From make-ahead Christmas party dips to easy finger foods, there are plenty of the best Christmas appetizers for your holiday party or dinner.
Whether you are looking for savory bites or sweet Christmas treats, these crowd-pleasing appetizer recipes will be the highlight of your Christmas party.
There are dips, creamy spreads, and bite-sized apps that are perfect for feeding a crowd and are as cute as they are tasty. These scrumptious bites are sure to make your party the talk of the season.
Whether you’re hosting a cozy family get-together or a holiday bash with friends, this selection of appetizer ideas will set the perfect festive mood and make your holiday gathering not just merry but also incredibly yummy.
Whether you’re a fan of classic cranberry and pomegranate flavors or looking to surprise your taste buds with a hint of peppermint, this collection of holiday appetizers has it all. There’s an array of Christmas flavors to please every palate, from classic pigs in blankets to creative cranberry brie bites.
Don’t forget to end the night with some of these mouth-watering holiday desserts, such as easy Christmas cookies or Christmas candy recipes.
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Vegetable Christmas Appetizers
Santa Veggie Tray from Totally the Bomb
Easy Cucumber Tree Appetizers for Kids from Eats Amazing
Cute Ornament Platter with Veggies (source unknown)
Christmas Tree Veggie Tray from The Country Cook
Holiday Veggie Tray from Mom Endeavors
Vegetable Tray Snowman from Eating Richly
Healthy Veggie Wreath from The Country Cook
Holiday Wreath Appetizers from Key Ingredient
Gluten-Free Chip Guacamole Bites from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
Veggie Tray from Crisp Collective
Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Pesto from DIY Enthusiasts
Inside-Out Veggie Dip from Taste of Home
Christmas Cheese & Meat Appetizers
Holiday Cheeseballs
Snowman Cheeseball from The Whoot
Ranch Snowman Cheeseball from Baking Beauty
Pomegranate, White Cheddar and Almond Cheeseball from How Sweet Eats
Pine Cone Cheese Ball with Almonds from Living Locurto
Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheeseball Appetizers from Mom on Timeout
Antipasto Cheeseball Tree from Cafe Delites
Cranberry Pistachio Log from Carlsbad Craving
Holiday Tree from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cream Cheese Olive Appetizer Tree from First for Women
Holiday Cheese Ball Appetizers from Freebie Finding Mom
Mini Cheeseball Bites from Tastes Better from Scratch
Ornament Appetizers from DIY Enthusiasts
Other Cheese and Meat Appetizer Ideas
CharcuterTREE from Ain’t Too Proud Meg
Caprese Wreath from Cafe Delites
Easy Holiday Wreath from The Five Heart Home
Holiday Cracker Snacks from Eats Amazing
Festive Charcuterie Board from No. 2 Pencil
Candy Cane Caprese Board from Recipe Girl
Holiday Antipasto Wreath from Tabler Party of Two
Olive Penguin Appetizers from Persnickety Plates
Cheese, Cracker & Sausage Tree from Honey and Lime
Parmesan Cheddar Basil Bites from Love Life Liz
Holiday Wreath Appetizer from Genius Kitchen
Easy Reindeer Appetizers from Cute for Kids
Santa Cheese Crackers from Free Fun Christmas
Turkey Cranberry Toppers from Tidy Mom
Easy Holiday Appetizer from Family Fresh Meals
Cheese Board from Stone Gable
Stocking Hotdog Appetizers from The Peach Kitchen
Cream Cheese Penguins from Allrecipes
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus from Eat Drink Paleo
Spicy Cranberry BBQ Meatballs from Yellow Bliss Road
Charcuterie Wreath from Wonky Wonderful
Sandwiches, Pizza, Rollups, and Other Christmas Appetizers
Cranberry and Feta Pinwheels from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Pull-Apart Pizza Bites from Ready Set Eat
Southwestern Pinwheels from TiramiSusie’s
Vegetable Pizza Wreath from Clean and Sensible
Spinach Dip Breadsticks from It’s Always Autumn
Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Rolls from Real Housemoms
