44 Christmas in July Appetizers

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44 Christmas in July Appetizers2/44 Christmas Pinwheels 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christmas Party Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: ‘Tis the season for easy make-ahead appetizers like these. They look so special and pretty that folks can’t resist them! The refreshing flavor of ranch dressing and crisp colorful vegetables makes these pinwheels a pleasure to serve. —Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 34 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber),

1g protein

1g protein. 3/44 Pepper Jelly Hogs in a Blanket 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pepper Jelly Hogs in a Blanket Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We are addicted to these grown-up hogs in a blanket! There’s so much flavor for such bite-sized appetizers. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 65 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. For more cool ideas, check out these Christmas in July cookie recipes. 4/44 Snow

Pea Holiday Wreath 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Santa himself might stop to sample this pretty-as-a-picture finger food! Crunchy green pea pods and juicy red tomatoes add a natural fresh, festive holiday note to my buffet table. —Carol Schneck, Lodi, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 23 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/44 Brie Cherry Pastry Cups 25 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Brie Cherry Pastry Cups

We love this snack paired with one of our Christmas in July cocktails

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a scrumptious dessert. —Marilyn McSween, Mentor, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 pastry cup: 61 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. We love this snack paired with one of our Christmas in July cocktails. 6/44 Five-Cheese Fonduta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Five-Cheese Fonduta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Substitute your favorite cheeses if you’d like

Time 30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If melted cheese isn’t one of the most mouthwatering foods of all time, I don’t know what is! Substitute your favorite cheeses if you’d like. —Cheri Gilmore, Festus, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 237 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 7/44 Cocktail Meatballs 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Appetizer Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These

beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties

beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won’t believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 each: 84 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 8/44 Caliente Christmas Cheese Crisps Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings (about 3-1/2 dozen) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To fire up the crowd, I pack these homemade crackers with bacon, pumpkin seeds and French-fried onion rings.

Dunk them in picante sauce

Dunk them in picante sauce. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 4 crisps: 217 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 9/44 Turkey Sliders 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Festive Holiday Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turkey sliders with ginger, horseradish and cranberry sauce refrigerate well, so I keep them ready for get-togethers when we bake gifts and wrap presents. —Pamela Miller, Big Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 231

I needed time to get dinner on the table after coming home from work

calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 10/44 Cheesy Caramelized Onion Skillet Bread Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This appetizer is perfect for a football game or informal party, but it came about because I have two sons who are always hungry. I needed time to get dinner on the table after coming home from work. They love the skillet bread for the flavor, and I love it because it keeps them in

the kitchen to chat while I prepare the rest of dinner!

the kitchen to chat while I prepare the rest of dinner! If you’d like, you can use homemade biscuits instead of prepared. —Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 352 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 11/44 Swiss Cherry Bruschetta Test Kitchen Approved Swiss Cherry Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is a spinoff of a cherry chicken main dish my husband adores. The combination of sweet, tart

and salty flavors provides a contrast that’s hard to resist

and salty flavors provides a contrast that’s hard to resist. —Shelley Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 115 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 4g protein. 12/44 Caprese Skewers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat

help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 13/44 Meatball Sliders 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These meatball sliders are a fun way to serve meatballs at your party without using a slow cooker. Made on mini Hawaiian rolls, they have a hint of sweetness to balance out all the wonderful Italian seasonings. —Taste

of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 518 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein. 14/44 Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy slices of French bread, it makes the perfect appetizer—especially since it can be

These use purchased puff pastry,

prepared ahead, put in the fridge, and then baked just before you want to serve it. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 266 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 15/44 Mushroom Pastry Pinwheels 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mushroom Pastry Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These use purchased puff pastry,

so they are very easy to make.—Mary Bettuchy, Columbia, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 119 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/44 Florentine Ciabatta 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Florentine Ciabatta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this appetizer because of my love for white pizza. I’ve served my ciabatta pizza at many holiday parties, and it’s always a big hit among both children and adults. —Noreen

This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator

McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 200 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 17/44 Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 3-1/3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It’s delicious! I’ve found it’s especially popular at a party or get-together. Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 98 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat),

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