holiday appetizer

Rich cream cheese, tangy homemade cranberry sauce, and savory green onions make a simple but delicious appetizer for any holiday gathering!

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

cranberries (1.25)

sugar (0.08)

water (0.00)

jalapeño (optional) (0.15)

salt (0.02)

cream cheese (0.79)

green onions, sliced (0.33)

box crackers (for serving) (2.95)

apple (for serving) (0.33)

Rinse the cranberries then add them to a small sauce pot with the sugar, water, and salt.

If using a jalapeño, remove the stem, slice it lengthwise, scrape out the seeds (or leave some in if you like it extra spicy), then finely dice the pepper. Add the diced pepper to the sauce pot.

Stir the pot to combine, place a lid on top, and place it over medium-high heat. Allow the pot to come to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, give it a good stir, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let it simmer without a lid for 5 minutes.

After simmering for 5 minutes, the cranberries should have all burst open and created a thick sauce. Turn the heat off and transfer the sauce to the refrigerator to cool.

Place the cream cheese on a small plate or in a shallow bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create an indentation along the center of the block of cream cheese.

Pour the cooled cranberry sauce over the cream cheese, then top with sliced green onion. Serve with crackers and apple slices.

Forget the crackers. In this easy recipe, the fluffy biscuits bake with the cheesy spinach dip in the skillet. It's the perfect holiday appetizer and will slay at any party. 

Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip

refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury)

olive oil,

Parmesan

c. mozzarella

ricotta

c. spinach,

mayonnaise

garlic powder

kosher salt

red pepper flakes,

Turned out great.  My daughter-in-law liked it so much last Christmas that I'm making it again.

I used the pillsbury crescent rolls. 2 packs. Makes 16 small rolls. I would have preferred homemade rolls but I didn’t have time to make them. I cut back a little on the spinach and added some artichoke hearts to blance the mix and used cream cheese instead of ricotta as someone else suggested. These were a HIT! Amazing recipe and it can be tweaked to fit your liking.

I usually just use scissors to cut the individual biscuits & then just roll them into a ball in the palm of my hand. Such a beautiful presentation & so delicious!

Made for a holiday gathering. Excellent !!!

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Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip is proof you can pretzel at home...meet your new game day dip.

Pretzel Ring Beer Cheese Dip

Impress your friends with this simple recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus from Delish.com.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

prosciutto

asparagus

olive oil

I’ve been making these for years.  They are always the first to go at every gathering.  I put them on a tray on the oven on 400 or 425 and flip them once.  Delish!!!

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These prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears are a guaranteed party hit.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus is the Appetizer that Always Sleighs.

Fried Brie Bites from Delish.com is a home-run for soft cheese lovers.

Fried Brie Bites

(12.3-oz.) wheel of brie

c. all-purpose flour

eggs,

c. panko bread crumbs

parsley,

Kosher salt

black pepper

vegetable oil, for frying

Cranberry sauce,

I made it today. It was very delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

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This easy cheese appetizer will be a big time party hit. Don't be afraid of frying! After dredging the brie, a quick shallow fry is all you need.

Fried Brie Bites Are The Party App Of Our Dreams

Layers of refried beans, sour cream ranch dressing, cheese, tomatoes and avocado make this 10 minute appetizer a party pleaser!&nbsp;

Skinny Taco Dip for a Crowd

14 ounce fat free refried beans (add a second can if desired)

light sour cream (or greek yogurt)

ranch dressing mix

lettuce

cheddar cheese

tomatoes

green onions, chopped

olives

avocado,

In 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spread out the refried beans.

Combine ONE TABLESPOON of the ranch dressing saving the rest for another use, and 2 cups light sour cream. &nbsp;Pour on top of the refried bean layer.

Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives, onion and avocado.

Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use, up to 6 hours. &nbsp;

Serve with salsa on the side, chips and fresh cut veggies for dipping!

This easy sheet pan recipe can be used as a chilled appetizer or breakfast for 6! &nbsp;Using store bought pie dough, it's a breeze to make!

Sheet Pan Quiche Bites

eggs

dijon mustard

pepper

salt

pie crust, store bought

cheddar and monterey jack cheese blend

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spay a 15 x 10 inch baking sheet (or 9 x 13 baking dish) with non stick spray.

Slightly roll out one sheet of store bought pie crust and place in pan. &nbsp;You should have some of the round edges hanging over the pan. &nbsp;Remove those with a sharp knife and press into the corners of the sheet pan to fill in.

In large bowl, beat eggs. &nbsp;Whisk in cream, mustard, salt and pepper.

Sprinkle ham, cheese, sun dried tomatoes and green onion onto unbaked pie crust.

Place your pan onto the rack of the oven and pour egg mixture over the filling.

Bake 45-50 minutes or until center of quiche is puffed up and slightly firm.

