12 Christmas Appetizers That’ll Have Your Guests Begging for the Recipe
The holiday season is all about gathering with loved ones, and no festive celebration is complete without a spread of mouthwatering appetizers. These 12 Christmas appetizer recipes are guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds—and the recipe! From savory bites to indulgent treats, each dish is packed with festive flavors that set the tone for an unforgettable holiday meal. Get ready to elevate your Christmas table with appetizers as dazzling as the season itself!
Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms
Mmm, this recipe for Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms is not only delicious, but I’ll go as far as saying it’s the best! Fresh earthy mushroom caps are stuffed with chopped broccoli and savory Parmesan cheese, baked until perfect, and ready to be served for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and any other occasion!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
This Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is fun, festive, and made with easy and healthy ingredients. Best of all, it requires no cooking whatsoever! All you need to do is arrange crackers, fruit, meats, cheeses, and herbs to create this perfect holiday entertaining board for your appetizer table.
Honey Balsamic Glazed Gingerbread Spice Meatballs
These Gingerbread Spice Meatballs are a match made in heaven between deliciously tender meatballs and your favorite gingerbread spice – all topped off with the best Honey-Balsamic Glaze. Perfect as an appetizer for a Holiday dinner party or as part of your Christmas Smörgåsbord.
Easy Cranberry Brie Bites – Only 3 Ingredients
Easy Cranberry Brie Bites are a quick, easy, make-ahead Thanksgiving and Christmas appetizer with only three ingredients. And the best part, these luscious bites of heaven take less than 15 minutes to prepare. Serve them next to my Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board for a festive and fun holiday gathering.
Easy 3-Ingredient Cheese Ball Recipe
This Easy 3-Ingredient Cheese Ball Recipe is a classic snack or appetizer made with cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and chopped walnuts. It takes just 5 minutes to make and is perfect for serving at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday gatherings.
Cheese and Bacon Turnovers
These cheese and bacon turnovers are a delicious treat that combines all of the best of our favorite comfort food flavors! They feature rich, buttery puff pastry wrapped around crispy bacon and melted cheeses! Nothing more is needed as every great flavor we love is wrapped in tender, flaky puff pastry and ready to be enjoyed!
Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Crab stuffed shrimp is the perfect double dose of seafood to impress at any occasion and will be the first thing gone at a party! This elegant shrimp has a crunchy breadcrumb topping and savory, flavorful crab stuffing! It is simple to make and will truly make you shine like a professional chef!
Easy Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
Try this super simple but deliciously sweet and spicy, make-ahead Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip appetizer for your next holiday party or gathering. You won’t believe how flavorful it is!
Quick and Easy Fried Crab Claws
Fried Crab Claws, sometimes called Fried Crab Fingers or Fried Cocktail Crab Claws, are a quick and easy appetizer or main dish. This simple recipe features blue crab claws soaked in buttermilk, dredged in seasoned corn flour, and deep-fried until golden brown, crispy and delicious.
Pepperoni and Asiago Pizza Pinwheels
Pepperoni and Asiago Pizza Pinwheels are so easy to prepare, making them perfect for parties, game day, and holidays. They are always a hit and the first appetizer to disappear!
Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Roll Christmas Tree
This festive, party-perfect, pull-apart Spinach Dip Stuffed Crescent Roll Christmas Tree is a fun way to serve up your favorite cheesy spinach dip around the holidays!
Charcuterie Wreath
This Charcuterie Wreath is a no-fuss way to bring your holiday spread to life. Load up a few skewers with the best cheese board fixings for an appetizer everyone will be impressed by that comes together in just 20 minutes!
