This round-up includes the best easiest Christmas appetizers – easy to make ahead, healthy, made in the crock pot, and ALL crowd favorites!
We Love Christmas Party Appetizers
With so much entertaining that happens around the holidays , a list of go-to easy Christmas appetizers is never a bad idea, because we are firm believers that you can’t go wrong with yummy appetizers at your gatherings.
To make any party a success, we’ve included a mix of warm and cold, heavy and light, sweet and savory, proteins and produce. Incorporate dishes made in different ways – oven, slow cooker, instant pot, and stove – so that they’re easier to prepare at the same time. 😉
For an easy cheese board simply add some of your favorite cheeses, pecans, prosciutto, crackers, and garnish with fresh herbs!
Our Top 10 Christmas Appetizer Picks
1 Christmas Charcuterie Board Recipe
Christmas Charcuterie Board Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
This simple yet stunning Christmas charcuterie board is sure to steal the show at holiday parties! It has a little something for everyone.
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2 Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Recipe
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
This festive Christmas Tree Charcuterie board is sure to be the star of your holiday parties this year. The best part is it is so easy and fun to put together!
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3 Christmas Veggie Tray
Christmas Veggie Tray
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Veggies never looked so cute with this festive Christmas Veggie Tray – prepped in 10 minutes and perfect for holiday parties!
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4 Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Just three ingredients to make our sweet and savory crock pot grape jelly meatballs – minutes to prep for the perfect dinner or appetizer!
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5 Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Sweet and tart cranberry brie bites are perfect for holiday entertaining. They are simple to make and prep in minutes.
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6 Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Our easy spinach artichoke dip is extra delicious, cheesy and prepped in minutes – making it the ultimate party dip!
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7 Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
There's nothing better than a platter of these perfect deviled eggs. They are easy, flavorful, and great for parties and holidays!
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8 Bisquick Sausage Balls
Bisquick Sausage Balls
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
These cheesy, savory Bisquick sausage balls need only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes making them a go-to party appetizer.
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9 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
This savory bacon ranch cheese ball is party-perfect. It's prepped in 10 minutes and feeds a dozen people or more!!
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10 Cranberry Salsa Recipe
Cranberry Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Tangy Cranberry Salsa has just the right amount of zip. It's a gorgeous snack or appetizer for any gathering, but especially for the holidays!
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More Christmas Appetizers
11 Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe
Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
Decadent Brie and Pear Tarts are elegant, delicious, and ready in under 20 minutes! Dazzle your guests with these refined hor d'oeuvres.
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12 Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 day day 35 minutes minutes
Zesty cranberry cream cheese dip has the perfect zing-to-cream ratio and is sure to be a favorite seasonal appetizer!
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13 Christmas Vegetable Tree
Christmas Vegetable Tree
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
This Veggie Christmas Tree is sure to be a show stopper! It is tasty, impressive, and oh so festive.
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14 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
Our go-to fresh and creamy dill veggie dip recipe is ready in only 7 minutes, – quick, simple, and perfect for parties and all your snacking needs!
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15 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Just 3 ingredients to make candied bacon wrapped smokies. They are the ultimate appetizer and always the first to disappear!
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16 Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
With creamy cheese, shredded spinach, and artichokes this easy crockpot spinach artichoke dip is ultimate dip.
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17 Cheese Fondue
Cheese Fondue
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
This simple cheese fondue is gooey perfection and is made in minutes. It's a showstopper dip to share, or not!
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18 Beanie Weenies
Beanie Weenies
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
With only 5 minutes of prep and 3 ingredients, these brown sugar beanie weenies are by far one of the easiest appetizers!
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19 Crockpot Meatballs
Crockpot Meatballs
Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!
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20 Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Buttery & flaky baked brie puff pastry is cheesy with a pop of bright apricot jam. It is fancy and delicious!
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21 Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Pull Apart Bread is a favorite appetizer and perfect for sharing. There is cheesy, delicious goodness in every bite!
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22 Burrata Board Recipe
Burrata Board Recipe
Total Time: 26 minutes minutes
This simple burrata board is a stunning and sophisticated appetizer. It's easy to assemble, and perfect for any occasion!
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23 Knorr Spinach Dip
Knorr Spinach Dip
Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Creamy Knorr spinach dip's savory flavors pair perfectly with veggies and your favorite crackers making it a party favorite!
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24 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Our hot ham and cheese slider recipe is easy and on the table in 30 minutes – an absolutely addicting crowd favorite that disappears in a heartbeat!
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25 Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple. With just 5 ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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26 Veggie Cups Appetizer
Veggie Cups Appetizer
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Quick and Easy Veggie Cup Appetizers – filled with dressing and veggies, this mess-free snack is great for so many occasions.
