Delicious Christmas Appetizers
A collection of easy-to-follow recipes for festive appetizers perfect for holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowl
- baking dish
- Skewers or toothpicks
Ingredients
Caprese Skewers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- 1 cup frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 1 can artichoke hearts 14 oz, drained and chopped
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Stuffed Mushrooms
- 1 lb button mushrooms stems removed
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Assemble Caprese skewers by threading a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper.
- For the spinach and artichoke dip, mix thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- For stuffed mushrooms, mix cream cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stuff each mushroom cap and bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes.
Notes
These appetizers can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Reheat before serving for the best taste.