Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with a vibrant array of Christmas finger food appetizers that are quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- Fresh baguette
- Diced tomatoes
- Garlic
- Fresh basil
- Olive oil
- Button mushrooms
- Cream cheese
- Herbs
- Breadcrumbs
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella balls
- Balsamic glaze
- Rice paper wrappers
- Assorted veggies (bell peppers, carrots)
- Dipping sauce
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Mayo
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- Variety of cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda)
- Crackers
- Sliced fruits
- Nuts
- Cooked shrimp
- Cocktail sauce
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Mini bruschetta: Slice the baguette and toast until golden. Mix diced tomatoes with minced garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil; spoon onto toasted bread.
- Stuffed mushrooms: Preheat oven to 375°F. Clean mushrooms, mix stems with cream cheese, garlic, breadcrumbs, and herbs. Stuff caps and bake for 20 minutes.
- Caprese skewers: Alternate cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil on small skewers. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Vegetable spring rolls: Soften rice paper wrappers in warm water, fill with assorted veggies, and roll tightly. Serve with dipping sauce.
- Deviled eggs: Boil eggs, cool, halve, mix yolks with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. Fill whites and garnish with paprika.
- Cheese platter: Arrange cheeses, crackers, fruits, and nuts on a platter.
- Shrimp cocktail: Serve chilled shrimp on a platter with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers. Most items can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, but stuffed mushrooms are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Various
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg