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Vermont Favorite Appetizers


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↠ Maple Kielbasa Bites:
Description:  Maple Kielbasa Bites are a popular, savory-sweet appetizer featuring smoky sausage, typically sliced and coated in a glaze made from maple syrup, BBQ sauce, and Dijon mustard. These bite-sized treats are often prepared "Hasselback" style—scored with shallow, frequent cuts—which allows the sticky, caramelized glaze to infuse into the sausage while baking or air-frying.

↠ Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadews:
Description:  Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppadews are a popular, vibrant appetizer featuring small, bright red South African Peppadew peppers (sweet piquanté peppers) stuffed with creamy, tangy goat cheese. They are known for providing a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors in a single bite.

↠ Maple-Glazed Scallops & Bacon:
Description:  Maple-Glazed Scallops & Bacon is a popular, elegant appetizer featuring tender sea scallops wrapped in smoky bacon, finished with a sweet and savory maple syrup glaze. It is a classic pairing of sweet and salty, often served at holidays, parties, or special dinners.

↠ Fried Stuffing Balls with Cranberry Sauce:
Description:  Fried stuffing balls with cranberry sauce are a crispy, savory, and tangy appetizer, often serving as a creative way to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers. These bite-sized treats feature a golden-brown, crunchy exterior—often achieved through panko breadcrumbs and deep-frying or air-frying—and a soft, seasoned herb stuffing interior.

↠ Mushrooms Stuffed with Cheddar:
Description:  Mushrooms stuffed with cheddar are a savory, bite-sized appetizer featuring tender mushroom caps (typically baby bella or white button) filled with a rich mixture of sharp cheddar cheese, garlic, and herbs. They are baked until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is bubbly and golden, often topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs or bacon for extra texture.

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