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An amazing collection of festive and delicious holiday appetizers! There's something for everyone in this list, so you'll be sure to find something to please everyone at your next holiday get-together!
Easy recipes, elegant recipes, cute and whimsical recipes, vegetarian, vegan, keto - you name it!
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Happy Holidays!
This Peppermint Cheesecake Dip is creamy and festive, and pairs perfectly with cookies, graham crackers, and pretzels. It’s super easy to whip up, making it a great last minute appetizer or dessert during the holidays!
Throw a holiday party in style with these beautiful and simple puff pastry tartlets filled with raspberry jam, brie, and a festive sprig of thyme. Your party guests will love this recipe and you will love how easy it is to prepare!
This Trader Joe’s Charcuterie Board tutorial will teach you how to make the perfect easy charcuterie cheese and meat board, vegetarian charcuterie board or even a sweets charcuterie board.
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms are perfect for making for your next party! Whether it’s a cocktail party or if you’re watching the big game with friends, you’ll love having these perfectly pop-able appetizers ready to go. Mushrooms are stuffed to perfection with a simple mixture of spinach artichoke dip, panko breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese.
Make this Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms recipe for game day! You'll love these cheesy stuffed mushrooms with sausage. Oven and air fryer instructions included.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect appetizer to start off any dinner party! Ready in less than 10 minutes and super delicious!
This is the EASIEST Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board! Make this simple and festive holiday charcuterie board for your upcoming holiday party.
Red Velvet Dip is a perfect sweet appetizer. Dip cookies, waffle cones, or fruit!
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer that will wow your guests, then you definitely need to try this recipe!
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy dish to make for your next potluck or family gathering, look no further than these Crab Stuffed Cheddar Bay Biscuits with Lemon Butter!
Serve up a festive appetizer this holiday season with this Christmas tree charcuterie board.
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 Lipton spinach dip is a classic recipe! This dip recipe is delicious and goes great with chips, veggies, or crackers.
Yes, there really is a way to make Really Simple Oysters Rockefeller. You could certainly impress someone when you make these as well.
Vegan Mediterranean Diet Focaccia Bread, A tasty no knead Mediterranean diet friendly recipe made without added dairy.
Classic Cold Crescent Roll Veggie Pizza (with cream cheese and ranch)
This is the classic appetizer recipe that was at every party back in the day. We need to bring this back because it's still SO GOOD! An easy peasy crust made with crescent roll dough, a cool and creamy ranch dressing base topped with lots of fresh veggies and cheese. What's not to love? A veggie lover's dream appetizer!
Crab and Artichoke Dip is warm, creamy and oh so good! You HAVE to try this one! Loaded with chunks of artichoke, fresh crab meat and cheeses, it's the perfect party or game day appetizer!
A perfect finger food appetizer for a party or get-together. These always go so fast....make plenty!
It’s not difficult to make my Cheddar Lobster Dip and it’s the perfect hot dip to serve when you want to impress your guests. I promise they’ll love every delicious bite of this Hot Cheesy Lobster Dip
Cheesy Pull Apart Christmas Tree bread bakes the best tasting appetizer or side dish to share for the holidays. Easy to make, these delicious stuffed bread balls are great for serving groups at parties or on game days.
Cranberry Brie Bites are easy to make in 15 minutes using 5 simple ingredients. Perfect finger food for a holiday party or appetizer before the main meal, these adorable mini-filled pastries are deliciously sweet and tangy, creamy and crunchy, all at the same time.
If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer recipe for any occasion, you have to try Rosalynn Carter’s Cheddar Cheese Ring with Strawberry Preserves. I’ve been serving this since the 1970s and people are still talking about it!
This Classic Cheese Fondue using both Swiss and Gruyere cheese with bread and fruit dippers is a wonderful treat on a cold winter evening.
These jalapeno cream cheese pinwheels are a copycat of Canadian chain restaurant Montana's delicious appetizer menu item. Soft flour tortillas get stuffed and rolled tight with a savory, cheesy filling packed with briny jalapeños, crisp bell peppers, and crunchy scallions.
