Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, and what better way to get the party started than with a delicious selection of festive appetizers? From savory to sweet, these Christmas appetizer recipes are sure to please your family and friends. Enjoy a variety of bite-sized treats like mini quiches, stuffed mushrooms, and bacon-wrapped dates. For a sweet touch, try some of our favorite holiday desserts like mini pecan pies and gingerbread truffles. With so many delicious options, you'll be sure to find the perfect appetizers for your Christmas gathering.
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Using a sourdough loaf and crème fraiche, puts a bit of a twist on this 1980's classic that I used to make. I have...
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Spinach & Cheese Dip In A Cob Sourdough Loaf
recipe by: Tisme on 13th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
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I use semi sun dried tomatoes in with this recipe and whatever vegetables I have on hand at the time. The choice and...
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Ham Cobb Dip
recipe by: Tisme on 13th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
From one of the Moosewood cookbooks, I forget which one. I usually substitute medium-hot salsa to accommodate those who...
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Moosehead Spicy Peanut Dip
recipe by: Echo Echo on 13th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I found this a many years ago on the A.B.C. Great for when you have a few guests around or at parties. Fresh spinach can...
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Spinach Dip (Served in Cobb Bread)
recipe by: Tisme on 13th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
This classic combination of rum and pecans is a winner. Although they taste as if they have taken hours to prepare,...
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Rum-Glazed Spiced Pecans
recipe by: lazyme on 14th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
A savory instead of sweet turnover. Great for a snack or appetizer.
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Tomato Turnovers
recipe by: breezermom on 15th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Adapted from The African Kitchen.
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Masai Mara (African Red Pepper Spread)
recipe by: Chocolatll on 17th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This looks so attractive, economical, easy and tastes darn good. I like to use the rainbow ravioli just for appearance -...
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Ravioli Tomato Appetizer
recipe by: Bergy on 28th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
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This dip is great served with crackers or with raw vegetables.
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Clamdigger Dip
recipe by: QueenBea on 29th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
These are a great appetizer I like to serve when I get together with my girlfriends.
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Bacon Wrapped Clams
recipe by: QueenBea on 29th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
This is so expensive to buy in the supermarkets, so have made my own a few times now. This cheese is great to serve on a...
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Curacao Fruit Cheese
recipe by: Tisme on 30th Mar 2015
Prep Time: 4 Hours
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
This is appetizer heaven and talk about easy! Puff pastry sheets are available in the frozen section of most grocery...
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Ham & Cheese Baked in Puff Pastry
recipe by: BudgetCooker on 20th Apr 2015
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
A cheese tart appetizer or first course. Adapted from House and Garden's New Cookbook. Time does not include...
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Swissair Tarts
recipe by: Chocolatll on 29th Apr 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Adapted from the March, 2011 issue of Southern Living Magazine. If you can get different colors of cauliflower, it makes...
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Beer Cheese Fondue With Baby Cauliflower
recipe by: Chocolatll on 29th Apr 2015
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
I found this in Let's Talk Scents, an appetizer and hors d'oeuvres cookbook from the Queen of All Saints Altar...
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Three Cheese Egg Fondue
recipe by: Chocolatll on 29th Apr 2015
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
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From the Greek Island of Chios. Adapted from The Foods of the Greek Islands. Tomatoes may be prepared a day in advance...
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Blue Cheese & Tomato Spread
recipe by: Chocolatll on 6th May 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
Great to serve on a platter with crackers or melba toasts. Very much like the fruit cheese you buy in the supermarket....
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Curacao Fruit Cheese
recipe by: Tisme on 9th May 2015
Prep Time: 3 Hours
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
I always seem to have plenty of recipes filed away for blue cheese.....don't ask me why most of my family...
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Blue Cheese & Poppyseed Biscuits
recipe by: Tisme on 7th May 2015
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Serve with crackers, or stuff celery sticks. Adjust amounts of herbs (and variety) to suit your tastes. Dried can be...
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Herbed Cheese Spread
recipe by: Mikekey on 15th May 2015
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is a great tasting sauce I serve with cooked shrimp or smoked oysters. You can make this as spicy as you like by...
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Cocktail Sauce
recipe by: QueenBea on 20th May 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
These little beauties may be served as an appetizer, side dish or main meat dish. I like that you can get them all ready...
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Stuffed Baby Sweet Peppers
recipe by: Bergy on 24th May 2015
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
You can make these the day before you want to serve them. Make them right up to rolling them and putting into the...
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Baked Mexican Pinwheels
recipe by: Bergy on 24th May 2015
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
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Adapted from Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking.
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Tzibeleh Kuchen (Onion Rolls)
recipe by: Chocolatll on 29th May 2015
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Adapted from Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking. The onions and mushrooms can be cooked separately at different...
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Mushroom Mock Chopped Liver
recipe by: Chocolatll on 29th May 2015
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
A great vegetarian dip that is perfect served with pita bread or crackers.
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Hummus
recipe by: Tisme on 11th Jun 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
These are wonderful, spicy little chicken balls to serve at a party or gathering. So easy to make and they freeze really...
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Spicy Chicken Balls
recipe by: Tisme on 13th Jun 2015
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Served with salad, melted over pasta or pizza, served on a cheese platter or with antipasto. You may prefer it just on...
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Feta Cheese In Herb Oil
recipe by: Tisme on 13th Jun 2015
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 24 Hours
Everyone that you serve this to will ask you for the recipe
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Firery Baked Jalapeño Popper Dip
recipe by: JamesdoesCook... on 15th Jun 2015
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes