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    Christmas Appetizer Recipes

    Kick off your holiday celebration with star-studded starters from our collection of Christmas appetizers full of traditional bites and tasty riffs on all your holiday favorites.

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    Blue Cheese Walnut Spread

    Blue Cheese Walnut Spread

    By *Parsley*

    13 Reviews

    Artichoke Bruschetta

    Artichoke Bruschetta

    Tortellini With Roasted Garlic Sauce (Appetizer)

    Tortellini With Roasted Garlic Sauce (Appetizer)

    Bacon-Onion Appetizers

    Bacon-Onion Appetizers

    Most Popular Christmas Appetizer Recipes

    Italian Chopped Salad in Shells
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    I just found this on Recipegoldmine.com. Haven't made this yet, but they sound like an incredible appetizer for a cookout or picnic. Prep time includes...

    Italian Chopped Salad in Shells

    Recipe #29329

    Italian Chopped Salad in Shells

    By yooper on May 25, 2002

    Recipe #29329

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    "I just found this on Recipegoldmine.com. Haven't made this yet, but they sound like an incredible appetizer for a cookout or picnic. Prep time includes 2 hour chilling time."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh basil...

    156 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 hrs

    Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

    Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls With Sweet and Sour Sauce
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    Don't bother ordering Chinese chicken balls make these at home they are just as good if not even better and the sweet and sour sauce is the same as...

    Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls With Sweet and Sour Sauce

    Recipe #132546

    Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls With Sweet and Sour Sauce

    By Kittencalskitchen on August 8, 2005

    Recipe #132546

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    "Don't bother ordering Chinese chicken balls make these at home they are just as good if not even better and the sweet and sour sauce is the same as what is served at your Chinese restaurant!-- these are a great weekend snack or can be served as appetizers, if you want some extra flavor to you chicken batter feel free to add in some garlic or onion..."

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    Ingredients: cornstarch, garlic powder...

    151 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Sausage Balls
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    A crowd-pleaser for Holiday gatherings. This is my most requested recipe. These are best served with Versatile Mustard Dip (Recipe #150023).

    Sausage Balls

    Recipe #46078

    Sausage Balls

    By Fauve on November 15, 2002

    Recipe #46078

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    "A crowd-pleaser for Holiday gatherings. This is my most requested recipe. These are best served with Versatile Mustard Dip (Recipe #150023)."

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    Ingredients: bulk sausage, sharp cheddar cheese...

    149 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    Recipe #473352

    Prawn (Shrimp) and Lime Tartlets
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    A recipe from a national supermakets Christmas magazine. You can use store bought Lime Aioli Seafood Dipping Sauce (which the recipe called for) for...

    Prawn (Shrimp) and Lime Tartlets

    By I'mPat on January 31, 2012

    Recipe #473352

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    "A recipe from a national supermakets Christmas magazine. You can use store bought Lime Aioli Seafood Dipping Sauce (which the recipe called for) for they also gave a tip for making your own so have put that in the recipe and added a little extra time to the prep. There is no cooking involved. These tartlets are very small, one or two delicate bites...."

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    Ingredients: pastry shells, shrimp, limes...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Recipe #472201

    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Reduction
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    Sinfully delicious!! Salty and sweet, crispy and gooey!! Yum! Surprisingly easy and look fantastic. I had these at a restaurant and then went on a hunt...

    Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Reduction

    By Charmie777 on January 17, 2012

    Recipe #472201

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    "Sinfully delicious!! Salty and sweet, crispy and gooey!! Yum! Surprisingly easy and look fantastic. I had these at a restaurant and then went on a hunt to find a similar recipe. Found one online and tweaked it some. If you use thick cut bacon, par-cook it some before wrapping dates."

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    Ingredients: goat cheese, sliced almonds...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #471668

    Savory Sage-Parmesan Sables
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    Sables are French butter cookies from the northern part of France. They are usually citrus flavored and also go very well with a marmalade coating. Here...

    Savory Sage-Parmesan Sables

    By BecR on January 9, 2012

    Recipe #471668

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    "Sables are French butter cookies from the northern part of France. They are usually citrus flavored and also go very well with a marmalade coating. Here the sables are turned into a savory treat through the addition of Parmesan cheese and fresh sage. This savory Sage-Parmesan shortbread has a very delicate crumb and makes for a wonderful appetizer to..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, parmesan cheese, salt...

