{"id":3963,"date":"2020-11-23T14:02:11","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T14:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=3963"},"modified":"2023-10-11T13:20:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T13:20:31","slug":"christmas-appetizer-recipes-that-anyone-can-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/christmas-appetizer-recipes-that-anyone-can-make\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Appetizer Recipes That Anyone Can Make"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Christmas is a time for entertaining! Sure, because of COVID we\u2019re probably not going to see big Christmas events but still, even our smaller family get togethers deserve the best appetizers and sides. Even more so \u2013 cooking for less people is a chance to raise the bar! Try our ideas for easy to make, gourmet appetizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-zesty-mexican-style-chicken-meatballs\">Zesty Mexican Style Chicken Meatballs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meatballs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1 lbs. ground chicken<\/li><li>1 large egg<\/li><li>\u00bd cup queso seco cheese<\/li><li>\u00bc cup panko breadcrumbs<\/li><li>2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce<\/li><li>3 cloves of garlic, minced<\/li><li>\u00bd tbsp. cumin<\/li><li>\u00bd tbsp. ground coriander seeds<\/li><li>Kosher salt<\/li><li>Ground black pepper<\/li><li>Pinch dried chipotle pepper flakes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dipping Sauce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\u00bd cup sour cream<\/li><li>2 tbsp. hot sauce<\/li><li>Chopped cilantro to taste<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Preheat oven to 400\u00ba and grease large sheet of baking paper with cooking spray<\/li><li>Combine chicken with other ingredients in bowl, mix thoroughly and let rest, refrigerated for 1 hour.<\/li><li>Roll mixture into approx. 15 meatballs, place on baking sheet.<\/li><li>Bake until golden and cooked through, then wait about 15 minutes to cool.<\/li><li>Mix dipping sauce ingredients and serve with the meatballs<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/christmas-appetizer-recipes-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Appetizers and Side Dishes\" class=\"wp-image-3990\" width=\"392\" height=\"391\"\/><figcaption>Inspired by: https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/a28580825\/baked-chicken-meatball-recipe\/<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mediterranean-stuffed-portobello-mushroom-caps\">Mediterranean Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>8 clean, fresh portobello mushrooms. Remove stems &amp; gills<\/li><li>2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil<\/li><li>4 tbsp. melted butter<\/li><li>\u00bd cup panko breadcrumbs<\/li><li>8 oz room temperature mascarpone cheese<\/li><li>1 cup shredded mozzarella<\/li><li>\u00bc cup freshly grated parmesan<\/li><li>3 oz chopped, fried bacon<\/li><li>\u00bd cup chopped sundried tomatoes<\/li><li>2 cloves of garlic, minced<\/li><li>1 tsp. dried oregano<\/li><li>Kosher salt<\/li><li>Ground black pepper<\/li><li>Freshly chopped parsley for serving<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Preheat oven to 400\u00ba and grease large sheet of baking paper with cooking spray<\/li><li>Place mushrooms stem side down and brush with oil<\/li><li>Combine mozzarella, mascarpone, meats, veggies and seasoning in large bowl.<\/li><li>Combine panko, parmesan and melted butter in medium bowl<\/li><li>Stuff caps with mascarpone mixture, top with panko mixture, place stem side up on baking paper.<\/li><li>Bake until cheese melts and tops are golden, approx. 15 minutes.<\/li><li>Garnish with fresh parsley.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"552\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Christmas-Appetizer-Recipes-5.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Appetizers\" class=\"wp-image-3982\"\/><figcaption>Inspired by: https:\/\/www.delish.com\/holiday-recipes\/christmas\/g1713\/holiday-party-appetizers\/?slide=4<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-asiago-sweet-potato-skins\">Asiago Sweet Potato Skins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>8 small sweet potatoes<\/li><li>\u00bc grated asiago cheese<\/li><li>1 tsp. cayenne pepper<\/li><li>Olive oil cooking spray<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Preheat oven to 450\u00ba<\/li><li>Cut \u00bc inch thick skins from each potato<\/li><li>Place skins on baking sheets, bake until tender \u2013 approx. 20 minutes.