Get prepared for your holiday entertaining with Christmas recipes. This is the time of year to welcome friends and family into your home and serve up a variety of Christmas recipes. From appetizers to desserts, choosing just the right Christmas recipe can be challenging. Try this easy, but festive appetizer at your next holiday gathering.

Cranberry Brie

Mix together:

1. 1/3 C. crushed cranberry sauce
2. 1 Tbls. brown sugar
3. 1/4 tsp. rum extract
4. 1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Peel off top rind of 1 8 oz. round brie cheese. Top with cranberry mixture and sprinkle with 2 Tbs. chopped pecans. Bake 500Ã??? 5-7 minutes. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.

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