It’s officially party season, the land of small bites, dips, and plenty of cheese! During the busy holiday months, I love to keep a few easy appetizer recipes in my back pocket to tote along to parties or serve to guests before Thanksgiving dinner. It’s the perfect way to keep the hungries at bay and set the tone for a fun and festive occasion.
This collection includes classic appetizers like crostini, puff pastry bites, and baked brie, but with a festive twist! Think: cranberries, pumpkin, and charcuterie in the shape of a Christmas tree! Most importantly, these are EASY holiday appetizers, things you can throw together quickly in between the whirlwind of other holiday tasks.
Save this collection for your next party, whether it’s a Christmas party, Friendsgiving, or holiday exchange!
Festive Easy Holiday Appetizers
Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini
Sweet and tangy roasted cranberries and creamy brie make the most irresistible appetizer in this Roasted Cranberry Brie Crostini.
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Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Appetizer
This simple four ingredient appetizer is such a crowd pleaser! Goat cheese and store bought puff pastry combine with apricot jam and fresh thyme for an easy appetizer that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Cheeseball with Dried Beef
A classic Chipped Beef Cheeseball is seasoned with Worcestershire, garlic, and green onions, and rolled in dried beef to make a super creamy, flavorful, and easy appetizer.
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Sugared Cranberries
Sugared cranberries are coated in simple syrup and rolled in sugar for a glittery, sweet tart holiday treat!
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Speck Wrapped Dates
Speck Wrapped Dates are stuffed with creamy goat cheese for a bite-sized appetizer that's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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Hot Crab Dip Recipe
This Hot Crab Dip is creamy, cheesy, and studded with tangy peppadew peppers. We love to serve it at holiday parties!
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Three Cheese Lasagna Dip
This layered lasagna dip is made with ricotta cheese, ground beef, marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses to create a gooey, saucy dip that's perfect for gatherings.
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Bacon Onion Jam with Bourbon
Bacon Onion Jam is a great addition to holiday charcuterie platters and cheese boards. Pair it with crackers, crostini, and soft cheeses for a delicious and easy appetizer.
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Bacon Wrapped Smokies (Meat Candy)
Savory Lit'l Smokies are wrapped in bacon and smothered in brown sugar for an easy appetizer that is truly irresistible! This Meat Candy is always the first thing to be gobbled up at parties!
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10-Minute Cranberry & Honey Whipped Ricotta
This 10-minute prep honey whipped ricotta dip topped with cranberry sauce (or your favorite jam!), pecans and more will be a favorite appetizer for any party. The layers of flavor, with the rich creamy ricotta makes for such a delicious dish but the fact that it comes together so quickly is the real win!
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Lemons and Zest
Rosemary Roasted Almonds | The Rustic Foodie®
These Rosemary Roasted Almonds are a healthy and flavorful snack! They’re made with olive oil, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. They’re an easy make-ahead appetizer for gatherings.
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The Rustic Foodie
How to Make a Christmas Charcuterie Board
See how to make a Christmas charcuterie board for all your holiday gatherings. It’s filled with cheese, meat, crackers, fruit, olives, and more.
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Easy Budget Recipes
Cranberry Meatballs
Cranberry Meatballs are made by slow-cooking frozen meatballs in a sweet and tangy homemade cranberry bbq sauce. So easy to make, these delicious little meatballs are the perfect holiday or party appetizer!
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The Forked Spoon
Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip – Flavor Mosaic
Discover the perfect holiday appetizer with our Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip recipe! Easy to make, this dip blends sweet, tart, and spicy flavors into a creamy delight, ensuring it’s the talk of your holiday party.
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Flavor Mosaic
Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip
Do yourself a solid and try this Pumpkin Whipped Feta. Made with cream cheese, maple syrup, and thyme, it’s the go-to app of the holiday season!
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The Oregon Dietitian
Christmas Tree Cheese Board Platter
Festive Christmas Tree Cheese Board is a fun Christmas appetizer for holiday entertaining. It’s quick and easy to put together!
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Budget Delicious
Charcuterie Wreath – Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Filled with savory meats, cheeses, olives, and colorful veggies, this Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board doubles as a delicious holiday appetizer & a beautiful centerpiece.
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Recipes from a Pantry
Toasted Ravioli
These crisp fried Toasted Ravioli, a St. Louis specialty, are the perfect appetizer to any Italian meal or a party spread.
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Garnish and Glaze
Sweet and Spicy Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey
This creamy whipped feta dip with hot honey is sweet, spicy, and tangy all at once — the perfect effortless crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Spices n Flavors
Bread Bowl Baked Brie with Fig Preserves
This air fryer baked brie in a bread bowl is the perfect appetizer recipe for the holiday season. Not only is it a crowd-pleasing dish the whole family will love, but it also frees up precious oven space when you’re trying to get the rest of the holiday meal prepared.
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Little Black Skillet
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