Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

    Filled with juicy ground beef, a smattering of crumbled bacon, diced pickles and plenty of melty cheddar cheese, these crunchy wonton-wrapped wonders are a Cheesecake Factory bestseller for a reason. Now you can whip up a batch at home. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Cheeseburger Nachos

    Cheeseburger nachos are the perfect game-day graze. Load them up with all the toppings or let everyone claim part of...


    Loaded Cowboy Queso

    3 reviews

    Loaded Cowboy Queso is the ultimate football dip! This easy appetizer loaded with cheese, beer, black beans, tomatoes and sausage...


    Patriotic Pepper Platter

    1 review

    Cream cheese stuffed peppers are easy to make, easy to travel with and wonderful to eat at room temperature. This...


    Dried Cranberry Sharp Cheddar Cheese Balls

    These personal-size cheese balls are such a pleasure to pass around at a party. They’re much easier to eat than...


    Pressure-Cooker Cherry Bourbon Ham Balls

    1 review

    In my book, meatballs and bourbon are must-haves at any gathering. These clever party bites combine the two favorites to...

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    Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots

    These bacon-wrapped goodies are always a hit with my friends and family. They’ll go fast, so you may want to...


    Air-Fryer Sausage Bacon Bites

    2 reviews

    Try surprising your family on Sunday morning by pulling these bites out of the air fryer as they head to...


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    Air-Fryer Ham and Brie Pastries

    Fancy appetizers don’t have to be difficult. In fact, this recipe proves it’s easy to make something impressive. You can...


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    Sausage Sweet Potato Empanadas

    An easy recipe that can be used for appetizers or pair it with a salad for a main course. Bonus...

    Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

    This puff pastry apple strudel is such a fun recipe. It can be served alone or with a side salad....


    Hot Italian Party Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    It doesn’t get much easier or more delicious than this hot Italian sandwich recipe. The sandwiches are wonderful as an...


    Bola-Bola

    Bola-bola (Filipino-style meatballs) can be served as an appetizer or stirred into soup. Some versions of this recipe roll the...


    Slow-Cooker Meatballs

    1 review

    This idea came to me while sitting on my back porch. The combination of meats and ingredients in the sauce...


    Chicken Bacon Triangles

    We host an annual Christmas party, and I whip up a new menu item every year. These golden chicken and...

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    Cranberry and Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip

    4 reviews

    This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy...


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    Steak & Prosciutto Skewers with Creamy Basil-Tarragon Sauce

    These flavorful bites of marinated steak layered with prosciutto can be cooked on the grill or under the broiler, so...


    Ginger-Pork Wontons

    A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These...


    Banh Mi Skewers

    I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers...


    Bacon-Wrapped Spam Bites

    1 review

    These sweet and savory bites use Spam—a favorite ingredient in Hawaii—in a fun new way. Bet you can't stop at...


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    Ham & Cheese Crescent Bundles

    This hearty mini Danish is fluffy in the middle and crispy on the outside. Kids and adults alike love the...


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    Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket

    6 reviews

    For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple...


    Loaded Baked Potato Rounds

    3 reviews

    I was trying to create an appetizer that could be served at my teenaged daughters birthday party that the kids...


    Maple Pulled Pork Buns

    Maple syrup is the sweet secret to these irresistible buns. Slow-cooking the flavorful pork couldn’t be easier, and the buns...

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    Cheddar Ham Cups

    13 reviews

    When a college classmate and I threw a party for our professor, a friend contributed these savory appetizers. Everyone in...


    Shrimp and Pineapple Party Pizza

    This flavor-packed appetizer is a sweet, smoky, savory sensation! If you are traveling with this pizza, parbake the crust and...


    Bacon Cheese Fondue

    When I'm looking for an appetizer with mass appeal but want a change from the usual cheese spread, this is...


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    Holiday Chicken & Sausage Wreath

    Hearty enough to cut into larger slices as a main dish, this golden wreath brims with a delicious, ooey-gooey meat...


    Pulled Pork Nachos

    3 reviews

    While home from college, my daughter made these tempting pork nachos—her first recipe ever. My son and I couldn't get...


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    Collard Greens & Pulled Pork Egg Rolls

    It's fun to take remnants of ingredients from my pantry and create a meal. You can make wontons with this...