25-Minute (or Less) Holiday Appetizers

If your holiday appetizers are often an afterthought, start here for quick and easy bite-size delights that take less than a half-hour to pr...

If your holiday appetizers are often an afterthought, start here for quick and easy bite-size delights that take less than a half-hour to prepare. Whether you prefer rich and gooey baked Brie or sweet and crunchy kettle corn, these holiday party recipes aim to please a crowd.

Warm Brie with Fig and Pistachio Tapenade

Baked Brie is a holiday favorite known for its melty, gooey goodness. Plus, all it takes to prep is a quick pop in the oven before topping with a dried fig and pistachio tapenade. Balance this easy party appetizer's sweet honey flavor with a sprinkle of sea salt.

Ingredients

• 18-ounce round Brie cheese
• 1/2cup dry-roasted pistachio nuts, chopped
• 1/3cup dried figs, stems removed and chopped
• 2tablespoons honey
• 1/4teaspoon coarse sea salt
• Baked puff pastry squares, baguette slices, crackers, and/or pear or apple slices

• Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place Brie on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or just until warmed through. Place warm Brie on a serving platter.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine nuts, figs, and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until honey is melted and nut mixture is evenly coated.
  3. Spoon nut mixture over the Brie. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with puff pastry squares, baguette slices, crackers, and/or pear or apple slices.