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    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 3 mins

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    Quick & Easy Christmas Appetizer Recipes

    Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls With Sweet and Sour Sauce
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    Don't bother ordering Chinese chicken balls make these at home they are just as good if not even better and the sweet and sour sauce is the same as...

    Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls With Sweet and Sour Sauce

    Recipe #132546

    Kittencal's Chinese Chicken Balls With Sweet and Sour Sauce

    By Kittencalskitchen on August 8, 2005

    Recipe #132546

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    "Don't bother ordering Chinese chicken balls make these at home they are just as good if not even better and the sweet and sour sauce is the same as what is served at your Chinese restaurant!-- these are a great weekend snack or can be served as appetizers, if you want some extra flavor to you chicken batter feel free to add in some garlic or onion..."

    View Full Recipe

    Ingredients: cornstarch, garlic powder...

    151 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Sausage Balls
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    A crowd-pleaser for Holiday gatherings. This is my most requested recipe. These are best served with Versatile Mustard Dip (Recipe #150023).

    Sausage Balls

    Recipe #46078

    Sausage Balls

    By Fauve on November 15, 2002

    Recipe #46078

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    "A crowd-pleaser for Holiday gatherings. This is my most requested recipe. These are best served with Versatile Mustard Dip (Recipe #150023)."

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    Ingredients: bulk sausage, sharp cheddar cheese...

    149 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
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    From Ocean spray and very good!

    Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

    Recipe #16213

    Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

    By Derf on December 24, 2001

    Recipe #16213

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    "From Ocean spray and very good!"

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    Ingredients: feta cheese, flour tortillas...

    126 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

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    Healthy Christmas Appetizer Recipes

    Pierogie [peer-Oh-Gee] Potato Pierogies Perogies
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    A great way to use left over potatoes. Every Christmas Eve we had perogies. They do go fast so we'd fight over them. The fillings are unlimited. Cabbage,...

    Pierogie [peer-Oh-Gee] Potato Pierogies Perogies

    Recipe #48587

    Pierogie [peer-Oh-Gee] Potato Pierogies Perogies

    By Rita~ on December 12, 2002

    Recipe #48587

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    "A great way to use left over potatoes. Every Christmas Eve we had perogies. They do go fast so we'd fight over them. The fillings are unlimited. Cabbage, Cheese, Fruit, mushrooms, sauerkraut or check out my Recipe #146547 FYI: add a touch of herbs to one dough and paprika, curry, cinnamon to another when making a couple different fillings so you..."

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, eggs, onions...

    26 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Pumpkin Pie Wontons
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    This recipe won first place in the Vegetarian Times reader's Thanksgiving recipe contest.

    Pumpkin Pie Wontons

    Recipe #48359

    Pumpkin Pie Wontons

    By Miss Annie on December 11, 2002

    Recipe #48359

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    "This recipe won first place in the Vegetarian Times reader's Thanksgiving recipe contest."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, maple syrup...

    26 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 33 mins

    Easy Cream Cheese Dip
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    I got this recipe from a family Christmas party, but I make it year round. It goes great with chips, sandwiches, vegetables; pretty much anything!

    Easy Cream Cheese Dip

    Recipe #17649

    Easy Cream Cheese Dip

    By undertkr on January 21, 2002

    Recipe #17649

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    "I got this recipe from a family Christmas party, but I make it year round. It goes great with chips, sandwiches, vegetables; pretty much anything!"

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    Ingredients: fat free cream cheese, salsa...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

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    Taco Cheesecake
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    This appetizer proves that cheesecake is not just for dessert. Very good and the presentation of this is impressive. Enjoy! HELPFUL HINT: When cutting...

    Taco Cheesecake

    Recipe #83800

    Taco Cheesecake

    By keen5 on February 13, 2004

    Recipe #83800

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    "This appetizer proves that cheesecake is not just for dessert. Very good and the presentation of this is impressive. Enjoy! HELPFUL HINT: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands and avoid touching your face. Prep time includes overnight refrigeration."

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    Ingredients: cornmeal, cream cheese...

    43 Reviews

    Prep Time:24 hrs

    Total Time: 24 hrs 35 mins

    Recipe #12902

    Spinach Dip
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    This fabulous dip recipe I got from my Mom-in-law and let me tell you it is yummmmmmy!!!!!!!!!!!

    Spinach Dip

    By Nye McClelland on October 19, 2001

    Recipe #12902

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    "This fabulous dip recipe I got from my Mom-in-law and let me tell you it is yummmmmmy!!!!!!!!!!!"

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    Ingredients: vegetable soup mix, mayonnaise...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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