Christmas Tree Pizza from A Couple Cooks
Cute Egg Snowman Appetizers from Roxy’s Kitchen
Festive Deviled Eggs from Mom Dot
Holiday Deviled Eggs from Delicious Table
Pull Apart Bread from Eclectic Recipes
Cranberry and Walnut Pinwheels from Diethood
Snowman Pizza from Delia Creates
Holiday Cookie Cutter Mini Pizza Appetizers from DIY Enthusiasts
Pomegranate and Cranberry Bruschetta from Tabler Party of Two
Puff Pastry Pesto Tree Appetizers from Cooking My Dreams
Pigs in a Blanket Wreath from Delish
Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Flatbreads from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels from Noshing with the Nolands
Cinnamon Bread Wreath from Luluto
Holiday Tea Sandwiches from Appetizer Addiction
Donut Tree from My Name is Snickerdoodle
Fruit Appetizer Ideas
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Tree from Home Stories A to Z
Holiday Tree Fruit Platter from The First Year
Grinch Fruit Kabobs from Momables
Strawberry Cheesecake Santas from Raining Hot Coupons
Fruit Pizza Wreath from Nest of Posies
Cranberry Goat Cheese Crescent Wreath from Honey and Birch
Sparkling Cranberries from Kleinworth Co
Cranberry and Pomegranate Bruschetta from Cafe Supra Farine
Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites from Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Cranberry Pecan Brie Crostinis with Maple Sugar Glaze from Chef in Training
Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Bites from Kitchen Sanctuary
Pecan Cranberry Brie Bites from Mom On Timeout
Baked Goat Cheese & Cranberry Appetizer from Honey and Birch
Easy 3 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites from Grits and Pinecones
Easy Cream Cheese Danish from Walking on Sunshine
Cranberry Salsa from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Christmas Dip Appetizers
Make Ahead Hummus Wreath Appetizer from Two Healthy Kitchens
Very Merry Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip from Gimme Some Oven
2 Minute Peppermint Fluff Dip from The Pinning Mama
Cookie Dough Dip from Dinner at the Zoo
Cranberry Jalapeño Pepper Dip from Sparrows and Lily
Frosted Sugar Cookie Dip from Homemade Hooplah
White Cheddar and Cranberry Dip from Little Broken
Red and Green Queso from Delish
Pomegranate Guacamole from Just A Taste
Red Velvet Cake Batter Dip from Delish
Cherry Cheesecake Dip from Shugary Sweets
Best Spinach-Artichoke Dip from Cooking Classy
BLT Dip from Dinner at the Zoo
Caramelized Onion Dip from Pinch of Yum
Snacks for a Crowd
Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Wreath from Taste of Home
Crack Pretzel Appetizers from The Gunny Sack
Holiday Snack Board for Kids from The Baker Mama
Candied Pecans from Gimme Some Oven
Christmas Crack from I Heart Naptime
Santa Crunch Popcorn from Two Sisters Crafting
Holiday Chex Mix Appetizers from Princess Pinky Girl
Santa’s Reindeer Chow from The Baking Chocolatess
Grinch Popcorn from Two Sisters Crafting
More Holiday Recipes
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- 100 Best Christmas Treats
- 50 Best Christmas Sugar Cookies
- 70 Best Christmas Fudge Recipes
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Bonnie Lee says
Great ideas. Thank you. I need a bit of a boost this year.
Bonnie Lee says
Great ideas. Thank you.
Mary says
Home is Where the Boat Is and all content and photographs are copyright protected. Using content including but not limited to photos, posts and text without permission is prohibited. Remove my photo of my Rosemary Olive Wreath from your round up and your collage.
prudentpennypincher.com says
Hi Mary, I have removed your photo from the collage and round up. Thanks for letting me know.
Chanda says
Mary needs to chill out I think!!!
Glenys says
Mary needs to relax! I won’t be making her whatever wreath! Besides that debit downer everything is great! Thanks for the ideas!
prudentpennypincher.com says
You’re very welcome, Glenys! 🙂 Glad you like the ideas.