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    38 Holiday Appetizers You Can’t Skip This Year

    Published: Dec 3, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you’re hosting a holiday gathering and want to impress your guests, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered 38 savory holiday appetizers that are sure to get everyone in the festive spirit. From cheesy bites and savory dips to flavorful skewers and mini pastries, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy. These delicious appetizers are easy to prepare and perfect for keeping your guests satisfied while you celebrate the season together. Get ready to wow your family and friends with tasty treats that will make your holiday gathering unforgettable!

    Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts

    A serving dish with baked brie covered in apples and walnuts.
    Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Baked brie with Honeycrisp apples, brown sugar, bourbon, and toasted walnuts—simple, delicious, and perfect for sharing!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts

    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

    A platter of grilled dates.
    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Grilled dates stuffed with goat cheese and then wrapped with prosciutto, the perfect marriage of salty and sweet. Cook them on the grill for an easy appetizer for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

    Creamy Shrimp And Crab Dip

    A cheese spoon full of seafood dip.
    Creamy Shrimp And Crab Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This cheesy seafood dip with shrimp, crab, and Old Bay Bloody Mary mix is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Shrimp And Crab Dip

    Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes)

    Baked pita chips next to bowls of dip.
    Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Say goodbye to store bought chips and bake homemade seasoned pita chips instead. Crispy, flavorful pita chips for scooping and snacking in 20 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes)

    Mini Pimento Cheese Balls With Bacon And Pecans

    Cheese balls with a toothpick on a tray.
    Mini Pimento Cheese Balls With Bacon And Pecans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    One of the most famous of Southern treats, these Pimento Cheese Balls are tangy, cheesy, and creamy—and the perfect appetizer for any event.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Pimento Cheese Balls With Bacon And Pecans

    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    A platter of puff pastry sausage rolls.
    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These puff pastry sausage rolls are a sweet and savory mix of sausage, apple, and crunchy pistachios. You’ll crave these again and again!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients

    An egg platter with deviled eggs.
    Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Classic deviled eggs with mayo, mustard, and a sprinkle of paprika and parsley. A simple, tasty appetizer that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients

    Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip

    A baking dish of spinach artichoke dip with a spoon in the side.
    Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Skip the mayonnaise! This recipe for hot spinach and artichoke dip is loaded with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and gooey melted cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip

    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups

    A platter of Buffalo chicken bites.
    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These buffalo chicken-filled cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer! They’re made with tortilla chip scoops, cooked shredded chicken, and cheddar cheese.
    Get the Recipe: 20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups

    Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

    Corn dip in a bowl next to chips.
    Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy corn dip combines canned corn, canned Rotel tomatoes and chilies, sour cream, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. Ready in 10 minutes, serve cold.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

    Corn And Peach Salsa

    Peach Salsa in a bowl with homemade pita chips
    Corn And Peach Salsa. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fresh peaches, tomatoes and corn are combined for a fresh and healthy salsa. Corn and Peach Salsa is a perfect summer appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Corn And Peach Salsa

    Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers

    Pretzel crackers topped with cream cheese and strawberries.
    Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy Strawberry Crostini is a sweet and salty appetizer that combines pretzel crackers with cream cheese & berries for a bright pop of flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers

    30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes

    A platter of bacon wrapped potato bites.
    30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These bacon-wrapped mini potatoes are the perfect party finger food! The bite-size appetizer is ready within 30 minutes! Serve with dipping sauce.
    Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes

    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    A platter of sausage cups.
    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sausage and cheese phyllo cups are a simple but AMAZING 4-ingredient appetizer that you can prepare in 10 minutes! Great for game days, brunch, or a party.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven

    A plate of bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken poppers.
    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Golden brown, bacon-wrapped jalapeño chicken poppers are stuffed with a tequila cream cheese filling, perfect for your next party.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven

    The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

    A platter of cream cheese sausage balls.
    The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cream cheese sausage balls are the perfect snack food for your next party. Serve these any time of day for a savory finger food that’s full of flavor.
    Get the Recipe: The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

    Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

    A tray of cucumber sandwiches.
    Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers . Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Elegant and charming, these Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are a delightful blend of cream cheese and cucumber on soft white bread.
    Get the Recipe: Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

    Quick-Baked Bacon Cream Cheese Dip With Ritz Crackers

    A cast iron skillet filled with bacon dip.
    Quick-Baked Bacon Cream Cheese Dip With Ritz Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for baked cream cheese dip includes crumbled bacon, mayonnaise,and cheddar cheese. Top with crushed Ritz crackers. Ready within 35 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Quick-Baked Bacon Cream Cheese Dip With Ritz Crackers

    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    A serving platter with mushroom crescent rolls
    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make this easy vegetarian crescent roll appetizer with cream cheese and chopped mushrooms. Yields 48 bite-size rolls.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay

    A small plate with crostini and crab dip.
    Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This hot and creamy crab dip is the absolute perfect appetizer. Made with a fresh, flavorful cream sauce, you can prep it in 10 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay

    Baked Brie With Jam Pull Apart Bread

    Bread stuffed with brie on parchment paper.
    Baked Brie With Jam Pull Apart Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Buttery, cheesy, with a hint of sweetness. Brie pull apart bread is the perfect appetizer for any event made in under 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Brie With Jam Pull Apart Bread

    Crispy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

    A bowl of bacon wrapped tater tots next to a bowl of dip.
    Crispy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy tater tots wrapped in bacon with a brown sugar glaze will be the hit of your next party or game day. So easy to make.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

    10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip

    A scoop removed showing the layers of a shrimp dip.
    10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This 10-minute appetizer recipe layers cold cream cheese, jarred cocktail sauce,and pre-cooked shrimp. Top with grated cheddar cheese, and enjoy!
    Get the Recipe: 10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip

    Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon

    A platter of bacon wrapped stuffed dates.
    Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Dates stuffed with blue cheese and a spicy glaze that will get your attention. Throw these dates wrapped in bacon together in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon

    Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked

    A bowl of homemade Chex mix.
    Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Homemade Chex Mix Recipe coated in a bold and buttery seasoning is an ideal snack. Great for road trips or back to school.
    Get the Recipe: Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked

    Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

    A serving dish of puff pastry appetizers.
    Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Puff Pastry Pinwheels with spinach and prosciutto are rich and flavorful. This recipe is a great make-ahead appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Caramelized Onion Crostini Appetizer

    Caramelized Onion Crostini Appetizer. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Enjoy picking up a crostini rounds topped with caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese, just like the soup without the mess!
    Get the Recipe: Caramelized Onion Crostini Appetizer

    Stuffed Potato Skins

    A platter of stuffed potato skins with chives and sour cream in bowl next to it.
    Stuffed Potato Skins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Bacon and cheese stuffed potato skins are loaded up into mini potatoes and baked for an easy crispy appetizer. Perfect finger food!
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Potato Skins

    30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

    A platter of sausage balls with two football helmets in the background.
    30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make these easy southern-style sausage balls with pimento cheese, not cheddar cheese. Recipe is made without Bisquick.
    Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

    Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes

    A bowl of white queso dip with chips on a plate.
    Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    White Queso Dip is a creamy and smooth cheese dip and comes together in just 15 minutes. Fabulous as an appetizer for a game day party!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes

    Puff Pastry Appetizers

    French onion pastry bites on a platter with a glass of wine.
    Puff Pastry Appetizers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Caramelized Onion Pastry Bites are just what you need to impress your friends. An easy make ahead appetizer just in time for the Super Bowl.
    Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Appetizers

    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot

    A skillet of pimento cheese dip next to a bowl of corn chips.
    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip in a Crock Pot is just what you need to impress your friends. This creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy dip is an easy make-ahead appetizer that’s perfect for the Super Bowl or any gathering!
    Get the Recipe: Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot

    Stuffed Roasted Peppers

    A black platter full of mini stuffed peppers.
    Stuffed Roasted Peppers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheese stuffed roasted peppers with a Muenster cheese and sausage filling is not just spicy but bursting with flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Roasted Peppers

    Bacon Chicken Bites

    Baked chicken bites on a wire rack.
    Bacon Chicken Bites. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken bites wrapped in bacon served with Boursin and jalapeño and you have a melt-in-your-mouth, amazing low carb appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Chicken Bites

    Keto Sausage Balls With Almond Flour

    A white platter of keto sausage balls next to a bowl of dip.
    Keto Sausage Balls With Almond Flour. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Keto Sausage Balls with Almond Flour are a gluten-free, low carb alternative that you are going to LOVE. Great for game day, or any other occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Keto Sausage Balls With Almond Flour

    Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches

    A platter of zucchini quiches with basil leaves.
    Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Serve a zucchini appetizer right out of the oven or at room temperature, baked in prepared phyllo cups, they’re a breeze to make.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches

    Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

    A platter of sweet potato appetizers next to glasses of wine.
    Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    What happens when you top crispy sweet potato waffle fries with grape salsa and goat cheese, you get sweet potato crostini.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

    15- Minute Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe

    15- Minute Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Try this irresistible Cranberry Jalapeño Dip for your next party. Fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and cream cheese make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
    Get the Recipe: 15- Minute Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe

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