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November 2, 2017 By Sara 16 Comments

60 Christmas Appetizer Recipes

Sixty of the most amazing Christmas appetizer recipes, everything from dips to hot appetizers to cheese boards and more!

60 Christmas Appetizer Recipes

A collection of Christmas appetizer recipes.

Christmas appetizer recipes do not have to be extravagant. They don’t need to require days to prepare or even hours if you don’t have the time.  Some of the best Christmas appetizer recipes take little to no time at all, which leaves you with more family time for the holiday.

I wanted to gather some of the top recipes for all your holiday appetizer needs.  You can easily make your grocery list from the recipes below and plan your holiday meal in advance. Enjoy these appetizers!

Hot Christmas Appetizer Recipes

Sometimes you want something a little heartier for your holiday party, I often have get togethers where I just serve appetizers and desserts! These hot Christmas appetizer recipes are meaty, cheesy and packed with tons of savory flavors. You can even make some of them in your slow cooker!

Hot Christmas Appetizer Recipes including pizza, sausages and meatballs.

  • Toasted Ravioli
  • Rainbow Veggie Flatbread Pizza
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
  • Slow Cooker Sweet ‘N Spicy Party Meatballs
  • Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
  • Honey Garlic Little Smokies
  • Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
  • Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie
  • Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Roll Christmas Tree
  • Garlic Herb Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
  • Baked Ham and Cheese Rollups
  • Fried Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives
  • Easy Enchilada Cups
  • Easy French Dip Sliders
  • Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
  • Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites
  • Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

Cold Appetizers

These cold Christmas appetizer recipes range from snack mixes to elegant bites and more! The great thing about cold appetizers is that they can often be prepared in advance which is great for entertaining.

Cold Christmas Appetizer Recipes such as snack mix, deviled eggs and roller sandwiches.

  • Homemade Chex Mix
  • Antipasto Skewers
  • Mexican Shrimp Bites
  • Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pastries
  • Perfect Bruschetta
  • Marinated Mushrooms
  • Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
  • White Chocolate Reindeer Popcorn
  • Candied Pecans
  • Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls
  • Spicy Marinated Cheese
  • Perfect Deviled Eggs
  • Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups
  • Crescent Roll Veggie Bars
  • Italian Sandwich Roll-Ups
  • Sugared Cranberries

Dips and Spreads

Here is a selection of dips and spreads that are perfect for the holidays, everything from homemade hummus to decadent sugar cookie dip!

Dips and Spreads such as fruit salsa and cheeseballs.

  • Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus
  • Loaded Hummus
  • Pear Pomegranate Salsa
  • Individual Seven Layer Dips
  • Pomegranate Cheeseball
  • Bubbly Hot Crab Dip
  • Frosted Sugar Cookie Dip
  • Honey Apricot Almond Goat Cheese Spread
  • Cranberry Walnut Holiday Cheeseball
  • Cowboy Caviar
  • Very Merry Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
  • Christmas Cheese Tree
  • Bruschetta Cheeseball
  • Christmas Cookie Dough Dip
  • Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Crisps
  • Almond Pesto Dip

No-Cook Appetizers

Have guests coming over but don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen? These Christmas appetizers are assembly only, no cooking required!

No Cook Christmas Appetizers such as cheese platters.

  • Christmas Tree Cheese Board
  • The Perfect Holiday Cheeseboard
  • Roasted Red Pepper Meze Platter
  • Cheese and Chocolate Board
  • Sweet and Salty Snack Board
  • Christmas Tree Fruit Platter
  • 10 Minute Cheese Board
  • Fruit Christmas Tree
  • Winter Cheese Board
  • Caprese Salad Christmas Wreath

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Comments

  1. Kiwi says

    November 5, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I love this list. I pinned this so ready for some holiday meals!

    Reply
  2. Debbie says

    November 5, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    Wow! What a great collection of appetizers! I can’t wait for the holiday parties to start!

    Reply
  3. Carol Cassara says

    November 3, 2017 at 1:46 am

    We wouldn’t be entertaining a lot of people this year for Christmas but I still love preparing dishes that my husband and I will enjoy. I think these appetizers are worth taking note of.

    Reply
  4. AnnMarie John says

    November 3, 2017 at 1:45 am

    You can never have enough appetizer recipes for this season and the next! It’s really nice to have this much resource. Thanks for the links to the recipes.

    Reply
  5. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    November 2, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    I am bookmarking this page. I have already found 3 or 4 appetizers that I like! Thanks for collating all these wonderful and delicious appetizer recipes.

    Reply
  6. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    November 2, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I love these!! They all look delicious! Adding these to our menu!

    Reply
  7. Theresa says

    November 2, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    These are all such yummy holiday appetizer options. Thankfully, I don’t have to host a dinner this year, but I will have to bring something to my in-laws so this will be a great resource to find a crowd pleasing appetizer that I can bring.

    Reply
  8. Pam says

    November 2, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    These sound like such delicious appetizer options. I love the Christmas tree shaped cheese board.

    Reply
  9. Kelly || Food, Fun & Faraway Places says

    November 2, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    Oh my gosh, 60!? I don’t know where to start! I want to close my eyes and just pick a few LOL. I love that one in the shape of a Christmas tree!

    Reply
  10. Shell says

    November 2, 2017 at 3:35 pm

    I love to try new recipes. I pinned this to try a few during the Christmas season. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Catherine Sargent says

    November 2, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    These all look like wonderful appetizers. I am going to make the winter cheese board and almond pesto dip.

    Reply
  12. Liz Mays says

    November 2, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Gosh, these are sounding really good. I may need to add a couple more appetizers to my Christmas menu.

    Reply
  13. Ma says

    November 2, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    These are a great, super large selection of Christmas appetizer recipes. I am so glad you shared them. Bookmarking a few for my ideas with family this Christmas 🙂

    Reply
  14. Rachel Ferrucci says

    November 2, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    These all look delicious and at my Christmas party I usually do all appetizers. I see quite a few I can take from here to add! Thanks love it!

    Reply
  15. Vera says

    November 2, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Ahhh! I am SO throwing the appetizer gauntlet down this year. My family is going to eat until they explode.

    Reply
  16. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    November 2, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    This is so awesome! I’ve been looking for some new foods to serve this Christmas. I can’t wait to try some of these appetizers.

    Reply

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