HOLIDAY APPETIZERS | EASY APPETIZER RECIPES | COOK WITH ME | JESSICA O'DONOHUE

[@jessicaodonohue]

Y'all, these recipes were so easy and absolutely delicious!! I can't wait for you to try them!! And thank you to everyone with your Mac and Cheese suggestions! Leave me comment and tell me what your favorite appetizer recipe is!! Love you!!

[@yvonnevizzo3443]

I dont know the name, we call em bacon wrapped weenies! lol soo easy, and soooo good! 1lbs of bacon, cut into 3 pieces. 1- 14oz bag of Hillshire Farm lil smokies. wrap each weenie with a piece of bacon, put in a 13x9x2 pan (set them side by side, do not layer them on top of each other) When the whole pan is full get some brown sugar and pack it on the top, completely covering all the weenies. Bake at 400 until the bacon is cooked, this varies for me.. sometimes 25-30 min, sometimes 35-40, i think the humidity has something to do with it, remove the weenies from the pan and enjoy!!

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[@SusanLangston]

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[@jennifercooper4947]

Rinsing off the elbow noodles rinses off all the extra sticky starch that helps bind them better... I made something very similar to this and I didn’t rinse my pasta and they held together perfect...My mom made the same recipe but she rinsed her noodles and hers fell apart as well

[@jessicaodonohue]

That's a Great tip! Maybe I will try them again and not rinse them!!

[@havenbollinger2426]

I was going to suggest the same thing!

[@debra8499]

That is exactly with I was saying... when you rinsed the noodles!!! I was yelling NOOOOO LOL. all of the stuff looks amazing...

[@misskitoulana]

@@debra8499 yes! Just came here to say the same. As a full blooded Italian, I can confidently say never rinse your pasta! At least any pasta that will be served hot. Macaroni salad is a different story! Everything looks scrumptious!

[@daniellebarker7667]

I would also say to pull the noodles out a minute or two earlier and bake them a tad longer at a lower temp.

[@itsahawkinsthing2351]

We make Macaroini cups pretty often and we always add an egg to bind and we pack the muffin cups. it helps a lot. Also, don't rinse your noodles. We love to top ours with a parmeasan (The can in the green shaker can) ,panko and a bit of melted butter, all mixed together! It's soooo good!

[@Nessabby19]

Do you add an egg to the macaroni dish when the cheese sauce and everything is all mixed? Trying this out so I want to get it right lol

[@emilyhawkins844]

@@Nessabby19 I add the cheese sauce to the noodles and mix to cool a little, (so I don't scramble the egg) then I add the beaten egg and bacon pieces and mix it all together.

[@miriamm3404]

Put the mac n cheese in paper cup cake holders.

[@hannamieee]

Nominating these Bunkies as the couple of the year . You two are a match made in heaven.

[@orangesweetness]

I love that you’re always smiling and laughing making these videos! You and your husband are adorable! He’s always ready to be your tester

[@marylour253]

Here is a recipe for Sausage Pinwheels you might like. Very easy and quick! Delicious! My family likes to eat these for breakfast. 1 roll 16 oz of sausage (I like Jimmy Dean regular) 1 block of cream cheese 2 heaping Tlb spoons of Pepper Jelly or to your taste of spicy level. 2 rolls of crescent rolls Brown sausage and drain take off heat. Add cream cheese and jelly mix well. I chill for about 30 minutes before spreading on crescent rolls. Separate filling in half and spread on crescent rolls. Roll up on long end. Cut pinwheels 1” with a serrated knife place on baking sheet and bake about 10-14 minutes. Watch close the sugar in the jelly makes the bottoms brown quickly.

[@jessicaodonohue]

That sounds so good! Its very similar to my sausage casserole but the pepper jelly I bet takes it over the top!! Thank you for sending this! We will have to try it!!

[@TimetoShrink]

this sounds fabulous!

[@squisitissima2810]

Pepper jelly is genius! I never would have thought of that. I am totally making those.

[@dianethompson6804]

You said separate filling in half--what do you do with the other half? Oh, do you mean to put half of mixture on each roll of crescent rolls?

[@marylour253]

@@dianethompson6804 one half for each crescent roll.

[@andream5235]

I bake scrambled eggs, thinly sliced ham, and cheese inside puff pastry for breakfast/brunch. It is delicious and looks impressive but is so easy!

