32 Easy Christmas Appetizers Recipes

Christmas Appetizers Recipes – If you’re already looking for inspiration for your end-of-the-year festivities, here’s a selection of easy Christmas appetizers you can do in a cinch. Most of the recipe ingredients are easy to find or already in your pantry. We cover everything from dips to hot appetizers to cheese balls and more! Including recipes for hot Christmas appetizers, cold Christmas appetizers, light Christmas appetizers, and more. Get festive and creative!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

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Updated Dec 26, 2023

1. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
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2. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
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3. Oven-Baked Garlic Herb Butter Flatbread

These garlic herb butter flatbreads are perfect as an appetizer, and you can play as much as you want with the toppings!
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4. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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5. Spinach Dip Puff Bites

These spinach dip puff appetizers made into a muffin tin are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays
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6. 10-Minute Roasted Pizza Mushrooms

These roasted pizza mushrooms appetizers are so easy to make and bursting with delicious flavors.
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7. Keto Four-Cheese Breadsticks

These soft, delicious keto breadsticks are super simple to make!
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8. Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Stack these chicken fritters up in your lunch box for easy meal prep during the week!
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9. Low Carb Cheese Crackers

These low-carb cheese crackers are so good and crunchy - They will change your snacking routine forever!
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10. Cheese Salad Dip

Quick and easy to make — Tastes SO fresh and delicious!
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11. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
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12. Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These bacon and Brussels sprouts bites are a perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!
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13. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins

Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
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14. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
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15. Baked Zucchini Fries

These Baked Zucchini Fries are an amazing lightened-up appetizer everyone will love.
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16. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Herb Butter

Crisp and juicy portobello mushrooms are ready in 20 minutes and packed with flavors. This portobello mushroom recipe is your new go-to appetizer!
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17. Pepperoni Pizza Cups

You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
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18. Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

These Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are the perfect appetizer for your next backyard bash.
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19. Stuffed Strawberries with Guacamole

These Stuffed Strawberries Guacamole Bites are the perfect last minute appetizer!
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20. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce

This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
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21. Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe

Trust us, these tiny bacon wrapped dates and cheese will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
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22. Bacon Puff Pinwheels

These bacon puff pastry pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party!
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23. Beet Hummus

This Beet Hummus is the perfect partner for a crunchy vegetables platter.
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24. Strawberry Balsamic Crostini

An elegant and tasty appetizer for all your party needs.
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25. Spicy Deviled Eggs

This spicy deviled eggs recipe is a classic, bite-size hors d'oeuvre for an elegant Easter buffet.
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26. Baked Garlic Parmesan Puffs

Incredibly easy and fool-proof!
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27. Parmesan Puff Pastry Stars Recipe

A super easy puff pastry appetizer recipe for a holiday party.
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28. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

Garlic roasted shrimp recipe Ready in 10 minutes and seriously amazing — Perfect appetizer for the holidays!
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29. Parmesan Shortbread Cookies

These savory almond parmesan shortbread cookies are great with a salad or holiday cocktails, unless you decide to turn them into an adorable last-minute edible present!
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30. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts

A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.
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31. Cider Glazed Chorizo Tapas

Make this a staple of your game day get-together.
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32. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls

This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute New Year’s Eve get-together!
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