55 Christmas Appetizers
This collection is full of Christmas Appetizers that are as festive and as fun to make as they are to eat! Easy Christmas appetizers like these are perfect for serving at Christmas dinner, bringing to potlucks, and setting out for holiday open houses and cocktail parties.
Includes recipes suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, and low carb diets.
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The holidays are all about entertaining, so what could be better than a collection of flavorful and easy to make Christmas appetizers? That’s right, I’ve done the searching so you don’t have to! I have put together this list of Christmas appetizers that are as festive and as fun to make as they are to eat!
Easy appetizers like these are perfect for serving at Christmas dinners, bringing to potlucks, and setting out for holiday open houses and cocktail parties. I love to keep a couple of them stashed in the fridge and ready to serve in case unexpected visitors drop by.
And, if you want even more holiday recipes, you’ll want to check out my Instant Pot Thanksgiving Holiday Menu and these Air Fryer Thanksgiving and Christmas Recipes.
I truly think that this collection of cheese appetizers, meat appetizers, and vegetarian appetizers is sure to make your holiday season merry and bright!
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The Best Christmas Appetizers Recipes
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Christmas Crostini with Pomegranate Feta and Pistachio
These gorgeous Pistachio, Feta, and Pomegranate Crostinis are a great way to bring some Christmas color and flavor to your holiday table.
Christmas Cookie Dip
This easy to make 5-ingredient Christmas cookie dip is full of Christmas cheer! Perfect for serving up all throughout the holiday season, this no-bake Christmas dip is ideal for any time you need a quick and delicious snack, appetizer, or dessert.
Dill Pickle Pinwheels
These dill pickle pinwheels are a fun and festive finger food that everyone will love! Packed with flavor, these easy to make pinwheels are great for serving at all sorts of holiday gatherings.
Christmas Fruit Salad
This 3-ingredient easy Christmas fruit salad recipe is the perfect Christmas and winter appetizer, side dish, or dessert! Colorful and flavorful, beautiful fresh fruit is a great way to start off your Christmas dinner or holiday brunch.
Grinch Dip Recipe
Fun, festive, and flavorful, this easy Grinch dip recipe is full of holiday spirit! An easy to make dip that’s perfect for serving as an appetizer, snack, or dessert at all your holiday parties and Christmas movie nights.
Deviled Strawberries
Deviled Strawberries are a deliciously sweet red and white treat that’s perfect for Christmas parties and potlucks. And the kids will love helping make these cute Christmas snacks.
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This cranberry pecan cheese ball is the perfect show-stopping appetizer for all your holiday entertaining. Full of seasonal color and flavor, this easy to make festive cheeseball is a true crowd-pleaser.
Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip
Charcuterie Wreath
This charcuterie wreath is the showstopper you need at your Christmas table. These skewers are the perfect appetizer and work well for Christmas parties, Friendsmas, or any other festive get-togethers.
Charcuterie Christmas Tree
This charcuterie Christmas tree is the best starter for the Festive season. It’s filled with all your favorites and is perfect for Christmas parties, Friendsmas, or any gathering.
Grinch Popcorn
Colorful and festive Grinch popcorn is a super fun Christmas appetizer. This sweet and salty candy melt popcorn is perfect for all your entertaining needs, from movie nights, tree decorating, and holiday parties, to the big day itself!
Air Fryer Baked Feta Appetizer
This air fryer feta cheese appetizer is warm, creamy, and delicious. It’s also super quick and easy to make, making it perfect for holiday entertaining.
Christmas Tree Frosting Board
This easy Christmas tree frosting board is the fun and festive appetizer you’ll be making all season long! This sweet twist on the classic charcuterie board is easy and affordable making it the ideal addition to any holiday party.
Oven Baked Meatballs
Easy and delicious, these oven-baked meatballs are the perfect appetizer for Christmas parties, potlucks, and family get-togethers. Learn how to bake meatballs in the oven for a stress-free and surprisingly easy appetizer that all your holiday guests will love.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is an easy and simple appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion, but it’s especially great for entertaining during the Christmas season.
Air Fryer Mexican Cheese Dip
Everyone loves chips and dip, and this classic queso dip made in the air fryer is quick, easy, and totally delicious. Feliz Navidad indeed!
Salmon Croquettes
Southern style salmon croquettes are easy, affordable, and loaded with flavor. A great seafood appetizer you can whip up with minimal effort during the busy holiday season.
Mezze Platter
A bountiful mezze platter is great for serving at holiday cocktail parties and open houses, as it truly offers something for everyone. Learn how easy it is to assemble a gorgeous vegetarian mezze platter that’s perfect for your Christmas entertaining needs.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates
Elegant and flavorful, these air fryer bacon wrapped dates are perfect for holiday entertaining! Made with only 3 simple ingredients, this delicious and easy appetizer is sure to please.
French Charcuterie Platter
A classic French Charcuterie platter is an ideal appetizer for all types of holiday events. Whether it’s a holiday open house, cocktail party, or pre-Christmas dinner drinks, these tips for how to make a charcuterie board quickly and easily will cover all your Christmas entertaining needs.
Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Balls
Just 3 ingredients are all that’s needed to whip up this totally crave-worthy and kid-approved mac and cheese balls appetizer.
Easy Instant Pot Meatballs
These Instant Pot meatballs are so simple to make, and only take five minutes to cook! A classic party appetizer that is great for Christmas buffets, parties and potlucks, these tasty meatballs are also gluten free and low carb, making them suitable for a range of dietary needs.
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
This buffalo chicken pinwheels recipe seamlessly blends the bold kick of buffalo sauce with the creamy richness of cream cheese. This tasty finger food delivers the flavors of your favorite party dip in the convenience of a wrap!
Grape Jelly Meatballs
Slow cooker grape jelly meatballs are a family favorite party food. The perfect combination of smoky, sweet, and tangy, these flavorful meatballs require just 3 ingredients and virtually no work at all to make, so they’re perfect for the busy Christmas season.
Air Fryer Sausage Rolls
Air Fryer Sausage Rolls are a super fun finger food that both kids and adults alike will love. An 4-ingredient easy to make appetizer or snack that’s ideal for Christmas parties, festive get-togethers, and holiday movie nights with the family.
Beet Hummus
This deliciously creamy beet hummus is an extremely easy to make and budget friendly appetizer. Its bright and cheery color makes it ideal for serving at Christmastime, and you can double or even triple the recipe for large gatherings.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus is a perfect healthy appetizer! Its beautiful green color is ideally suited for Christmastime, and it cooks up quickly and easily in the air fryer, freeing up that precious oven space when you need it most.
Veggie Pinwheels
These veggie pinwheels are a versatile appetizer that’s sure to please. A great prep-ahead solution for the busy holiday season, easy to make pinwheels are full of flavor. And, the Christmas color scheme is a perfect addition to any holiday spread.
Fruit Tray
A colorful array of fresh fruit will be a welcome addition to any Christmas gathering! Easy to assemble yet impressive looking, a festive fruit tray is sure to become one of your go-to holiday traditions.
Homemade Adobo Guacamole
Guacamole and chips are a must-have party appetizer, and Christmas is no exception! Homemade adobo guacamole is full of flavor and its festive green color makes it the perfect addition to your holiday table.
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
The ultimate appetizer, no party is complete without chips! These homemade air fryer tortilla chips are simple to make and taste soooo much better than store-bought. Pair with your favorite Christmas dips and watch as everyone keeps coming back for more.
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs with Sour Cream
These sour cream and onion flavored Instant Pot Deviled Eggs are a super tasty take on a classic. Ideal for serving as Christmas party appetizers, these delectable deviled eggs are also easy to make, thanks to the Instant Pot.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
These Bacon-Wrapped Scallops are easy to make in the air fryer with just 2 ingredients! An impressive and elegant appetizer, they are the perfect finger food for serving at Christmas parties, family gatherings, or any special occasion during the festive holiday season.
Baked Turkey Meatballs
These flavorful baked turkey meatballs are versatile and easy to make. A great party appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining during the Christmas season.
Air Fryer Wontons
These Air Fryer Wontons seem complicated but are surprisingly easy to make. With a warm cream cheese filling and air fried to crispy perfection, this take-out inspired appetizer is sure to be a favorite.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
This Pumpkin cheesecake dip is a classic appetizer or party snack for the holiday season. Full of seasonal flavor, it requires only 5 ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes.
Air Fryer Crab Rangoons
Add some flair to your holiday hosting with these eye-catching air fryer crab rangoons. The perfect appetizer or finger food for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. These festive small bites will be the hit of your holiday party.
Caprese Salad
You will love this Christmas Caprese Salad with tomatoes, bocconcini, and fresh basil presented in the shape of a candy cane. A lovely, simple Christmas appetizer that will add a festive touch to your holiday table!
Get the recipe from Maple and Mango
Holiday Cheese Ball
This Christmas cheese ball recipe makes a simple and tasty side! It’s perfect for parties and family dinners because it is a classic combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Get the recipe from Homemade Heather.
Raspberry Brie Tartlets
I love entertaining with easy delicious go-to Christmas appetizers. This Raspberry Brie Tartlet recipe is a beautiful and simple puff pastry tartlet stuffed with raspberry jam, brie, and a sprig of thyme.
Get the recipe from Trendgredient.
Cheese Apple Bacon Cups
Impress your loved ones with these phyllo cup appetizers filled with cheese, apples and bacon. They’re a creamy-savory twist on a classic cheeseball with crackers. The crunchy phyllo shell is better than regular crackers.
Get the recipe from Foxes Love Lemons.
Festive Cheese Balls
There are four flavors of this holiday side: White Cheddar Rosemary Pomegranate, Pimento Cheese, Garlic Chive Goat Cheese, and Cranberry Pecan. This dish will be the star of the show at your party or family get-together.
Get the recipe from Delicious Table.
Cranberry Goat Cheese
This is the ultimate, easy, festive, and delicious appetizer! This Cranberry Goat Cheese Roll is SO EASY with Goat Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Ground Cinnamon, Fine Sea, Salt, and Pecans – yum!
Get the recipe from Savory Experiments.
Pinecone Cheese Ball
This Festive Pine Cone Cheese Ball is the best appetizer for any Christmas party. It’s a creative variation on a traditional cheese ball. This recipe will definitely please any crowd!
Get the recipe from Everyday Shortcuts.
Cranberry Brie Bites
These simple Cranberry Brie Bites are truly heavenly. The brie is so soft, melty, and delicious and contrasts the sweet-tart taste of the cranberries perfectly. And after all, everything tastes better with brie!
Get the recipe from Champagne and Coconuts.
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
This Christmas Tree Cheese Ball recipe is a fun and festive appetizer for any party platter. The sun-dried tomato and herb flavors are perfect for a festive crowd.
Get the recipe from Food Folks and Fun.
Smoked Cream Cheese
What could be better than a delicious warm cheesy dip? This recipe literally begs you to find something to scoop it up with. Smoked Cream Cheese has an unparalleled level of flavor plus, you can make it spicy, sweet and everywhere in between.
Get the recipe from A Grill For All Seasons.
Sardine Tomato Bruschetta
If you’re looking for a Christmas party appetizer to excite your taste buds, look no further! This Sardine, Tomato, and Red Onion Bruschetta is topped with fresh parsley and paired with champagne or wine.
Get the recipe from Encore and More.
Cranberry Turkey Roll Ups
If you want to have a healthier leaner option available at your holiday party, try these turkey pinwheels. They are easy to make and pretty to look at. Made with easy ingredients that you probably already have, these turkey wraps make a great side or even a healthy lunch option for yourself!
Get the recipe from Delightful E Made.
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktails are a classic appetizer because they’re elegant, simple, and so delicious. All you have to do is pick up some store bought cocktail sauce and poach the shrimp for 5 minutes.
Get the recipe from Savor The Best.
Seared Scallops
Seared Scallops are the perfect Christmas appetizer because they’re fancy and super quick. They’re ready in 10 minutes and all you need is Olive oil, Salt, pepper, Butter, Minced garlic, and Chopped parsley for garnish.
Get the recipe from Sweet Pea’s Kitchen.
Steak & Shiitake Bruschetta
This steak and shiitake mushroom bruschetta crostini is an easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your Christmas guests. It’s quick to throw together for last-minute visitors or just because you’re craving something delicious.
Get the recipe from XOXO Bella.
Blistered Shishito Peppers
I’m not kidding when I say that shishito peppers are cute, mostly sweet, small, and the perfect Christmas appetizers. Some in the bunch are likely spicier than others, so be careful with each bite!
Get the recipe from Tasty Galaxy.
Stuffed Onions
Stuffed Onions are baked with savory stuffing made from tofu and vegetables. So if you’d like a vegetarian option that is healthy, filling, and delicious, try stuffed onions. It’s an ideal Christmas appetizer for holiday dinners, parties, and cocktail gatherings.
Get the recipe from Our Plant Based World
Spanakopita Stuffed Mushrooms
Spanakopita stuffed mushrooms are an easy option that has spinach, feta cheese, and garlic! Healthy stuffed mushrooms with spinach taste like Greek spanakopita and take just 30 minutes.
Get the recipe from Wholesome Yum.
Asparagus Puff Pastries
Need some new festive Christmas appetizers? This Asparagus Wrapped in Puff Pastry with brie and cranberry jam is just the ticket! With the flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, and tart cranberry – your party guests will love this puff pastry recipe and you will love how easy it is to prepare!
Get the recipe from Simply Scrumptious.
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Even More Holiday Recipes You May Like
- Christmas Chicken.
- Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Gravy.
- Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Instant Pot Ham.
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