40+ Delicious Christmas Appetizers For Your Party

Appetizer Ideas For Holiday Parties - Christmas Appetizers You Must Serve At Your Get Together - Holiday Party Meal Planning Ideas
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Ahh that wonderful time of year when you get together with your family and friends. Of course you’ve been asked to bring a delicious appetizer to the gathering and you agree. Except now you have no idea what to serve. Massive list of delicious Christmas Appetizers to the rescue!

I reached out to all of my favorite food bloggers and asked for them to share their best of the best Christmas Appetizers with us.

I’ll be honest with you, I have a love/hate relationship with the holiday season. I love the times when we can just relax but the stress of it all really gets to me sometimes.

If you are feeling stressed out about the holidays, take a look at my post 8 Ways To Reduce Stress Around The Holidays. It’s got all sorts of helpful tips to staying calm and actually enjoying this time of year.

The one thing that never stresses me out about the holidays is the food. It’s basically all my favorite comfort food for two whole months. My waistline doesn’t like it, and my jeans start swearing at me by January 2nd, but I’m ok with being fat and happy.

Christmas Party Tips

When throwing a holiday or Christmas party there are a few helpful tips you need to know.

First, whatever can be made a day or two before the party, should be made. Even prepping food the day before can make the day of cooking less stressful.

Cut up your potatoes, cook, cover them and stick them in the fridge the night before. Then it just takes a quick boil to heat them back up so you can mash them into creamy mashed potatoes.

Bake your desserts a day or two before as well. Prep your appetizers the day before so all you have to do is bake them the day of.

Use your Instant Pot to make preparing side dishes easy. Use your slow cooker to keep dips and meatballs warm.

Table of Contents

To get to exactly what you need for your Christmas party here is a handy table of contents. I have the appetizers split into three categories.

Holiday Appetizers For A Crowd

These appetizers are sure to please a big hungry family or a party. They are easy to make for you but are a larger serving size for a crowd.

Easy Winter Cheese Board - Holiday Recipes For A Crowd

Easy Winter Cheeseboard

Reindeer Christmas Cheese Ball

Beef and Green Onion Cheese Ball

Spiced Nuts

Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Meatballs

Cranberry and Pecan Goat Cheese Roll

Holiday Cheese Board

Festive Fruit Centerpiece

Christmas Cheese Platter

Carmelized Onion Tart

Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese Log

Christmas Pesto Tree Bread

Festive Holiday Cheese Balls

Christmas Tree Snack Board

German Stollen

Christmas Wreath Veggie Platter

Christmas Dips and Appetizers

Dips are always a favorite at Christmas parties because people can pick or choose their favorites. These dips are super easy to whip up a day or two before your party too.

Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip - Christmas Dips and Appetizers

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

Pesto and Cranberry Layered Dip

Creamy Artichoke Dip

Peppermint Cocoa Dip

Easy Lox Spread

Cranberry Salsa

Cheesy Christmas Tree Dip

Cranberry Jalapeno Jam

Easy Shrimp Cocktail

Easy Christmas Appetizers and Finger Foods

Finally, who doesn’t love simple finger foods. These are great for smaller parties and family get togethers with less than 15 people. Of course you can always prepare more if one of them strikes you as super delicious too.

Cranberry Brie and Rosemary Bites - Christmas Finger Foods and Appetizers

Cranberry Brie Rosemary Bites

Pomegranate Pecan Spread

Savory Mini Cheese Balls

Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Brie

Phyllo Wrapped Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie

Fig and Goat Cheese Pizza

Mixed Olive Tapenade Crostini

Brie and Pear Puff Pastry

Sweet Potato Rounds With Goat Cheese

Prosciutto and Cranberry Crackers

Cherry Almond Baked Brie

Baked Pears and Pecan Goat Cheese

Goat Cheese and Blackberry Crostini

Christmas Deviled Eggs

Cranberry Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Goat Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Dates

Sweet Cream Cheese and Cranberry Tartlets

Grape Crostini with Blue Cheese and Honey Spread

Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Cheesy Tomato Bread

Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Mini Candied Pecan Cranberry and Goat Cheese Balls

Turkey Brie Appetizer

Cranberry and Rosemary Cheesy Baguette

Pistachio Feta and Pomegranate Crostini

Cranberry and Rosemary Shortbread

Salmon Mousse

Cranberry Walnut Holiday Cheese Log

Easy Baked Apples with Yogurt

Cranberry Wassail

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Tray

Cranberry Cream Cheese

Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs

Spinach Crescent Roll

Baked Camembert with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Red Pepper Jelly

Cranberry Brie Chicken Wonton Tacos

Snowman Cheese Ball

Bartlett Pear Goat Cheese Honey Crostini

Christmas Pinwheels

Christmas Tree Mini Quiches

Christmas Tree Mini Quiches - Christmas Finger Foods and Appetizers

Christmas Party Appetizers Ideas and Tips For Party

Remember, you need to enjoy your party too so make sure you do your prep early so you have time to join in on the conversation.

Ask family or friends to help by bringing a dish of their own or arriving earlier than other guests to help you cook. Cooking is always better when you have someone to share the experience with.

Finally, remember what the holiday season is really about. While it may drive us crazy, cause stress, and be hard to handle at times, it’s really about enjoying your time with those you love most. Don’t stress about the food so much and enjoy your family and friends.

What’s your favorite holiday appetizer? Let me know in the comments below. Follow me on Pinterest for more like this and pin this to your favorite holiday boards.

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