Christmas is a time for joy and celebration, and what better way to get the party started than with a delicious selection of festive appetizers? From savory to sweet, these Christmas appetizer recipes are sure to please your family and friends. Enjoy a variety of bite-sized treats like mini quiches, stuffed mushrooms, and bacon-wrapped dates. For a sweet touch, try some of our favorite holiday desserts like mini pecan pies and gingerbread truffles. With so many delicious options, you'll be sure to find the perfect appetizers for your Christmas gathering.
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Serve this fantastic-tasting spread on or with crisp breads and crackers, if you don’t have tarragon on hand, use fresh...
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Goat Cheese and Caper Spread or Appetizer
recipe by: DianaCooks on 3rd Oct 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 Minutes
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These are alway enjoyed when I make them for guests. To save time you can prebake the caps a day ahead and you can also...
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Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms Caps
recipe by: KittenCal on 3rd Oct 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Cucumber slices are used in place of crostini for these yummy easy to make appetizers! Cream cheese will work in place...
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Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Cucumber Canapes
recipe by: KittenCal on 4th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
No shortage of blue cheese or bacon for this recipe. You'll be using your fingers to dig into the bowl when the chips...
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Blue Cheese & Bacon Hot Dip
recipe by: SingleDadChef... on 8th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Your guests will love these, there very easy to make, just have everything prepared to mix together (cheese and chives),...
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Cheesy Chive Popovers
recipe by: KittenCal on 24th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This is kid-friendly and makes great fun for a kid's sleep over or party. Serve with toasted bread cubes, cold cuts...
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Cheese Fondue (Kid-Friendly)
recipe by: CanuckCooker on 28th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
One of the best dips, easy to make and everyone loves it. If you serving a lot of people then double amounts this goes...
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Jalapeno Bean Dip
recipe by: Sugarkins on 11th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 Minutes
This is a simple appitizer that I had a a local meet and greet for a book author at a local tavern. I have been trying...
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Balsamic Carmalized Onion and Double Smoked Bacon
recipe by: Shadows1 on 10th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 28-30 Minutes
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This is really good to dip fresh vegies in.
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Dill Vegie Dip
recipe by: lovinretireme... on 15th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is a very refreshing cheese ball.
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Pineapple Cheese Ball
recipe by: lovinretireme... on 15th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
An easy delicious appetizer I've made over and over again to serve at holidays parties. The great thing about these is...
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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Rolls
recipe by: AdriannaNY on 17th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is perfect, it's just like Boston Market's! You can also serve this a a dip for crackers
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Boston Market Creamed Spinach
recipe by: sweetness_664... on 12th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Saw this on the Pioneer Woman and they looked delicious and very easy.
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Parmesan-Bacon Cracker Snacks
recipe by: lovinretireme... on 12th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
A great appetizer and so simple to make.
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Baked Brie
recipe by: Galley_Wench on 14th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This is such an easy dish and so delicious. Now, I can't say it's inexpensive - becase it isn't; but, this is a dish you...
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Scallop Tartar with a Caviar Topping
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 23rd Dec 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-45 Minutes
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Just made these as a test run for my New years party, I'm sharing this great easy recipe so that everyone else can...
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Puff Pastry Cheesy Mushroom Appetizers
recipe by: KittenCal on 27th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes
This is just a nice alternative to the traditional ranch or vegetable dip. It is one of my favorite recipes to use with...
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Spicy Vegetable Dip
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 14th Nov 2011
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Make this as spicy as you like by adjusting the hots sauce, prep time does not include cooking the bacon. This may be...
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Warm Bacon Cheese Spread/Dip
recipe by: KittenCal on 28th Nov 2011
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25-35 Minutes
This is delicious!! I served it on toasted French bread and with crudites. From the local newspaper. (I have made this...
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Crab and Artichoke Dip
recipe by: Derf on 14th Jan 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
A lovely warm dip that is also good once cooled.
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Creamy Bacon Dip
recipe by: QueenBea on 3rd Mar 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This yummy fruit dip can be szerved with any kind of fruit
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Fruit Dip
recipe by: KittenCal on 2nd Apr 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is a basic quiche, don't get me wrong these wonderful tasting as it is but you can add in your own favorite...
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Cheesy Mini Quiche in Puff Pastry Crust
recipe by: ladybug on 27th May 2012
Prep Time: 12-15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
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For those who like a kick of heat this one's for you, becaue of all the high compliments I received. I'm making it again...
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Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa
recipe by: Balderest on 15th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Delicious savoury nibbles to pair up with a glass of wine or bubbly
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White Cheddar Shortbread
recipe by: CMPrimm on 28th Oct 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 27 Minutes
Another of my party favorites, I don't suggest using any other nut except hazelnuts. Amounts may be doubled
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Stuffed Avocado Shells
recipe by: AdriannaNY on 17th Nov 2012
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
I'm always searching and making easy recipes that taste good and I love working with puff pastry. I used the Grand...
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Orange Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
recipe by: KittenCal on 27th Dec 2012
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Now, I normally don't like copy cat recipes; but this is pretty good. And, I am also not a fan of Velveeta ... but in...
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Quick and Easy Pub Cheese (Win Schulers Copycat)
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 6th Jan 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Easy quick recipe. This was originally a Kraft recipe but I have made several changes to it. Use your favorite cracker...
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Cheesy Chicken Appies
recipe by: Bergy on 11th Jan 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes