These 25 downright delicious Christmas appetizers will jingle all the way to your taste buds. From baked brie wonders that would make Santa jealous to tender meatballs that will have you ho-ho-hoping for more, here’s an appetizer for every holiday party, potluck, or cozy family gathering.
Tis’ the season to mingle!
Kick-start the festivities with a spread of merry and oh-so-tasty Christmas appetizers.
These bite-sized wonders are the perfect way to excite your palate, indulge your cravings, and keep those rumbling tummies at bay while spreading joy and laughter among family and friends.
So, put on your stretchy pants and get ready to savor a delightful lineup of finger foods that will have you reaching for seconds faster than Rudolph can dash through the snow.
Christmas appetizers
It doesn’t get easier than this three ingredient recipe for bacon wrapped dates with cream cheese.
Baked brie en croute is popularly enjoyed as an appetizer alongside crackers, more fruit, or slices of bread. Each bite is full of umami-rich flavors, bursts of sweetness, and complex textures you are certain to love.
Gooey melted brie cheese, accompanied by sweet figs and a drizzle of honey, makes this irresistible appetizer a real crowd pleaser that you and your guests will love. And it only takes 15 minutes to whip up.
This brie and cranberry tart with puff pastry is the best holiday appetizer! Perfect for a pre-dinner snack or day-after treat, this brie tart has flaky puff pastry, cranberry sauce, creamy brie, and a drizzle of honey.
This charcuterie wreath is an easy appetizer that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
This festive wreath of fresh herbs and edibles is a delicious example of a Christmas charcuterie board idea to knock your holiday party out of the park.
Need a festive appetizer? This Christmas guacamole not only tastes great but it is such a fun dish to make for holiday parties and potlucks. Serve this dip with red and green tortilla chips for an extra festive touch.
This Christmas tree cheese ball is an easy-to-make snack that will wow your holiday guests.
Searching for a showstopping dish for your holiday table? This Christmas tree pull-apart bread is easy to make, looks super fun and festive, and is delicious to eat.
This Christmas tree spinach dip recipe is easy and quick to create for the holidays! It makes the most delicious appetizer for Christmas.
Decorate a holiday-themed cranberry pistachio goat cheese log for the festive season! With just five simple ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, this honeyed cheese log with orange zest is perfect for a charcuterie board or as a cheese appetizer for your dinner party.
Easy prosciutto caprese skewers are an elegant prosciutto appetizer for any holiday occasion. These pretty caprese skewers with meat will impress anyone and instantly dress up any event.
This easy hummus wreath is guaranteed to impress everyone at your holiday party. Even better? It can be made completely ahead – total bonus during the busy holiday season.
Make ordinary pigs in a blanket super special and perfect for Christmas. The best part is that it is super simple to make.
A beautiful, jewel toned fresh cranberry salsa sits atop a cool and creamy base of whipped cream cheese and goat cheese to make this delicious dip. The cranberries are combined with fresh ginger, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice for dynamite flavor.
An easy holiday side dish or appetizer, these Italian stuffed mushrooms are full of parsley, garlic, parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs.
Mutabbal is a deliciously creamy and flavorful eggplant dip that you will fall in love with. This delicious eggplant dip recipe is also super simple to make.
Garlic parmesan meatballs are flavorful and juicy bites of goodness. Made with a savory blend of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and spices, these meatballs are the perfect appetizer for the holidays.
Sweet and savory pineapple cheese ball is a delicious classic appetizer for the holiday season. Cream together seasoned cream cheese, pineapple, green bell pepper and roll in crunchy pecans, then serve with buttery crackers.
With its incredibly festive appearance, this pomegranate salsa is like the holidays in a bowl.
It makes a wonderful Christmas appetizer paired with chips but can also be used atop meats or paired with tacos for a bright and fresh approach to the winter season.
This crescent roll Christmas tree is the perfect Christmas appetizer for holiday parties. Four simple ingredients combine to create this savory pull-apart cheese bread in the shape of a Christmas tree.
This slow cooker cranberry meatballs recipe is the perfect dump-and-go appetizer that everyone will love. These sweet, savory, and tangy party meatballs are great for any occasion but are always requested for Christmas. They only require a few minutes of prep work, and then the crockpot does the rest!
When you are looking for a classy addition to the table for your next dinner party or holiday gathering, quickly grab up some cheese and olives and make this delicious appetizer.
Sweet potato rounds with herbed ricotta, walnuts, cranberries, and honey are a winning appetizer for any occasion! This easy two-bite finger food is loaded with flavor and is so fun to make and share.
This mushroom pâté recipe is a cinch to make. Its rich, savory flavor is offset by bright touches of shallots, sage, and fresh thyme.
From bacon-wrapped wonders to gooey melty cheese creations, these Christmas appetizers are guaranteed to make your guests’ eyes twinkle with delight and their taste buds dance like a group of elves on a bender.
Want other finger foods for entertaining or simply grazing? Check out these Christmas charcuterie boards, Christmas truffles, Christmas treats, and Christmas candy.