What better way to get your holiday started off right than with these festive Christmas appetizers? If you need to satisfy a crowd before your holiday dinner, keep them happy and snackin' on these deliciously filling apps until you're ready to serve up the main meal. From bite-sized snacks to table centerpieces, there's a holiday appetizer for everyone here.
If you're all about the holiday classics—no stress, we've got you covered. Our cranberry brie bites, sweet potato bites, and sausage balls never fail to ring in the holiday right. Looking to get extra festive? We've got dishes that not only taste amazing, but look incredible too (edible centerpiece, anyone?). Whip up our pull-apart Christmas tree, pigs in a blanket wreath, and bacon brie crescent wreath for apps that are sure to be the talk of your Christmas celebration. If you're planning a fancy celebration, bacon-wrapped dates, spinach puffs, and crab artichoke dip really up your app game.
If you're entertaining a wide variety of guests, you may need to have some apps for specialty diets too. Don't worry—we've got you. Many of these appetizers are vegetarian—baked feta bites, spiced candied pecans, stuffed mushrooms—or can easily be made so. Gluten-free and keto friends need not fear—we've got plenty of delicious recipes for you too!
Christmas Finger Food
Whether you've got time to prepare a holiday spread or simply are looking for the easiest last-minute appetizer, look no further than these festive recipes. Searching for more holiday eats? Try our best ever Christmas cookies and holiday cocktails, too!
Our love for crescent roll recipes is no secret. Why make dough from scratch when everyone loves the canned stuff?! These are a fan favorite
Fall. They always disappear within minutes, probably because the combo of salty, creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans is PERFECT.
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Baby bella mushrooms are stuffed with garlicky, herby bread crumbs and plenty of cheese. Honestly, what could be better? Stuff them ahead of time and bake them off when you're ready to serve!
This adorable holiday app will become an instant legend to all of your family and friends. It's a centerpiece worthy of your holiday table—plus one that you can eat—which is the best kind of centerpiece in our opinion.
Is the ultimate Christmas app. Super-cheesy and herby, this centerpiece appetizer has the looks and taste to impress. Plus, it's ready in under an hour!
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Sweet potato casserole is a classic at any holiday celebration, so we decided to turn the staple dish into a bite-size app! When you don't have time to cook up a whole casserole, put marshmallow, pecans, and maple syrup on top of your sweet potatoes for a super-simple, satisfying alternative.
Baked brie is a classic app that pleases all around: It's versatile, delicious, easy to make, and requires a pretty short cook time. We filled ours with raspberry jam, but whatever your favorite is will work (you could even go with some pumpkin butter 😍). Drizzle it with some honey, and you have a warm, cheesy app that feels extra fancy in no time at all.
These easy bites are perfect for any occasion. We love their little pretzel handles, but feel free to leave them out if you'd prefer to put them on top of crackers. If prepping them the night before, refrigerate until 1 hour before serving, then remove from the fridge and let come to room temperature.
The Ultimate Christmas Appetizers
Pull-apart bread reaches a whole new level, thanks to brie and cranberry sauce. Use your favorite homemade sauce recipes, but store-bought works too if you're short for time.
A sausage ball?! The answer: savory, cheesy bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick that will be the most popular appetizer at your party.
Flaky, buttery puff pastry is stuffed with prosciutto, asparagus, and brie before being brushed all over with a salted honey butter in this simple but satisfying recipe. Ready in under an hour, these bundles will bring the fancy to your party.
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If you love baked spinach dip, you'll love these baked puff pastry puffs. They're filled with a mixture of sautéed onion, garlic, spinach, and cream cheese and baked inside little puff pastry cups in a muffin tin. Bet you can't eat just one!
These ham and cheese pinwheels are made easy using store-bought crescent roll dough. They're chock-full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor you and your guests will love.
In our book. This rich dip may seem fancy, but actually comes together in just 35 minutes. The best part? Most of that time is just letting the skillet dip bake and do its thing while you get to sit back and relax.
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If you're unfamiliar with dates, it's time to familiarize yourself! The date's sweetness is the PERFECT counterpoint to crisp, salty bacon and creamy goat cheese. We guarantee these will fly off the platter before the party's really even started.
Looking for an easy appetizer that doubles as a centerpiece? This cheesy, savory crescent ring is perfect for your holiday gathering. If it's a vegetarian app you're after, we'd suggest subbing in sautéed mushrooms.
This recipe turns leftover mashed potatoes into magical, fried bites of savory deliciousness. Ready in 25 minutes, these creations are a perfect last-minute appetizer when you want something a bit different than your average mashed potatoes, or simply need a fun take on classic comfort food.
Finger Food Appetizers For Holiday Parties
Classic about the crescent roll dough flavor, so we tend to gravitate toward it, but puff pastry or even biscuit dough should work here too.
Oh so cheesy, these little guys are scary good. Just as the zucchini becomes tender, the cheese is getting melty and delicious. If you want a little extra color on your bites, switch the oven to broil on medium and cook them a couple minutes more. (Just keep an eye on them.) For a quick party trick, try making these in the air fryer!
If you’re a fan of our cranberry brie bites, we’ve got news for you: There’s a new holiday app in town, and it’s inspired by another fan fave, baked feta pasta. This cheesy finger food features the flavors you know and love, all nestled into bite-sized cups of golden crescent dough.
Easy Appetizers For Any Occasion
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The best way to keep your sanity during the busy holiday season is to have a few foolproof recipes for Christmas appetizers! Think about it: these crowd-pleasing bites will come in handy when unexpected guests show up at the door. They're perfect for bringing to your office holiday party or church potluck. Plus, a festive assortment of party dips and Christmas apps are just the thing to snack on while you finish wrapping the gifts. So, before you get down to business with making a big Christmas dinner, keep these finger foods, festive cheese balls, and bread basket ideas in mind.
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Looking for party bites with holiday flare? Try the Christmas charcuterie board shaped like a pretty wreath, or the herby dip served with red and green crudités. There's even a recipe for Christmas deviled eggs that are made with fresh herbs and shaped to look like little trees. They're
Cute! For more Christmas appetizer ideas, try Ree Drummond's twist on pigs in a blanket, melty baked brie, or one of the Christmas soup recipes ahead. Whichever direction you choose, be sure to serve them up with your favorite Christmas cocktail to make the party complete. Oh, and a rockin' Christmas playlist couldn't hurt either!
Turn a meat and cheese plate into a festive wreath! All you need are some mini mozzarella balls, mixed olives, deli meats, and basil to bring it to life.
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During Christmastime, candy and white chocolate before dinner is totally acceptable—especially when it comes to this Christmas snack mix. Put out a big bowl to greet your guests or pack it up to bring to a holiday potluck—your kids will thank you!
How adorable are these tiny Christmas tree-inspired deviled eggs? They get their green color from pickle relish and fresh herbs, and they even have mini ornaments made from diced bell peppers.
Give your classic dinner roll a holiday upgrade with this cheesy, garlicky pull-apart bread. It's great for dipping in a side of marinara sauce.
Easy Christmas Appetizers & Holiday Recipes
Make this creamy herb dip to serve alongside an array of red and green veggies. The red and green colors will get everyone in the spirit!
If you've never heard of a tapenade before, it's basically just a salty spread made from chopped olives, capers and anchovies. You can add it to
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