42 Casual Christmas Eve Recipes Perfect for a Family Game Night

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42 Casual Christmas Eve Recipes Perfect for a Family Game Night1/42 Aunt Grace’s Eggnog Test Kitchen Approved Aunt Grace’s Eggnog Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was growing up, I couldn’t get enough of the nonalcoholic eggnog my aunt always prepared for us kids. Now I enjoy this adult version. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 263 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 2/42 Spiced Christmas Cookies 1 Review Test

Kitchen Approved Spiced Christmas Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 7-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious cookie recipe has been passed down through six generations and was brought to America from Germany in 1846! It’s a holiday tradition in our house and we’re proud to share this wonderful recipe with you. —Tanya Juhasz, Newberry, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 187 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 3/42 Stromboli Sandwich 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stromboli Sandwich Recipe

You can add ingredients and spices to suit your taste

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this Stromboli sandwich many times for parties, and it gets great reviews. You can add ingredients and spices to suit your taste. The recipe is so good I just had to share it with you! —Leigh Lauer, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 388 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1175mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 4/42 Christmas Pinwheels 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christmas Party Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home

They look so special and pretty that folks can’t resist them!

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. 5/42 Mini Sausage Quiches 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Sausage Quiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Serve the cute muffinettes at any brunch or potluck gathering

Time 45 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bite-sized quiches are loaded with sausage and cheese—and all nestled into easy crescent roll dough. Serve the cute muffinettes at any brunch or potluck gathering. —Jan Mead, Milford, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 mini quiche: 66 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 6/42 Fruitcake Christmas Cookies 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fruitcake cookies for Christmas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Served warm from a slow cooker, the

As holiday gifts, these rich fruit-and nut-filled cookies are pretty and practical. These are great make ahead Christmas cookies —the taste actually gets better over time! —Julia Funkhouser, Carson, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 118 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 7/42 Slow Cooker Party Mix 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mildly seasoned snack mix is always a party favorite. Served warm from a slow cooker, the

munchable mixture is very satisfying

munchable mixture is very satisfying. —Dana Hughes, Gresham, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 237 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. 8/42 Hot Crab Dip 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Crab Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings about 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a large family, work full time, and coach soccer and football, so I appreciate recipes that are easy to assemble. This rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer to whip up

for any gathering

for any gathering. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 148 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 9/42 Peppermint Pretzel Dippers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend made these treats and gave them away in pretty canning jars. The combination of sweet, salty and peppermint is just right. Try dipping them in white candy coating and rolling them in crushed candy canes for variety. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California

We love them so much, I prepare them year-round

Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel: 75 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 10/42 Christmas Meatballs 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Christmas Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cranberry sauce and brown sugar create a tangy glaze for moist meatballs that are good Christmas appetizers or Christmas dinner ideas. We love them so much, I prepare them year-round. —Joyce Bentley, Redlands, California Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 71 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg

cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein

cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 11/42 Pulled Pork Sandwiches 70 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal, it keeps the pork tender, saucy and loaded with flavor. —Beki Kosydar-Krantz, Mayfield, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 402 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 12/42 Striped Chocolate Popcorn

I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop and thought I’d try making it

4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 17 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop and thought I’d try making it. This recipe was a great success. —Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 177 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 13/42 Sausage Bacon Bites 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Bacon Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min

Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy

Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tasty morsels are perfect with almost any egg dish or as finger foods party guests can just pick up and pop into their mouths. —Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 51 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 14/42 Beer Dip 148 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy

dip packed with shredded cheese

dip packed with shredded cheese. It’s perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it’s hard to stop eating once you’ve started! The beer cheese dip can be made with any type of beer, including nonalcoholic. I’ve taken it to many parties and I am always asked for the recipe. —Michelle Long, New Castle, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/42 Buffalo Chicken Dip 230 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about

2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the best buffalo chicken dip recipe! Whenever I bring buffalo dip to a tailgate or potluck, everyone asks for the recipe. —Belinda J. Gibson, Dry Ridge, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 152 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 409mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 16/42 Brandy Old-Fashioned 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Brandy Old-Fashioned Sweet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The concept of an old-fashioned dates back to

the early 1800s and includes whiskey, bitters, cherry juice, sugar and water

the early 1800s and includes whiskey, bitters, cherry juice, sugar and water. This old-fashioned recipe, which is extremely popular in Wisconsin, uses brandy in place of whiskey and lemon-lime soda instead of water for a milder cocktail. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 277 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 17/42 Irish Creme Drink 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We top off holiday celebrations with this creamy beverage.

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