It is just two days until Christmas and we can’t contain our excitement. During the festive season, there are numerous parties and celebrations that are planned. It is the time to get together and enjoy with near and dear ones. We know the Omicron scare is looming large on our heads and several restrictions and curfews have been put in place to curb the severity of this new variant. However, we don’t want you to dim your Christmas spirits like that. It’s not too late to throw a house party, my friends. Ring up all your best buds and gather them under one roof for a fun-filled Christmas Eve that you will always remember.
Now comes the tough part, the planning. It might seem like task to plan everything last minute so we thought that we could actually be of some help for you. How about we give you a pre-planned snacks menu for the party? That would be like half the battle won. Since it’s Christmas, a lip-smacking food fare is something everyone expects. Save the tedious task of making glazed ham, mince pies, pudding and roasted turkey for Christmas lunch and go easy on yourself for the Eve party.
From bite-sized rolls to vegetable and cheesy pulls, there are a host of party snacks that you can whip up for Christmas Eve this year.
1. Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
These quick-to-eat and munch on snacks are just the perfect snack for a house party. You can pop them in your mouth and dance the night away. Wrapped in a layer of juicy bacon, the crunch of water chestnuts, along with their mildly sweet taste, is like a medley of flavours in the mouth. Slather with some barbeque sauce and enjoy.
2. Smoked Salmon Bites
The pink salmon is an elegant seafood variety that is loved by several food connoisseurs. The smoke-flavoured salmon layered with cream cheese and some capers makes these bites a heavenly treat.
3. Cranberry Meatballs
The succulent and chunky minced meat is rolled into small balls that are coated with a sweet cranberry sauce. The glaze that the sauce lends to the dish and the composition of sweet and juicy flavours make this a tempting snack that you would keep coming back for.
4. Stuffed Mushrooms
There’s something in store for the vegetarians too. The chunky mushrooms can be a great substitute for chicken or meat. Large mushrooms are used for these snacks as they have to be stuffed with potatoes, onions, some cream cheese and even parmesan. Bake them and dig in.
5. Fried Ravioli
Till date, you must have had cheese ravioli or cherry tomato ravioli but how about a fried ravioli this time? For your Christmas party snacks, this will be a hit. Coated with breadcrumbs, the cheese-filled ravioli is deep-fried until golden brown. Dip it in your favourite sauce and you won’t stop at one.