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Make-Ahead Cold Finger Food Appetizers

Chicken Salad in Baskets

Try these delightful Make-Ahead Cold Finger Food Appetizers with Chicken Salad in Baskets for easy entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 appetizers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Salad Filling
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken
  • 3 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons diced peeled apple
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
Bread Baskets
  • 20 slices bread
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mini muffin pan
  • cookie cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine the chicken, bacon, mushrooms, pecans, and apple.
  2. In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, salt, and pepper; add to the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°.
  4. Cut each slice of bread with a 3-in. round cookie cutter; brush both sides with butter.
  5. Press the bread rounds into 20 ungreased mini muffin cups.
  6. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 11-13 minutes.
  7. Cool for 3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the chicken salad into each bread basket. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
  9. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appetizerCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties and gatherings, allowing for easy serving and enjoyment.

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