20 Delicious Christmas Party Appetizers

Marinated Cheese Tray

The red and green colors of the delectable herb and roasted red pepper garnishes makes this a wonderful Christmas appetizer presentation. Serve this Marinated Cheese Tray by itself or with crackers.

Easy Marinated Cheese Appetizer

This marinated cheese tray is a beautiful appetizer perfect for entertaining. Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and Monterey jack cheese are marinated in a delicious fresh herb vinaigrette then served on a try for a stylish presentation.

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 Snowman Cheese Ball

How cute is this snowman? It is quite tasty too! Serve this for fun Christmas party entertaining. Young and old guests will love it equally.

Pimento Cheese Ball Snowman

(Recipe and Photo from Sizzling Eats) This Snowman Cheese Ball Recipe is hand-sculpted into a snowman shape. It is the perfect cheese ball recipe for the holiday season. Not only is is loaded with pimento flavor, but it will have your guests talking! Perfect for cheese platters and appetizer center pieces.

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Port Wine Cheese Ball

Do you love retro recipes? This classic Port Wine Cheese Ball never fails. It is a huge hit year after year. The combination of sweet wine, sharp cheddar, and crunchy almonds are delightful experience for your taste buds.

Port Wine Cheese Ball Recipe

This swanky retro Port Wine Cheese Ball with almonds has a sneaky heat balanced with the sweet port wine. It makes a lovely holiday appetizer but is delicious enough to eat all year.

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Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini

This is not your everyday, ordinary crostini! Grapes and goat cheese make this a gourmet treat!

Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini

(Recipe and Photo from Chef Sous Chef) Sweet, tangy and creamy, our Grape and Goat Cheese Crostini is made by cooking our grapes and pancetta in a splash of Red Wine then placing them atop a piece of perfectly toasted baguette and goat cheese.

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Pimento cheese with olives

Traditionally, Southern pimento cheese is made with cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos. It is mixed and blended into a creamy spread. Some recipes add onion and a little sugar. Some recipes add cream cheese.This recipe adds onion and olives. These additions add a sharp bite and tons of flavor. It is also thicker and richer than the typical pimento cheese spread. 

Homemade Pimento Cheese with Olives

This easy homemade pimento cheese recipe has been passed down to me from my Great Grandmother. Unlike other pimento cheese spreads, this recipe includes olives.

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Creamy Bacon Horseradish Dip

Watching your carbs? Never fear! This low carb Bacon Horseradish Dip is packed with flavors without the carbs. You can eat this without the guilt!

Creamy Bacon Horseradish Dip

(Recipe and Photo from Low Carb Maven) This is the perfect low carb dip for veggies or low carb crackers. Use Greek yogurt or sour cream in this easy recipe. Although it is low carb, it is full of amazing flavor!

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Christmas Appetizer Hummus Wreath

Need a make-ahead recipe? This beautiful Hummus Wreath can be made in advance. It is healthy, beautiful, and festive!

Christmas Appetizer Hummus Wreath

(Recipe an Photo from Two Healthy Kitchens) This Easy Christmas Appetizer "Hummus Wreath" is guaranteed to impress everyone at your holiday party! Even better? It can be made completely ahead - total bonus during the busy holiday season!

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Cranberry Salsa

Fresh cranberries are in season! This is a festive way to eat them! Whip this salsa up in 5 minutes. Everyone will love the sweet and spicy combination.

Fresh Cranberry Salsa Recipe-Sweet and Spicy

This 5 minute cranberry salsa recipe is made with cranberries, cilantro, granny smith apples, jalapeño, and sugar for a sweet and spicy combination. Dip it with tortilla chips or serve it over cream cheese for a flavorful holiday appetizer.

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Scallion Olive Dip

If you are an olive lover, you must try this Scallion Olive Dip! Shape it in a pretty wreath and it makes a pretty Christmas appetizer!

Scallion Olive Dip

(Recipe and Photo from Erica's Recipes) This is SO good! It sounds like such a strange combination - black olives and green onions, but this seriously becomes the most amazing spread! Serve it with crackers, bread, or vegetables!

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Olive Christmas Tree

Feeling crafty and creative! Put this cute Olive Christmas Tree together in just a few minutes. Your guests will be dazzled over the beautiful presentation!

