Description
A delightful spread of easy-to-make finger food appetizers perfect for your Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
- Mini bruschetta: Fresh baguette, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
- Stuffed mushrooms: Button mushrooms, cream cheese, garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs.
- Caprese skewers: Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, basil leaves, and balsamic glaze.
- Vegetable spring rolls: Rice paper wrappers, assorted veggies (like bell peppers and carrots), and a dipping sauce.
- Deviled eggs: Hard-boiled eggs, mayo, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Cheese platter: Variety of cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda), crackers, sliced fruits, and nuts.
- Shrimp cocktail: Cooked shrimp, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges.
Instructions
- For mini bruschetta, slice the baguette and toast until golden. Top with a mixture of diced tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- For stuffed mushrooms, clean mushrooms, remove stems, and mix cream cheese, herbs, garlic, and breadcrumbs. Stuff mushrooms and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden.
- For caprese skewers, alternate cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on skewers. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- For vegetable spring rolls, soften rice paper in warm water, then roll up assorted veggies. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
- For deviled eggs, boil eggs, cool and peel. Cut in half, mix yolks with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper, and fill the whites with the mixture.
- For the cheese platter, arrange cheese varieties, crackers, fruits, and nuts on a large board.
- For shrimp cocktail, serve chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
Store appetizers in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Many can be prepared a day in advance, keeping them chilled until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook & Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg