Start your Christmas celebration with irresistible appetizers that set the tone for a festive feast! These crowd-pleasing bites are packed with flavor, perfect for keeping guests satisfied and mingling before the main event. You’ll find easy-to-make favorites like deviled eggs and artichoke dip alongside indulgent creations like baked brie with cranberry jam and BBQ sliders. Ready to take your holiday menu to the next level? Don’t stop at just one—explore all 27 recipes and find your new holiday favorite!

Cuban Sandwich Appetizer Skewers

Cuban Sandwich Appetizer Skewers. Image Credit: Amy Casey Cooks

Need a fun to make and fun to eat appetizer skewers? This easy cold appetizer on a stick is made with layers of Swiss cheese, ham, Dijon mustard, salami, and baby dill pickles.
Get the Recipe: Cuban Skewers Recipe

Easy And Creamy Deviled Eggs

A plate of deviled eggs is arranged neatly, each with a creamy orange filling and a sprinkle of paprika on top. The background features stacked white plates and a white cloth.
Easy And Creamy Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A classic holiday appetizer, these Deviled Eggs are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for serving before Christmas dinner, they’re a delightful bite-sized treat that’s both savory and satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Easy And Creamy Deviled Eggs

Savory Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread

Six buttery, golden-brown shortbread cookies arranged on a piece of brown parchment paper. The cookies have a round shape with slightly crumbly edges.
Savory Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This delectable Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread is a quick and easy appetizer perfect for nibbling on before Christmas dinner. With their savory, buttery flavor and aromatic herbs, they’re sure to impress your guests.
Get the Recipe: Savory Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread

Creamy Homemade Restaurant-Style Queso Dip

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Creamy Homemade Restaurant-Style Queso Dip . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This creamy restaurant-style homemade queso dip recipe is a blend of gooey cheeses and Mexican seasonings with a punch of heat.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Homemade Restaurant-Style Queso Dip

Pasta Salad Skewers

Skewers with tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, and slices of pepperoni arranged on parchment paper, accompanied by a small bowl of green dipping sauce.
Pasta Salad Skewers. Image Credit: Inquiring Chef

These pasta salad skewers are the perfect answer to serving a salad for a cocktail party! Tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil are layered onto skewers for an easy to eat handheld appetizer.
Get the Recipe: How To Make Pasta Skewers

Charcuterie Cups

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How To Make Charcuterie Cups. Image Credit: Peel With Zeel

Individual mini charcuterie cups make a tasty cold appetizer for parties. It’s easy to fill them with unique and fun combinations that wow party guests and fit your budget. This easy finger food recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare!
Get the Recipe: How To Make A Charcuterie Cup

Prosciutto Melon Skewers

Prosciutto Melon Skewers. Image Credit: Alekas Get Together

Juicy melon and salty prosciutto make a winning combination for this skewered appetizer. It’s the perfect easy party appetizer for a dinner party or great cold appetizer for a cocktail party that’s always a crowd pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Prosciutto Skewers Recipe

Creamy Sweet Strawberry Pretzel Dip

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Creamy Sweet Strawberry Pretzel Dip. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy dip combines strawberries and cream cheese for a sweet complement to salty pretzels. Prepare it ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Sweet Strawberry Pretzel Dip

Creamy Baked Artichoke Spinach Dip

spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Creamy Baked Artichoke Spinach Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Artichoke Spinach Dip is a no-fuss appetizer that’s perfect for busy holiday hosts. Assemble it in advance and bake it fresh for a warm and comforting treat.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Baked Artichoke Spinach Dip

Sweet and Crunchy Candied Pecans

A bowl filled with glazed or candied pecans rests on a white surface. Some pecans are scattered nearby, showcasing their glossy coating and appeal as a sweet snack or dessert topping.
Sweet and Crunchy Candied Pecans. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These sweet, crunchy nuts are a versatile snack or salad topping. Prepare them in advance and store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Get the Recipe: Sweet and Crunchy Candied Pecans

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings

Crock pot chicken wings with Dr Pepper and barbecue sauce beans brushed on
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These Slow Cooker BBQ Wings is a sophisticated and simple appetizer, they’re the ideal way to start your Christmas dinner. Keep them warm in the slow cooker and serve them with your favorite dipping sauces.
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings

Delicious Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

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Delicious Cream Cheese Salsa Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cream cheese salsa dip is a cold, creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar mixed in with salsa and Mexican spices.
Get the Recipe: Delicious Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

Crunchy Candied Cashews

A bowl of candied cashews on a light gray surface. The cashews are piled in a white bowl lined with parchment paper, and a cloth napkin is partially visible in the background.
Crunchy Candied Cashews. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These candied nuts offer a delightful balance of sweetness and saltiness. Prepare them ahead of time and serve as a simple, crunchy snack.
Get the Recipe: Crunchy Candied Cashews

Creamy Crab Tortilla Pinwheels

Pinwheel tortilla rolls filled with vegetables and cheese are arranged on a tray. Garnished with chopped green onions and red peppers, lemon wedges are placed at the edges.
Creamy Crab Tortilla Pinwheels. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Tortilla pinwheels filled with a creamy crab mixture make a flavorful and easy appetizer. Prepare them ahead, slice before serving, and enjoy their fresh taste.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Crab Tortilla Pinwheels

15-Minute Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe

A creamy dip topped with a vibrant red cranberry relish and garnished with slices of green jalapeño peppers. Surrounding the bowl are fresh cranberries, sliced bread on a wooden board, whole jalapeños, and crackers.
15-Minute Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

A festive and flavorful appetizer, this Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas dinner. The sweet-tart cranberries and spicy jalapeños create a bold flavor combination that’s sure to impress your guests.
Get the Recipe: 15-Minute Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe

Pretzel Cheese Dip

A close-up of soft pretzels sprinkled with salt next to a white bowl filled with creamy pretzel cheese dip. The smooth dip, with visible specks of seasoning, sits invitingly on a wooden surface.
Pretzel Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This indulgent dip pairs perfectly with pretzels or breadsticks. Make it ahead and reheat when ready to serve for a comforting appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Pretzel Cheese Dip

Cucumber Hummus Bite

Cucumber Hummus Bite
Cucumber Hummus Bite. Image Credit: On My Kids Plate

Crispy phyllo cups are filled with hummus and an easy cucumber chopped salad for a great appetizer for parties and gatherings. They’re great to make up ahead of time and easy to change up the flavors if you want.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Hummus Bites Recipe

Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers

Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers. Image Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

A cucumber appetizer topped with a creamy, flavorful avocado and goat cheese mixture. They’re perfect little bites for any party or get together. They’re also naturally vegetarian, low carb, keto, and gluten-free.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Appetizer Recipe

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews Recipe

A brown ceramic bowl filled with roasted cashews is garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary, placed on a white surface.
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews are a delightful appetizer, snack, or gift to give that is quick and easy to make and is gluten-free.
Get the Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews Recipe

Creamy Buffalo Rotisserie Chicken Dip

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Creamy Buffalo Rotisserie Chicken Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy buffalo chicken dip recipe features juicy rotisserie chicken, three types of cheeses, hot sauce, make a creamy party dip appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Buffalo Rotisserie Chicken Dip

White Chocolate Holiday Chex Mix

A bowl of snack mix containing pretzels, cereal squares, red and green candies, and peanuts, mixed with a creamy coating. A small bowl of red, white, and green sprinkles is seen in the background.
White Chocolate Holiday Chex Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A festive twist on the classic snack mix, this version includes white chocolate and holiday-themed add-ins. Make it ahead and store it in an airtight container until your gathering.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Holiday Chex Mix

Saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork sliders on Hawaiian buns with extra barbecue sauce and melted cheese
Saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Perfect party appetizers, pulled pork sliders with a sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, on sweet Hawaiian slider buns.
Get the Recipe: Saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Quick and Easy Marinated Sicilian Olives

A wooden bowl filled with marinated green olives garnished with herbs. Fresh parsley, basil leaves, a garlic clove, and chili flakes are scattered nearby on a wooden cutting board. The background is a light marble surface.
Quick and Easy Marinated Sicilian Olives. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These vibrant Green Marinated Sicilian Olives is a quick and easy appetizer perfect for nibbling on before Christmas dinner. Infused with fresh herbs, garlic, oregano, and chili pepper flakes, they’re a burst of flavor in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Easy Marinated Sicilian Olives

Savory Baked Brie With Cranberry Jam

baked brie with cranberry apples and wine
Savory Baked Brie With Cranberry Jam. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and savory baked brie recipe with cranberry jam is an upscale appetizer that is very quick to make and perfect for the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Savory Baked Brie With Cranberry Jam

Bite-Sized Pretzel Christmas Treats

A bowl filled with festive pretzel snacks. Each pretzel is topped with melted chocolate, round red and green candies, and colorful sprinkles. The treats have a holiday theme with a mix of sweet and salty flavors.
Bite-Sized Pretzel Christmas Treats. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These bite-sized snacks combine pretzels, chocolate, and festive toppings for a sweet and salty treat. Prepare them in advance and store them in a cool place until serving.
Get the Recipe: Bite-Sized Pretzel Christmas Treats

Creamy and Spicy Pimento Cheese

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Creamy and Spicy Pimento Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This spicy homemade pimento cheese dip is a blend of creamy cheeses, mayo, pimentos, and sweet and spicy pickled jalapeños.
Get the Recipe: Creamy and Spicy Pimento Cheese

Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

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Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for an easy and delicious party dip? Try my family’s cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, a touch of mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Dip Recipe

Creamy 2-Minute Yogurt Dill Dip Recipe

Dill dip in a bowl with a sprig of deal on top
Creamy 2-Minute Yogurt Dill Dip Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip is an ideal quick party dip that only takes two minutes to prepare. With a blend of Greek yogurt, mayo, minced onion, garlic, and dill perfect with veggies and chips.
Get the Recipe: Dill Dip Recipe

Garlic and Herb Whipped Ricotta Dip

Garlic and Herb Whipped Ricotta Dip. Image Credit: Cup of Zest

This creamy concoction is one of the best cold dips to serve! Blended ricotta cheese, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a handful of herbs make a winning dip your guests will love.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Whipped Ricotta Dip

Whipped Ricotta Crostini

Whipped Ricotta Crostini. Image Credit: Through the Fibro Fog

Crostinis are one of everyone’s classic cold finger foods! Crispy homemade toasts are topped with a sweet, herb-filled creamy ricotta cheese. While the toasts need to be cooked, you can also use store bought toasts to skip the cooking. Full of rich creamy flavor, they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Ricotta Recipe

Easy Classic Cheese Ball Recipe

Easy Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
Easy Classic Cheese Ball Recipe. Image Credit: Natashas Kitchen

This homemade cheese ball recipe is the perfect appetizer for parties and holidays! Creamy cheese ball packed with cheese blends, bacon, ranch and walnuts.
Get the Recipe: Cheese Ball Recipe

Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Close-up of a skillet containing stuffed mushrooms topped with a mixture of herbs, nuts, and vegetables. The mushrooms are garnished with fresh green parsley, adding color to the golden brown filling.
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with mellow garlic, toasted pecans, sundried tomatoes, & spinach then topped with a citrus basil dressing.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Easy Mexican Caviar: 10-Minute Party Dip

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Easy Mexican Caviar: 10-Minute Party Dip. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Also known as Texas caviar, this dip features black-eyed peas, corn, and a tangy dressing. It’s quick to assemble and can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
Get the Recipe: Easy Mexican Caviar: 10-Minute Party Dip

Festive Sweet Creamy Pumpkin Dip

A white bowl filled with creamy orange dip, garnished with a ginger snap cookie. Surrounding the bowl are more ginger snap cookies and green apple slices on a white plate. A striped cloth and small white pumpkins are in the background.
Festive Sweet Creamy Pumpkin Dip. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This festive dip blends pumpkin and cream cheese for a holiday-inspired treat. Serve it with gingersnaps or apple slices after preparing it ahead of time.
Get the Recipe: Festive Sweet Creamy Pumpkin Dip

Chocolate Covered Strawberries Christmas Recipe

Strawberries decorated for the holidays with white and dark chocolate coatings, topped with festive sprinkles, red and green icing, and holiday shapes like Christmas trees and stars, arranged on a white tray.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Christmas Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy strawberries dipped in chocolate and decorated festively are both elegant and easy to make. Prepare them ahead and refrigerate until serving time.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberries Christmas Recipe

Crispy Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

Waffle-cut sweet potato rounds topped with diced grapes, yellow bell peppers, and crumbled goat cheese on a black plate. The appetizers are garnished with herbs and served as an elegant snack.
Crispy Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

What happens when you top crispy sweet potato waffle fries with grape salsa and goat cheese, you get sweet potato crostini.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

Sweet And Sour Meatballs

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Sweet And Sour Meatballs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A sophisticated and simple appetizer, they’re the ideal way to start your Christmas dinner. The sweet and tangy sauce, combined with juicy pineapple and colorful bell peppers, creates a truly unforgettable flavor experience.
Get the Recipe: Sweet And Sour Meatballs

25 Christmas Desserts to Sweeten Your Holiday

Christmas Tree Dip Recipe in a snow man bowl with vanilla wafers to dip into it
25 Christmas Desserts. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweeten your holiday with these 25 festive Christmas desserts! From classic gingerbread cookies to creative treats like White Chocolate Christmas Chex Mix and Grinch Brownies, this roundup has something for every dessert lover. Whether you’re looking for no-bake options, fun cookie ideas, or indulgent cakes, these recipes are perfect for bringing holiday cheer to any gathering. Explore them all and find your next must-have treat for the season! Get All The Recipes: 25 Festive Christmas Desserts to Sweeten Your Holiday