Get ready to kick off your holiday festivities with a bang! These 17 irresistible appetizers are so delicious, you’ll need to make extra to avoid family feuds over the last bite.
Deviled Eggs with Pickle Relish
These eggs pack extra flavor with pickle relish mixed into the filling. A classic Christmas party starter that’s easy to make ahead and serve cold.
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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts
These crunchy bites coated in sweet sauce make a festive Christmas appetizer. The air fryer gives them the perfect crispy texture without the mess.
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Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits
These hot biscuits stuffed with ham and cheese work great on a Christmas buffet table. They cook fast and stay warm for serving.
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Boom Boom Sauce
This sweet and spicy dip adds kick to any Christmas appetizer spread. Mix a batch for dipping veggies, chips, or pretty much anything else.
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Shrimp Cocktail
Cold shrimp with zesty homemade sauce is a Christmas party classic. The red sauce and pink shrimp even match holiday colors.
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Meatball Crescent Rolls
Hot meatballs wrapped in buttery dough make filling Christmas party food. The cheese melts inside for an extra rich bite.
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Garlic Cheese Balls
These cheesy biscuit bites work in the air fryer or oven. They’re good for passing around at Christmas gatherings and simple to make.
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Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
These spirals of puff pastry filled with spicy cream cheese and bacon fit right in at holiday parties. The red and green from the jalapeños make them look festive too.
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Baked Brie with Honey
This melted cheese topped with honey and pistachios makes an eye-catching Christmas appetizer. The golden brown top looks great on a holiday table.
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Texas Caviar Dip
This bean and veggie mix brings color to a Christmas appetizer spread. The fresh ingredients balance out heavier holiday foods.
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Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
These tiny sausages wrapped in bacon disappear fast at Christmas parties. They’re simple to make and easy to grab.
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Sausage Cheese Dip
This hot dip needs just 5 ingredients and fits right in at Christmas gatherings. It stays creamy and hot in a slow cooker while guests serve themselves.
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Parmesan Crusted Spinach Dip
This hot spinach dip with its golden cheese top makes a rich Christmas party starter. The green spinach adds a holiday touch.
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Crockpot Little Smokies
These three-ingredient cocktail sausages cook themselves while you handle other Christmas prep. They stay hot in the slow cooker throughout the party.
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Ham and Cheese Pizza Rolls
These small rolls packed with ham and cheese work great for Christmas entertaining. They’re good at room temperature and easy to pick up.
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Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
These eggs get extra flavor from ranch seasoning and bacon bits. They make a protein-rich addition to Christmas appetizer tables.
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Peach Caprese Skewers
These fresh skewers add bright color to Christmas appetizer platters. The combination of peach, mozzarella, and basil brings something different to holiday spreads.
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