Service a a hot breakfast or brunch or chill at least 3 hours and slice into cubes and serve as an appetizer.

Looking for a killer hot appetizer? This Garlicky Shrimp Dip from Delish.com is the best.

Garlicky Shrimp Dip

lb. medium shrimp, thawed

garlic,

(8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened

c. grated Parmesan

lemon

tbsp. freshly chopped parsley,

Pita chips,

I bake it in a hollowed out cob loaf & serve with crusty baguette rounds. 
Even baked it in the camp oven while camping.

<blockquote>I ran out of shrimp, so I used chicken breast to substitute it. Using 1 lemon is way too lemony, I think half a lemon would be enough. Really love this recipe, easy to follow and do! My family loves it very much! We used it as a dip to pair with nacho chips and as a spread on bread.</blockquote>

Love this I actually put in on the table for my family did a little more cooking came out like 15 minutes later my kids have eaten more than half before I get a taste obviously they loved it and no leftovers lol can’t wait to make it again so delicious

Have  made several times.  Add some hot sauce and leave out the lemon juice for a better consistency. Still use the zest.

My coworkers love this dish. They ask me to make it whenever we have potlucks.

Made this for New Year and everyone loved it !!

Meh.  Not very garlicky, evn though I used more than recipe called for.  Lemon came thru pretty strong.  Consistency was runnier than I would have liked

It is lemony, but we all love it.  #1 requested dip from my family.

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This Garlicky Shrimp Dip is BOMB.

This mouth-watering mix of crunchy nuts, spices and fruit make for the BEST Sweet and Spiced Nuts recipe. Make a batch to enjoy during the holiday season with cocktails or as a homemade gift.

The BEST Recipe for Sweet and Spiced Nuts

Cup Packed Brown Sugar

Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Egg White

Cup Salted Cashews

Cup Pecan Halves

Cup Dry Roasted Peanuts

Cup Dried Cranberries

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar,...

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, sinnamon and cayenne; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk the egg white, then add nuts and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar mixture and toass to coat. Spread in a single layer on a greased baking sheet.

Bake at 300º for 18-20 minutes or until...

Bake at 300º for 18-20 minutes or until golden borwn, stirring once. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

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These are the best homemade holiday gift idea! Crunchy, sweet and a little bit of heat, these Spiced Mixed Nuts taste amazing as an appetizer for cocktail hour or a party.

Sweet & Spiced Mixed Nuts Recipe

Looking for a pigs in a blanket recipe? This Pigs in a Blanket Wreath is the best. 

Pigs In A Blanket Wreath

tube refrigerated crescent rolls

mini hot dogs

Dijon mustard

Egg wash

poppy seeds

rosemary (for decoration)

Ketchup,

What do you serve with pigs in a blanket?

Big hit...so much so that I didn’t even get to try them because they were gone before I got to where they were!  I used sweet spicy mustard instead of Dijon and sesame seeds instead of poppy (just because I had them).  Will be making again for sure!

I think the video explain it perfectly! Great appie!

Not cool when the recipe asked for an egg wash and poppy seeds but has no direction for them...

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Looking for an easy Christmas appetizer? This fun pigs in a blanket recipe has everything you love in a bite-size snack—mini hot dogs and Crescent dough.

Pigs In A Blanket Wreath Is The Most Epic Holiday Appetizer

Be the life of the party and whip up this addictive Elf on the Shelf Mischief Munch from Delish.com.

Elf on the Shelf-Inspired Mischief Munch

c. French Toast Crunch cereal

c. Cookie Crisp cereal

c. Life cereal

c. mini marshmallows

c. red and green M&Ms

white chocolate

tbsp. holiday sprinkles

c. mini chocolate chips

Love this! I’ve made it every year since I first saw the recipe. This year I looked all over for the French Toast Crunch and with no luck I had to buy Sugar Cookie Crunch. Hopefully it’s just as good.

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Step up your Elf on the Shelf game with this crazy-good snack.

No Elf On The Shelf Can Resist This No-Bake Mischief Munch!

My classic Bisquick Sausage Balls recipe made with pork sausage, sharp cheddar, and flavorful herbs and spices. A perfect holiday appetizer that guests will love!

Easy Bisquick Sausage Balls

Cups Bisquick

lb pork sausage

lb spicy pork sausage

Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Grated

Cup Milk

worcestershire sauce

Italian seasoning

Honey Mustard

Creamy Sweet Chili Sauce

Ranch Dressing

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking...

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.

In a large bowl with a hand mixer...

In a large bowl with a hand mixer (or stand mixer with paddle attachment), beat together all ingredients.

Roll mixture into golf ball-sized balls; arrange balls...

Roll mixture into golf ball-sized balls; arrange balls on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden...

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and the sausage is cooked through entirely.

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