It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is 10 days away and I'm sure in the next 10 days, your calendar is booked full with Christmas office parties, family gatherings, and Christmas day celebrations. Next time you're asked to bring an appetizer to share, I've got you covered.
Today I'm sharing my top 10 favorite shareable appetizers! I found all of these recipes on Pinterest and have tested them myself - trust me, you don't want to miss these.
These meatballs are only 3 ingredients and are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. All you need is grape jelly, 3 pounds of meatballs, and chili sauce. You combine everything in a crock pot and let it cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low! Effortless and delicious!
2. Fruit Dip
Sometimes you want a break from all of those heavy carbs! This dip pairs perfectly with apples, strawberries, grapes, pineapples, and oranges! This dip is also only 3 ingredients and can be made in minutes. It's light, fluffy, but full of flavor. It is made out of cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, and orange juice concentrate. I strongly recommend pairing this with your next fruit plate.
Next time you're asked to bring a dessert to share and you don't have time to make cookies, make this dip instead! It takes 5 minutes to mix together and pairs perfectly with graham crackers, pretzels, vanilla wafers, gingerbread men, strawberries, and apples! Present it in a bowl on a Christmas platter and your dessert tray is ready to go.
If you're a veggie pizza lover, you HAVE to try this dip! It has everything you love about veggie pizza - the creamy layer, the cold veggies, and yummy cheese - but without the hassle of prepping dough for the crust. Instead, this dip allows you to use your favorite crackers and veggies as the base! It's a crowd favorite - I took this to a potluck at work and had NO leftovers!
If you're from Findlay, Cheddar's Spinach Dip may be one of your favorite appetizers. I found this recipe a few years ago and made it for New Year's Eve... I will never make another artichoke dip! This is my favorite recipe - it mixes in a few minutes and cooks in the crock pot so it's also hassle free. It's served best with tortilla chips and french baguette! YUM!
I love hummus and if you're like me, this dip is for you! It's perfect for the holidays to lighten things up or if you're going to a party with vegetarians, this would be great to take along! The base layer is your favorite hummus, the second layer is plain greek yogurt, the third layer is your favorite greek veggies - cucumber, tomato and olive (I omit the olives), next is a layer of feta cheese, and it's topped off with fresh parsley! You can serve this with good dipping veggies like cucumbers and peppers or with pita bread or chips!
These are a MUST. They are so addicting and will please your savory and sweet tooth at the same time. They are especially great if you have bacon lovers at your get together! And the best part is this recipe is 3 ingredients and can be made in under 30 minutes. You wrap smokies in strips of bacon and place in a baking dish. Once the baking dish has a full single layer of smokies, sprinkle the top with a cup of brown sugar. Then you bake at 400 degree for 15-25 minutes. The end result is pure heaven.
If you're on a Keto diet or are going to a party with people doing Keto, bring these along. They are full of cheese and flavor and literally melt in your mouth. They are easy to make and take about 20 minutes start to end.
Need I say more? How about Keto friendly? That's right! These cheesy breadsticks are made from cauliflower and are topped with gooey cheese! An 1/8 of a serving contains 174 calories, 11 g of far, 4 g of carbs, and 13 g of protein! Don't let these amazing macro fool you though, these are delicious! They have plenty of flavor and served with your favorite marinara sauce, these will make you Keto friends so happy!
10. Taco Dip
This dip is completely customizable, which I love! It's a crowd pleaser and is also great for your vegetarian friends. The base is cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning. Spread that on the bottom of a deep glass dish and top with lettuce, cheese, and your other favorite taco toppings! Serve with tortilla chips.
These appetizers are perfect for your get togethers and potlucks! Hopefully I've helped save you some Pinterest research! Let me know what your favorite take-a-long dish in the comments!
Happy Holidays!
