Holiday Appetizer Recipes are what we all start pulling out of magazines, copying from internet sites, or asking a friend at this time of year for their favorite recipes.. Knowing the family will be dropping by, we have to start planning way ahead of the actual holidays. And we want to keep things simple. (especially if children are coming by)
Go here and get a few easy holiday appetizer recipes below…enjoy!!!!
Pizza Dip
The ingredients
1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese
1 10 oz jar of Heinz chili sauce
1/2 onion finely
1 small can of black olives, finely chopped
Finely chopped green bell pepper (1)
16 oz package of finely shredded mozzarella cheese
A large-sized bag of Fritos
Directions
Spread softened cream cheese on a pizza pan.
Spread the Heinz sauce evenly on the cream cheese.
In a separate container, mix onion, olives, and bell pepper. Spread evenly over the Heinz sauce. Sprinkle cheese over the top and refrigerate for approximately two hours. Serve with the large-size Fritos.
Tip for decorating the dip
To decorate the dip for holidays, sprinkle cilantro or parsley around the dip and add small cherry tomatoes to fashion a wreath. Or add thinly chopped red and green bell peppers, alternating colors on top.
Another tip for holiday no-fuss recipes
Oh, and another hint for any appetizers.. remember everything tastes better wrapped in bacon
Holiday Appetizer Recipes
Herbed Cheese Ball
INGREDIENTS
8 oz.
goat cheese, at room temperature oz.
cream cheese, at room temperature tbsp.
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp.
chopped fresh chives1 tbsp.
fresh thyme leaves1 tbsp.
finely grated lemon zest
salt and black pepper1/2 c.
toasted pine nuts
Sliced baguette, for serving
DIRECTIONS
- Beat goat cheese, cream cheese, parsley, chives, thyme, and lemon zest with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until slightly firm, about 30 minutes.
- Place pine nuts in a shallow dish. Roll the cheese mixture, with slightly wet hands, into a ball. Roll the cheeseball in pine nuts to fully coat. Chill until completely firm, 1 to 2 hours. Serve with bread or crackers alongside.
This is the time of year we are looking for no-fuss holiday appetizer recipes!!
More Holiday Appetizer Recipes and Drink Ideas
IRISH CHIPS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND CHIVES
Ingredients
6 cups of plain thick-cut potato chips
4 oz crumbled blue cheese
1/4 c chopped chives
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F
Place chips in a single layer on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted
Remove and sprinkle with fresh chives. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Holiday Appetizer Recipes
Mulled Wine Recipe
A bottle of pinot noir
1 whole orange sliced
Add 1 lemon, peeled
5 whole Allspice
1 Tablespoon cane sugar
3-4 cinnamon sticks
8-10 whole cloves
6 whole star anise
Combine your spices in a large saucepan and toast for a couple of minutes
Add the rest of the ingredients and let simmer for a couple of minutes (until it starts to steam)
Reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 15 minutes
To serve: Strain and pour into a mug with a cinnamon stick
The holidays can be a busy time of year — there’s no getting around it!!! Start early, looking for those Holiday Appetizer Recipes
Relax and enjoy a glass of fine wine with your family and friends…you’ve got this, with the easy holiday appetizers and a little planning ahead!
A few smart moves will help get your holiday appetizers on the table in record time.
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