Get the party started with these easy and scrumptious Christmas Finger Food Appetizers for the holiday season! From savory to sweet, these quick and delicious recipes will make your holiday gatherings a breeze.
If you need inspiration for holiday desserts, try one of these Fun Christmas Treats!
Easy Christmas Appetizers
Jingle all the way!! Here are the best finger foods to serve at your holiday party! Guests will devour them. Whether you want cheesy, meaty, or gluten-free, there's a recipe here that's sure to please!
Here are some tips to make holiday parties even more enjoyable for your guests:
- Variety: Offer a diverse selection of appetizers, including both hot and cold options, as well as a mix of flavors and textures. This will cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Presentation: Create an attractive display. Use festive platters, garnishes, and colorful serving dishes. A visually appealing spread can enhance the overall experience for guests.
- Portion Sizes: Keep the portions small and manageable so guests can easily pick them up and enjoy them without the need for utensils.
- Napkins and Utensils: Provide plenty of cocktail napkins and small forks or toothpicks for guests to use while enjoying the delicious finger foods.
Let's take a look at these scrumptious holiday recipes!
Christmas Tree Pizza
One of the best Christmas appetizer recipes is this Christmas Tree Pizza. The cheesy pull-apart dough balls are easy to make, and the pizza comes together quickly with a few simple ornament toppings like green or red peppers and cherry tomatoes. This could even be your main course!
Caprese Christmas Wreath
Oh, how about a Caprese Christmas Wreath that's festive and healthy? You simply skewer cheese and cherry tomatoes, add some herbs and oil, garnish the fresh basil, and your Christmas appetizer is done!
Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Appetizer
Nothing beats baked cheesy breadsticks filled with spinach dip or spinach artichoke dip for your holiday gathering! That's why we love this Christmas Tree Appetizer from Suburban Simplicity.
Deviled Egg Recipe
Classic Deviled Eggs are perfect for Christmas parties. You can't go wrong with this traditional Christmas Party Finger Food! But, hey, these work for almost any party 🙂 Top with a sprinkle of paprika and crispy bacon for an extra special appetizer recipe!
Savory & Sweet Crockpot Meatballs
This bite-sized snack will do the trick if you're feeding a crowd. 3-ingredient Crockpot Meatballs from Suburban Simplicity are sweet and savory. Anyone can make this meatball recipe! So simple, yet so good!
Phyllo Dough Cranberry Brie Bites
You'll love the bite-size goodness of Mini Cranberry Brie Bites! Suburban Simplicity bakes up a 3-ingredient appetizer with creamy brie cheese that rocks!
Puff Pastry with Baked Brie
This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cherry Cranberry Sauce with its melty cheese from Taste and See is perfect for any gathering! And look how pretty it is! It couldn't be more simple because you use store-bought puff pastry.
Holiday Cheese Ball
This Blue Cheese and Pecan Cheese Ball from Suburban Simplicity has been making the party circuit for years! And for good reason! 3 kinds of cheese come together to make one great app!
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
This combo is a crowd pleaser!! Add these Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels from Lemon Tree Dwelling to your holiday menu, and you won't be disappointed! They are an easy make-ahead appetizer.
Cranberry Baked Brie
This is one of the easiest and most impressive appetizers for the holidays! Baked Cranberry Brie with fresh cranberry sauce from Suburban Simplicity only takes 15 minutes to make.
Goat Cheese and Puff Pastry Bites
You're gonna love the taste and texture combination of these Creamy Goat Cheese and Honey Bites on flaky puff pastry from Suburban Simplicity. These savory bites are always a hit and one of our favorite easy appetizers.
Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Before your big Christmas dinner, how about cheese on a stick? Mini Cheese Balls from Five Heart Home are studded with dried cranberries and blue cheese rolled in pecans and skewered with pretzel sticks for a fun, easy party appetizer!
Cheese Wreath
For a last-minute appetizer, arrange a variety of creamy cheese cubes, like cheddar cheese and havarti, add some olives and fresh herbs, and then enjoy your Easy Cheese Wreath from Kraft. It's the perfect party food!
Christmas Tree Cheese Wedges
How cute are these Cheese Wedge Trees from Little Food Junction for adults and kids? These are better than a traditional cheese board because they are portable!
Pine Cone Cheese Ball
It's easy to whip up this Pine Cone Cheese Ball from Living Locurto. Start with a smooth and creamy cheese ball and stud it with crunchy almonds. Easy, peasy!
Christmas Charcuterie Board
This Christmas Charcuterie Board from A Farmgirl's Dabbles pleases everyone at holiday parties. The best part of this easy finger food idea is the variety. Usually, they're made with cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and more in a fun Christmas tree shape.
More Christmas Party Finger Foods
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels | Well-Plated
Christmas Nacho Cups | My Gluten-Free Kitchen
Cranberry Brie Biscuit Dip | Delish
Cranberry Chicken Wings | The Cookie Rookie
Chipotle Chicken Tostadas | Suburban Simplicity
Cranberry Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts | Inspired by Charm
Spaghetti Meatball Nests | Good Housekeeping
Baked Brie with Cranberry-Pecan-Bacon Crumble | The Food Network
Sausage Balls | Delish
Christmas Tree Cheeseball | Inspired by Charm
Cream Cheese and Parmesan Asparagus Puffs | Lil' Luna
Homemade French Onion Dip | Recipe Tin Eats
Christmas Finger Food Desserts
OK, now it's time for dessert! These bite-sized recipes will have people coming back for more! Besides these easy-to-make Christmas cookies, here are some of our favorites.
Reindeer Marshmallow Pops
These Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Reindeer from Suburban Simplicity are so simple to make and work for almost any holiday party because kids and grown-ups love them!
Reindeer Pretzel Bites
Here's one of the easiest and cutest holiday treats! 4-Ingredient Rolo Pretzel Reindeer. They're salty and sweet and make the perfect presentation in a bowl or tray.
Reese's Reindeer Bites
Suburban Simplicity's Reese's Reindeer is a bite of chocolate & peanut butter heaven! Bonus: you can assemble them in minutes!
Christmas Fruit Kabobs
Easy Christmas Kabobs from Suburban Simplicity put a healthy spin on holiday treats! They're easy to put together and make a great addition to work parties.
Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispie Cone Christmas Trees from Lauren Caris Cooks are easier than you think to make and couldn't be more adorable.
Brownie Christmas Trees
Chocolatey Christmas Tree Brownies make the Ultimate Christmas Dessert! They are also a fun DIY recipe for guests to decorate. Just supply the baked brownies and sweet toppings.
Cranberry White Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes | The Endless Meal
Christmas Crack (aka Saltine Toffee)| Suburban Simplicity
Peppermint Bark | Suburban Simplicity
Nothing gets your holiday party started better than good Christmas finger food recipes!
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