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Georgia's Famous Holiday Cheese Ball

Submitted by: Laurie

A mushroom cheese ball rolled in festive green parsley makes an excellent addition to the holiday table.

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Hot Ham and Swiss Dip

Submitted by: Town House

Ham and Swiss cheese aren't just for sandwiches. They make a great hot dip for entertaining family and friends.

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Caraway Cheese Ball

Submitted by: JLamb36

Living In: Hyattsville, Maryland, USA

The caraway seeds add a nutty, rustic flavor that complements the sharp tang of the Cheddar cheese.

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Fruited Brie Bake

Submitted by: Ocean Spray®

Simple yet sophisticated, a warmed Brie appetizer spread gets a fruity accent of whole-berry cranberry sauce and apricot preserves.

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Easy Oniony Cheese Ball

Submitted by: BROADSTANTIQUES

Cream cheese, sharp Cheddar, onion soup mix, and walnuts combine to make an appetizer perfect to make at the last minute.

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Holiday Shrimp Dip

Submitted by: Mrs. Abernathy

Home Town: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Laurel, Maryland, USA

A layered shrimp and cream cheese dip gets a holiday garnish of bright red and green bell peppers.

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White Bean Dip with Pine Nuts

Submitted by: KellyCo

Home Town: Altoona, Iowa, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

An easy Tuscan-style bean dip that's made in the food processor.

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Cranberry Dip

Submitted by: ELIZRA

Living In: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA

Easy and pretty, this bright cranberry dip can be made ahead of time and just poured over cream cheese to serve.

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Christmas Dip

Submitted by: Darwin

A rich, creamy cheese spread is layered with red cranberries and green pistachios, and turned out onto a dish for a festive and colorful holiday treat.

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Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball

Submitted by: Love2Cook87

Home Town: Sullivan, Illinois, USA

Living In: Lovington, Illinois, USA

A beloved holiday ritual for this cook, cream cheese blended with savory seasonings such as onion, smoked beef, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped green olives makes a tasty walnut covered cheese ball. Serve with crisp Ritz crackers to complement the savory taste and creamy texture.

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Crabmeat Sycamore

Submitted by: Shoegirl

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

This is a Christmas Eve tradition in our house. It's rich, delicious, and worth spending the money on the lump crabmeat.

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Krista's Queso

Submitted by: KIMBERSMOM

This party dip is made in the slow cooker with breakfast sausage and processed cheese.

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Crab and Salmon Dip

Submitted by: ingots

Rich and slightly sweet, crab plays well with salty smoked salmon in a cream cheese dip.

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Seafood Dip

Submitted by: Marilyn Dick

'I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, who's an excellent cook,' reports Marilyn Dick of Centralia, Missouri. 'She makes this dip every Christmas Eve for our annual 'appetizer meal'.'

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Pecan-Date Cheese Ball

Submitted by: Sue Broyles

Says Sue Broyles of Cherokee, Texas, 'This lightly sweet cheese ball is great to have on hand when we crave something creamy or if company drops by. It's even nice enough for the holidays.'

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Party Spinach Spread

Submitted by: Maire Macy

This appetizer is delicious, easy and pretty, too! Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe. The spread keeps for several days, so it's great for making in advance for a party. But once you put it out, it won't last long!

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Holiday Cranberry Chutney

Submitted by: Cheryl Lottman

A chunky chutney like this one makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. I give them the chutney in a decorated jar with a package of cream cheese and a box of crackers. It makes a lovely snack and is just as good alongside a main dish. --Cheryl Lottman Stillwater, Minnesota

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Dill Vegetable Dip

Submitted by: Karen Gardiner

A friend gave me this zesty dip recipe many years ago, and now I serve it every year at our holiday open house.

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Creamy Sourdough Snack

Submitted by: Darelyn Payes

'This snack was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party,' says Darelyn Payes of Hayward, California.

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Spruced-Up Cheese Spread

Submitted by: Judy Grimes

'A neighbor who's a wonderful cook is the one who gave me the recipe for this zippy cracker spread,' writes Judy Grimes from Brandon, Mississippi. It's easy to shape into a Christmas tree for a festive occasion. See page 58 for details.