[@sassysouthern9197]

I make my crackers with ranch seasoning and red chili pepper flakes!! Spicy and delish

[@deborahhuckaby4623]

I'm glad you showed everything even if it didn't go as you wanted. It all looks so good!!!

[@chasitytaylor8858]

My anxiety is off the charts today, and seeing that you uploaded made me exhale and forget the world for a bit. Thanks.😊♥️

[@jenniferedwards7862]

I’m with ya lady

[@brewest6645]

I feel ya girl x

[@wendimorehead4551]

I love when you say, "the goodness". I love you two and all you do on your channel. I could watch you all day!! ❤️

[@jessicaodonohue]

Aww thank you Wendi!! Hope you are having a great week!!🥰❤️

[@dawnrouse2439]

I so agree! They make my day

[@mandalyn444]

I love bruschetta of any kind but the basic tomato with a garlic goat cheese spread. Yum! I also love baked stuffed button mushrooms with vermouth. They are pretty clean but are still amazing!

[@HeyBartender]

Can't go wrong with wine delivered to your home. I may be a bartender but wine is my go-to after a long day. Appetizers look amazing.

[@barbkent5957]

You guys are just too sweet. I pray you will have a long, happy life together

[@stacymccain8762]

If you haven’t already you have to try Costco’s pesto. It’s the best I’ve ever had 🙌🏼

[@saarjasmijn4611]

I discovered your channel a week ago and I’m so glad I did! Every video makes me happy and gets me so excited for the holidays. Thank you for sharing! Lots of love from Amsterdam(Netherlands)

[@gb4290]

Jessica you are amazing!! I found your channel looking up a recipe. I watched and had to subscribe that instant. I love 💕 that your family is involved, the recipes are so yummy and easy. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!😊much love and success to you. Can’t wait for more recipes! Have a great day!!

[@nadiachatoo7693]

I have made Mac and cheese appetizers before and I usually add an egg to the mixture. It comes out perfect .

[@paigekeen6547]

Everything looks so good and you are always so happy and glowing it’s so refreshing 🥰😊

[@jessicaodonohue]

Awww, thank you so much 🤗

[@jennaargo1489]

These all look fantastic! Thank you for sharing ideas! I’ve made the same appetizers for the past ten years for Christmas Eve, so I think it’s about time for a revamp! 💕

[@sas62150]

egg egg egg. the rest is awesome and how genuine to show an almost failure. you guys are so cute!!!

[@kateyturner4269]

I always make a bread bowl dip in a french bread loaf. You cut out the top and some of the bread underneath and cut that up for dipping. Mix 1 small can crushed black olives, 1- 8 oz cream cheese, 1= 16 oz sour cream, 1 package of buddig pastrami cut up into bits, Knorr brand vegetable soup mix, 1 can diced green chilis, pinch salt/pepper. Pour that into the bread and bake 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. I usually buy another loaf of french bread and cut it up. . Once the dip is almost gone, you can start tearing the bread bowl apart and eating it with the dip. Nice to take to a parties because you can throw it all away when you are done...if there is anything left. This is always a hit

[@Christine-lo1jw]

Loving the Christmas music in the background!!

[@alisalemons4406]

I make the Oyster Crackers all the time I use the same seasonings but I use melted butter instead of oil and sprinkle some red pepper flakes ( to your liking) they are amazing. The butter gives them such a good flavor ;)

[@allmine6661]

How much butter or oil ?

[@DiscoLiz]

We're doing Friendsgiving with our favorite other responsibly isolated/quarantined couple next weekend, and I'm totally going to make the first two recipes for that gathering! Thank youuuu!

[@jessicaodonohue]

Yahhh! That will be so fun!! Enjoy!!💕

[@vekimmie]

You have to try those pinwheels as buffalo chicken and you could use bleu cheese,too!!!

[@maryjanecrilly8376]

I make something similar. I do use an egg and I us panko breadcrumbs on top, as well as "dusting" the tins like you would a cake pan after you use Pam on it. they come out great and hold their shape. Love your videos!

[@marandamink6284]

Thank you for the recipes! I love pesto as well. One of my favorite recipes is a pasta salad with chicken, pesto, tortellini, peas and mixed with mayo. So good!

