You have your go-to recipes for the main course and desserts during the holiday season. But don't overlook the appetizer menu! Having a selection of crowd-pleasing bites is good to kick off any holiday parties or gatherings at home. And when you feed a crowd with these delicious Christmas party appetizers, your entire family and guests will be satisfied until the main course arrives.
1. Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie
Hosting a holiday party? If so, you have to make this Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie. It is perfectly served warm from the oven at your next soiree. It is delicious on crackers, sliced pears or crostini. Get the Pomegranate Cranberry Baked Brie recipe here.
2. Holiday Cheese Platter
All you need to know about making a gorgeous cheese platter for your next event. These simple tips give you a delicious cheese board appetizer perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or other social events. Get the Holiday Cheese Platter recipe here.
3. Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
This warm Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is the perfect easy appetizer for any season. It's just the right amount of tart and sweet! Get the Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce recipe here.
4. Christmas Tree Sandwiches
These mini Christmas tree sandwiches are the perfect finger food for kids’ school lunches, Christmas parties or family gatherings. Quick prep and easy assembling! Get the Christmas Tree Sandwiches recipe here.
5. Christmas Deviled Eggs
These festive Christmas Deviled Eggs are adorably decorated and delicious as a holiday appetizer! You can transform your deviled eggs into a cute Christmas-themed treat with a few pomegranate seeds and parsley leaves! Get the Christmas Deviled Eggs recipe here.
6. Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Filled with delightful treats and garnished with fresh rosemary, this festive charcuterie board will be something your guests will talk about for years to come. Get the Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board recipe here.
7. Watermelon Christmas Trees
Watermelon Christmas trees are the perfect way to add festive fun to snack time! Try this watermelon-cutting hack to create fun watermelon trees for a healthy treat or snack. Kids can have fun decorating their own tree to celebrate the holiday season! Get the Watermelon Christmas Trees recipe here.
8. Prosciutto Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese and Cranberries
This is the party appetizer of your dreams! This prosciutto crostini is a sweet, salty, crispy, and creamy appetizer! Make a big batch of these in under 30 minutes! Get the Prosciutto Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese and Cranberries recipe here.
9. Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini
The flavorful combination of sun-dried tomatoes, various cheeses, basil, and a hint of garlic provides a savory appetizer that all will enjoy. The best part: you can make them in less than fifteen minutes! Get the Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini recipe here.
10. Sausage & Sage Stuffed Mushrooms
These Sausage & Sage Stuffed Mushrooms are the perfect gluten-free and dairy-free appetizer for all your holiday parties this year! Get the Sausage & Sage Stuffed Mushrooms recipe here.
11. Cranberry Brie Bites
This easy Cranberry Brie Bites recipe takes only 15 minutes and calls for 5 ingredients that bake into the best small-sized bites. Get the Cranberry Brie Bites recipe here.
12. Cranberry and White Bean Hummus
White Bean Cranberry Hummus is a festive appetizer recipe that is vegan, vegetarian, and Mediterranean diet-friendly. Get the Cranberry and White Bean Hummus recipe here.
13. Goat Cheese Crostini with Ham & Pear
The salty, smoky flavor of spiral-sliced ham always reminds me of the holidays, and when paired with the tanginess of cream cheese and goat cheese, the sweetness of pears, and the spiciness of arugula, this recipe is a hit! Get the Goat Cheese Crostini with Ham & Pear recipe here.
14. Christmas Antipasto Wreath
This recipe is the perfect appetizer for your next holiday party! Italian meats, olives, tomatoes, basil and mozzarella are skewered around a board or large serving tray. It is loaded with flavor and is sure to impress your holiday guests! Get the Christmas Antipasto Wreath recipe here.
15. Antipasto Skewers
These antipasto skewers are a variety of Italian meats, cheeses, olives and vegetables threaded onto sticks - an easy yet elegant appetizer. Get the Antipasto Skewers recipe here.
