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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Warning, don't be left alone with this dip! If your bread making savy you could make the breadsticks from scratch.
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Pepperoni Pizza Dip For Breadsticks
recipe by: ChefJeff on 6th Jun 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 7 Minutes
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This delicious Shrimp "Margarita" Salad combines shrimp, jicama, tomatoes, onion, avocados, tangerines, cilantro, and...
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Shrimp "Margarita" Salad
recipe by: Bergy on 10th Jun 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Mix this together and served on warm toasted Baguette slices. Just a bit of heaven. The recipe was originally from...
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Goat Cheese With Chipotle And Roasted Red Pepper
recipe by: Bergy on 3rd Jul 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Fresh shrimp marinated in citrus juices and herbs. A great appetizer or light luncheon. Try this easy and delicious...
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Marinated Citrus Shrimp
recipe by: Derf on 7th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Lovely sweet Bay Scallops.
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Scallops with Garlic
recipe by: Derf on 7th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Minutes
I used imitation crab legs for this , turned out very good, but bet it would be wonderful with real crab !!
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Crab Stuffed Brushetta
recipe by: Derf on 8th Jul 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Classic retro Asian appetizer.
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Rumaki
recipe by: Sue on 22nd Jul 2013
Prep Time: 6 Hours
Cook Time: 18 Minutes
It is so rare that I can get Fresh figs I just snapped these up! This recipe was printed on the container. Very simple...
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Stuffed Fresh Figs
recipe by: Bergy on 7th Aug 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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My summer go-to salad recipe, anyone that you make this salad for will love it!
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Ground Beef and Black Bean Layered Taco Salad
recipe by: blonde_cook on 9th Aug 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
These are perfect mini party snacks, just add some Thousand Island dressing as a dipping sauce and your guests will be...
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Easy Crescent Reubens
recipe by: whats4dinner on 25th Aug 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
This is such a neat appetizer - you can make the full recipe for the filling and freeze it in smaller portions. I have...
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Mini Tourtier Tart Appetizer
recipe by: Bergy on 30th Aug 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 21 Minutes
This is an easy impressive looking recipe. Tasty too! I have trouble finding watercress so then I use Arugula. It is...
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Smoked Salmon And Watercress or Arugula Wraps
recipe by: Bergy on 28th Sep 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
One of my favorite dips. I can't take credit for this; but, I did tweak it to my liking. Now, don't get too...
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Sarasota's Pickle Dip
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 10th Sep 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
I made two plates of this for a weekend football game for a group of guys, it`s easy to put together and everyone loved...
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Easy Nachos (SO Good!)
recipe by: Silvie on 2nd Oct 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
A KC favorite! Instead of frying these may be baked in a 400 degree F oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown, I...
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Pizza Rolls
recipe by: KittenCal on 16th Oct 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 1-2 Minutes
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A KC favorite! The bundles may be made up to 24 hours in advance, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated, feel free...
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Meat Filled Puff Pastry Bundles
recipe by: KittenCal on 16th Oct 2013
Prep Time: 35 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
This recipe is just hot enough to make you sit up and take notice. It will not burn you. Nice combination of flavours. ...
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Spicy Mushroom Jalapeno Appetizer
recipe by: Bergy on 20th Oct 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Great with crisp pumpernickel rye pretzel sticks on game day or for serving guests at a Halloween party.
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Sauerkraut Dip with Bacon and Garlic
recipe by: Sue on 21st Oct 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Blind Betty's is a super spicy pineapple habanero sauce made in St. John, USVI. The sauce makes an awesome addition...
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Crab Mushrooms St. John Style
recipe by: JostLori on 31st Oct 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
I made this last year for the holidays and it was loved with everyone. It's not complicated to make and you get...
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Brie and Bacon Wrapped in Puff Pastry
recipe by: SillySally on 5th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
I'd like to think this is a healthy spread because we all know the veggies trump the cream cheese. Right? Well,...
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Cream Cheese and Veggie Spread
recipe by: JostLori on 7th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 8 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is such an attractive recipe to grace your holiday table. It is quick and easy to prepare. You will need wide...
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Caesar Salad Cocktail Size
recipe by: Bergy on 9th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
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Well, I'm sure there are lots of authentic versions of this wonderful dip. But this is my family's favorite. I...
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The Real Melitzanosalata
recipe by: JostLori on 16th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
Try Torrijas Saladas Con Ajo - savory garlic & french toast! Beaten eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil make this...
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Torrijas Saladas Con Ajo (Garlic "French" Toast)
recipe by: JostLori on 16th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 8 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
This has been on my catering/entertaining list for years. It is a old standby recipe; and, has been around for as long...
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5 Ingredient Spicy Rosemary Cashews
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 17th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 2 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Recipe found on Ocean Spray's website. Tasty way to use up all that cranberry sauce from the holidays.
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Smoked Turkey and Cranberry Gourmet Pizza
recipe by: amafor3 on 19th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Spearmint works best in this. This is best made by hand, not in the food processor. Good on grilled salmon fillet. Chili...
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Tomato, Mint and Cucumber Salsa
recipe by: Mikekey on 20th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This Spicy Mexi Dip is a delicious and easy party appetizer. Cream cheese and cheddar cheese are combined with salsa and...
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Spicy Mexi Dip
recipe by: QueenBea on 22nd Nov 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes