4 Holiday Appetizers To Try For 2021 And Beyond

Before serving the main course, appetizers are always served on any occasion. Appetizers are commonly known as tiny bits of food on the table – they’ll increase your appetite and prepare you for the upcoming main dish.

As it’s the holiday season, there’ll be several gatherings, may it be with your friends or relatives. If you’re looking for the best appetizers to serve during the holidays, you may check out gotzinger.com or other similar sites to get some ideas, or continue reading this article to see some of the most scrumptious appetizer recipes you can try.

• Savory Spinach Puffs

For an upcoming holiday festivity with your friends or loved ones, you might want to make spinach puffs as one of the appetizers. All you need to do is follow these steps:

• In a skillet, pour oil and heat it over medium heat. Toss in the finely chopped onions and add a pinch of salt. Let them cook and occasionally stir until they’re softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and egg. Add the onion and garlic mixture you made with spinach, crumbled feta, chopped dill, and lemon zest. Season with some salt and pepper to taste.
• Grease a muffin tin with nine cups using cooking spray. Lightly flour a surface to roll out a puff pastry sheet. Cut it to four-inch-wide squares that you’ll place on the muffin cups.
• Fill in each cup with two tablespoons of spinach filling. Fold each pastry puff corner to meet in the center and over the filling, then pinch to hold it together. Freeze for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Start preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix an egg with one teaspoon of water. Brush the mixture on top of the pastry. Place it inside the oven until golden brown, which takes about 25 minutes.

Let the muffins cool first before serving them to your guests. Enjoy!

• Cheesy And Tasty Ham Sliders

Sliders are a crowd favorite when it comes to appetizers. So, why not prepare your own and bring them over to a holiday dinner party with friends?  They’re relatively easy to make; just follow the recipe you’ll find below.

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine one tablespoon of honey and 1/4 cup mustard. Whisk to combine.
• To make the poppy dressing of your sliders, combine the poppy seeds, butter, and honey mustard mixture into a medium bowl. Just mix everything to combine all the ingredients.
• Now, split the slider buns in half and place them on your baking sheet. Spread mayonnaise on each bun, and top them with ham and cheese. Add some of your honey mustard mixture on top and add a slice of cheese to each bun. Pour poppy seed dressing until all slider buns are coated.
• Bake until the buns are golden and cheese is melted, which usually takes ten to twelve minutes. 

Slice the baked cheesy and tasty ham sliders and serve.

• Delicious Bacon Parmesan Crackers

Holiday appetizers are always one of the most awaited parts of a Christmas party. Suppose most of your family members love bacon and parmesan cheese. Here’s a recipe you can recreate to make them love you even more:

• Gather all the ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the crackers. Sprinkle them with parmesan cheese and wrap each cracker with bacon strips. Top the bacon-wrapped crackers with more parmesan.
• Bake for about 45 minutes until the bacon-wrapped crackers are crispy and cooked through.

You can season with salt and pepper, depending on your taste preference.

• Healthy Lettuce Wraps

Having fun during the holiday season can be made healthier with this lettuce wrap recipe. It’s really easy to make and requires just a short time to prepare. Enjoy your party’s appetizers by recreating this recipe for your guests:

• Prepare and separate the lettuce leaves by washing and patting them dry. Arrange the leaves on a large platter or wooden board. Don’t forget to place a small bowl for your chili sauce dip.
• For this recipe, ready-made meatballs are going to be used. Heat them according to the direction at the back of their packaging. Add 1/2 cup of chili sauce.
• Assemble the lettuce leaves with rice, meatballs, and mixed veggies.

You can serve them at room temperature. Enjoy!

Final Thoughts

These four recipes are just among the many delicious appetizers you can create during the holidays. You may choose to follow them or add a twist and make your version at the comfort of your home. Let the 2021 holidays be enjoyed by your loved ones, made possible with the delicious meals you’re preparing.