THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS APPETIZERS

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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

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Roasted Parmesan Garlic Shrimp

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These Tortilla Roll-Ups are the perfect Christmas appetizer recipe. Stacked into a tree shape and served with salsa, they are an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing snack.

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Really Good Jalapeño Dip

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Mini Cheese Truffles

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Everything Bagel Cheeseball

[{"selector":"#anim-9021a5cc-640b-4fd3-a37e-a9222875fe80","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-44972851-2fd8-4374-b891-b44e4b5bc406","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Speaking of cheeseballs, this Everything Bagel Cheeseball is one of the most popular recipes on Inspired by Charm. While I originally created it to look like a pumpkin, you can shape it into a ball to suit any season. Recipe

Cranberry Meatballs

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