We gathered up over 40 of the BEST Christmas Appetizers to share with you today. All of these are so festive and delicious. Perfect for serving at a party or with family and friends.

40 of the BEST Christmas Appetizers
Snowman Cheese Ball…
This Christmas Snowman Cheese Ball Recipe will be a great addition to any meal you share with your loved ones.
Cranberry Brie Bites…
Cranberry Brie Bites is a quick Christmas snack that is beautiful and delicious. A pastry filled with cheese and fresh cranberries is perfect for a holiday party.
Dill Pickle Dip…
Looking for a delicious snack or party dip recipe? This Dill Pickle Dip Recipe is perfect! So easy to make with only 5 ingredients, you’ll love this creamy and flavorful dip.
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries…
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a showstopper of a dessert that is also very easy to make. With only 5 simple ingredients, these sweet little individual cheesecakes will be the highlight of your party or dinner!
Grape Jelly Meatballs…
These three-ingredient Sweet and Spicy Grape Jelly Meatballs are so easy and delicious for a Crowd. Tender meatballs made in the slow cooker in a sweet and spicy sauce. You’ll love how quickly you can have an appetizer for your next gathering that everyone will love or also makes a simple dinner.
Christmas Tree Veggie Platter from Betty Crocker…
A broccoli and tomato “tree” with pretzel “trunk” and cauliflower “snow” are delicious dippers for a cool and creamy dip.
Cheesy Hot Crab Dip…
This Cheesy Hot Crab Dip Recipe is a delicious baked dip with crab meat, cream cheese, buffalo sauce and parmesan. Serve this with crackers straight out of the oven.
Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log from Carlsbad Cravings…
This festive cheese log can be made DAYS in advance so it’s the perfect stress-free appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday party!
Ham Pickle Roll Ups…
Ham Pickle Roll Ups are one of my favorite appetizers! Only three ingredients and a few minutes to make. They are always a hit at every party and Kids love them as well for an after school snack. Also a delicious Keto low-carb snack.
Italian Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery from Plain Chicken…
Italian Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery – outrageously good with only 5 ingredients! A party favorite! Can make in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve. Celery, cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, mayonnaise, and mozzarella cheese. This is always the first thing to go! Great for game day, parties, potlucks, and the holidays!
Christmas Wreath Veggie Tray via Pinterest…
This Veggie Wreath is such a cute and easy idea using broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes and adding the dip in the middle.
Salami Cream Cheese Roll Ups from Sugar Apron…
These Salami & Cream cheese Roll Ups makes a most delicious and inspiring Christmas or NewYear’s Eve fingerfood appetizer idea.
Baked Firecracker Chicken Meatballs…
Super Easy Baked Firecracker Chicken Meatballs. The perfect blend of spicy and sweet! They make a great appetizer or main dish!
Christmas Tree Skewers via Pinterest…
These Christmas Tree Skewers are absolutely adorable using meat, cheese and veggies!
Spinach Artichoke Dip…
This cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip is absolutely DELICIOUS! It’s the perfect easy appetizer for holidays or parties because it’s always such a huge hit with everyone and it only takes a few minutes to make. You can even make this a couple of days ahead of time and bake it when you’re ready!
Rudolph Cheese Ball from No. 2 Pencil Blog…
This Rudolph Cheese Ball Recipe is as adorable as it is tasty! Cheese balls are so easy to make and fun to personalize. The perfect appetizer for making ahead!
Turkey Cranberry Sliders…
Turkey Cranberry Sliders are the perfect meal to make with your leftover turkey. The combination of cranberry sauce and turkey is so good.
Guacamole Christmas Tree…
It’s time to start planning for those Holiday parties and we came up with this really cute & easy to make Guacamole Christmas Tree! This is such a fun Holiday appetizer that everyone will love and this will only take you minutes to make.
Ham and Cheese Sliders…
How would you like to enjoy a cheesy and meaty appetizer? This delicious Ham and Cheese Sliders Appetizer is the perfect beginning before dinner with your friends and family. This is a quick recipe that will be absolutely incredible for any day of the week.
Jalapeno Cheese Ball…
A Jalapeno Cheese Ball is a great appetizer to serve to your guests this Thanksgiving and all throughout the year. It’s got the perfect about of spice and the great flavor of smoked bacon.
Candy Cane Cheese Board from Recipe Girl…
This Candy Cane Caprese Board is a fun and delicious appetizer board for holiday entertaining.
Little Smokies…
This classic Little Smokies Recipe is a perfect addition to any party! Mixed together in a crockpot, this easily heats through while you prepare the rest of your menu and it only has 3-ingredients! A favorite of kids and adults alike, you can’t go wrong adding this recipe to your holiday events.
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread from Smart School House…
This festive and Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread is loaded with cheddar, mozzarella and other cheeses for a surprise in every warm, buttery, and garlicky bite. If you are entertaining this holiday season, you definitely need to take a look this!
Buffalo Chicken Dip…
An easy buffalo chicken dip recipe is just what you need to make on game day! This recipe is topped with crumbled blue cheese and is a perfect choice for serving with pork rinds, celery stalks, or any vegetable!
Brownie Batter Dip…
This brownie batter dip is my new favorite appetizer for parties! Who wouldn’t want to dip cookies into edible brownie batter? If you serve this dessert dip at your next football party or get-together it will surely be a hit!
Christmas Tree Cheese Board from It’s Always Autumn…
This Christmas tree cheese board is easy to put together and looks great on your holiday table.
Air Fryer Jalapeno Cheese Balls…
These jalapeno bacon cheese balls are my new favorite appetizer and made in the Air Fryer. They taste amazing and will be perfect at any of your get-togethers or just for a fun snack. Put cheese, bacon and jalapenos together and you’re in business!
Veggie Christmas Tree…
We created this fun Veggie Christmas Tree idea for NBC’s recipe site Dinnertool.com. This is a great idea for Christmas parties & the kids gobbled this up at one of my boys class parties at school!