Holiday Appetizers for Christmas
Holiday Appetizers for Christmas – below is a list of all the best easy and elegant appetizers for the holidays!
Whether you’re hosting or have a holiday party to go to… a great appetizer is always the hardest to find.
A great appetizer needs to be the star of the show and stand on it’s own. It’s important if you are or aren’t serving dinner! If you are serving dinner, the appetizer is like the first impression. It sets the tone of dinner. And if it’s a holiday party where the only food served is holiday appetizers, then it’s even more important!
If you’re looking for some store-bought appetizers, Trader Joe’s has a ton of great selections!
38 Holiday Appetizers for Christmas…
Whipped Goat Cheese with Bacon and Dates
It has all the flavors of a bacon wrapped date. But it’s a layer dip so it’s way easier than making all of those individual dates!
Goat Cheese with Figs and Pecans
We have used chili fig jam for a little heat in this dip and it’s delicious!
Whipped Ricotta with Honey
An easy, 10 minute appetizer with truffle and honey. Serve with toasted bread or crostini!
Ricotta and Tomato Jam Jar
The perfect combination of sweet and savory. Eaten with crunchy, salted toasted baguette slices
Basil Whipped Goat Cheese
Serve it with crackers or vegetables!
Steak Crostini
A delicious fancy appetizer that’s sure to be a crowd please!
Bread Dipping Oil Recipe
A super easy, super delicious appetizer that comes together in under 5 minutes.
Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Crostini
A simple impressive appetizer! Make the caramelized onions ahead of time for easy assembly
Bacon Jalapeno Popper Dip
A deconstructed jalapeno popper made into a cheesy dip with a crispy topping!
Sausage Rolls With Puff Pastry
Like grown up pigs in a blanket!
Mustard Hasselback Kielbasa Bites
Served with mustard dipping sauce on the side!
Creamy Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
Even people who don’t like mushrooms love these!
Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
If you’re looking for a more elevated stuffed mushrooms – these have a crispy topping!
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
A crowd pleasing appetizer recipe that’s also great for keto and low carb diets.
Mini Crab Cakes
Serve with an aioli on the side!
Hot Onion Dip
this is a family favorite appetizer we make for every holiday gathering! Super easy and made with only a few ingredients!
Party Cheese Bread
This is so simple to make an a crowd pleaser!
Baked Brie
Loaded with fig jam and caramelized onions, wrapped in puff pastry!
Crispy Baked Boursin
Made with only a few ingredients and done together in under 30 minutes!
Thyme Garlic Baked Camembert
This dish is simple to make and tastes delicious!
Blue Cheese Bacon Dip
You will love this if you are a blue cheese lover!
Charleston Cheese Dip
So easy, so delish! I like to put a little bacon in the dip as well!
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Made with a pinch of cream cheese, dates, bacon, and a maple/mustard glaze are irresistibly addicting
Spinach Artichoke Dip with Panko & Lemon
This spinach artichoke dip is our new and improved version with lemon mixed in and toasted panko on top
Spinach Artichoke Twists
A fun spin on classic spinach artichoke dip!
Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Bites
Bonus: you can prep a day or two in advance.
Asparagus Gruyere Tart
An impressive appetizer to serve this holiday season!
Poblano Corn Cheese Dip
No party is complete without something bubbly and hot!
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Serve with with tortillas chips on the side for scooping.
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
This is the best foolproof way to cook shrimp!
Marinated Christmas Cheese
This looks super festive with all the red and green! Plus it’s made ahead of time!
Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Dip
For the smoked salmon lovers in your life!
Pimento Cheese
And you can use the leftovers to make a grilled cheese!
Classic Cheese Ball
A classic holiday appetizer the whole family will love!
Cheese Ball Bites
Green Goddess Cheese Ball
A festive spin on the classic cheeseball!
Double Pea, Prosciutto and Burrata Platter
A light and fresh appetizer!
If you’re looking for more Christmas recipes… check here for all of our favorites!
