Description
A selection of elegant holiday appetizers perfect for Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 cup crushed crackers
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon, jalapeños, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the mixture into a ball or log shape.
- Roll the shaped cheese mixture in crushed crackers to coat evenly.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Before serving, remove from the fridge, unwrap, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with assorted crackers and vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicy variation, use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
- Experiment with different herbs for garnish.
- Serve with a variety of dips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: holiday appetizers christmas