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15 Festive & Fun Last-Minute Appetizers That Are Ready in 15 Minutes

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Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam
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Complete your holiday table with one of these delicious appetizer recipes. From dips and spreads to charcuterie sticks, these appetizers are festive, fun and only take 15 minutes or less to make. Recipes like our Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip and Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam will become holiday favorites for years to come.

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3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Crostini

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With just three ingredients, you can pull together an impressive appetizer perfect for holidays or dinner parties. The tangy cranberries cut through the richness of the cheese to create a balanced bite. This quick appetizer can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.

 

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Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip

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Inspired by the classic combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese, this spread is perfect for slathering on a bagel or serving as a dip with bagel chips. This salmon dip recipe is a great way to use up leftovers from Miso-Maple Salmon (see Associated Recipes).

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Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam

Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam
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Baked Brie is a classic, crowd-pleasing party appetizer, whether it's wrapped up in a pastry, in bite-size form or covered in a fruity jam, like in this recipe. In this easy 3-ingredient appetizer, we top a wheel of Brie with blackberry jam, bake for 10 minutes and serve with crisp apple slices (or crackers). It's so simple yet so delicious, you'll wonder why you don't make it more often!

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Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta

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This stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta.

 

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Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill

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Try this spinach dip, spiked with fresh dill and briny feta cheese, as a sandwich spread--or serve alongside crackers or crudité.

 

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Smoked Gouda & Giardiniera Charcuterie Sticks

Smoked Gouda & Giardiniera Charcuterie Sticks
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Crunchy pickled vegetables pair perfectly with creamy Gouda with a hint of smoke.

 

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Easy Black Bean Dip

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This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don't have the other spices on hand.

 

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Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

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Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.

 

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Garlic Hummus

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This classic hummus recipe couldn't be easier--just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.

 

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Garlic-Chile Marinated Olives

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Simply pour warm aromatic oil over a selection of olives to infuse them with loads of flavor fast. These olives are a wonderful easy party appetizer--add any leftovers to salads or simply snack on them.

 

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Salami, Cheddar & Pepperoncini Charcuterie Sticks

Salami, Cheddar & Pepperoncini Charcuterie Sticks
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Salami, Cheddar cheese and pepperoncini deliver flavor in every bite in this easy appetizer.

 

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Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites

Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites
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These 3-ingredient apricot, Parmesan and prosciutto bites are as simple to make as they look, and they taste even better. Simply layer each ingredient on top of the other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-size starter.

 

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Manchego, Pepper Drop & Chorizo Charcuterie Sticks

Manchego, Pepper Drop & Chorizo Charcuterie Sticks
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Manchego cheese pairs perfectly with sweet and tangy pepper drops. If you can't find small pickled peppers, a larger one cut into pieces will work well too.

 

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3-Ingredient Apple & Rotisserie Chicken Brie Bites

3-Ingredient Apple Brie Bites
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This easy appetizer is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Crisp, sweet-tart apples, like Granny Smith or Pink Lady, work best.

 

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Date Wraps

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Sweet dates and salty prosciutto combine in a tasty bite.

 

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    1 of 15 3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Crostini
    2 of 15 Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip
    3 of 15 Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam
    4 of 15 Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta
    5 of 15 Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill
    6 of 15 Smoked Gouda & Giardiniera Charcuterie Sticks
    7 of 15 Easy Black Bean Dip
    8 of 15 Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp
    9 of 15 Garlic Hummus
    10 of 15 Garlic-Chile Marinated Olives
    11 of 15 Salami, Cheddar & Pepperoncini Charcuterie Sticks
    12 of 15 Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites
    13 of 15 Manchego, Pepper Drop & Chorizo Charcuterie Sticks
    14 of 15 3-Ingredient Apple & Rotisserie Chicken Brie Bites
    15 of 15 Date Wraps

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