Quick & Easy Italian Christmas Appetizers

Festive Italian Appetizers to Wow Your Guests This Christmas
Christmas is all about bringing friends and family together, and what better way to start the celebrations than with delicious Italian appetizers? At Luxe Colombo, we’ve curated easy, show-stopping recipes using our finest Italian ingredients, perfect for your festive gatherings.

1. Classic Italian Bruschetta
Ingredients:

• 1 baguette or Italian bread, sliced
  

• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
  

• Fresh basil leaves
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  

• Extra virgin olive oil
  

• Salt and pepper to taste
  

• Balsamic glaze
  
  

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
   

2. In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
   

3. Spoon the mixture onto the toasted bread.
   

4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a festive touch.

5. Serve immediately and watch them disappear!
   
   

2. Prosciutto & Melon Skewers
Ingredients:

• Fresh cantaloupe or honeydew melon, cubed
  

• Thinly sliced Italian prosciutto
  

• Fresh mint leaves

• Skewers
  
  

Instructions:

1. Wrap each melon cube with a slice of prosciutto.
   

2. Skewer with a mint leaf on top for a burst of color and flavor.
   

3. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.
   
   
   

3. Mini Caprese Bites
Ingredients:

• Cherry tomatoes
  

• Mozzarella balls

• Fresh basil leaves
  

• Olive oil
  

• Salt and pepper
  

• Toothpicks
  
  

Instructions:

1. On each toothpick, layer a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball.
   

2. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper.
   

3. Perfect for snacking while enjoying the festive cheer!
   
   

These appetizers are quick to prepare, look beautiful on any Christmas table, and bring the authentic taste of Italy to your celebrations.

Visit Luxe Colombo for authentic Italian ingredients to make your holiday gatherings unforgettable!