Freeze Ahead Appetizers

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 16 Cuisine: American

Frozen appetizer bites combining creamy cheddar, tiny shrimp, and garlic flavor on toasted muffins, perfect for make-ahead parties or quick snacks that impress guests.

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Ingredients

  • 8 English muffins
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 jar Old English Cheddar cheese spread
  • 1 small can tiny shrimp
  • garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Mix the margarine, Old English Cheddar cheese spread, tiny shrimp, garlic powder, and salt together.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly on each muffin half.
  3. Cut each muffin half into 8 small wedges.
  4. Arrange the wedges on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid.
  5. Transfer the frozen wedges into Baggies for storage.
  6. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 350°F and bake the wedges for 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

479 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.4g 25% DV
Total Fat 36.9g 47% DV
Carbs 24.9g 9% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 8.9g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 688.3mg 30% DV
Potassium 107.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 63.8mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 106.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 209.5mg 16% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Contains Milk Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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