Merit is an upscale community that will offer you all that you need for a life of luxury and ease. With a selection of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floor plans available and a community filled with stunning amenities, you will love getting to see all that awaits. The holidays are quickly approaching and now is the time to make the most out of your kitchen and try out a few new holiday recipes. View some of our favorite holiday recipes here and get ready for the holiday season at our new apartments in Lewisville, TX!
Our Favorite Holiday Recipes
#1 Hot Spinach Dip
If you are in charge of appetizers this holiday season, you can’t go wrong with this hot spinach dip. This appetizer is the perfect combination of cheesy and savory and it is sure to start your holiday gathering off on the right foot. This dip utilizes all of the traditional spinach dip ingredients but the addition of the hot sauce will give it the perfect amount of kick. You can serve it with crackers, baguette slices, tortillas chips, or all three! This dish has to bake for 20 to 25 minutes so you will be able to pop it in the oven and get other things ready as it bakes and it can even be prepared the night before so you can get it in the oven right away without worrying about getting everything together. This hot spinach dip will be the best appetizer to bring to every holiday gathering.
#2 Brown Sugar and Bacon Glazed Brussel Sprouts
You can turn Brussel sprouts into everyone’s favorite veggie this year with these brown sugar and bacon glazed Brussel sprouts. This dish takes just a few ingredients that you probably already have but you will want to keep a close eye on this dish as it cooks since the sugar may cause it to burn easier than it usually would. While you will have to keep an eye on it as it cooks, this dish will be a hit at all of your holiday dinners. The combination of the savory and sweet will have everyone coming back for more and you will love the satisfaction that comes with everyone loving your dish. These brown sugar and bacon glazed Brussel sprouts will become the holiday dish that you are known for this season.
#3 Rustic Apple Tart
Typically, holiday desserts are all centered around pumpkin flavors and you can mix it up this year with this rustic apple tart. This is one of the easier desserts that you can bake during the holidays and you can use a frozen puff pastry to make your dish a little bit easier to get together. The pastry paired with the crisp apples will make this dessert the perfect end to your holiday celebration. This dish is best served warm so if you are traveling for the holidays, this may not be the dish for you to bring, but if are hosting or have a quick drive, it will be ideal. With this rustic apple tart, you can bring a dessert that sets itself apart from the others.
With these holiday recipes, you can try your hand at a new dish and get ready for the holidays at our new apartments in Lewisville, TX. Come home to Merit and contact us today for more information!