Throw an Ugly Sweater Party With Retro Nibbles
Of all the holiday party menus to be planned, an ugly sweater party is a fan favorite. It's an opportunity to dress silly, eat throwback nibbles like cheese balls, and indulge in seasonal cocktails. Take a look at these 12 recipes to inspire your next retro Christmas party.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies
Create Christmas cutout cookies with a theme. Guests will get a kick out of these hilarious ugly sweater Christmas cookies.
Poached Shrimp With 3 Sauces
Serve three dipping sauces along with peeled poached shrimp.
Slushy Bourbon Milk Punch
Bust out a classic holiday cocktail like slushy bourbon milk punch, which guests can easily serve themselves.
Chicks in a Blanket
Go totally retro with chicks in a blanket with mustard on the side.
Cheese Straws
Dazzle eyes and tastebuds with gruyere cheese straws.
S'mores Snack
Just because it's not Summer, doesn't mean it can't be s'mores snack season.
Spicy Marinated Olives
No retro party is complete without a bowl of marinated olives to munch on.
Dark Chocolate Fondue
Marshmallows, fresh fruit, and pretzels are the perfect accoutrements for dark chocolate fondue.
Spicy Deviled Eggs
Honey mustard and cayenne add a sweet kick to deviled eggs.
Buttered Rum
Keep a large quantity of buttered rum warm in a slow-cooker for guests to ladle themselves.
Sriracha Chex Mix
Keep bowls aplenty with munchies like sriracha Chex mix.
Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball
Especially for large parties, forgo the fancy cheese plate for something equally as satisfying: a peppery ranch cheese ball.