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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!
Christmas Appetizer Recipes: 32 Easy Christmas Appetizers Recipes
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1. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls
![Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cranberry-nut-cream-cheese-balls-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/recipe-cheese-balls-with-cream-cheese-3.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs
![Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/pepperoni-basil-tomato-puffs](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/best-puff-appetizers.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Oven-Baked Garlic Herb Butter Flatbread
![Oven-Baked Garlic Herb Butter Flatbread - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-herb-butter-flatbread-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Flatbread-Recipe-Ideas.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
![Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/bacon-jalapeno-popper-cheese-balls-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bacon-cheeseballs-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Spinach Dip Puff Bites
![Spinach Dip Puff Bites - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/spinach-dip-puff-bites-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Spinach-Dip-Recipe-appetizer-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. 10-Minute Roasted Pizza Mushrooms
![10-Minute Roasted Pizza Mushrooms - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-pizza-muhsrooms-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/roasted-mushrooms.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Keto Four-Cheese Breadsticks
![Keto Four-Cheese Breadsticks - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/four-cheese-keto-breadsticks-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/keto-flatbread.jpg)
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Cheesy Chicken Fritters
![Cheesy Chicken Fritters - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-chicken-fritters-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/chicken-patties-recipe-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Low Carb Cheese Crackers
![Low Carb Cheese Crackers - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/low-carb-cheese-crackers-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Cheese-Crackers.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Cheese Salad Dip
![Cheese Salad Dip - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheese-salad-dip-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cheese-Salad-Dip-Recipe.jpg)
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11. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
![Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/bacon-wrapped-shrimp-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Bacon-Wrapped-Shrimp-Recipe-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
![Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-bacon-wrapped-brussels-sprouts](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/roasted-brussels-sprout-with-bacon.jpg)
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins
![Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/corn-dog-mini-muffins-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/how-to-make-corn-dog-muffins.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers
![Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/shrimp-chorizo-appetizers](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Shrimp-shooters-Recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Oven Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Parmesan Crust
![Oven Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Parmesan Crust - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/oven-baked-zucchini-fries](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Oven-Baked-Zucchini-Fries.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Herb Butter
![Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Herb Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/stuffed-portobello-mushrooms-recipe-with-garlic-herb-butter](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/stuffed-portobello-mushrooms-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Pepperoni Pizza Cups
![Pepperoni Pizza Cups - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/pepperoni-pizza-puffs](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/mini-Pepperoni-Pizza-Puffs-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
![Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-chicken-meatballs-with-teriyaki-sauce](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CHICKEN-TERIYAKI-MEATBALLS.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Stuffed Strawberries with Guacamole
![Stuffed Strawberries with Guacamole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/guacamole-strawberries-cups-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Guacamole-Stuffed-Strawberries-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce
![Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/shrimp-tapas-mango-shooters-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/shrimp-tapas-shooters-recipes.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
21. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates
![Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-bacon-wrapped-dates-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/bacon-wrapped-dates.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Bacon Puff Pinwheels
![Bacon Puff Pinwheels - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/bacon-cheddar-puff-pinwheels-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bacon-cheese-puff-pinwheels-appetizers.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip
![Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/beet-hummus-dip-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tahini-Free-beet-Hummus.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
24. Strawberry Balsamic Crostini
![Strawberry Balsamic Crostini - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/fresh-strawberry-crostini](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Strawberry-Crostini-recipe.jpg)
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25. Spicy Deviled Eggs
![Spicy Deviled Eggs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/best-deviled-eggs-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Deviled-Eggs-Recipe1.jpg)
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27. Parmesan Puff Stars
![Parmesan Puff Stars - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-puff-appetizers-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/puff-pastry-bites-recipe-600x842.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
28. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp
![Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-shrimp-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Oven-Roasted-Shrimp.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
29. Parmesan Shortbread Cookies
![Parmesan Shortbread Cookies - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/almond-parmesan-shortbreads-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/shortbreads-recipe-ever.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts
![Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-cherry-tomato-and-prosciutto-toasts-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Roasted-Tomato-Toasts-600x900.jpg)
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31. Cider Glazed Chorizo Tapas
![Cider Glazed Chorizo Tapas - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/apple-cider-glazed-chorizo-tapas](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/best-GAME-DAY-RECIPE.jpg)
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
32. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls
![Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/goat-cheese-grape-balls-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/last-minute-appetizer-recipes.jpg)
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32 Easy Christmas Appetizers Recipes: Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls
by eatwell101
Yield: Makes 12 Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 0 min
These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients you need for the Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls
Directions
1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cinnamon and honey (or maple syrup) until fluffy. Add 1/2 cup pecan chips, and mix well combine. Set aside.
2. Line a plate or cookie sheet with parchment paper. Toss together remaining nuts, dried cranberries, and chopped chives.
3. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out one ball of cheese filling and toss into the nut mixture. Continue until all cheese balls have been rolled in the coating.
4. Refrigerate the cranberry nut cream cheese balls until ready to serve. Enjoy! ❤️
- Serve with crackers, toasted bread or as is with a toothpick.
- You can make these up to three days before, store them in the refrigerator sealed in an airtight container.
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