These party snacks will keep holiday hanger at bay.
Maybe you've got your Christmas dinner menu planned–Christmas side dishes, co*cktails, cookies, even Christmas candy–but you absolutely can't forget about holiday appetizers for your guests!
We've rounded up our favorite easy and delicious appetizers to help plan for the celebration. Let your friends and family mingle and snack on festive and seasonal treats like holiday salsa, crostini platters, and charcuterie boards.
This list includes everything from sweet-and-salty to cheesy, dips to skewers, sweet to healthy. There’s something everyone can enjoy while the main event is prepared!
1
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Peppadews
Have you ever had a Peppadew? When stuffed with soft cheese and wrapped in a slice of bacon these sweet, slightly spicy peppers make an irresistible hors d'oeuvre for your co*cktail party, or a fun snack for any time of year.
Get the recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Peppadews.
2
Asiago Cheese Biscuits with Prosciutto
These tasty biscuits make a great breakfast or holiday party snack! The salty, nutty flavor of asiago cheese gives these rich buttermilk biscuits extra depth, and a thin slice of prosciutto takes it over the top!
Get the recipe for Asiago Cheese Biscuits with Prosciutto.
3
Herb-Spiced Cashews
These sweet, savory, and slightly spicy nuts are perfect for any kind of holiday party. Plus, they're so easy to make!
Get the recipe for Herb-Spiced Cashews.
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4
Apple Cider Fondue
Break out your vintage fondue set! We've got the ultimate holiday dinner party treat for you. Apple cider adds a touch of sweet autumn goodness to this classic cheesy dip.
Get the recipe for Apple Cider Fondue.
5
Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
The holidays are a season for timeless recipes that are guaranteed to please. Case in point: these sausage-stuffed mushrooms. Serve these easy hors d'oeuvres at your holiday co*cktail party!
Get the recipe for Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms.
6
Orange-Glazed Pecans
Something pretty magical happens when you toast pecans in orange juice and zest. The combination of flavors is both simple and startling. This classic Southern treat is a must-have for your holiday parties!
Get the recipe for Orange-Glazed Pecans.
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7
Holiday Salsa with Festive Tortilla Chips
Popping with red, green, and white, this flavorful pico de gallo–style salsa makes a great holiday appetizer for Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year's Eve parties.
Get the recipe for Holiday Salsa with Festive Tortilla Chips.
8
Fried German Potato Salad Bites
Everything—and we mean everything—tastes better fried. Take this shockingly simple German-style potato salad for instance. Roll it into a ball and fry it up, and you've suddenly got a party snack that will make people's eyes pop with delight.
Get the recipe for Fried German Potato Salad Bites.
9
Sweet-and-Savory Peppermint Popcorn
Popcorn is such a classic, cozy, cold-weather treat that we absolutely had to try our hand at spiffing it up for the holidays. Here, some drizzled white chocolate, crushed mints, and just a touch of flaky sea salt make it so good we couldn't stop eating it!
Get the recipe for Sweet-and-Savory Peppermint Popcorn.
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10
Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits
These extra delicious biscuits may become your next holiday staple. Serve them with chives, asiago cheese, and a smattering of cream cheese to make them extra delicious.
Get the recipe for Cream Cheese Herb Biscuits.
11
Honey-Apple Baked Brie with Fried Sage
There's nothing like warm, gooey baked brie and crackers for making Christmas guests feel special—and no one needs to know just how easy it is to throw together.
Get the recipe for Honey-Apple Baked Brie with Fried Sage.
12
Sweet-and-Spicy Roasted Pecans
You may want to make extra of these tender roasted pecans if setting out bowls for Christmas guests. They're hard to stop eating!
Get the recipe for Sweet-and-Spicy Roasted Pecans.
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13
Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini
Roasted until it's impossibly sweet, acorn squash makes a tasty toast-topper for a party hors d'oeuvre. Paired with blue cheese crumbles and some quick-fried sage leaves, this appetizer is sure to disappear quickly at your holiday gathering!
Get the recipe for Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini.
14
Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey
This easy appetizer makes the most of sweet and savory, and it might just be a new staple on your holiday menu!
Get the recipe for Grilled Apples with Prosciutto and Honey.
15
Pimento Cheese Bar
This DIY Christmas party spread is perfect for ensuring every guests gets exactly what they want! Serve with a variety of your favorite crackers.
Get the recipe for Pimento Cheese Bar.
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16
Onion Rings with Sage Aioli
Impress your Christmas guests by serving up a homemade batch of this classic snack before the big meal.
Get the recipe for Onion Rings with Sage Aioli.
17
Cheddar Holly Crackers
Sure, you could go the store-bought route. But if you really want to wow your holiday guests this year, opt for these elegant, homemade crackers instead. They're loaded with sharp Cheddar and fresh black pepper. Yum!
Get the recipe for Cheddar Holly Crackers.
18
Gruyère and Sesame Twists
These easy-peasy-cheesy breadsticks are perfect party food. Loaded with flavor, they're a fun Christmas appetizer that's sure to be gobbled up quickly!
Get the recipe for Gruyère and Sesame Twists.
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19
Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix
Wrapped in cones of parchment paper and tied with twine, this crunchable snack is great for when guests are mingling before Christmas dinner.
Get the recipe for Spicy-n-Sweet Snack Mix.
20
Salmon Rillettes
This creamy rich spread is never out of place at a holiday party. Rillettes—an old-fashioned method of preserving meat in fat or cream—turn out to be one of those impossibly tasty cracker toppings. Here, cooked salmon soaks in wine and crème fraîche for a treat that's sure to disappear fast.
Get the recipe for Salmon Rillettes.