Spinach artichoke dip is a classic appetizer recipe, packed with creamy cheese, spinach, tangy artichoke hearts and spices. While the classic recipe calls for mayonnaise in the base of the dip, this version is just as creamy and decadent, without the warm mayonnaise that many simply don't love!
This new recipe for whipped feta dip is easily going to become a staple snack food around here. With its salty, tangy flavor and light, airy texture, we’ve found we can dip just about anything in it!
hese feta cheese covered olives are a super easy and delicious appetizer to make! Are you tired of having sweet treats for snacks all the time? Are you craving something salty and savory? If yes, then you should try this feta cheese-covered olive recipe! It’s quick, it’s delicious, and it’s everything you want for a cheesy snack.
Cranberry Crostini is a delicious (and easy!) way to elevate your fall and winter gatherings. Sweet and tangy cranberry sauce sits on top of a freshly whipped goat cheese spread and slice of crusty bread. Crostini appetizers with cranberry sauce are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any late fall gathering!
This easy salmon patties recipe is a delicious and versatile option that can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish! Packed with protein and omega-3s, these smoked salmon cakes are a great meal.
This healthy apple nachos recipe with creamy peanut butter and crunchy chocolate nibs is the perfect afternoon snack or school snack you can put together with your kids. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a fun way to eat more fruit.
This Cranberry Brie Crostini is the perfect simple appetizer to serve during the holiday season! It’s made with golden brown baguette slices toasted with melted brie cheese and fresh cranberry compote.
Marinated Brussels Sprouts are coated in a shallot, rosemary, and honey vinaigrette for a savory, earthy, lightly sweet dish perfect for an appetizer for guests.
Lightly toasted crostini is topped with creamy brie cheese and a sweet and savory bourbon, maple, brown sugar bacon jam to create the perfect bite. This bourbon bacon jam can be made in advance making it the perfect appetizer for entertaining.
This Christmas charcuterie board is so fun! It’s easy and so customizable.
Warm and flaky cream cheese crescent roll bites are the perfect treat for your holiday party. Make ahead, store, and pop in the oven when your party starts for easy prep.
Air fryer pizza rolls are an ooey-gooey, cheesy, and downright addicting snack. Try making them from scratch for the ultimate appetizer. Don't have time? We'll show you to cook them from frozen too!
This appetizer features apple bacon Jam, gruyere, and prosciutto atop a crunchy croccantini. It is the utmost satisfying snack for a day of relaxation or a fun day of entertainment. It is easy to put together and takes less than 30 minutes of cook time.
This dip recipe combines freshly baked pumpkin with caramelized onions and creamy goat and ricotta cheese. It’s a mouth full of creamy goodness. It’s great for holiday entertaining.
These roasted nuts are perfect for the holiday season.There sweet, salty and full of flavor.
These spinach phyllo cups are a crowd favorite making them the perfect Christmas appetizer
These delicious bite-size Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are the best quick and easy appetizer, perfect for game day, holidays, and special occasions. Made with juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a sweet and spicy honey Cajun glaze.
This Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is everyone’s favorite game day or party appetizer! Made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, cream cheese, hot sauce, and loads of cheese, this easy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip is then baked until golden, bubbly, and perfect for dipping.
Try these Cheesy Rice Flour Bites from the Air Fryer! The only ingredients are milk, rice flour, and cheese, all nutritious and tasty.
Despite introducing a whole variety of different appetizers and snacks, nothing could replace the nuggets on any dining table. No one can deny them before a meal or with some tea.
In just 15 minutes of time, you'll have a crazy good and crunchy dish that everyone will rave about! If you're needing some healthy fats in your diet, check out how to make these fries.
Ooey, gooey, cheesy baked oysters are a luxurious treat at Christmas. Bake up these oysters Mornay in their shell or individual ramekins for an easy but deluxe appetizer.
Quickly whip up this cute centerpiece cheeseball for your next party. An easy and addicting cheese spread, serve this hedgehog cheeseball along with crusty bread or crackers, veggies and chips for dipping.
Tangy cream cheese and zesty ranch come together in this super simple appetizer. Guaranteed to be the cutest item on the holiday buffet!
This smooth and creamy queso Blanco dip has just the right amount of spice. This restaurant copycat is ready in less than 10 minutes!
