24 Easy Holiday Appetizers

"Some of our favorite Southern artisanal cheese producers are showcased here with a selection of their fine cheeses. Included is a sampling of sheep, cow, and goat's milk cheeses and suggestions for wine pairings that embrace the flavor profiles of each."

A quick and easy holiday charcuterie board for snack and grazing before the meal!

“A simple appetizer or party snack that always gets polished off in minutes!”

It's the festive season and this Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is savory treat you, your family, and guests will love. Simple to make with a cheesy spinach filling, store-bought puff pastry and pizza sauce for serving.

"Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twists…the holiday appetizer that everyone asks for…year after year. They’re quick, easy, and everyone loves these sweet and savory twists."

"Beef Tenderloin with Garlic-and-Merlot Jam lends a touch of elegance to an appetizer spread at that special celebration."

"Dark chocolate, cheeses, crackers, cherries + fresh berries. The most epic dessert cheese board for any get-together!"

A party just isn’t a party without melty cheese. This ooey-gooey dip is packed with artichokes and topped with toasty breadcrumbs! 

"These cute skewers are packed with juicy sausage and shrimp with homemade cajun seasoning. And the flavors are AH-MAZING!"

“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.”

“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.”

“This two-step recipe combines provolone cheese, pepperoni, and pitted Kalamata olives on fresh rosemary stems for a festive low-carb appetizer.”

"Thyme and Garlic Baked Camembert is quite possibly one of the easiest yet most gorgeous and decadent appetizers ever. I can promise you’re going to love it!"

“We’ve reimagined this signature Kentucky sandwich of bacon, turkey, and cheese sauce into beautiful bite-size cups.”

“A delicious start to any gathering, Stuffed Mushrooms make a festive and easy appetizer for any occasion.”

“Topped with traditional Italian flavors such as fresh thyme and oregano and gooey fontina cheese, this flatbread will surely be a crowd pleaser."

“Frozen artichoke hearts contain no added salt, unlike the canned variety, which may contain more than 300mg per half cup.”

"Add a low-calorie, gluten-free option to your appetizer spread with this Avocado Pesto-Stuffed Tomato recipe. Calling for just six common ingredients, this is one of the easiest tomato recipes for parties."

Inspired by the classic combination of bagels with lox and cream cheese, Tory Miller devised this variation using smoked, locally raised trout and homemade English muffins. It would be equally good on other breads, such as a baguette, or even the bagel that inspired it.

This easy Holiday Cheese Board takes minutes to assemble, is a beautiful and delicious display of seasonal finger foods and appetizers that will keep everyone satisfied for parties and gatherings. I'm keeping it super simple with store-bought ingredients and almost zero prep.

“The cheese ball recipe is a family favorite and a must try!”

Warm Bacon Cheese Dip that can be prepared in minutes and is a crowd pleaser.

Sweetly Spiced Candied Nuts are a perfect combination of savory and sweet. They make fabulous holiday gifts and are always a crowd pleaser. Easy to make with less than 5 minutes of prep and a few minutes in the oven.

A fun twist for holiday appetizers -- and one everyone loves!