48 Christmas Eve Party Recipes

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48 Christmas Eve Party Recipes2/48 Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pomegranate seeds intrigue me, so I sliced French bread, smeared it with cream cheese, and added seeds, pistachios and chocolate. It makes for a festive Christmas Eve party appetizer. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 44 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Here are some more interesting appetizer recipes that you might want to try! 3/48

Mini Rosemary-Roast Beef Sandwiches 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roast beef sandwiches never last long at a Christmas Eve party, especially if you dollop them with mayo, mustard, horseradish and pickled giardiniera relish. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich with about 2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture and 4 teaspoons giardiniera: 220 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 4/48 Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies 36 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45

The dough recipe is versatile, so you can use it for other holidays, too

min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so you can use it for other holidays, too. Children like to help with the cookie decorating. —Cynthia Ettel, Glencoe, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 80 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/48 Herbed Leek Tarts 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Herbed Leek Tarts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 tarts

(8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

(8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This savory, nontraditional tart is a favorite among our family and friends! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 194 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 6/48 Mini Corn Muffins with Spicy Cheddar Filling 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m an Iowa gardener and I like to feature sweet corn in my recipes. These cute, easy-to-eat bites are a fun

change from the usual appetizers

change from the usual appetizers. —Margaret Blair, Lorimor, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 67 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 7/48 Oysters Rockefeller 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are oyster farmers, and this classic Oysters Rockefeller dish always delights our guests at a Christmas Eve party. It’s deliciously simple! —Beth Walton, Eastham, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 oyster: 79 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium,

3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein

3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 8/48 Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A line forms quickly behind this quiche-like torte at holiday parties. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food, and it’s delicious hot or cold. — Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin. If you enjoyed this, then you must try these easy Christmas finger food appetizers. Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 175 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 3g

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 9/48 Holiday Almond Tassies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Almond Tassies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make so many of these fancy tassies, I use up a 7-pound container of almond paste every year! They’re one of my family’s holiday favorites. —Donna Westhouse, Dorr, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 tassie: 144 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/48 Apricot-Apple Cider 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist

Apricot-Apple Cider Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 13 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink to sip on cool nights. —Ginnie Busam, Pewee Valley, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit. 11/48 Mini Muffuletta 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mini Muffuletta Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mediterranean meets comfort food when French rolls are slathered with olive spread and stuffed with layers of salami and cheese. You can make these muffulettas the night before and cut them into appetizer-sized slices just before serving. —Gareth Craner, Minden, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 119 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 12/48 White Christmas Sangria 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Christmas Sangria Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10

min Servings 21 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 21 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Christmas party punch has a pleasant fruity flavor. It’s not too sweet so everyone will enjoy it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 110 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 13/48 Stuffed Asiago-Basil Mushrooms 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even if you don’t like mushrooms, you will have to try them again

with these pretty appetizers, which taste divine

with these pretty appetizers, which taste divine. For a main dish, double the filling and use large portobellos. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 35 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 14/48 Cherry Cheese Logs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Cheese Logs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 logs (1-3/4 cups each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer—cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water crackers and

The filling alone makes the cookies special and so delicious!

pears. —Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 131 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 15/48 Touch-of-Gold Christmas Trees 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Touch-of-Gold Christmas Trees Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can decorate these pretty Christmas trees with other types of sprinkles if you don’t have the gold dust. The filling alone makes the cookies special and so delicious! —Linda Sweet, Cornwall, New York Nutrition Facts: 1

Now I whip up at least 60 loaves for the holidays

sandwich cookie: 90 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/48 White Fruitcake 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday White Fruitcake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, when I attended Koloa Missionary Church in Hawaii, a friend gave me this recipe. Now I whip up at least 60 loaves for the holidays. —Eileen Sokolowski Flatt, Chandler, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 133 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat),

To my surprise, it was the adults who devoured these mini mac and cheese bites

33mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 17/48 Mac and Cheese Bites 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Mac and Cheese Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Young relatives were coming for a Christmas party, so I wanted something fun for them to eat. To my surprise, it was the adults who devoured these mini mac and cheese bites. —Kate Mainiero, Elizaville, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium,

8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein

8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 18/48 Turkey & Swiss Biscuit Sliders 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey & Swiss Biscuit Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 sliders Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my favorite things to whip up in the kitchen is homemade buttermilk biscuits. Simple sandwiches are a wonderful way to showcase these melt-in-your-mouth treats. —Cindy Esposito, Bloomfield, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 198 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. 19/48 Crab

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