubby would love this!!
Courtney Pies says
December 16, 2013 at 8:48 amOh my goodness, my mouth is watering just looking at the pictures! I definitely need to make this ASAP!
Heather McCormick says
December 16, 2013 at 9:36 amI am going to make these for one of our get togethers, they sound really yummy!
jenifer moore says
December 16, 2013 at 11:28 amthe kids and all would enjoy this tyvm
Kamla L. says
December 16, 2013 at 12:38 pmLooks delicious and quick & easy! It will be a great idea for last minute entertaining over the holidays. I’m definitely going to try these and not just for entertaining. I’ll be making a batch just for munching on 🙂
Cassandra C via Facebook says
December 16, 2013 at 12:42 pmMy tumm is rumbling now!! this looks awesome. i am going to have to try it over the holidays
LeeAnn says
December 16, 2013 at 4:34 pmThese are amazing! Thanks for the post!
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
December 16, 2013 at 4:45 pmYummm.. they look amazing; who needs steak if I can grab a few of these.. totally up my ally and I’m sooo gonna try them..thanks for sharing
Megan says
December 16, 2013 at 5:13 pmThese like very Yummy! Definitely going to try them!
Joseph Hawkshaw says
December 16, 2013 at 8:33 pmThey look very good and pretty easy to make i will have to try these for dinner some time.
Patricia Dugan says
December 16, 2013 at 11:09 pmI’m definitely making these for our annual New Year Eve finger-food, mixed-drink, only family get-together!
Allison Downes says
December 17, 2013 at 7:55 amThese look so yummy. I love onion type foods. Thank you for sharing!
Karen Glatt says
December 17, 2013 at 11:00 amI really like this appetizer and so would my family! This is an easy recipe to make for my family gathering on Christmas Eve! Thanks for the recipe, it is so yummy!
Amy Orvin says
December 18, 2013 at 6:54 amThere is just something about appetizers. I love them. They are so easy and delicious. This looks like something I’d like to try.
Terry Dickson says
December 18, 2013 at 8:58 pmThat has all of the ingredients that I like. I would love to try them.
rebeccabasset says
December 18, 2013 at 9:33 pmOoohh this sounds wonderful and pretty easy to make. I will give this a try.
Thanks for the Post, Picture’s and the Recipe!
Nena Sinclair says
December 18, 2013 at 9:36 pmOmg, this looks so delicious! Plus fast and easy, too!
Ann@iw says
December 19, 2013 at 3:29 pmI am eating these right now. You should be jealous. So good, so rich.
Rebecca says
December 20, 2013 at 2:32 pmTHESE. Gotta make these. OMG. I may put bacon on it too 😛
Miranda H says
December 21, 2013 at 1:05 amThese sound so yummy! Gonna have to give these a try after the holidays!
Lori says
December 22, 2013 at 12:56 pmzomg I love this! I think it would be better with bacon and some of Penzeys spices….maybe Galena Street rib and chicken rub!!
Patricia says
December 24, 2013 at 9:22 amI am going to try those
LaShelle says
December 30, 2013 at 2:16 pmOh wow how good does this look
i will have to try this soon
Sage says
December 31, 2013 at 6:57 pmWe made these over the holidays and they were a big hit. They are so simple to make and so good! Definitely making them again.
Tanya Holland says
January 5, 2014 at 3:21 pmThese look great. Maybe my husband would make these for us.
Ioana Hampton says
January 8, 2014 at 12:46 pmThese sound so delicious and easy to make. So happy I found this since I’m planning a painting party and need snack ideas!
lisa says
January 9, 2014 at 11:09 amThat sounds easy to make. And tasty. Kind of like garlic bread with onion.
Shannon says
January 13, 2014 at 5:32 pmThese look delicious, perfect appetizers.. Thank you for sharing this.
Dana Rodriguez says
May 9, 2014 at 6:18 amThose look so delicious! I had to pin this recipe because I def will be trying it!