Christmas potluck buffet...

[Dismom+two]

We are going to my Dbil house for the family get together..we do this every year. We all bring something to eat and I want to bring something fun and different to share. I could use some ideas.

There is normally about 20-25 people.

[CrazedDisFan]

How about red and green jello shots? :D You could pour them in a 9x13 pan and then cut them out with mini cookie cutters.

Ok, so that may not be too suitable... how about a cheesball and crackers. I have a yummy recipe for a chocolate chip cheeseball that is served with cinnamon graham cracker sticks and a regular cheeseball recipe that is delish. I will post them in new posts. :) Remember cheeseballs don't have to be balls they can be snowmen, trees, any shape you want. :)

[CrazedDisFan]

Cheese Ball


2 packages of cream cheese (1/3 fat works well, but not fat free)
½ cup hot sauce (Ortega Hot sauce works fine)
½ tsp. accent (spice section of the store clear jar with red lid)
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 jar Armour dried beef (dice in 1/4x1/4 in. pieces)
5 thin green onions (1” of the green part only)

Mix well. Form a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

[CrazedDisFan]

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

1 pkg. 8oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbs. brown sugar
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
Cinnamon Graham Cracker Sticks

Beat softened cream cheese, butter, & vanilla until creamy. Slowly add sugars until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Place mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a ball. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll ball in pecans(optional). Serve with graham crackers.

[Dismom+two]

These three look real yummy!! How about some entrees??

[CrazedDisFan]

Ok, this is more of a side item, but delish nonetheless. If you double it, it will fit in a large disposable pan (full pan liner for a sterno buffet server)


Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole


Amounts Ingredients - Preparation Method
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32oz. Frozen Hashbrown Potatoes - thawed
½ c. Margarine - melted
1 t. Salt
½ t. Black pepper
½ c. Onion - chopped
1 can Cream of chicken or celery soup
2 c. Colby Cheese - grated

Preheat oven at 350*. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine soup, margarine, salt, pepper, onions and cheese. Gently mix in the
potatoes and pour into prepared pan or dish. Bake uncovered at 350* for 50 –
60 minutes until lightly browned.

[CrazedDisFan]

Seven Layer Salad

whole head lettuce (torn into bite size pieces)

broccoli (1/2 head chopped into bite size pieces)

head cauliflower (amount equal to broccoli chopped into bite size pieces)

bunch of green onions (sliced thinly)

cover top with mayo (small jar)*don’t use Miracle Whip

sprinkle 2 packs of original hidden valley ranch on top of the mayo

cover overnight in fridge

Right before serving top with 1 lb. fried bacon broken into small pieces
(Cook the bacon the night before to save time)

Toss just before serving

[MazdaUK]

Have a look on the Pampered Chef website for their appetiser recipes - because they're mostly designed to use at demos they tend to be quite easy. We LOVE broccoli dip, and the mini mediterranean tartlets :thumbsup2

[Dismom+two]

OH these are looking real good!! Especially that Hash Brown one...I am a CARB addict and that look yummy!!!:cool1:

Any more?

[Trish Bessette]

Either meatballs or cocktail franks in chili sauce/grape jelly

Shrimp Cocktail

Scalloped potatoes

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Baked Beans - I have a recipe in the crockpot. Yummy and easy!

Chicken Wings

Chicken Divan - great for buffets

Spiral Ham with small rolls to make mini sandwiches

Finger sandwiches - egg salad, tuna fish, chicken salad

Veggie Platter

Swedish Meatballs

Mexican layered dip

Artichoke Dip with sliced baguettes

Spinach Dip with bread chunks for dipping

How's that for a start?;)

[Dismom+two]

Either meatballs or cocktail franks in chili sauce/grape jelly

Shrimp Cocktail

Scalloped potatoes

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Baked Beans - I have a recipe in the crockpot. Yummy and easy!

Chicken Wings

Chicken Divan - great for buffets

Spiral Ham with small rolls to make mini sandwiches

Finger sandwiches - egg salad, tuna fish, chicken salad

Veggie Platter

Swedish Meatballs

Mexican layered dip

Artichoke Dip with sliced baguettes

Spinach Dip with bread chunks for dipping

How's that for a start?;)


Wow...thanks for the list. We do have a lot of these already..but I love the dip in the bread bowl!! Yummmy I think that may be one of my things to bring.