When relatives show up before the holiday meal is ready, a few easy bites and a pot of something hot keep everyone fed. There is a make-ahead board, two kinds of sausage balls, hearty soups, chili, gumbo, pot pie, and a breakfast casserole. Set out snacks first, then serve a warm bowl or oven-baked main as guests settle in.

Plate of crispy fried dumplings with chopped herbs, served with a bowl of brown dipping sauce.
Savory Sausage Balls. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

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