20 Delicious Christmas Party Appetizers

Choose from 20 easy and delicious Christmas Party Appetizers to keep you merry while entertaining this holiday season.

It's that "Most Wonderful Time of the Year!" How fun it is to share Christmas cheer with festive party foods during your holiday entertaining. Create these delicious recipes for your next party. Your guests will enjoy nibbling on all of these beautiful and tasty Christmas appetizers!

Are you hosting a Christmas Party or an Office Christmas Party?

These 20 Delicious Christmas Party Appetizers will make your party a very merry good time!

Cheese Appetizers are always great party starters!

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.

Marinated Cheese Tray-Cheddar, Monterey Jack, & Cream Cheese Platter

This delicious marinated cheese tray makes a beautiful appetizer, perfect for entertaining. This cheese platter combines cheddar, cream cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese and is marinated in fresh herbs. 

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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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Christmas Party Dips!

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.

Cranberry Salsa

This Cranberry Salsa Recipe is easy, fresh, delicious, and can be made in 5 minutes!

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Chipotle Lime Hummus

This is not your every day hummus! This recipe combines a tasty spicy chipotle and feta cheese! The pretty colors make it a beautiful presentation!

Chipotle Lime Hummus

(Recipe and Photo from Girl Heart Food) A deliciously spicy dip, this Chipotle Lime Hummus is a great twist on a classic. It is flavored with chipotle peppers and fresh lime juice and garnished with feta and cilantro.

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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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Finger Foods!

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

Bacon. Need I really say more? These crunchy sweet and salty candied bacon crackers are easy to make. This appetizer recipe will be the next go-to recipe for all of your parties.

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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 Cream and Blue Cheese

This is asparagus roll ups appetizer with cream 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 this 10 Minute Easy Italian Marinated Mushrooms that are made with a flavorful homemade white wine vinaigrette!

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Christmas Party Appetizer Sweets!

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.

Pina Colada Rum Jello Shots

Easy to make; these Pina Colada Rum Jello Shots start with a creamy coconut bottom layer, a  delicious pineapple flavored center, and a sweet cherry to top it off. You can pick them up by the cherry stem and pop them in your mouth. How fun is that?

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Poached Pears in White Wine

These pears make a beautiful presentation that will WOW your guests! They are also quick and easy to make and can be prepared a head of time.

Poached Pears in White Wine

(Recipe and Photo from Every Day Eileen) Fresh Bosc pears poached in white wine and either pumpkin or apple hard cider with a cinnamon stick, allspice, nutmeg and either honey or agave!

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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

Brown sugar fudge is sweet, creamy, rich, and buttery. This recipe adds bourbon for an extra complexity in flavor. The brilliant melt in your mouth combination is certain to make your taste buds happy.

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I hope you enjoy these Christmas Party Appetizers and have a very Merry Christmas! xoxo

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