You can freeze many appetizers that aren't on the list, but experiment before you do. Make a recipe you'd like to freeze and serve it. Don't bake a few of the appetizers. Instead, wrap them in freezer-safe materials, and freeze for a week or so. Then bake a few straight from the freezer, and thaw (in the fridge only!) and bake a couple of others. Taste and compare! If the recipe is still delicious, include it in your collection of freezable appetizers. And make a note about the best thawing and re-heating instructions.
These beverages are all frozen, so they don't need any tinkering!
Enjoy these easy and delicious appetizers and beverages, knowing you're prepared for any occasion!
Freeze Ahead Holiday Appetizer and Beverage Recipes
- Shrimp Puffs
This delicious tidbit is kind of like Shrimp Scampi in one bite! Crisp bread holds a creamy, cheesy mixture of shrimp, garlic, and lemon. This is one of my favorite appetizers. - Mini Quiches
Mushrooms and Swiss cheese are the filling for these tiny quiches. You can use other ingredients for the filling; think about using cooked shrimp, cubed ham, other sauteed vegetables, or just lots of cheese! - Filo Cheese Onion Rolls
What a spectacular appetizer! A rich filling with caramelized onions and garlic and two kinds of cheese is stuffed into crisp and flaky filo dough. Yum. - Mini Bacon Pinwheels
Sandwich bread is flattened, then stuffed with an herbed cheese mixture. Bacon wraps the rolls to add great flavor and crunch. - Jalapeno Poppers
Just like from your favorite restaurant! You can make these as spicy or mild as you like by using Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese, adjusting the amount of chili powder, and seeding or not seeding the peppers. - Sausage Balls
These little balls are packed full of flavor from the sausage and Colby cheese. There's no butter or shortening in this recipe - the sausage provides all the fat! - Parmesan Puff Pastry Straws
These super easy, crisp and melting breadsticks are fabulous. Make them with your kids while Christmas music is playing in the background! - Orange Mint Slush
The combination of orange and mint is very delicious. This slush is sparkly too, which makes it even more holiday-appropriate. - Raspberry Slush
Frozen raspberries and raspberry cranberry drink make this slush delicious. It's super easy to prepare - all you need is a food processor or blender! - Banana Slush Punch
This is my favorite punch recipe, even though it's kind of a pain to prepare. Straining the banana mixture takes some time, but it's really necessary for the best flavor and texture. This punch is so good! - Strawberry Daiquiris
Homemade Strawberry Daiquiris are something special. This easy make ahead recipe is very delicious.
