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Christmas Finger Food Appetizers

Delicious and festive finger food appetizers perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring mini caprese skewers, stuffed mushrooms, and more!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mini Caprese Skewers
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz mozzarella balls
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
Stuffed Mushrooms
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs e.g., thyme, parsley
  • 12 medium mushroom caps
Shrimp Cocktail
  • 1 lb cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup cocktail sauce
Pigs in a Blanket
  • 1 pkg mini sausages
  • 1 can crescent roll dough
Vegetable Platter
  • 2 cups assorted vegetables e.g., carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers
  • 1 cup ranch dip
Cheese Platter
  • 8 oz assorted cheeses
  • 1 pkg crackers
  • 1 cup grapes

Method
 

Preparation of Mini Caprese Skewers
  1. Thread cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves onto toothpicks.
Preparation of Stuffed Mushrooms
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix cream cheese with garlic and herbs.
  3. Stuff the mixture into mushroom caps.
  4. Bake until golden.
Preparation of Shrimp Cocktail
  1. Serve shrimp with a side of cocktail sauce.
Preparation of Pigs in a Blanket
  1. Wrap mini sausages in crescent roll dough.
  2. Bake until golden.
Vegetable Platter Preparation
  1. Arrange assorted vegetables on a platter with ranch dip.
Cheese Platter Arrangement
  1. Arrange cheeses, crackers, and grapes attractively.

Notes

Presentation is everything! Consider adding festive garnishes like rosemary sprigs or edible flowers. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze the pigs in a blanket and reheat when needed.