Savory Bite-Sized Treats

Not all holiday nibbles need to be sweet. These savory recipes are great snacks to place out for a holiday get-together when you're enjoying the company of family and friends before the big meal.{relatedarticles}

Baked Spinach-Cheese Balls

Hearty, warm biscuit dough packed with zesty cheddar cheese and robust spinach flavors, these bites are great plain or with a dipping sauce!

• 1, 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
• 1 cup original baking mix (for example, Bisquick)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray.

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Zesty Dipping Sauce

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. ground horseradish
• 1 Tbsp. deli mustard
• 2 Tbsp. ketchup
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. minced or crushed garlic
• 2 tsp. hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Combine all ingredients and stir until well mixed. Chill for 1 hour to let flavors incorporate. Serve chilled or room temperature.