[@giver1083]

Take a puff pastry, add a wheel of brie cheese and on top of the brie, add blackberry jam, and then wrap it up and bake it. We served ours with apple slices. It is heavenly!!

[@artelliwhite8724]

Two eggs over the noodles before adding cheese sauce. Eggs are the glue! Mine are perfect every time. Xoxo

[@danettevillalobos6990]

Do the noodles have to be cooled down?

[@artelliwhite8724]

@@danettevillalobos6990 I just strain the water from them then pour the egg batter over them. So they've cooled a bit.

[@melissam.8838]

Your videos are so relaxing! I love watching! 🥰 and thank you for showing even the “not so perfect” end results. That’s real life and I love that about y’all! Everything that tastes good isn’t always perfect looking 😂😋

[@kathycunningham6677]

Oh boy are these all scrumptious looking! I’m going to try them too. I would not rinse nor add oil to the pasta to stop from sticking. You made them pretty quick after boiling them. Maybe leave them in their liquid for the time it takes to make cheese sauce. No matter what, I would eat them anyway. Great ideas for the holidays. Will look at the two other recipes. I’m sure they are yummy too. Thanks for sharing. You’re awesome both of you!

[@barbarajohnson7782]

Great video Jessica. I order a case every fall from QVC and I just love it. Great variety, free shipping, and easy pay helps a lot. I have never made puffed pastry either.. your appetizers look amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@audreycasassa1683]

Tip for the pinwheel - after you roll it put if in the fridge for 20 minutes or in the freezer for ten to give the butter in the puff pastry a chance to harden. That makes it easier to cut. 😊

[@mindydupre3424]

Puff Pastry is God’s gift to Non-Pastry home cooks! LOL it is good in everything savory or sweet!!!

[@loriem1031]

Thank you for giving me 2 new recipes to use for the Holidays!! Everything looked yummmmm 😁

[@Nessabby19]

Just found your channel and I am seriously obsessed!! Thank you for sharing all of these yummy recipes I can’t wait to try so many new recipes I’ve found on your channel!

[@ekaymartin]

I just have to say. Y’all are the cutest couple

[@torisisk5385]

I just love how I can be having a bad day and I watch your videos and within seconds I’m smiling and laughing. You and Bunky are by far the best! I’m really enjoying these holiday food ideas!🥰🥰🥰

[@joyvrolyat]

These all look so good! Yes add an egg and also maybe so a mini muffin pan. That will be more bite size.

[@shareenj.2602]

You are so much fun to watch. You make me excited to cook. Your sweet dog. That just was so cute. Merry Christmas 🎁 God bless .

[@cindypatterson4752]

Yummy!!!!!! Definitely making the first two!!!! What if you put the Mac and cheese in festive silicon baking cups and let you guest set them on a cute small plate. I just love you two to pieces have a beautiful day ♥️

[@canditamcguckian1031]

I just found your channel and you had me at WINE 🍷!!!!! 🥰 liked and subscribed!!!! And I will be following your link! Thank you 😊

[@amym4991]

Omg!! Loved all of these ! So funny hearing Daisy howl 😆

[@jessicaodonohue]

Hahahaha she LOVES rotisserie chicken!🤣🤣🐩

[@lornamay2307]

I'm so glad I found your channel! These apps look amazing...can't wait to try them!

[@kimberlymead3879]

My daughter LOVES mac & cheese bites. I'm definitely going to try it for our Saturday night snack/movie night.

[@victoriaishalfblonde8753]

As soon as I get a chance to watch your video, I always just go ahead and like it. I love your videos! I love yalls fun relationship. I feel like I can relate to my life. Best cooking, just hands down my favorite youtuber! Also I loveeeee how much you post! A day that I get to watch one of your videos is a good day!!

[@sarahbeth3694]

I want to try ALL of theese recipes.

[@melissag5884]

One of my favorite appetizers is pizza dip. To die for and so simple! You just take two 8oz blocks of room temp cream cheese and spread them on the bottom of baking dish sprinkle with Italian seasoning and then add a jar of pizza sauce then top with pepperoni, Parmesan and mozzarella add another jar of pizza sauce then more parm and mozzarella and finally more pepperonis and Italian seasoning! Bake at 375 degrees until golden and bubbly. I serve with warm French bread and ritz. A crowd pleaser!

