The holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends, and what better way to celebrate than with some great Christmas snacks. We put together a couple of festive recipes for you below and links to some tasty snack ideas and holiday recipes from a few well-known foodies.
Here are some recipes for finger foods that are sure to please a crowd.
Christmas Tree Veggie Platter: This easy-to-make veggie platter is not only healthy, but it’s also festive and beautiful. Arrange broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, and peppers on a platter in the shape of a Christmas tree. Then, use chopped black olives for the tree’s trunk and garland, and shredded cheese for the snow. Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.
Holiday Wreath Cheese Ball: This cheesy holiday wreath is sure to be a hit at your next get-together! To make it:
mix together two 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese,
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup of chopped green onion
1 tsp of garlic powder.
Then, form the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for about an hour. Once it’s firm, roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts or dried cranberries. Finally, use pretzel sticks to create a wreath shape on top. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Let’s look at some other recipes around the globe that you might enjoy:
Festive Goat Cheese Balls from Pioneer Woman
