25 Christmas Party Appetizers For Your Holiday Bash

Every holiday bash needs crowd-pleasing Christmas party appetizers to satisfy hungry guests.

There are many holiday appetizer ideas to choose from, such as pull apart Christmas tree bread and holiday deviled eggs.

These recipes will help simplify holiday entertaining so you can spend more time with family and friends, not in the kitchen.

Christmas Deviled Eggs

Serving deviled eggs is always a crowd-pleaser, and these get a holiday makeover with red bell peppers and fresh rosemary sprigs. The garnishes give the eggs a pop of Christmas colors.

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Holiday Charcuterie Board

This festive charcuterie board is filled with sweet and savory snacks that guests can enjoy before the main course. Using a cookie cutter to make the star shape in the brie is such a fun idea.

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Puff Pastry Pesto Trees

You only need three ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time to make these puff pastry pesto trees. They come out perfectly golden and are the perfect portable appetizer.

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Cranberry Compote with Brie

The fresh cranberry compote and brie are a lip-smacking combo and taste amazing on toasted bread.

This is our top pick if you need an impressive starter for your holiday dinner. No one will guess how simple this dish is to make.

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Ranch Snowman Cheeseball

Who can resist a tasty ranch cheeseball shaped like an adorable snowman? Adding shredded mozzarella cheese to the cheeseball gives it a snow texture; what a clever idea!

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Christmas Wreath Guacamole

Shaping guacamole into a wreath will be a hit at any Christmas potluck or party. Garnishing the wreath with pomegranate seeds and cherry tomatoes adds even more holiday cheer to this appetizer.

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Charcuterie Tree

While this charcuterie tree might take a little more time to make than some of the other appetizers on this list, the extra effort will impress everyone.

Included are easy step-by-step instructions so you can easily make this showstopping charcuterie Christmas tree.

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Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

An appetizer both kids and adults will enjoy, this pigs in a blanket wreath only takes 10 minutes to prep. Adding tomatoes and rosemary sprigs is a beautiful touch.

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Christmas Queso

This queso recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, and the chopped tomatoes and cilantro on top give it a pop of festive color. There are directions for making it on the stove or in a slow cooker.

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Cranberry Meatballs

Chicken meatballs are covered in a cranberry sauce infused with orange, cinnamon, and honey flavor. This appetizer isn’t heavy and is perfect for saving room for the main course.

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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

This cheesy garlic puff pastry tree will win over everyone at your Christmas party. It’s loaded with fresh garlic and is such a cute appetizer.

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Pomegranate Salsa

Using pomegranates in salsa is such a unique idea that guests will go crazy for. The spice level is customizable depending on how much chopped jalapenos are added to the salsa.

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Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring

A must-make holiday appetizer, this beautiful brie crescent ring features pineapple, cranberry, and pecans.

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Pesto Ornament Cheese Balls

Hands down, this is one of the cutest cheese balls and looks just like a Christmas ornament. It’s filled with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto in every bite.

Since these are smaller, you’ll want to make more than one cheese ball to feed a crowd.

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Pull Apart Christmas Tree Bread

This recipe calls for frozen rolls, which will save you so much time than making everything from scratch. It’s decorated beautifully with rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes.

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Tortellini Caprese Skewers

Made with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and balsamic, these tortellini Caprese skewers couldn’t be easier to assemble.

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Festive Christmas Focaccia

This homemade focaccia bread recipe is just about the best thing ever. We’re loving the Christmas tree garnishes on top, so creative!

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Festive Cranberry Brie Bites

Using canned crescent roll dough cuts down on the amount of ingredients you need to buy and is practically foolproof. The pistachios give these cranberry brie bites the perfect amount of saltiness.

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Fruit Christmas Tree

Take your holiday table to showstopping status by showcasing this edible Christmas tree made of colorful fruit.

Guests will appreciate that you’ve also included a healthy option for them to snack on before filling up on Christmas goodies.

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Christmas Tree Pizza Bites

Grab some store-bought puff pastry sheets and make the easiest Christmas tree shaped pizza bites. Pile on your favorite pizza toppings and watch them disappear right off the plate.

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Goat Cheese Balls

These goat cheese balls are packed with dried cranberries, cream cheese, and pistachios. It’s one of those appetizers that is fancy enough to impress everyone but is super easy to make.

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Pull Apart Sausage Roll Wreath

This pull-apart wreath consists of pieces of sausage wrapped in puff pastry. Also included is a recipe for apple cranberry sauce for dipping.

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Charcuterie Cones

These cones are a great alternative to a charcuterie board, and since they’re a handheld appetizer, your guests can walk around and socialize.

To make this appetizer even more festive, tie a holiday-colored ribbon around the cones.

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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

You can’t go wrong with spinach artichoke dip, and this recipe only takes five minutes to prep. Some tasty flavor variations are included, such as adding hot sauce for a little heat.

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Italian Cream Cheese Pinwheels

These Italian pinwheels are made with cream cheese, roasted red peppers, olives, and other ingredients. Either stacking the pinwheels to make a big Christmas tree or shaping them into smaller trees is such an adorable idea.

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