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Five Christmas Appetizers
A festive collection of five crowd‑pleasing Christmas appetizers: French‑onion roast‑beef pinwheels, whipped Boren cheese dip with cranberry‑pepper jelly, baked garlic‑herb saltine crackers, slow‑cooker holiday meatballs, and puff‑pastry brie bites. Perfect for holiday parties and easy to make ahead.
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Critical Success Points
- • Chill pinwheels for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- • Do not over‑bake saltine crackers; watch for golden color.
- • Cook meatballs low and slow for 4 hours to keep them tender.
- • Freeze puff pastry and brie briefly to ensure clean cuts.
- • Bake brie bites until pastry is golden, not burnt.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot butter and oven trays with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Use a sharp knife carefully; keep fingers tucked.
- • Do not leave the slow cooker unattended for long periods.
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