Not Just Nuggets

9 Kid-Friendly Christmas Appetizers For Your Little Guests

The grown-ups will like them too.

by Katie McPherson

Want something you can serve a few ways? These saucy, baked meatballs from Gimme Some Oven are perfect to serve on picks or in sliders, and they’ll make for delicious leftovers later.

Mac and cheese is a top tier food for most kids, but baking it into handheld mac and cheese cups makes them into the ultimate appetizer. This recipe would also be perfect for repurposing leftovers after Christmas dinner.

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