15 Spectacular Christmas Appetizers (#7 Is a Total Showstopper)
What better way to kick off your holiday party than with some festive Christmas appetizers?
We’ve rounded up the best holiday starters, from Christmas-themed charcuterie boards to brie bruschetta and veggie pizza.
These Christmas appetizers are so good that they’ll outshine the main course.
Charcuterie Wreath
Need a no-bake Christmas appetizer that’s easy to make? This charcuterie wreath features an assortment of salami, prosciutto, pepperoncini peppers, mozzarella bars, and more.
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Festive Brie Bruschetta
This brie bruschetta crostini appetizer has the perfect amount of sweetness from the pomegranate seeds and apricot preserves.
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Christmas Tree Cheese Appetizer
These adorable cheese wedge Christmas trees are made with just four ingredients. Using a pretzel rod for the Christmas tree trunk is a great idea.
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Basil Pesto Star Bread
Impress your friends and family with this gorgeous basil pesto star bread. This pull-apart bread recipe is perfect for someone who wants a fun holiday baking project.
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Hummus Wreath
This make-ahead hummus wreath is a lighter option that won’t make you too full for the main course. This recipe uses store-bought hummus and jazzes it up with feta, green onions, and other ingredients.
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Spicy Cranberry Shrimp
This shrimp recipe is filled with cranberry flavor, and the jalapeno gives it the perfect kick. You can use jellied or whole-berry canned cranberry sauce to make this yummy appetizer.
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Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
One look at this impressive Christmas tree cheese ball will have everyone saying, “Wow!” This cheeseball is packed with sundried tomatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, and other yummy flavors.
Not only is this one of the best-tasting appetizers ever, but it’ll also add festive cheer to any Christmas table.
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Santa Brie Charcuterie Board
Using pepperoni to make Santa’s hat is so clever! We love this easy holiday charcuterie board because it’s made with just four ingredients, and you can easily make it ahead of time.
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Italian Burrata Stuffed Tomatoes
Made with only four ingredients, these stuffed burrata cheese tomatoes only take 10 minutes to make.
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Christmas Tree Appetizers
Both kids and adults will gobble up these edible Christmas trees made with sausage, cheese, and bread. Make sure to remove the toothpick before serving to younger children.
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Charcuterie Chalet
If you want something different from your basic charcuterie board, why not make a whimsical charcuterie chalet? It’s similar to a gingerbread house but made with savory charcuterie board fixings.
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Fresh Feta Dip
Anyone who enjoys feta will love this cold Greek yogurt-based dip. It’s made with wholesome ingredients and will have everyone begging for the recipe.
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Christmas Butter Board
This viral Tik-Tok inspired butter board is a unique appetizer your friends and family will love. They’ll love loading bread with butter, smoked salmon, herbs, caviar, and other tasty goodies.
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Mediterranean Crescent Ring
With almost 80,000 shares on social media and excellent reviews, this recipe is guaranteed to be good.
It’s made with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and is a fabulous vegetarian appetizer option.
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Christmas Tree Veggie Pizza
Made with Crescent dough sheets, this cold veggie pizza is loaded with whipped chive cream cheese and an assortment of veggies.
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