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    25 Holiday Party Snacks So Tasty, They’ll Disappear Before Dinner!

    Published: Dec 8, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Holiday Party Snacks are the kind of thing that can make or break the vibe of your gathering. You want options that are simple to put together, but still great at getting everyone talking, munching, and maybe even going back for seconds (or thirds). Snacks set the tone, so having a spread that’s both fun and crowd-friendly is key. Whether you’re catching up with family or hosting friends, these recipes are perfect for keeping the party energy up without stealing all your prep time.

    Rice Krispie Cheese Crackers (Cheese Crispies)

    Small bowls of cheese crispies next to a grey linen.
    Rice Krispie Cheese Crackers (Cheese Crispies). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Cheese crispies are a buttery and cheesy finger food that make the perfect non-greasy appetizer or snack. Rice Krispies are the secret!
    Get the Recipe: Rice Krispie Cheese Crackers (Cheese Crispies)

    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.

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    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

    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

    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

    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

    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)

    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

    Flaky Ham And Cheese Puff Pastries

    Ham and cheese puff pastries on a cooling rack.
    Flaky Ham And Cheese Puff Pastries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These ham and cheese puff pastries have a flaky puff pastry crust and gooey cheese interior. The best part? You can eat them with your hands.
    Get the Recipe: Flaky Ham And Cheese Puff Pastries

    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

    Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay

    A casserole dish of 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

    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

    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    A platter of apple 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

    Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

    A slider being removed from a pan.
    Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Game Day Alert! Juicy ham, melted Swiss cheese and aioli on soft Hawaiian rolls, baked to perfection and topped with a flavorful butter mixture.
    Get the Recipe: Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

    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

    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

    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!)

    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

    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

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

    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

    Garlic Butter Rolls With Cream Cheese

    Two garlic rolls filled with cream cheese next to flaky salt.
    Garlic Butter Rolls With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Inspired by Korean garlic buns, these garlic rolls are sweet and savory thanks to garlic herb butter, a little sugar, and melty cream cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Rolls With Cream Cheese

    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

    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

    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

    Party Pickle Roll Ups: Quick To Make Appetizer

    Party Pickle Roll Ups: Quick To Make Appetizer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Pickle roll ups, are a crowd-pleasing appetizer with minimal prep time requiring only 4 ingredients perfect for any party occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Party Pickle Roll Ups: Quick To Make Appetizer

    Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese

    Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    A classic appetizer for kids & adults alike, Pigs in a Blanket are mini cocktail sausages rolled in buttery crescent dough & baked to golden perfection!
    Get the Recipe: Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese

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