Holiday Appetizers

Everyone loves appetizers! Whether you are hosting a holiday party, serving appetizers before Christmas dinner, or heading out to a get-together – these Holiday Appetizers should be on your list! They are quick, easy, take few ingredients and easy to prepare and serve. 

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These Easy Christmas Appetizers Finger Foods are epic! From dips to cheese trays – to cheese balls to slow cooker appetizers – and many more! We have you covered with these Holiday Appetizers! And let’s not forget those New Year’s parties, these appetizers are perfect for New Year’s Eve too!

Reasons to LOVE Appetizers

1. They are easy to prepare – most appetizers take less than 30 minutes to prep and cook
2. A little goes a long way – you can make several holiday appetizers to feed a crowd
3. Clean up is easy – these easy holiday appetizers take very little prep and use minimal dishes
4. They are pretty to serve – creating a spectacular looking Christmas appetizer tray is easier than you think
5. Make ahead – HELLO busy Christmas season
6. Everyone loves them! You can easily make a meal on appetizers, especially these amazing Christmas appetizers

Dips and Spreads

• Knorr Spinach Dip
• Hot Pepperoni Muffuletta Dip  from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
• Creamy Vegetable Dip Recipe 
• Spinach Artichoke Dip from Gimme some Oven
• Cranberry Salsa from Boulder Locavore
• Spicy Smoked Pimento Cheese from Pastry Chef Online
• Five Minute Million Dollar Dip from The Recipe Critic
• Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa  from The Foodie Affair 

Cheese Ball Recipes 

• Dried Beef Cheese Ball 
• Cheese Ball Bites from Six Sisters’ Stuff
• Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball  from Homemade in the Kitchen
• Mini Cheese Balls 
• Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball from I Heart Naptime
• Christmas Tree Cheese Appetizer from Apron Strings Blog

Charcuterie Boards

• Charcuterie Board with Fruit and Vegetables
• Compound Butter with Charcuterie Board
• Veggie Board from Ain’t Too Proud Meg
• Fruit and Cheese Tree Appetizer from Pocket Change Gourmet
• Antipasto Platter from Love and Confections
• Cheese Board from Style your Senses

Finger Food

• Vegetable Roll Up Recipe
• Antipasto Skewers from Dinner at the Zoo
• Grape Crostini Appetizer  from Home Cooking Memories
• Mexican Pinwheels from Bread Booze Bacon
• Gluten Free Chip and Guacamole Bites  from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
• Spinach and Artichoke Dip Cups from Cupcake Diaries Blog

Easy Holiday Appetizers

• Sausage Balls 
• Chex Mix Recipe
• Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Phyllo Bites  from Lauren Kelly Nutrition 
• Caramelized Onion Bacon Cheese Bites from Flour On My Face
• Pomegranate Brie Pistachio Phyllo Cups  from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
• Roasted Shrimp Cocktail from Sarah’s Cucina Bella

Slow Cooker and Baked

• Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini from Life Tastes Good
• Puff Pastry Appetizer  from The Mediterranean Dish 
• Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Sausage from A Night Owl Blog
• Brie with Caramelized Onions, Prosciutto and Fig Jam from What a Girl Eats
• Christmas Tree Puff Pastry with Pesto from Walking on Sunshine
• Slow Cooker Spicy Orange Smokies from Sugar and Soul

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