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Christmas Munchies

Christmas Munchies

Perfect for Christmas parties, snacking while opening gifts, or leaving a special treat for Santa. Lots of holiday themed appetizer recipes to choose from.



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recipe for snowflake popcorn

Snowflake Popcorn

Everything is better with sprinkles! Popcorn is coated with melted marshmallow cream and covered in red and green candy sprinkles.

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas tree tostadas

Christmas Tree Tostadas

A perfect Christmas snack! Flour tortillas are cut into Christmas tree shapes and topped with taco meat and decorated with tomato, bell pepper, olives, and monterey jack cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas pizza

Christmas Pizza

You won't find this pizza under your tree, but it does have a Christmas tree on it. This colorful pizza is fast, easy and fun to make with the kids!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for appetizer wreath

Appetizer Wreath

In just a few steps, you can whip up this appetizer wreath that combines the delicious crispiness of crescent rolls with a zesty cream cheese spread and a colorful array of fresh...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's shrimp tree

Red Lobster's Shrimp Tree

Made with shrimp, water, salt, curly endive, plastic foam cone, plastic foam square, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for braunschweiger mold

Braunschweiger Mold

Made with pimientos, parsley, braunschweiger, chili sauce, horseradish, mayonnaise, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for christmas pickles

Christmas Pickles

Made with cucumbers, pickling lime, alum, powdered ginger, vinegar, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for holiday stuffed celery bites

Holiday Stuffed Celery Bites

Made with celery, cream cheese, sour cream, green olives, walnuts, Tabasco sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for red pepper, green onion and cream cheese dip

Red Pepper, Green Onion And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell peppers, green onion


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for holiday cheese log

Holiday Cheese Log

Made with hot sauce, garlic, green onions, parsley, pecans, red bell pepper, cream cheese, blue cheese, hard-cooked eggs


Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for christmas 4-cheese cheese ball

Christmas 4-Cheese Cheese Ball

Made with fresh parsley, cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheez Whiz, process cheese product, MSG, Old English cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, pecans


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for christmas confetti dip

Christmas Confetti Dip

Made with zucchini, red bell pepper, sour cream, dry ranch-style salad dressing mix, cucumber, carrot


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire

Made with fresh chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for christmas aspic with avocado dressing

Christmas Aspic With Avocado Dressing

Made with unflavored gelatin, tomato juice, tomato, cucumber, celery, non-stick cooking spray, lettuce, avocado, plain nonfat yogurt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cream cheese christmas wreath

Cream Cheese Christmas Wreath

Made with salt, herbed salt substitute, pimentos, bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, green onion, Cheddar cheese, green olives


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for christmas open house snack platter

Christmas Open House Snack Platter

Made with green olives, tomato, chunk ham, cream cheese, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, salt and pepper, chunk chicken, green onions, hard cooked eggs


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for christmas popcorn

Christmas Popcorn

Made with vanilla extract, baking soda, corn syrup, popcorn, peanuts, butter or margarine, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for christmas caramel popcorn

Christmas Caramel Popcorn

Made with candy coated chocolate candy pieces, baking soda, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cranberry turkey mini sliders

Cranberry Turkey Mini Sliders

Made with brie cheese, fresh baby spinach, sesame seeds, cranberry sauce, salt and pepper, frozen turkey meatballs, poultry seasoning, refrigerated biscuit dough, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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