Start your holiday feast with these party-perfect appetizers. Keep your guests happy while the main dish cooks with these crowd-pleasing Christmas appetizers. These festive recipes strike the perfect balance between elegant and easy, letting you enjoy the party too.
Smoky Holiday Scallops 🥓
These bacon-wrapped scallops with creamy horseradish sauce are the appetizer everyone fights over at our holiday parties. Our tried-and-tested smoking method ensures perfectly cooked scallops every time – no more rubbery seafood!
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Holiday Smoked Brie 🧀
Did you know smoking brie creates an incredible depth of flavor that regular baked brie can’t match? Topped with jam, prosciutto, and honey, this crowd-pleasing appetizer has our friends begging for the recipe every December.
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Party-Ready Bloody Mary Shrimp 🍤
We’ve combined two party favorites into one show-stopping appetizer that’ll have everyone talking. The zesty Bloody Mary sauce takes classic shrimp cocktail from ordinary to extraordinary – perfect for holiday celebrations!
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Crispy Mac and Cheese Bites 🧀
These irresistible deep-fried mac and cheese balls are the secret weapon in our holiday appetizer arsenal. Your guests will never guess how easy they are to customize with their favorite cheese combinations!
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Everything Bagel Smoked Cream Cheese 🐟
Our neighbors couldn’t believe this luxurious smoked salmon appetizer wasn’t from a fancy deli. The everything bagel seasoning and smoking technique create layers of flavor that store-bought versions can’t touch.
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Grilled Shrimp Stunners 🥓
Our bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe has a special marinade that makes it better than anything you’ll find at a steakhouse. The grill-master tips we’ve perfected will help you nail the timing for perfectly cooked shrimp every single time.
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Luxurious Smoked Crab Imperial 🦀
This rich, smoky twist on classic crab imperial will be the most talked-about dish at your holiday gathering. We use premium lump crab meat and a secret blend of seasonings that makes this appetizer absolutely unforgettable.
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15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp 🧈
Looking for a last-minute holiday appetizer that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen? This foolproof recipe uses just one pan and a few key ingredients to create restaurant-quality garlic shrimp.
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Crowd-Pleasing Smoked Meatballs 🍖
These Italian-seasoned smoked meatballs are the make-ahead holiday appetizer you’ve been searching for. Our smoking technique keeps them incredibly juicy while infusing amazing flavor in under an hour.
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Ultimate Stone Crab Claws 🦀
We’ve cracked the code on preparing restaurant-quality stone crab claws at home. Our perfectly seasoned garlic butter and mustard sauce combo will make you forget about expensive seafood restaurants.
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