<\/li><li>Spray skins with cooking oil and sprinkle with cheese and cayenne mixture.<\/li><li>Leave in oven for another 2- 5 minutes until cheese caramelizes.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Christmas-Appetizer-Recipes-3.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Side Dishes\" class=\"wp-image-3983\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\/><figcaption>Inspired by: https:\/\/www.womansday.com\/food-recipes\/food-drinks\/recipes\/a11250\/sweet-potato-skins-recipe-122833\/<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-tiny-spinach-tartlets\">Tiny Spinach Tartlets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1 tbsp. olive oil<\/li><li>1 small shallot, chopped<\/li><li>1 clove garlic, minced<\/li><li>1 tsp. ground nutmeg<\/li><li>Pinch of ground chili pepper<\/li><li>\u00bc cup ground walnuts<\/li><li>1 bag baby spinach<\/li><li>\u00bd cup crumbled feta cheese<\/li><li>1 cup plain Greek yogurt<\/li><li>2 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano<\/li><li>1 large egg<\/li><li>30 mini phyllo shells<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Preheat oven to 375\u00ba<\/li><li>Heat oil in sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and nutmeg and cock for 2 min. while stirring.<\/li><li>Add spinach and salt, cook until spinach wilts. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool.<\/li><li>When spinach is cool add feta, yogurt, oregano, walnuts, chili pepper, mix until smooth &#8211; then Combine egg.<\/li><li>Pour heaping spoonful of the mixture into each shell, arranged the shells in a pan and bake for 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and filling is set.<\/li><li>Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"552\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Christmas-Appetizer-Recipes-5.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Christmas appetizers finger foods\" class=\"wp-image-3982\"\/><figcaption>Inspired by: https:\/\/www.womansday.com\/food-recipes\/food-drinks\/recipes\/a39895\/feta-spinach-tartlets-recipe-ghk0414\/&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-christmasy-deviled-eggs\">Christmasy Deviled Eggs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>6 large eggs, hard-boiled<\/li><li>1 small avocado, peeled and pitted<\/li><li>3 tbsp mayonnaise<\/li><li>2 tsp yellow mustard<\/li><li>1 tbsp sweet relish<\/li><li>1 medium red bell pepper, small diced<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Slice eggs in half, scoop out yolks into a medium bowl and set aside the whites.<\/li><li>Combine yolks with avocado, mayonnaise, mustard and relish. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix until smooth using a fork.<\/li><li>Transfer mixture into piping nag and refill the halved egg whites. Garnish with red bell pepper cubes, cover and refrigerate until serving.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"345\" height=\"521\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Webp.net-resizeimage-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas themed party appetizers\" class=\"wp-image-3991\"\/><figcaption>Inspired by: https:\/\/www.justataste.com\/christmas-deviled-eggs-recipe\/&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-red-green-and-white-salad\">Red, Green and White Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1.5 lbs medium beets, cut into \u00bc inch thick slices.<\/li><li>3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil<\/li><li>1 cucumber, deseeded and chopped<\/li><li>10 small radishes, thinly sliced<\/li><li>6 cups of arugula<\/li><li>3 tbsp sherry vinegar<\/li><li>8 oz. fresh mozzarella<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Preheat oven to 450\u00ba<\/li><li>In medium bowl toss beets with 2 tbsp olive oil and \u00bc tbsp salt.<\/li><li>Roast in a single layer 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, let cool.<\/li><li>In a large bowl toss the veggies and cooled beets with olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper<\/li><li>Top off with torn mozzarella<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"588\" height=\"294\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/Webp.net-resizeimage-8-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cold Christmas appetizers\" class=\"wp-image-3993\"\/><figcaption>Inspired by: https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/food-recipes\/a37458\/crispy-beet-and-mozzarella-salad-recipe\/&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-we-can-help\">How we can help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got your own winning Christmas recipe? 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