Cajun Christmas Party Preview

Well, it's only 2 weeks till Christmas, ya'll, so I am planning my holiday party menus.  I'll soon be entertaining guests for a gift exchange party and then again on Christmas Eve. I've decided to liven up the menu with some new spicy appetizers and I'll be adding several fabulous seafood dishes to my Christmas Eve buffet, as well. This is what I have so far and they are all sinfully delicious and are sure to please your family and guests. Desserts will be on a separate post. Cest bon, cher! Bon appetit!

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Spicy Creole Crab Balls

1 lb. lump crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 large egg
1/4 cup mayo
1 tsp. Creole seasoning
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Creole or Dijon mustard
2 tbs.'s chopped bell pepper
2 tbs.'s chopped green onions
Vegetable oil for frying

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the egg mayo, Creole seasoning Worcestershire sauce, and Creole mustard. Add crabmeat and mix gently. Add cracker crumbs evenly. Stir in the peppers and green onions. Form the mixture into 3 inch balls. ( I used a melon scoop) and place on a large cookie sheet and chill for 1 hour. Deep fry at 350 degrees for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with my Creole Tartar Sauce. Fab!

Cajun Christmas Party Preview

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 Cajun Baked Ham w/ Honey-Mustard Bourbon Glaze

 







Appetizers

 
 Bayou Buffalo Wings 

  Shrimp Remoulade
  
 Spicy Cajun Party Meatballs 

 Crawfish Spinach Bread Bowl 



Sides 

Muffaletta Pasta Salad 
  
Seafood Jambalaya

Creole Potato Salad  






Breads

Cranberry-Pecan Muffins

 Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins  

 Grandma's Buttermilk Biscuits

 
 Treats

Bourbon Brownies w/ Praline Icing 

Marguerite's Christmas Cookies 

Eggnog Bread Pudding with Cherry Bourbon Sauce

 

Ultimate Cajun Eggnog 

Frozen Pomegranate Margaritas



Hope that ya'll are enjoying the season!  Merci beaucoup for stopping by! Happy Holidays!