5 Easy & Festive Finger Foods for Your Christmas Party

 This Christmas, impress your guests with a spread of delicious and festive finger foods. These recipes are simple to make, perfect for a party, and will leave everyone feeling merry and satisfied.

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1. Mini Quiches:

These bite-sized quiches are always a crowd-pleaser. You can customize them with your favorite fillings, such as ham and cheese, spinach and feta, or bacon and cheddar.

Mini Quiches

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Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1/2 cup chopped ham.
• 1/2 cup chopped spinach.
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into squares.
3. Press each square into mini muffin tins.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the ham, spinach, feta cheese, cheddar cheese, milk, and egg.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Fill each puff pastry cup with the quiche mixture.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is set.

2. Pigs in a Blanket:

These classic Christmas party snacks are always a hit with kids and adults alike. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

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Pigs in a Blanket

Ingredients:

• 1 package refrigerated crescent dough.
• 1-pound mini sausages

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
3. Place a mini sausage on the wide end of each triangle.
4. Roll up the dough, starting from the wide end and encasing the sausage.
5. Place the pigs in a blanket on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

3. Deviled Eggs:

These are always a popular choice for appetizers. They are simple to make and can be customized with a variety of different toppings.

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Ingredients:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon pickle relish
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Paprika, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them in half.
2. Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.
3. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, salt, and pepper to the yolks.
4. Mash the yolks until smooth.
5. Pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites.
6. Garnish with paprika, if desired.

4. Veggie/Cheese Skewers:

These are a healthy and colorful addition to your party spread. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite vegetables and cheeses.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup Italian dressing

Instructions:

1. Wash and chop the vegetables.
2. Cut the cheese into cubes.
3. Thread the vegetables and cheese onto skewers.
4. Drizzle with Italian dressing and serve.

5. Festive Pizzas:

These mini pizzas are a fun and festive way to serve pizza at your party. You can get creative with the toppings and make them look like Christmas trees, snowflakes, or other holiday shapes.

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Ingredients:

• 1 package store-bought pizza dough
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Your favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, etc.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
3. Cut the dough into desired shapes (Christmas trees, snowflakes, etc.).
4. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on each pizza.
5. Top with your favorite toppings.
6. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.