We’ve gathered easy and delicious holiday appetizers to serve at your next gathering that will definitely please your crowd.
Easy Crowd Pleasing Holiday Appetizers
Cranberry & Brie Bites
“A simple appetizer or party snack that always gets polished off in minutes!”
Tortilla Wreath with Brie
“Wow your guests with this great looking appetizer that’s also extremely delicious, featuring baked brie topped with a spicy salsa made of cranberries, Granny Smith apple, jalapeno, and fresh cilantro.”
Healthy Mini Cheese Balls
“Almond milk cream cheese is delicately nutty, with a buttery-rich texture and zero grams of sat fat. Find it at Whole Foods stores nationwide. You can substitute 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, which adds 1.6g sat fat to each serving.”
Olive Pepperoni Kabobs
“This two-step recipe combines provolone cheese, pepperoni, and pitted Kalamata olives on fresh rosemary stems for a festive low-carb appetizer.”
Inside Out Hot Brown Bites
“We’ve reimagined this signature Kentucky sandwich of bacon, turkey, and cheese sauce into beautiful bite-size cups.”
Stuffed Mushrooms
“A delicious start to any gathering, Stuffed Mushrooms make a festive and easy appetizer for any occasion.”
Roasted Fennel and Prosciutto Flatbread
“Topped with traditional Italian flavors such as fresh thyme and oregano and gooey fontina cheese, this flatbread will surely be a crowd pleaser. Crushed red pepper adds an extra kick while a balsamic glaze takes the flavor palette to the next level. The natural paring of fennel and prosciutto marry this appetizer in a harmonious way that will leave guests searching for seconds. Cook the flatbread until the crust is golden brown, and broil the pizza for one minute for perfectly melted cheese. Substituting sweet onion for fennel and bacon for prosciutto is also a great alternative that still serves up delicious flavor in this flatbread appetizer.”
Phyllo-Wrapped Asparagus with Prosciutto
“This is truly an appetizer worthy of a special occasion. Simply roll up prosciutto and asparagus in phyllo dough and bake. The results are a crunchy, easy appetizer all will enjoy.”
Spinach Artichoke Bites
“Frozen artichoke hearts contain no added salt, unlike the canned variety, which may contain more than 300mg per half cup.”
Avocado Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes
“Let these adorable cherry tomato appetizers steal the show thanks to their tasty avocado, cream cheese, pesto, and lemon juice filling. To keep the mini apps standing upright, cut a thin slice from the bottom of each tomato, creating a flat base.”
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
“Turn your favorite bread into a Christmas-Tree shaped treat! Topped with fresh basil, rosemary, and a side of marinara, this recipe will be the hit of your holiday party.”
Smoked Trout Crostini with Radishes and Dill Cream
“For a fresh appetizer, try the smoked trout crostini with radishes and dill cream. An appetizer consisting of sour cream spread on a triangle of toasted crostini and topped with smoked trout and radishes will give guests a break from warm appetizers typically served at a dinner party. These perfect little triangles also offer a beautiful presentation, fooling guests into believing you worked much harder than you did on this appetizer. A fresh squeeze of lemon juice will also give guests the burst of freshness that will perfectly balance out your appetizer platter. For an even more colorful spread, replace the trout with smoked salmon.”
Snowman and Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
“The cheese ball recipe is a family favorite and a must try!”
Bacon and Cheese Dip
“Crumbled bacon is the crowning glory of this creamy cheese dip that features cream cheese, blue cheese, and sour cream. You’re guaranteed not to have any leftovers when you bring this dip to a party.”
