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Recipes for Holiday Appetizers – 10 Easy Apps
Only 11 days remaining until the best day of the year (HOW?!), and I’m getting excited for all of the upcoming festivities! We have quite a few parties to attend, which has me searching Pinterest like crazy for the perfect & festive recipes for holiday appetizers!
I’m rounding up 10 easy appetizers that have me feeling hungry and excited for all things holiday party! I’m super excited to start using my new Always Pan to cook these delicious bites too. I finally went for it and I’m so happy I did! Ok, now let’s get to it.
Recipes for Holiday Appetizers – Easy Bites
Hi, um, are you drooling like me? This recipe calls for homemade pizza dough, but don’t be intimidated – it even comes with a tip for quick proofing the dough. Topped with melted butter, garlic, parmesan, herbs and mozzarella – this is definitely on my list for a holiday party this year!
I am all for an easy finger food, and you KNOW I love my Italian food. When the two are married together in one perfect little appetizer, dare I say its the perfect combination? These cute little lasagna cups make 24 delicious, kid and spouse approved bites.
I know that you are either a beet person, or you are not, but oh my am I a beet person! I could eat them every day (and probably should for the amazing nutritional benefits). These little bites are so simple yet sophisticated; easy to make and easy to share. I love how the orange cherry tomatoes pop against the basil leaves and beets!
Cranberry everything this season! They sure do make for a festive recipe, and I have been seeing these Cranberry Brie Bites everywhere lately! Brie is so versatile – because it is so mild it pairs nicely with so many different flavors. These are the perfect holiday party appetizer, and can be customized to your liking.
Appetizers for Holidays – Extra Festive Recipes
These next couple of recipes are just too cute not to try!
Cheese balls scream holiday to me! We grew up with a cheese ball made by my mom every Christmas, and its something I look forward to every year. I also love that there are so many different ways to customize a cheese ball; again, with the hero Cranberry – this beautiful ball is sure to be devoured instantly!
More garlicky, cheesy bread – but this time in the form of an actual christmas tree! This recipe is as easy as it comes, and even calls for refrigerated pizza dough, so you can skip a few steps and have a delicious festive appetizer in just under 30 minutes!
When I say easy, this wreath takes the cake. No cooking or baking required; just throw together some antipasto skewers (truly customizable to your own liking or what you have on hand), then arrange on a round platter, with rosemary sprigs to give an adorable wreath appearance.
Recipes for Holiday Appetizers – Sauces & Dips
The vibrant contrast of the cranberries and rosemary caught my attention when I first saw this picture. Then I read the name of the recipe and instantly opened up my Instacart app to start adding items to my list. Now, you may not know that I’m a Kentucky girl, so Bourbon holds a special place in my heart…I love when it can be incorporated into a recipe! I cannot wait to try this sauce on top of a crostini with cheese!!
Can I just say that anything with cream cheese is bound to be amazing, right? I love the thought of mixing jalapeño and cranberry together – added with cream cheese and you have the perfect the blend of tangy, sweet and spicy (and now I’m drooling again). Plus, the colors are just gorgeous. Serve with chip or cracker of choice, just make sure you make this a day ahead so it can be refrigerated overnight!
There you have it – 10 amazingly festive recipes for holiday appetizers to try this year. I’m dying to know which one sounds best to you!
xo and Merry Everything!