[@shelbymartin2598]

I love watching you both..I love your recipes. Cant wait to try all of them

[@heatherwoods296]

I'm newbie to your channel and I have to tell you that you and your husband are soo cute! And I love your accent! Canadian girl here 🇨🇦 yum can't wait to try these out

[@jodidonaldson2923]

Egg parm and more bread crumbs!

[@carmenhuff4805]

I hope to make one of these yummy ideas for Christmas 🎄. Wish I could smell lol.

[@anabelbeato2811]

Hola al macaroni le pondría el pan guayado después del spray como para que sea la base todo al rededor pero todo se ve delicioso 😋 saludos desde el Bronx New York 🇩🇴🍂🌻🌼

[@kathygraham1980]

Hello, I enjoyed watching your recipes looked very tasty. I'm even going to give him a try I've got a Christmas party coming up. Thanks for the idea of the pinwheels that was my favorite one, I kind of like the idea of the mac and cheese if they had stayed together. But I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and I'm sure your recipes will please the whole family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@cbraswell1948]

You have made me really hungry. All your appetizers look delicious! I would mix an egg in with the macaroni and cheese muffins to hold them together better, but they look great anyway.

[@shazzybeautifuldreamer4892]

I love this channel omg u and buck are hilarious.... just my easy go to page it’s so warm n comforting and all u need is and egg to the mix

[@cherylgardner1887]

Such great food choices. I must tell you that green top is a wonderful color on you!!

[@lisajackson3790]

I’m going to try the pinwheel with marinara sauce, chicken and mozzarella cheese.

[@TameikaMcPhaul]

Hi Jess, I definitely use an egg when I make my mini Mac bites. I will solve the falling apart 👌🏽

[@onlybev1]

They all look good to me. And some of my favorite foods

[@lupeortiz8196]

Great HOLIDAY Snacks.. Thanks for always sharing. I will try the oysters crackers and chicken pastries. Yum

[@debrahinson1063]

I will be trying these appetizers!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@Allison-ry7hc]

For the Mac and cheese cups you could add an egg or 2 to make it bind together or you could make a crust with like Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs and butter instead of putting it on top (or put it on top too Bc who doesn’t love carbs 😋)

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[@kristinejackson5522]

Everything looked delish. Love you guys.

[@jodeehorst8469]

Those all look so delicious! I’m making the mac n’ cheese tomorrow, skipping the oven part though, yum!!😋

[@jillyjill2060]

i love all your food receipes im gonna try them someday the wines look good too!!

[@kindnessworks71]

Oh my goodness those recipes look so good my mouth is sitting here watering LOL I'm going to surprise my daughter tomorrow and get all the ingredients and make it for her tomorrow see if you make it before she comes home she won't ask me what I put in it therefore she'll try it LOL it works every time honestly God bless and stay safe everyone

[@nancyzahradnik6021]

Your appetizers looked delicious. So nice your husband helps out.

[@jessicaodonohue]

Thank you! He is definitely a keeper lol!❤️

[@cathyburns750]

Ohhh Jessica! Those all look so yummy! I'm droolin'! One of my favorite appetizer recipes is called "Hanky Pankys". I've lost the recipe but am sure if you google it you'll find it. They're yummy and extra rich. They have browned breakfast sausage mixed with Velveeta on little cocktail rye square bread. I think they go under the broiler. Delicious and very filling! Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

[@emeraldrayne9518]

Just want to say I Love all your videos....I never comment but ur videos are great!!! They cheer me up always !

[@elizabethlewis1311]

Girl! ALL of these look AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS 😋 Also, you’ve probably already shared this but, WHERE did you get that adorable green sweater you’re wearing in this video?!

[@susanm6112]

Jessica I think you definitely need an egg to help with the binding of your macaroni cheese bites, and those pinwheels looked amazing 🤩 maybe cut little puff pastry rounds out to line your muffin tray and then add your macaroni cheese filling that sounds nice too ,love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@bobbiel5674]

Everything looked delicious .if you don't like pesto what could you use for the wrap? my favorite appetizers are bacon and brown suger wrapped little smokies

[@ba9977]

Hey y'all YUMMM!!! Jessica what nail color are you wearing? LOVIN it 😉

[@hannahkayee831]

Wondering as well!

[@gnicky2680]

You guys Rock !! Thank you for all the awesome recipes and videos..You guys always make me smile..Keep doing what you do and thank you!

[@melissamclaughlin4383]

Love your holiday appetizers..hey..good mac n cheese..is good mac n cheese..keep the holiday ideas coming if you can..love your channel..thank you for great recipes...good wishes and God's blessings to you and your family 😇🧡🌻🍁🧡💚🌻💛😊💛💚🌻

[@TheresaHunt-le6ec]

Oh my goodness I'm watching this in December 2023 and girl I wish I had your genes you look the exact same your so gorgeous thank you for all these yummy recipes and your laughs ❤❤

[@amandazakovec6740]

Omg girl that Mac and cheese looks so delish! I’m going to have to try making it for my family now. I’m always looking for simple easy to make recipes for my family of almost 9 and girl your channel is the best.

[@l.a.mathews9844]

Love you kids so much!! I'm so sad I lost my mom this year Linda Good. I 💜you so much RIP my sweet MOM. Thumbs up to you sweet couple❣

[@cynthiacairns9209]

I'll be adding some diced green chilies into my mac and cheese bites! Thank you for the great ideas.

[@karenrechsteiner7100]

I made the Mac and cheese bites with bacon. They came out so good!! My 19 year old loved them! I didn’t rinse the macaroni and didn’t add egg and they held together! So yummy! They are gone!! I will be making again.

[@jeanieh9386]

This pinwheels sound amazing. I wouldn’t rinse or oil the pasta. You need that starch to get them to stick together and/or maybe egg.

[@margaretmega688]

everything looks delicious. Love your videos....

[@tracydemeraski952]

Catching up on your videos for the Mac n. Cheese maybe a mini muffin tray would work too? Loving your channel

[@lesliehoward6470]

Jessica I love these appetizer recipes!!! I’ve had the oyster crackers and NOW I have the recipe 😉😎🌲🌲🙏 can’t wait to tryout the others, ESPECIALLY the macaroni /cheese/ bacon bites. Thanks so much. Happy thanksgiving to you and your Bunkie🧡🧡🧡😉🍁

[@jessicaodonohue]

Hope you enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@mintbutterfly10]

It's one of those day for me today ❤ Thanks for sharing and smiling. You remind me that we do have times to look forward to.

[@lailakeshavjee6674]

Made the pinwheels with leftover Turkey. It is a bug hit in my house. Thanks for the great recipe.

[@td449]

I think rinsing the macaroni noodles took away the starch needed for binding and putting olive oil in made them separate. Everything looks delicious. Also you could have mixed in the bread crumbs to help Bind. just a last thought. Lol

[@Smileyay909]

I wonder if you used melted butter instead of oil on the crackers if that would taste better ?

[@o.m5091]

I was thinking the same

[@jessicaodonohue]

I think so for sure! Every recipe I saw, used oil, but I was thinking butter as well!!

[@hannahkayee831]

I buy something similar at the store but so pricey I'll try this on my own with butter instead. ❤

[@elizabethbooth8794]

I’d decided to use butter as well- good call

[@ashleyjcre]

Daisey's howls are my favorite part of all of your videos! lol lol lol So dang cute!

[@rowiegrl]

Yum! Can’t wait to try these recipes.

[@jenniferedwards7862]

Puff pastry looks delicious 😋 I need to try it. I always make a cheese spread on the holidays and it never fails.

[@mizz_megz3737]

Ahhhhhhhhhh another video!!! 2 days in a row... yassssssssss🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jessicaodonohue]

Wahooooo!!! And One more coming this week!!

[@michelleblackwell5122]

I made Oyster crackers one year with taco seasoning. They were addictive.

[@janiceyoung2652]

Had to come watch this a 2nd time! Love these for the holidays! 🧡🤎💛

[@nolalouisianagirl7924]

those pinwheels look amazing

[@veronicadove8481]

Looks delicious!❤️ Thanks for sharing!🌺🌺

[@barbkrieser8972]

TFS once again.... appetizers are a great video....🎄♥️🥰

[@agent007sweetheart]

My first time here. Love these recipes! You remind me of another channel Mandy in the Making. Yall could be sisters! Going to try the mac and cheese now!