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The best christmas appetizer ideas - 88 recipes

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By GinnyG

Rate this recipe 4.6/5 (20 Votes)
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Servings 6
Preparation time 2
Cooking time 2

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • Yellow or green bell pepper
  • 1 (2-inch) piece green onion
  • 1/4 cup Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Assorted tortilla chips, crackers or sliced vegetables, if desired

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  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, chopped and drained
  • 1/4 cup ripe olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
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  • 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • roasted red pepper sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or sliced almonds
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  • 1 piece lemon peel, if desired
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  • 1 (8.7-ounce) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheet, thawed
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  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
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  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
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  • 1/4 cup canned jalapeno peppers, diced
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  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
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  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 package club crackers
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  • 1 cup sugar
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  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 cup water
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  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, I used Pepperidge Farms
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