Christmas tree appetizer using sausages to form a Christmas tree! This festive Christmas appetizer only takes 10 minutes to prepare! Everyone will love nibbling on these yummy holiday appetizers!
This impressive vegan puff pastry wreath is stuffed with a spinach, artichoke, and dairy free ricotta filling. Especially perfect for a festive vegan Christmas appetizer, this party finger food can be served for any occasion!
Make these Easy Salad Kabobs for your next dinner party or an upcoming holiday! They are quick and simple to make, and so fun to eat! Your kids and family will love them!
This Copycat Five Guys Cajun Fries Recipe is crispy, spicy, and perfectly flavored with our cajun seasoning blend. It's a healthier version that can be made both in the oven and air fryer.
This Lemon Dill Hummus is bright, zesty, and is made without garlic! It comes together in just 5 minutes, and is naturally vegan and gluten-free!
Tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, these Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings will be your new favorite appetizer! They're completely vegan, and can easily be made gluten-free!
This Christmas cheese tree is a fun and simple, yet impressive appetizer. Blending cream cheese, cheddar, and spices, even the taste as a Christmas flavor to it.
Yaprak Sarma (or Dolma) is an authentic Turkish dish made from Grape Leaves Stuffed with aromatic rice, fresh Mediterranean herbs, and spices. It is the most popular dish in Turkey that is prepared especially for special occasions or guests, and you can serve these delicious bite-sized appetizers as a part of a mezze platter or warm as a main meal.
Tirokafteri is a spicy, salty and tangy Whipped Feta Dip made with a handful of ingredients including roasted red peppers, feta cheese, vinegar, and olive oil. It is ready in 15 minutes and is commonly served with warm freshly made Greek Pita Bread, or as part of a Mediterranean mezze platter.
This cranberry jalapeno dip is the perfect sweet and savory appetizer recipe for your next holiday party. It's bright and colorful, so you can impress your guests with this tasty treat!
These herb cream cheese stuffed mini peppers are always a crowd-pleaser, and so fun for Christmas parties! Easy to make, and the herbed cream cheese has so much flavor!
These whipped ricotta crostini have a flavorful topping, and are super cute as a Christmas appetizer. Very easy to make so you can spend more time with your guests!
Looking for a delicious and time-saving party appetizer? Turn to this simple and flavor-packed Cranberry Brie Crostini Appetizer! Toasted crostini topped with sliced brie cheese and homemade cranberry sauce packs layers of holiday flavors into an easy two-bite snack.
This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball tastes like the holidays in every bite. The cheesy mix whips together in no time before being decorated with cranberries, nuts, and herbs. Bonus: it’s the ultimate make-ahead appetizer and is even freezer-friendly.
This recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Lemon Cream Sauce is so easy to make and the perfect appetizer for Christmas. It comes together in less than 20 minutes and is dairy free, paleo, gluten free and low carb!
These Bacon Bourbon Meatballs might just steal the show on your holiday table! They are so flavorful and the perfect appetizer that all of your guests will love.
This easy butter board with roasted figs and rosemary is a fun way to get the party started. Grab some bread or crackers and slather on this sweet and savory butter while soaking up the holiday cheer!
Calamari rings are dusted with seasoned flour, fried, then topped with lemon. Dip them in marinara if you wish!
These crispy goat cheese croquettes are an appetizer that everyone will love! Creamy goat cheese mixed with thyme, breaded with Panko and fried until crispy and golden. Then drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with finely chopped walnuts and almonds.
This Baked Clam Dip features the flavors of clams casino! With buttery onions, Italian bread crumbs, Parmesan and mozzarella, it's always a hit!
This paleo cranberry & jalapeño cream cheese dip is an easy, gluten-free, no-bake appetizer made from dairy-free cream cheese & cranberry jalapeño salsa!
These tapenade pinwheel appetizers are perfect for Christmas Parties! They're easy to make but look fancy, so everyone will think you've made a huge effort!
Make sure everyone is included by serving these yummy cranberry bean balls with a spicy tomato sauce. They're vegan and gluten free, so a perfect for those with allergies.
These spinach ab artichoke stuffed keto mushrooms are super yummy and delicious! They are vegetarian friendly and you can make them in an air fryer or oven!