16. Fresh Cranberry Salsa
Fresh Cranberry Salsa is an easy holiday appetizer that is a little sweet, and a little spicy. Perfect for serving at holiday parties with crisp tortilla chips or crackers! Get the Fresh Cranberry Salsa recipe here.
17. Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer
This puff pastry recipe is shaped like a Christmas tree, so it’s definitely a fitting, festive choice. These puff pastry tree apps are a delicious recipe for the holiday season and easy to make with store-bought puff pastry. Get the Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer recipe here.
18. Christmas Tree Spinach Dip
Bread is filled with spinach and cheese, formed into a Christmas tree shape, and cut into 'branches' for an easy pull-apart breadstick. Get the Christmas Tree Spinach Dip recipe here.
19. Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread
Make a festive Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread this holiday season. A great addition to your holiday appetizer table, perfect for parties but best eaten warm! Get the Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread recipe here.
20. Christmas Hummus Wreath
So quick to make, but this Easy Christmas Appetizer “Hummus Wreath” is guaranteed to impress everyone at your holiday party! Even better? It can be made completely ahead – total bonus during the busy holiday season! Get the Christmas Hummus Wreath recipe here.
21. Cream Cheese Christmas Pinwheels
These Christmas pinwheels are festive AF! Not to forget to mention tasty and easy to prepare. Opting for green tortillas and tinting the cream cheese a lovely red thanks to roasted red peppers makes this a lovely holiday-themed appetizer. Get the Cream Cheese Christmas Pinwheels recipe here.
22. Smoked Salmon Canapes with Miso Cream Cheese
These delicious smoked salmon canapes are arranged with flavorful miso cream cheese spread and crunchy rice crackers. They are easy to assemble and guaranteed crowd-pleasers! Made with vegan cream cheese, this recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free. Get the Smoked Salmon Canapes with Miso Cream Cheese recipe here.
23. Caprese Salad Shooters
Caprese salad shooters are a unique appetizer or side dish for this holiday season. It’s the classic Caprese salad you know and love, served in an attractive way. Get the Caprese Salad Shooters recipe here.
24. Christmas Sausage Roll Wreath with Cranberries
This gorgeous Christmas sausage roll wreath is a showstopping appetizer for the holiday season. It’s easy, takes only 10 minutes to prep and is stuffed with festive cranberries and pecans. Get the Christmas Sausage Roll Wreath with Cranberries recipe here.
25. Christmas Wreath Fruit Platter
This pretty Christmas fruit platter is perfect for your holiday table. Bright and beautiful, this edible Christmas wreath is a great appetizer with all your favorite fruit. Get the Christmas Wreath Fruit Platter recipe here.
26. Brie and Cranberry Tart
This brie and cranberry tart with puff pastry is the best holiday appetizer! This brie tart has flaky puff pastry, cranberry sauce, creamy brie, and a drizzle of honey, perfect for a pre-dinner snack or day-after treat. It’s so easy to make! Get the Brie and Cranberry Tart recipe here.
27. Caprese Christmas Tree
This fun recipe is perfect to celebrate the season as it has all the yummy Caprese flavors you love, like fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and then topped with a balsamic glaze. This is the perfect addition to this year's holiday party or buffet table. Get the Caprese Christmas Tree recipe here.
28. Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini
Lightly toasted crostini is topped with creamy brie cheese and sweet and savory bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar bacon jam to create the perfect bite. This bourbon bacon jam can be made in advance, making it the perfect appetizer for entertaining. Get the Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini recipe here.
29. Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Loaf
Whether you’re hosting an intimate Thanksgiving or a big holiday party you will want to include this cranberry brie loaf in your rotation. It looks impressive, tastes delicious and is so, so easy. Get the Cranberry Brief Pull Apart Loaf recipe here.
30. Holiday Charcuterie Board
This holiday charcuterie board is a great appetizer you can serve at home, at a party, or even as Christmas day food for everyone to snack on before the big meal. This easy-to-make Christmas snack idea is sure to impress. Get the Holiday Charcuterie Board recipe here.
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