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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...

    153 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...

    151 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    Recipe #477159

    Cherry Salad
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    I got this recipe from my niece Holly. It is so simple and tastes so good!

    Cherry Salad

    By DIryshe on April 1, 2012

    Recipe #477159

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    "I got this recipe from my niece Holly. It is so simple and tastes so good!"

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    Ingredients: crushed pineapple, Cool Whip...

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    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Recipe #476415

    Imitation Crabmeat Tortilla Rollups
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    I don't know where I got this recipe, but I know it wasn't on this site, 'cause I couldn't find it anywhere. I've made them before...

    Imitation Crabmeat Tortilla Rollups

    By arroz241_11561377 on March 16, 2012

    Recipe #476415

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    "I don't know where I got this recipe, but I know it wasn't on this site, 'cause I couldn't find it anywhere. I've made them before (and they're yummy) so I knew I must have it written down somewhere. Luckily, I found it and am posting it here for safe-keeping. You can use any type of seafood you desire, just be sure to finely dice it, and enjoy...."

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, flour tortillas...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #475857

    Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pinwheels
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    Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: These wonderfully soft biscuit pinwheels are delicious plain but are even better dipped in marinara...

    Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pinwheels

    By Mamas Cookin on March 7, 2012

    Recipe #475857

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    "Ready, Set, Cook! Special Edition Contest Entry: These wonderfully soft biscuit pinwheels are delicious plain but are even better dipped in marinara sauce!"

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    Ingredients: eggs, frozen spinach...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 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...

    153 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...

    151 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...

    127 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...

    27 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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    Christmas Tree Edible Centerpiece
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    I used a mix of cauliflower from the gardenia mix, broccoli and boccoflower for a contrast of color. I quickly blanched the broccoli and broccoflower...

    Christmas Tree Edible Centerpiece

    Recipe #149199

    Christmas Tree Edible Centerpiece

    By Rita~ on December 24, 2005

    Recipe #149199

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    "I used a mix of cauliflower from the gardenia mix, broccoli and boccoflower for a contrast of color. I quickly blanched the broccoli and broccoflower heads very quickly (just seconds) in salted boiling water and the chilled to brighten the color!You'll need Styrofoam cone and toothpicks. I also used a platter that has a center with with a dip basin..."

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    Ingredients: mixed vegetables, lettuce leaves...

    13 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Spinach Balls
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    A tasty finger food appetizer recipe. Great for holiday parties, and different than a traditional "spinach dip" or tradition "sausage ball"...

    Spinach Balls

    Recipe #47123

    Spinach Balls

    By Jamie Renee on November 20, 2002

    Recipe #47123

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    "A tasty finger food appetizer recipe. Great for holiday parties, and different than a traditional "spinach dip" or tradition "sausage ball" recipe."

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    Ingredients: eggs, garlic salt...

    17 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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