Easy Red, White and Blue July 4th Appetizers

A collage of four red white and blue July 4th appetizers.

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Easy Red, White and Blue July 4th Appetizers

Ideas and recipes for easy, healthy July 4th appetizers and snacks that are red, white and blue and great for kids and adults!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Yield: 10 + servings

Ingredients

For the mini sandwiches:

4 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed (see notes)
¼ cup plain cream cheese (reduced fat is fine)
½ cup sliced strawberries (or use strawberry jam)
About ¼ cup fresh blueberries

For the popcorn:

4 cups popcorn (see notes)
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
½ teaspoon kosher sal
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup dried blueberries

For the fruit and cheese skewers:

12 strawberries, halved (see notes)
24 fresh blueberries
12 mini mozzarella balls, halved (packed in water, usually found near the deli section in the grocery store)
¼ cup balsamic vinegar (optional)

Instructions

For the sandwiches: Spread half of the bread slices with cream cheese.
Top with sliced strawberries then top with the other bread halves. Cut sandwiches into triangles.
Top with a blueberry and a toothpick and serve!
For the popcorn: Make popcorn. Add ¼ cup corn kernels to a large microwave-safe glass or Pyrex bowl. Cover with a tight fitting lid. Microwave on high for about 5 minutes, until popping sounds are 3-4 seconds apart. Remove carefully (use oven mitts - the bowl and lid will be hot!) Remove top immediately to release excess steam. (See easy microwave popcorn for more details or how to use a paper bag to microwave popcorn.)
Add butter and salt to popcorn and stir to combine. If you are using a store-bought popcorn bag or prepared popcorn, skip the butter and salt here.
Add dried cranberries and blueberries and stir to combine.
Serve and enjoy!
For the fruit and cheese skewers: Place strawberry half on a plate. (Slice a thin bit off the bottom, if needed, to get them to stand up straight.) Use a toothpick or skewer to add and secure a mozzarella ball and then a blueberry on top.
Serve on a platter with a bowl of balsamic vinegar for dipping, if desired, and enjoy!

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Notes

Crusts: You can also leave the crusts on if you prefer. My son tends to eat all the crusts from the sandwiches, which is great because I hate wasting food. However, you could also use the extras to make homemade breadcrumbs or croutons. Or toast up the crusts in a toaster oven or broil in the oven for crunchy sticks to spread with cream cheese or peanut butter or to dip into hummus or guacamole.

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