Look no further for the perfect Christmas appetizer! This Christmas Tree Cheese Ball is an easy-to-make snack that will wow your holiday guest
This Christmas Charcuterie Board is the perfect thing to bring to the holiday party! It’s packed with all the typical charcuterie fixings, including cheese, olives, and a salami rose.
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastries– A delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer these ham and cheese puff pastries are crispy, flaky, and packed with a savory filling everyone will love.
Ham and Cheese Sliders – Hawaiian rolls filled with ham, cheese, onions and a delicious mustard sauce, then brushed with butter. A great appetizer to feed a crowd!
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops are an easy-to-make yet impressive and elegant appetizer. The perfect finger food for serving at Christmas, New Year’s Eve, cocktail parties, or any special occasion.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is an easy and simple appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion! Great for entertaining on holidays like Christmas, New Year’s Eve appetizers, fancy dinners, and even for serving as a tasty main dish.
These Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries end up crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, yet they’re still sturdy enough to hold a dipping into this absolutely addicting garlic sage aioli.
This Crab Rangoon recipe is packed with crab, ensuring you taste them in every bite! With a little squeeze of fresh lemon, a grating of fresh garlic, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley to turn this classic dish into a Mediterranean palette!
Be the talk of the party by making this Stout Steamed Mussels dish. Serve with crusty bread and a pint of Stout!
Why not kick off your next holiday get together at home with these Italian Stuffed Mushrooms. Mushrooms stuffed with peppers, onions, herbs and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese. A great appetizer to prepare in advance and then just pop in the oven before serving!
Delight your guests this holiday season with these adorable bite-size reindeer cheese ball appetizers. Paired with some crackers or a flat bread this recipe will add a festive and fun touch to your Christmas menu.
Making pull-apart homemade bread rolls in a Christmas tree shape adds that extra special touch around the holiday season.
Vietnamese Shrimp Toast, or Banh Mi Chien Tom, is the ultimate party appetizer! Shrimp, mayonnaise, and cheese are spread onto a baguette and baked to perfection. This easy authentic recipe only requires 30 minutes and 7 ingredients, and can be made in the oven or air fryer.
This Air Fryer Crab Rangoon recipe is so easy to make! The filling is made with cream cheese, imitation crab meat, and green onion. These crispy wontons are the perfect snack or appetizer. Baked rangoon instructions included.
Parmesan Mushroom Appetizers with only 2 ingredients are easy to make and ready in only 15 minutes! Baby bella mushrooms are stuffed with Parmesan cheese, then baked for an impressive looking healthy appetizer that will impress holiday guests!
Stuffed Dates are a healthy appetizer made with fresh Medjool dates, a touch of honey, and creamy Boursin cheese. Sweet, chewy, and savory these look impressive but take only 10 minutes to make!
Baked Camembert is a great cheesy, gooey, spicy and delicious appetizer. It’s perfect for the holidays’ season and is ready in just 15 minutes!
Caprese skewers are quick and easy! These tomato mozzarella basil skewers make a fun, fresh, and healthy Caprese appetizer everyone will love.
Bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese make a classic appetizer! Just 4 Ingredients to make this EASY bacon wrapped stuffed dates recipe.
Wow your guests this year with a stunning Christmas charcuterie board. Displaying all your yummy sampling items on one beautiful platter is what I like to call easy entertaining!
A blend of ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese is paired with aromatic garlic, onion, and herbs in this delicious Three Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms appetizer recipe. It’s easy to make, always a crowd-pleaser, and keto friendly with 1 ingredient swap!
If you’re looking for the best crowd-pleasing easy appetizer, look no further than this Cheddar Cheese Ball recipe! It makes 2 cheese balls so you're sure not to run out at the party.
Just assemble this appetizer for rave reviews every time! Smoked salmon lovers will be delighted!
Air Fryer Spinach Cob Loaf. Introducing you to the best ever cob loaf spinach dip cooked in the air fryer. Loaded with plenty of cheese, fresh spinach, and sour cream, you will love how easy it is to make in the air fryer
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These adorable little Christmas Tree Appetizers are perfect for holiday parties or get togethers. They are simple to make, use common ingredients and their cute presentation cannot be beat!
