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Best Christmas Appetizers for a Party! {50 Easy Ideas}

November 28, 2022 By Heidi 32 Comments

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Wondering what to serve at a Christmas party? You’ve just stumbled across the BEST list of easy ideas for Christmas Appetizers!

These easy ideas for Christmas appetizers are your ticket to kicking off a deliciously successful party. Plus, they’re the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite holiday appetizers you’ve been waiting for all year long!

From make-ahead dips and snacks to the best crowd-pleasing finger foods, your guests will be talking about your fabulous holiday hors d’oeuvres all evening long. And no one will know just how simple they were to make… that will be our little secret, okay?

Plus, you’ll love how versatile these delicious recipes are. You can serve these appetizers at Christmas parties, Christmas buffets, Christmas gatherings, for Christmas dinner and more!

So make sure you have even more tasty fun this Christmas season… and try some of these rich and decadent Christmas appetizer recipes your friends and family will LOVE!

Go grab some fun new holiday appetizer recipes here…

Christmas Appetizers

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What Should I Serve At A Christmas Party?

I always like to think of who will be attending my Christmas party and what foods they like. That way I can design a party food menu that will cater to their specific tastes. I want everyone to have something to eat that they will love. To get started, here are some real crowd pleasing Christmas party appetizer ideas…

  • Charcuterie Board
  • Cocktail Meatballs
  • Cold Dips
  • Dessert Dips
  • Hot Dips
  • Little Smokies
  • Seasoned Chex Mix
  • Seafood Platters
  • Sliders

What Are Good Finger Foods?

Finger Foods make every party more fun, including Christmas parties. Here are some of the most popular finger food ideas:

  • Charcuterie Board
  • Chex Mix
  • Chips and Dip
  • Deviled Eggs
  • Fruit Platter
  • Sliders

What Are The Most Popular Appetizers?

Frugal Girls readers have clicked on and shared these popular appetizers the most:

  • Crock Pot Spinach Dip Recipe
  • Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe
  • Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
  • Crock Pot Kielbasa BBQ Ranch
  • Crockpot Crab Dip

Christmas Cream Cheese Dip Recipes ::

Crock Pot Spinach Dip Recipe

 Crockpot Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Crock Pot Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe

Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe

Easy Crockpot French Onion Dip Recipe

Crockpot French Onion Dip Recipe

Crockpot Creamy Salsa Dip Recipe

Crockpot Creamy Salsa Dip Recipe

Easy Nacho Dip Recipe

Warm Gumbo Dip Recipe

Cold Christmas Dips ::

Cold Bacon Spinach Dip Recipe

Best Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

No Cook Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip Recipe

Jalepeno Cheddar Dip Recipe

Individual Seven Layer Dip Cups Recipe

Individual Seven Layer Dip Cups Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Hot Dips for Christmas ::

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Dip Recipe

Skinny Spinach Dip Recipe

Skinny Spinach Dip Recipe Easy

Easy Crockpot Queso Recipe

Crockpot Queso Recipe Easy

Skillet Chili Cheese Dip Recipe {Epic 4 Ingredient Queso}

Meat Appetizers for Christmas ::

Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipe

Honey Garlic Smokies Recipe

Crockpot Smokies Recipe with Grape Jelly

BBQ Coke Little Smokies

easy-bbq-coca-cola-little-smokies-recipe

Cranberry Chili Slow Cooker Smokies Recipe

Slow Cooker Smokies Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Kielbasa Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Coca Cola Kielbasa Recipe Easy

Crock Pot Kielbasa BBQ Ranch

Easy Grape Jelly Kielbasa Recipe {Slow Cooker Party Starter}

Cranberry Kielbasa Bites Crock Pot Recipe

crockpot-cranberry-kielbasa-bites-recipe

Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

Easy Crockpot BBQ Ranch Meatballs Recipe

Crock Pot BBQ Meatball Recipe

Crock Pot BBQ Meatball Recipe

Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe

Crockpot Barbecue Root Beer Meatballs

Crockpot Dr Pepper Meatballs Recipe

Finger Foods For Christmas Parties ::

Easy Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe

Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe

Easy Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

Easy Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

Crock Pot Chex Mix Recipe {Parmesan Ranch}

Easy Meatball Sliders Recipe

Crockpot Meatball Slider Recipe

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Recipe {Easy Sliders}

Roast Beef Sliders Recipe

Peppermint Popcorn Bark Recipe

Homemade Cracker Jack Popcorn Recipe

Homemade Ritz Crackers Recipe

Easy Homemade Cheez Its Recipe

Crockpot Monkey Bread Recipe

Olive Cheese Bread Recipe

Instant Pot Christmas Appetizers:

Instant Pot Meatballs Appetizer Recipe {BBQ Coke}

Easy Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs Recipe {Root Beer}

Instant Pot Cocktail Meatballs Recipe {BBQ Dr. Pepper}

Christmas Appetizers Make-Ahead ::

Nutella Whip Dip

Skinny Oreo Dip Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Whip Dip Recipe

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe

Easy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe

Buffalo Ranch Veggie and Chip Dip Recipe

Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce Recipe

Ginger Soy Sauce Recipe for Dipping Egg Rolls & Potstickers!

Ginger Soy Sauce Recipe

More Popular Appetizers ::

I’ve got even more amazing appetizers to share with you.  So keep reading for more tasty ways to get your next party started…

5 Ingredient Appetizers {33 Crowd Pleasing Recipes}

No matter the occasion, these easy 5 Ingredient Appetizers are sure to add some tasty fun to any event!

