As the last echoes of Thanksgiving fade away, my world transforms into a festive haven of Christmas delights. I hate spending too much on food so I’m always looking for cheap Christmas Recipes. With a heart full of holiday cheer, I find immense joy in crafting special treats for gatherings, both as a guest and a hostess. December holds a unique significance for me—it marks my grandmother’s birthday, a cherished occasion for a special birthday dinner.
In the spirit of giving back the inspiration that I’ve received from delightful TikTok and YouTube channels over the years, I’ve curated a collection of dessert, appetizer, and side recipes to fuel your festive celebrations. Let’s unwrap this treasure trove of flavors, combining tried and true classics with some exciting new additions to make your Christmas potluck truly memorable.
Roasted Tomato Crostinis
These are just beautiful. With red, white, and green, they are the flavorful and festive treat that will wow crowds without too much work or ingredients! Get the full recipe here!
Apricot and Pecan Goat Cheese
This festive cheese takes only minutes to assemble and very few ingredients. Even if you don’t have apricot jam, try raspberry or cherry instead and it’ll be even more magical! Get the full recipe here!
Dollar Tree Christmas Tree Charcuterie
Charcuterie doesn’t need to be expensive. Using just 4 ingredients from dollar tree and preparing layers of delicious snacks you can make a Christmas tree shaped treat that will feed a crowd for only $5! Get the details here!
Pigs in a Blanket Wreath
It’s rarely a holiday party without pigs in a blanket, and when you elevate them making them into the shape of a wreath everyone will talk! These are viral year after year on Instagram and it’s no secret why. Try them today!
2 Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings
These are fall off the bone good! Broiling them after the slow cooker gives them a crispy exterior combined with the fall off the bone goodness of the slow cooker! Doesn’t help that they are beautiful too! Get the recipe here!
Blue Cheese and Fig Crostini
At just 4 ingredients, these crostinis have all the elegance and all the flavor of a more complicated appetizer without the hassle. Get the recipe here!
French Onion Party Potatoes In the Slow Cooker
If you love potatoes and you love french onion dip, this recipe is for you! The combination of frozen hash browns, cheese, and french onion dip make this an unstoppable side in the crock pot! Get the recipe here!
Slow Cooker Festive Ham
Ham is always a budget favorite. This is my all time favorite ham recipe and it just happens to be in the slow cooker so it’s really set it and forget it! You can feed a crowd for a little and still serve a really fantastic meal making this ham recipe!
Super Easy Cannoli Dip!
This is an incredibly easy way to make cannolis for a crowd. Whip up ricotta with sugar and mini chocolate chips and call it a day! Get the full recipe here!
Festive Mini Cheesecakes
These mini cheesecakes are about two bites and seriously indulgent. I use Nilla wafers as the crust which makes things oh so easy! Get the full recipe here!
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[…] The holiday events and Christmas parties have begun! It’s a pretty normal week of eating around here except for a few days we’ll be going to events. So, if you too, are going to an event and need to bring a check out my tried and true dessert recipes. And if you’re looking for something more savory, check out the 10 best Christmas recipes to please a crowd! […]