Christmas Party Food Ideas – Best Festive Easy Christmas Appetizer

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Impressive Easy Christmas Appetizer Tops Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

Looking for impressive Christmas party food ideas and holiday party recipes? Don’t let last minute holiday gatherings leave you in a lurch. Holly’s Italian Layered Spread from KITCHEN 101 cookbook is your answer as it is the perfect, no-stress easy Christmas appetizer. This tops cream cheese spread recipes with delicious layers of artichokes, red peppers and cream cheese tempt the taste buds but also leave a beautiful Christmas presentation. Let Team Holly help you out this holiday season with easy Christmas recipes on the healthy food blog. So, you know they are even good-for-you recipes!

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Italian Layered Spread

Open jars and layer ingredients for a beautiful and easy Christmas appetizer or appetizer recipe for any party or gathering. Make ahead, refrigerate and be the most admired cook.

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese crumbled
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup olive salad mix well drained, divided
1/2 cup roasted red peppers well drained and chopped
1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichokes well drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Ingredients

2 (8-ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese crumbled
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup olive salad mix well drained, divided
1/2 cup roasted red peppers well drained and chopped
1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichokes well drained and chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions

In bowl, mix together cream cheese, feta, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Line an 8x5x2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, with enough plastic wrap to go over sizes to fold over finished recipe. 
Layer ingredients beginning with all the Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup olive salad mix, 1 cup cream cheese mixture, all the roasted red peppers, all the artichokes, remaining 1/2 cup olive salad mix, all the green onions, and remaining 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture. 
Fold plastic wrap over top and compress gently. Refrigerate at least several hours before serving. To serve, pull plastic wrap from top, invert on serving plate and easily remove plastic wrap.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving: Calories 103, Calories from Fat 77%, Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 19mg, Sodium 344mg, Carbohydrates 3g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Total Sugars 1g, Protein 3g, Dietary Exchanges: 2 fat Terrific Tip: By covering the pan with plastic wrap, when you invert the spread, it easily comes out perfect every time.

Red and Green Ingredients Make Festive Holiday Party Recipes

Layers of savory red and green veggies add a festive touch, and best of all, this impressive yet easy Christmas appetizer can be made ahead and refrigerated to easily pop out and serve. We love to get into the holiday spirit with Christmas festive recipes. Can’t find olive salad? One of the best terrific tips is to raid an olive bar at the grocery store, finely chop and make your own. Remember, Holly simplifies cooking and actually, KITCHEN 101 is the easiest cookbook!

Whip up healthy holiday party recipes like this Italian Layered Dip from the Holiday Hero’s Menu in KITCHEN 101 cookbook. Keep your recipes trim and terrific by selecting low fat dairy ingredients such as reduced-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and skim milk. By choosing low-fat dairy products you are actually getting more calcium since the fat replaces the calcium in whole milk and cheeses. For those that struggle with menus, this easy cookbook has a fabulous Menu Chapter for holidays to BBQ s–let Team Holly do the planning for you!

Pretty Presentation Appetizer with Canned Ingredients

When looking for fun Christmas party food ideas, cream cheese spread recipe for appetizers are super make-ahead impressive options! Holly’s Italian Layered Spread in a loaf pan is as scrumptious as it is beautiful. Using mostly red and green jarred veggies this easy Christmas appetizer adds a festive touch to your table and the ingredients can be kept on hand in your pantry for a quick dip when guests drop in.

We love make-ahead holiday party recipes in a loaf pan like this one. Easy to whip up and refrigerate which cuts down on last minute stress. Remember to cover the pan with plastic wrap so when you invert the spread, it easily comes out perfect every time.

More Favorite Holiday Party Recipes

Looking for more Christmas party food ideas? Ooey Gooey Squares turned red and green make the perfect festive party pick-up dessert! Every time we entertain or make a sweet treat, the family ALWAYS wants Ooey Gooey Squares. What’s so crazy is this simple bar cookie seems to be the recipe everyone raves about no matter what else is on the menu. We always keep the ingredients in the pantry to whip these yummy, simple holiday desserts any time! These are a time saver as you can make these bar cookies ahead of time!

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