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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I got the idea for this from a shared photo on Facebook. I thought it was so cute I just had to post this here. A great...
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Xmas Grinch Kebabs
recipe by: QueenBea on 24th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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This recipe is from Eating Well. I usually do a mix of almonds and roasted peanuts.
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Spiced Spanish Almonds
recipe by: JostLori on 27th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hours
Amazing how you can roast nuts in anything, and they taste great! This is an Asian twist to savory spiced nuts.
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Asian Spiced Almonds
recipe by: JostLori on 27th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes
This is made with both Fontina, Neufchatel and Parmesan cheese. I love appetizers that you can make ahead and freeze and...
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Baked Three-Cheese Garlic Artichoke Dip
recipe by: CookinTO on 30th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Where I live, anything imported is a blue-moon luxury. So we learn to adapt! While planning a huge Thanksgiving...
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Marinated Cheese
recipe by: JostLori on 25th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 12 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Let's face it - olives are good straight up with nothing on them! But when it's time for a party, well, plain...
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Citrus-Marinated Olives
recipe by: JostLori on 26th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
This looks attractive and tastes great. I serve this as an appetizer but it could be a side dish for brunch. In the...
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Sweet Potato Pizzas (Appetizer)
recipe by: Bergy on 27th Nov 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
I'm in love with these and have made them quite a few times since I found this recipe a few years ago. You can...
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Parmesan Artichoke Appetizer Puffs
recipe by: phoenix36 on 1st Dec 2013
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 Minutes
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Kinda like hummus, but not. Of course, the absence of the tahini makes for a lower calorie count. You can serve it as a...
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Spiced Chickpea-Yogurt Dip
recipe by: JostLori on 5th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Here in Costa Rica, as in most of Central America, plantain products abound. I don't think I've eaten potato...
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Jerk Chicken on Plantain Chips
recipe by: JostLori on 5th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Minutes
This recipe was part of a collection found in a Wall Street Journal article about fish sauce. The recipe was provided...
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Tuscan Chicken Liver Crostini
recipe by: JostLori on 7th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
A nice summertime dish. Needs to be started the day before serving.
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Antipasto of Prosciutto, Cheese, Strawberries and Balsamic Onion
recipe by: Mikekey on 1st Jan 2014
Prep Time: 24 Hours
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
A great Greek-style finger-food appetizer recipe I made a few years ago and now will make again this year for my New...
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Three-Cheese Phyllo Spinach Appetizers
recipe by: KittenCal on 18th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 10-12 Minutes
If you have never worked with phyllo then this is your "start" recipe, this one is very easy to make, once you make this...
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Easy Spanakopita Phyllo Appetizers (Make Ahead Option)
recipe by: KittenCal on 18th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This is always a huge hit at my get togethers and everyone always asks for the recipe! This takes only minutes to make...
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Baked Vidalia Onion Dip
recipe by: KittenCal on 19th Dec 2013
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 22-25 Minutes
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This has been tested and approved by me and will be served again at my upcoming New Years party. I made this with corn...
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Baked Jalapeno Grilled Corn and Crab Dip
recipe by: KittenCal on 22nd Dec 2013
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
My guests always request I make this dip, it's the one I always bring to party's I know it will be a hit! You...
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Cheesy Baked Spinach Dip
recipe by: Carollaydon on 7th Jan 2014
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 Minutes
I made and served this over the holidays and everyone when nuts for it, I am sharing what I think is the best fondue...
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Three-Cheese Fondue
recipe by: CookerKatia on 4th Jan 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
A healthier dip for raw vegies. Make sure tomatoes are well drained. Cook time is refrigeration time.
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Tomato-Lime Vegetable Dip
recipe by: Mikekey on 16th Jan 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
First submitted to the web by Shadows on March 25, 2007 Prep Time: 1 hrs Total Time: 241 hrs Servings: 12 A lot of...
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Stuffed Pickled Peppers
recipe by: Shadows1 on 23rd Jan 2014
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 241 Minutes
I made these to serve to a group of food-loving guys for a sports night, they were gobbled up in no-time flat! Makes...
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Spicy Buffalo Meatballs and Hot Sauce
recipe by: Maddie on 9th Mar 2014
Prep Time: 24 Hours
Cook Time: 16-18 Minutes
These tasty little gems are always a hit. I am often asked for this recipe when serving these.
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Rosemary Marinated Olives
recipe by: QueenBea on 19th Mar 2014
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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"Simple to make and perfect to serve for a get-together or enjoy for a weekend evening snack, purchase the smaller...
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Easy Bacon and Cheese Pumpernickel Puffs
recipe by: KittenCal on 2nd May 2014
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
This is a very versatile recipe. Make it for brunch, lunch or dinner. If you wish sub cooked sausage or ham for the...
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Omelette Roll with Salsa
recipe by: Bergy on 9th May 2014
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 16 Minutes
a good recipe for marinated mushrooms and lower fat, no sugar or salt
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Marinated Mushrooms
recipe by: VegGirl on 22nd May 2014
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
This is a lovely appetizer and so easy to make. The bread can be the small slices of perty rye or the pumpernickle. ...
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Salmon Tartare
recipe by: Bergy on 7th Jun 2014
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
These pies are finger sized and served as appetizers on Australia Day. Not sure whey they're called "Baby Lamb", as...
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Baby Lamb and Mint Meat Pie
recipe by: JostLori on 29th Jun 2014
Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
This is so great with so many things. Have it on a burger,a bagel, try it on a smoked meat sammie or how about with...
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Horseradish Dill Schmear
recipe by: Bergy on 15th Jul 2014
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes