The best christmas appetizer ideas - 88 recipes
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Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
![Edamame & Ricotta Toasts](/media/f2/15/e287d80859bb5a655b3bb91ee69aa507748f.jpg/tsp/edamame-and-ricotta-toasts.jpg)
By á-10360
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
- 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Killer Potato Latkes
![Killer Potato Latkes](/media/0e/e4/77270d223a2c2316c985d779494b70bc145b.jpg/tsp/killer-potato-latkes.jpg)
By mahto
You won't be able to stop eating these golden brown latkes especially when they are served with all your favorite t...
- 1-pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- sea salt to taste
- 2-pounds baking potatoes
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- vegetable oil, for frying
- applesauce, crème fraîche, smoked salmon, salmon roe, and dill sprigs, to taste for serving
Christmas Cookie Dough Dip
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By juliedee29
Yum! This sweet Christmas Cookie Dough Dip is perfect for your next holiday gathering
- Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Chobani® Non-Fat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles, divided use graham crackers, fruit, etc. for dipping
Ricotta & Pear Crostini with Rosemary Honey
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By á-159368
Lightly baked slices of baguette are slathered with ricotta, then topped with 2 pear slices and sprinkled with a li...
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus additional leaves for garnish
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices of baguette, cut on a sharp angle
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1/2 large, firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cored, and cut into 16 very thin slices
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Grinch Popcorn
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By mzander
When Christmas rolls around and the Grinch is playing on your TV every night, it's time to make salty and sweet Gri...
- Popcorn
- Salt
- 1/4 cup butter (sweet cream salted)
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- Blue food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- Red M&Ms
Better Than Sex Chex Mix
![Better Than Sex Chex Mix](/media/54/22/7c29a8f35bb5df3477b8a0950383bc1b52b1.jpg/tsp/better-than-sex-chex-mix.jpg)
By kayjayjohnson
This recipe's title says it all
- 8 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, mini size
- 1 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1/2 cup caramel bits (found by the chocolate chips in the baking aisle, or chop up regular caramels)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate baking chips (or more if you're a huge chocolate fan)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate baking chips
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Spinach & Artichoke Dip Stuffed Garlic Bread
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By BobN
Garlic bread stuffed with spinach artichoke dip -- a perfect appetizer, or side for an Italian meal
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Parmesan cheese, grated, to top
- Fresh basil leaves or parsley, torn, to top
Cashews with Sea Salt & Black Pepper
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By á-4084
Simple yet delightful, these salt and pepper cashews are easy to make and taste delicious! Set this snack out at yo...
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup sunflower or peanut oil (Sunflower has a milder taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
Mini Puffs with Goat Cheese & Herbs
![Mini Puffs with Goat Cheese & Herbs](/media/1f/8b/b43cd9d4c1a5147a70260fe5426002edd051.jpg/tsp/mini-puffs-with-goat-cheese-and-herbs.jpg)
By sandiB2010
You can bake and freeze the pastry for these little puffs in advance, but wait to add the cheesy, creamy herb filli...
- PASTRY:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, cut up
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, divided
- FILLING:
- 4 ounces cream cheese with chive and onion
- 3 ounces soft goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill or basil, snipped
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
French-Style Cream Cheese Spread
![French-Style Cream Cheese Spread](/media/71/ce/5af79a74b976748fe8467d3f5f1c750c45d6.jpg/tsp/french-style-cream-cheese-spread.jpg)
By GratefulSea
This is more than worth the small bit of time it takes to throw this together
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- Fresh thyme, optional
- Assorted crackers
Mice & Cheese Appetizer
![Mice & Cheese Appetizer](/media/a0/13/7d02139be1aabb4fd7e71740cf0ccd75135a.jpg/tsp/mice-and-cheese-appetizer.jpg)
By rrxing
Easy to make, yet so adorable! Mice and cheese is a perfect appetizer for any holiday -- sure to get people talkin
- 6 hard boiled eggs
- Chives
- Radishes, sliced thinly
- Cheese
- 12 black peppercorns
Easy Country Pork Pâté with Dried Apples & Pistachios
![Easy Country Pork Pâté with Dried Apples & Pistachios](/media/b6/ca/19de39ffe043c4fcfe5460162616700e814a.jpg/tsp/easy-country-pork-pate-with-dried-apples-and-pistachios.jpg)
By á-61574
This pâté has a sweetness from the dried apples, a few savory notes from the bay leaves, and a distinguishing cru...
- 1 1/2 pounds coarsely ground pork*
- 1/4 cup dried apple slices, finely diced
- 1/2 cup whole roasted pistachio nuts, shelled
- 1/4 cup brandy or Cognac
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 bay leaves
- coarse-ground mustard to taste
- cornichons or sour gherkins for garnish
- baguette slices, toasted, for serving
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