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27 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Mini Cheese Ball Bites taste just like a loaded cheese ball, but mini! They are perfect grab and go appetizers.
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28 Tortellini Skewers Recipe
Tortellini Skewers Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Quick + simple pesto Tortellini Skewers whip up in minutes for a tasty appetizer perfect for any occasion. They are cheesy and delicious!
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29 Caprese Kabobs Recipe
Caprese Kabobs Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Simple, quick and delicious Caprese Kabobs take minutes to throw together and are perfect for any party or get together.
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30 Fruit Dip
Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Our top-requested fruit dip is a 5-ingredient fresh and creamy dream that whips up in minutes and disappears just as fast!
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31 Homemade Salsa
Homemade Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Our homemade salsa recipe is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make—perfect for chips, tacos, and all your favorite Mexican dishes!
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32 Salsa Verde Recipe
Salsa Verde Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Sweet Salsa Verde – a delicious salsa recipe that is sweet and takes just minutes to make. Ingredients include tomatillos, jalapenos, sugar, & cilantro.
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33 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Quick and simple sausage stuffed jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes.
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34 Fried Zucchini
Fried Zucchini
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Restaurant-style fried zucchini is a family favorite! It's simply addicting, especially dipped in ranch or marinara.
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35 Fried Green Beans
Fried Green Beans
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Crisped to perfection and ready in under 30 minutes, crunchy fried green beans will make your appetizer dreams come true!
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36 Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe
Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
This copycat version of Cheesecake Factory's Fried Mac and Cheese appetizer is to die for! It's made of creamy mac and cheese inside a delicious and crispy breading.
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37 Fried Ravioli Recipe
Fried Ravioli Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes, this crispy and cheesy fried ravioli is a fan-favorite appetizer! We love to serve it with warm marinara.
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38 Cream Cheese Wontons
Cream Cheese Wontons
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
These golden, crispy fried cream cheese wontons are irresistible, bursting with savory-tangy cream cheese, and ready in just 15 minutes!
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39 Egg Rolls Recipe
Egg Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Ready in only 20 minutes, this crispy egg rolls recipe is the perfect appetizer or side to any Asian meal!
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40 Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella Sticks
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Everyone is obsessed with these gooey homemade mozzarella sticks, breaded with a flavorful coating and fried to golden perfection.
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41 Pineapple Cheese Balls
Pineapple Cheese Balls
Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Sweet + tangy Pineapple Cheese Ball is crusted with pecans for a perfect combination. The juicy pineapple pops are irresistible!
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42 Spinach Artichoke Bites
Spinach Artichoke Bites
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Spinach artichoke bites are encased in a flaky crescent cup for a favorite finger food appetizer, ready in 20 minutes and always a hit!
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43 Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Tender Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites are packed with sweet and savory flavor with just a hint of spice!
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44 Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs
Total Time: 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Our sweet & savory crockpot bbq meatballs recipe are a hit at every party and only require 5 minutes of prep .
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45 Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Sweet and savory bacon wrapped dates make a tasty appetizer. The contrasting flavors combine for the perfect bite!
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46 Pineapple Meatballs Recipe
Pineapple Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Sweet and savory Pineapple Meatballs are a perfectly easy appetizer for parties and get-togethers or a delicious side dish for dinner.
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47 Monte Cristo Sliders
Monte Cristo Sliders
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Our favorite sandwich made mini – quick prep Monte Cristo sliders are sweet and savory for the ultimate party food!
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48 Cheese and Crackers
Cheese and Crackers
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
This classic cheese and crackers board is a favorite for sharing, and perfectly customizable for any occasion!
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49 Spinach Artichoke Cups Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Cups Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Cups are simple to make, and packed full of delicious spinach and cheese flavor! They are baked to perfection.
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50 Caesar Salad Cups Recipe
Caesar Salad Cups Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
Caesar Salad Cups are a quick, simple and tasty side dish or appetizer. They're mini salads in a cup and great for parties and get togethers!
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I made a huge batch of the bacon wrapped smokies for a Christmas party earlier this month. I froze a couple of dozen to make on Christmas morning. I thawed them in the fridge overnight, added the brown sugar and baked them. Perfect addition to our Christmas morning breakfast.
Love all the different ideas for appetizers. You cant go wrong with any of these. Trying to decide which one will be the hardest.
Love this list!! We make your bruschetta & spinach artichoke dip every year, multiple times a year!! The appetizers are the best part of the meal!!
this is amazing and those spinach puffs are everything! thank you so much for sharing all these amazing recipes!
Okay the only hard part is choosing what to make!! Everything looks amazing!
This is the best collection yet! We love those sausage balls and we are making a bunch more for Christmas!