Warm, comforting foods are perfect for the winter. These 45 delectable appetizer ideas are sure to satisfy your appetite for a small nibble or to keep your holiday visitors busy while you finish dinner.
Hot Appetizers For Cold Weather
Herbed Cream Cheese Spread on Crostini
Any fall or holiday party will benefit from this easy, rustic snack. It has a little of sweetness and a hint of savory taste. Toasty bread, crunchy almonds, and a delectable creamy topping make the textures pop.
Ingredients
- Olive oil on one big or two medium baguettes
- An 8-oz box of room-temperature softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup of hot water with dried cranberries
- one-fourth teaspoon powdered garlic
- To taste, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
- Two tablespoons of freshly cut, finely chopped rosemary
- Half a cup of finely chopped pistachios
Instructions
1. Put the cranberries in a small dish that can withstand heat.
2. Cover the cranberries with just enough boiling water. Give it at least fifteen minutes to soak.
3. Slice the baguette into 1-inch pieces on the diagonal.
4. Brush each slice with olive oil on one side using a pastry brush.
5. Toast the baguette slice on a grill pan with the oil side down.
6. Set aside the juice after straining the cranberries.
7. Select 20 pieces of cranberries and save them for garnish. Place the remaining chopped cranberries in a medium bowl.
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Mini Quiche Florentine
These simple little quiches are ideal for entertaining during the holidays. They instantly appeal to even the most discriminating palates thanks to the traditional pairing of spinach and Swiss cheese with the strong tastes of fresh thyme and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- Four eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
- One cup of thawed and drained frozen chopped spinach
- half cup of Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of Swiss cheese, grated
- 2/3 cup of cooked, coarsely chopped bacon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- One tablespoon of freshly cut, coarsely chopped thyme leaves
- Two pie crusts, either handmade (recipe below) or store-bought
Instructions
1. Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cream and eggs and whisk until thoroughly blended.
3. Thoroughly combine the spinach, cheeses, bacon, salt, and thyme.
4. On a lightly floured board, roll out pie crust to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
5. Cut out circles from the pie crust dough using a round cookie cutter (3" is ideal) (Image 1).Dip your cookie cutter in flour every so often to prevent it from adhering to the pie crust dough.
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Smoked Gouda and Herb Puffs
These simple little quiches are ideal for entertaining during the holidays. They instantly appeal to even the most discriminating palates thanks to the traditional pairing of spinach and Swiss cheese with the strong tastes of fresh thyme and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- Four eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
- One cup of thawed and drained frozen chopped spinach
- half cup of Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of Swiss cheese, grated
- 2/3 cup of cooked, coarsely chopped bacon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- One tablespoon of freshly cut, coarsely chopped thyme leaves
- Two pie crusts, either handmade (recipe below) or store-bought
Instructions
1. Turn the oven on to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cream and eggs and whisk until thoroughly blended.
3. Thoroughly combine the spinach, cheeses, bacon, salt, and thyme.
4. On a lightly floured board, roll out pie crust to a thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
5. Cut out circles from the pie crust dough using a round cookie cutter (3" is ideal) (Image 1).Dip your cookie cutter in flour every so often to prevent it from adhering to the pie crust dough.
These little morsels of cheesy, herbaceous, and smoked delight are the ideal start to a dinner or cocktail party. Just watch out—it's hard to eat just one, two, or three of them since they're so addicting!
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Classic French Onion Dip
Bubbly and hot, fresh from the oven, this dip packs in a lot of flavor and even includes a secret (and healthy) ingredient.
Ingredients
Two tablespoons of butter without salt
- Sliced, two medium onions or one big onion (about two cups)
- One teaspoon of fresh thyme.
- One teaspoon of salt.
- One tsp pepper.
- 1/4 cup of optional dry sherry.
- One 14-ounce can White beans.
- One cup of shredded Gruyere cheese.
Instructions
- Turn the oven on to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter.
- After adding the onions, salt, pepper, and thyme, simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until they are tender and browned.
- Deglaze the pan and let the liquid to evaporate if you plan to use the sherry.
- Take out from the pan if you're not using.Puree the beans in the bowl of a food processor until they are smooth.
- Add the onions to the bean mixture when they have cooled.
- Put everything in a baking dish or casserole that is suitable to use in the oven.
- Add the cheese and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and browned.