Olive Christmas Tree

(Recipe and Photo from Cooking on the Front Burner) Keep entertaining simple with this easy Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer. It will add that special touch for the holidays!

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Bacon Crackers

Who doesn't like bacon? These easy to make Bacon Crackers disappear QUICKLY! Don't be surprised if your friends beg for the recipe!

Candied Bacon Crackers- Sweet & Salty Party Appetizer

Bacon. Need I really say more? These sweet and salty candied bacon crackers are made with buttery crackers, crispy bacon, and brown sugar that caramelizes in the oven. They're incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to disappear fast.

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Gluten-Free Chip and Guacamole Bites

How fun are these healthy little guacamole bites? Their red and green colors are perfectly festive for Christmas Appetizers.

Gluten-Free Chip and Guacamole Bites

(Recipe and Photo from My Gluten-Free Kitchen) More fun than just a bowl of chips and guac, these chip and guacamole bites are yummy and are an appetizer that the gluten-free folks can enjoy too! You can make as many or few of these as you'd like for the size of group you are feeding!

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Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

How darling is this Christmas Tree shaped pull apart bread? It makes the perfect Christmas appetizer!

Stuffed Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

(Recipe and Photo from This Ole Mom) This pretty Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread is stuffed with mozzarella and served with marinara sauce.

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Asparagus Roll Ups

If you are a blue cheese lover, it is hard to stop at one with these scrumptious Asparagus Roll Ups. These are easy to make and filling!

Asparagus Roll Ups Appetizer with Blue Cheese

This is asparagus roll ups appetizer with cream cheese and blue cheese is delicious and easy to make. It is the perfect appetizer for entertaining friends.

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Cuban Empanadas

Your guests will absolutely love handmade empanadas. The dough and filling are easy to make, but your guests will think you worked on them all day!

Cuban Beef Empanadas

(Recipe and Photo From Tasty Ever After) Cuban Beef Empanadas are fried (or baked) hand pies filled with a spiced ground beef mixture with lots of sliced green olives and served with a chimichurri sauce. Homemade dough recipe is included!

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Italian Marinated Mushrooms

Mushroom lovers LOVE Italian Marinated Mushrooms. Make them easily yourself for the fraction of the price of the deli! They will taste better homemade also!

10 Minute Easy Italian Marinated Mushrooms Recipe

Do you love the deli-style marinated mushrooms at the antipasto bars? Then you will love these Italian marinated mushrooms that are easily made in 10 minutes with a flavorful homemade white wine vinaigrette!

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M&M Peppermint Cheeseball

Peppermint and chocolate pair so nicely together! Turn the combination into a sweet cheeseball, and serve with gingerbread cookies.... How festive is this?

M M Peppermint Cheeseball

(Recipe and Photo from Dip Recipe Creations) A minty, fun and festive dessert dip is what I call a Holiday Mu0026M Peppermint Cheese Ball. This super easy cheese ball will be the talk of your next holiday party and have your guests coming back for more.

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Pina Colada Rum Jello Shots

These pretty red and white "Grown Up ONLY" jello shots make a fun party treat. No need for toothpicks! You can pick them up by their cherry stems and pop them in your mouth.

Piña Colada Rum Jello Shots - Sweet, Boozy, & Tropical Fun

These Piña Colada Rum Jello Shots are the ultimate party treat- rich creamy coconut, sweet pineapple, and rum are topped with a maraschino cherry for a fun boozy bite!

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Rolo Pretzel Turtles

"These turtles are amazing! I love that they are quick and easy! They are gonna be a tradition."

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

Do you love turtle candy? Then you will LOVE these pretzel turtles. They are simple and easy to make with only three ingredients- salty pretzels, sweet Rolo candies, and crunchy pecans.  

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Bourbon Brown Sugar Fudge

You can't celebrate Christmas without homemade fudge! Try this Bourbon Brown Sugar Fudge for a flavorful twist on traditional fudge recipes!

Bourbon Brown Sugar Fudge-Creamy, Rich, & Easy Recipe

Brown sugar fudge is sweet, creamy, and irresistibly rich with a buttery finish. This easy recipe gets a flavorful upgrade with a splash of bourbon, adding depth and complexity. Each melt-in-your-mouth bite is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and delight your taste buds.

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