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Updated Dec 26, 2023
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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
1. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls
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These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
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Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs
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Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Oven-Baked Garlic Herb Butter Flatbread
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These garlic herb butter flatbreads are perfect as an appetizer, and you can play as much as you want with the toppings!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
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These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Spinach Dip Puff Bites
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These spinach dip puff appetizers made into a muffin tin are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. 10-Minute Roasted Pizza Mushrooms
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These roasted pizza mushrooms appetizers are so easy to make and bursting with delicious flavors.
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Keto Four-Cheese Breadsticks
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These soft, delicious keto breadsticks are super simple to make!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Cheesy Chicken Fritters
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Stack these chicken fritters up in your lunch box for easy meal prep during the week!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Low Carb Cheese Crackers
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These low-carb cheese crackers are so good and crunchy - They will change your snacking routine forever!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Cheese Salad Dip
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Quick and easy to make — Tastes SO fresh and delicious!
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11. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
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Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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These bacon and Brussels sprouts bites are a perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!
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Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins
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Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers
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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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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Oven Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Parmesan Crust
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These Baked Zucchini Fries are an amazing lightened-up appetizer everyone will love.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Herb Butter
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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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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Pepperoni Pizza Cups
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You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
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These Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are the perfect appetizer for your next backyard bash.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Stuffed Strawberries with Guacamole
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These Stuffed Strawberries Guacamole Bites are the perfect last minute appetizer!
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20. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce
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This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
21. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates
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Trust us, these tiny bacon appetizers will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Bacon Puff Pinwheels
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These bacon puff pastry pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip
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The perfect partner for a crunchy vegetables platter.
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24. Strawberry Balsamic Crostini
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An elegant and tasty appetizer for all your party needs.
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25. Spicy Deviled Eggs
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This spicy deviled eggs recipe is a classic, bite-size hors d'oeuvre for an elegant Easter buffet.
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27. Parmesan Puff Stars
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A super easy appetizer recipe for a holiday party.
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28. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp
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Garlic roasted shrimp recipe Ready in 10 minutes and seriously amazing — Perfect appetizer for the holidays!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
29. Parmesan Shortbread Cookies
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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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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts
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A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.
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31. Cider Glazed Chorizo Tapas
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Make this a staple of your game day get-together.
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Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
32. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls
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This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute New Year’s Eve get-together!
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32 Easy Christmas Appetizers Recipes: Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls
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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
16 oz (450g) cream cheese
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 cups nuts (walnut, pecan…) divided
1 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/2 cup minced fresh chive
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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