Three easy appetizers for your holiday party that are as delicious as they are simple! Christmas appetizers made easy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 skinny French baguette gluten free if needed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 slices raw bacon
- 5 large Brussels sprouts
- 10 pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese
- Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Spicy Grape Tomato Crostini
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Slice baguette into ten 1/2 inch slices. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and salt. Bake on foil lined baking sheet for 10 minutes until crisp.
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Chop grape tomatoes, and mix with olive oil, chili pepper flakes, dried basil, and salt and pepper. Top crostini slices with grape tomato bruschetta. Serve immediately.
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
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Cut each Brussels sprout in half, for a total of 10 pieces. Cut bacon strips in half, for a total of 10 pieces.
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Roll each sprout in the bacon, placing the seam down on a foil lined baking sheet. (You can use the same baking sheet as the crostini.) Bake for about 25 minutes, until bacon is crispy. Serve immediately.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
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Cut pitted dates in half. Stuff each date with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese.
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Place on platter and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. (If desired, place in oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese.) Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
The goat stuffed dates and bruschetta can be made up to 2-3 days before your party, so you save on prep time.