These 21 Christmas Appetizers Are Perfect for Mingle-and-Bite Moments
The best holiday feasts start with delicious appetizers, and these Christmas recipes are guaranteed to impress. From cheesy dips to elegant canapés and everything in between, these bites will set the festive tone for your celebration. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or a grand holiday party, these appetizers are sure to delight!
Melon Proscuitto Bites
The salty-sweet flavor combination of these classic melon prosciutto bites is sensational. This elegant appetizer is always a crowdpleaser.
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Mini Pigs In A Blanket
When it comes to easy crowd-pleasers, my mini pigs in a blanket always steal the show! Tender cocktail sausages get bundled up in golden, flaky croissant dough.
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Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip
The perfect party appetizer for the holidays is this easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip! It has a layer of cream cheese then cranberries.
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Easy Brie and Prosciutto Appetizer with Fresh Berries
Looking for an easy appetizer for the holidays? This brie and prosciutto appetizer is perfect for parties and can be made in a matter of minutes!
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Pinecone Cheese Ball
This Pinecone Cheese Ball takes a classic cheese ball recipe and transforms it into a festive, eye-catching appetizer perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Mini Cheese Ball Bites are the perfect easy appetizer to serve at holiday parties. These tasty little cheese balls are made with dried fruit and cream cheese, rolled in bacon or nuts, and finished off with a pretzel stick.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
This eye-catching Christmas tree charcuterie board is fun to make and you can use any kinds of meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, and more.
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Antipasto Christmas Tree
This antipasto tree is an Italian take on an antipasto platter, boasting tomatoes, little cheese balls, green olives, and more.
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer
The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry.
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Antipasto Wreath
Check out this Christmas Antipasto Wreath! It is a festive and fun way to serve up antipasto for the holiday season. So easy and tasty.
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Pecan Cheese Ball
This easy 20-minute pecan cheese ball is a great make-ahead (or last-minute) appetizer. The mild cheese is flavored with all your favorite spices and crunchy bacon bits.
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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Spinach
This pull-apart puff pastry Christmas tree with spinach will be your festive showstopper. It is rich, savory, cheesy, and utterly delicious, so add it to your holiday menu plan STAT!
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney
This luxurious Baked Brie is an easy appetizer that’s both gooey and melty, elegantly topped with homemade cranberry chutney.
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Holiday Charcuterie Board
I’ll show you how to make a holiday charcuterie board with lots of festive ideas, so you can have the best board for Christmas celebrations!
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Sweet and savory Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is an easy appetizer for New Year’s Eve, game day, Christmas, or any other occasion.
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Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
A Christmas Tree Cheese ball is a tasty and festive holiday appetizer, perfect for your Christmas parties. You’ll love how easy it is to make.
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Italian Antipasto Board Appetizer
Why not let this Italian antipasto board appetizer, or holiday antipasto wreath, to become a new traditional treat around the holidays.
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Italian Burrata Stuffed Tomato Appetizer
If you’re looking for bite size finger food, why not consider making filled tomatoes with fresh burrata? These are just wonderful.
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Pigs in a Blanket Wreath
This Pigs in a Blanket Wreath is a festive and creative way to serve a timeless appetizer. Creative way to add charm to your table!
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Easy Christmas Appetizer
Easy Christmas Appetizer cuts sandwich ingredients into stars and then stacks them onto toothpicks to create a festive Christmas tree shape!
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Cocktail Meatballs
Cocktail Meatballs are the best holiday appetizer! These Cranberry Meatballs are cooked in a cranberry pepper jelly sauce.
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