You'll love how easy this hot and creamy homemade dip is to make. Filled with melty cheese, crab meat and spices, it's the perfect party appetizer and ready in about 35 minutes.
This Christmas Tree Dip appetizer is a party headliner, even though it only takes about 10 minutes to make! Layers of scrumptious, bold Mediterranean flavors make it addictive … and its cute holiday “tree” shape makes it the centerpiece of any buffet!
So quick to make, but this Easy Christmas Appetizer “Hummus Wreath” is guaranteed to impress everyone at your holiday party! And it can be made completely ahead – total bonus during the busy holiday season!
Cranberry brie bites are the perfect addition to your next holiday party! These simple cranberry brie appetizers are so easy to prep, but look like you slaved all day in the kitchen!
This Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is definitely one of the best appetizers you can make! It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Serve it at your next party as an appetizer or just make it for yourself when you need a comforting snack.
This Lemony White Bean Dip is creamy, garlicky, and so flavorful, you won’t be able to stop eating it! It’s gourmet but quick and easy to make with just 10 ingredients. Perfect for an appetizer or sharing plate, or even as a spread for sandwiches and pita.
The most perfect crispy smashed potatoes get drizzled with a tangy, slightly sweet, and nutty ginger-tahini dressing and then topped with fresh mint, cilantro, chili peppers, and roasted peanuts. An addictive blend of textures and gourmet Asian-inspired flavors.
This Caprese Christmas Wreath is the ideal addition to your festive table. Not only is it a delicious and popular salad, but it makes an attractive table centrepiece. Enjoy it as an appetiser or serve it as a side dish; it is the ideal companion to hot or cold dishes, meat, fish or poultry.
These Classic Cheese Gougères (French Cheese Puffs) are light, fluffy and packed with Gruyère Cheese. The Savoury Choux Pastry Buns are a delicious appetiser for your next dinner party or finger food for a wine tasting!
These Greek Spanakopita Triangles make a great vegetarian appetiser, finger food, savoury snack or even light lunch. The super flaky and crunchy Phyllo Pastry layers are filled with Spinach and Feta then folded into a delicious bite-size triangle.
Made from scratch with fresh ingredients, these Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are great savoury breakfast baked goods, appetiser to serve to a party, kids lunchbox meal or to simply enjoy as a snack on the go!
Turkish pide is a type of Turkish bread featuring boat-shaped flatbreads stuffed with fillings like spinach, mozzarella, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes. Nicknamed Turkish pizza, this flavor-intense snack, lunch, or dinner is one for the books!
This toffee crunch popcorn is a breeze to make and it’s quite affordable too, but it tastes soooo good. It’s got the perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy, with that oh so addictive English toffee flavor in a slightly healthier form. Your guests will love you!
Pepperoni Roses - take your charcuterie board or grazing platter to the next level with these super easy pepperoni roses made with folded slices of pepperoni salami.
Your ultimate guide to creating the perfect grazing board, including recipe and step-by-step photos.
These dainty homemade blinis are topped with smoked salmon and cream cheese, and as the blinis can be made ahead, they are the perfect make ahead recipe.
Light and crisp profiteroles are filled with smoked salmon and cream cheese to make an impressive yet simple appetiser.
Everything you love about a soft pretzel, but in bite-sized form! These Soft Pretzel Bites with Hot Honey Mustard are the perfect party snack or appetizer. They're soft and salty snackable bites with a dipping sauce that's sweet with a spicy kick from Dijon mustard.
These festive vegan mushroom crostini recipe is an easy and impressive appetizer perfect for holidays. Crunchy baguette with grilled vegan mozzarella topped with sweet caramelized onions and mushrooms with a hint of balsamic and Dijon mustard will surely be a show stopper.
This is the perfect Holiday Small Bite Party Appetizer. Fun, festive Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas are a great holiday tradition to start. They use a puff pastry crust and are ready in 30 minutes these mini pizzas are definitely crowd-pleasers!
Make an impression with this super simple appetizer! Simple Burrata and pesto appetizer with savory roasted tomatoes is one of the first things devoured at any party!
Crispy Honey Chilli Cauliflower is a super addictive starter - fried cauliflower florets are tossed in a honey chilli sauce that's sweet and spicy.
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