5 Ingredient Appetizers! {33 Crowd Pleasing Recipes}

40 Easy Dip Recipes

Add one of these decadent easy dip recipes with few ingredients to your next party, and you’ve got the star of the show!

Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe Easy

44 Slow Cooker Appetizer Recipes

These EASY Slow Cooker appetizers are such crowd-pleasers… perfect for Game Day or Holiday parties!  Many of them can even be kept warm and served straight from the Crockpot!

More Tasty Christmas Recipe Inspiration ::

50+ Best Christmas Cookie Recipes

Make your whole family happy happy with these Cookie Monster approved Best Christmas Cookie Recipes!

Best Christmas Cookie Recipes Ever List

99+ Christmas Dessert Recipes

Skip to the very best part of Christmas with these yummy Christmas Dessert Recipes!

Christmas Dessert Recipes

10+ Christmas Punch Recipes! {easy and festive}

Make your Christmas parties extra fun with one of these delicious Christmas Punch Recipes!

77+ Crockpot Christmas Recipes

Make your Christmas amazing without all the work with these easy Crockpot Christmas Recipes!

50+ Easy Christmas Dinner Recipes {Fun and Festive}

Fun and totally festive, these Christmas Main Dishes, Christmas Side Dishes, Christmas Beverage Recipes, and Christmas Dessert Recipes will load you up with fun holiday inspiration!

Christmas Brunch Recipe Ideas – 33 Best Recipes

These Brunch Recipes are sure to make any morning feel just a little bit more like Christmas Day itself!

55 Fun Christmas Activities for Families, Couples, Kids & Adults

Whether you’re looking for festive new Christmas traditions for families, December date nights for couples, holiday party ideas for adults, exciting activities for friends, or magical ideas for kids… I’ve got you covered!

Christmas Activities for Families

60+ Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

With these easy Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas, you’ll always have enough time to give that perfect homemade gift!

Frugal Gift Ideas for Everyone on your List!

{Gifts ideas for Co-workers, Men, Teens, Kids, Grandparents, White Elephant, Foodies, and so much more…}

Frugal Gift Ideas

Don’t miss out! Find more Fun Recipe Inspiration with The Frugal Girls right here…

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So have you tried any of these recipes for Christmas Appetizers yet?

Leave a comment and share…

Filed Under: Appetizers, Christmas, Food, Recipes Tagged With: Christmas Recipes

Comments

  1. Josiah - DIY Thrill says

    December 20, 2022 at 6:24 am

    Love all these easy appetizers, those crockpot bacon wrapped smokies look so yummy!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      Ooh yes… they’re beyond delicious!!

      Reply
  2. Judee says

    December 5, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    It’s always great to have lots of ideas for appetizers for the holiday season. So many of them look really good but I was especially attracted to the individual 7 layer dip recipe. Can’t wait to try that one.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      Those individual dips really are the cutest, aren’t they? 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rainbow Evening says

    December 1, 2022 at 5:18 am

    You show a lot of appetizers… all sound appealing…
    I’ll try one of them…..
    Thank you for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 4:29 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the appetizer recipes list! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Val says

    November 30, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    So many yummy ideas! I love the individual layer dips. That is a brilliant idea since we are now basically a world of germaphobes after going through a pandemic. 🙂

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 4:29 pm

      Aren’t those individual layer dips SO cute? They really are the perfect party starter!

      Reply
  5. Adriana Leandro says

    November 29, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    What a great list of Christmas appetizers!
    Thank you for the tips.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  6. delphine says

    November 29, 2022 at 10:24 am

    Merci pour toutes ces recettes très appétissante
    Bises

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:29 pm

      Merci beaucoup, Delphine, 🙂 Bises

      Reply
  7. Healthy World Cuisine says

    November 29, 2022 at 6:03 am

    This appetizer list is epic! So many items to choose from. Love some of your crockpot make ahead ideas and will certainly be consulting your list during the holidays. Stay well and take care

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:28 pm

      You’re so kind… thank you! Enjoy the holidays!

      Reply
  8. Carol says

    November 29, 2022 at 4:10 am

    What a great list of holiday appetizers. – I can make a meal of appetizers as they’re often the best part of the meal! Pinned and tweeted.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Carol! And I agree… appetizers are often my favorite, too!

      Reply
  9. Lisa's Notebook says

    November 29, 2022 at 2:33 am

    If I’m looking for quick and easy meals, I know I’ll always find something on your website, Heidi – that broccoli and cheese crockpot dip looks amazing, I will definitely be trying that one!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      You’re so sweet… thanks, Lisa! Enjoy the broccoli cheese dip! 🙂

      Reply
  10. 2pots2cook says

    November 29, 2022 at 2:02 am

    Thank you for every single suggestion. Will make some of your recommendations!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      That’s wonderful to hear…. I’m so glad you liked the tips!

      Reply
  11. Lovely says

    November 28, 2022 at 9:10 pm

    This is helpful. Thanks for sharing.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      I’m so glad you found the easy appetizers helpful!

      Reply
  12. somewhereinireland says

    November 28, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    They all look good but I will have to try a few. 😉 Thank you for the tips and have a nice week.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      You’re very welcome… ENJOY!

      Reply
  13. Her Digital Coffee says

    November 28, 2022 at 5:18 pm

    These are wonderful ideas for Christmas appetizers! I love savoury foods, so this is perfect. I especially can’t wait to try the broccoli cheese dip! Thank you for the great ideas Heidi!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:23 pm

      You will love it… that dip is so creamy and dreamy!

      Reply
  14. Kathrine Eldridge says

    November 28, 2022 at 5:02 pm

    Just pinned this post because I need ideas when the time comes to make an appetizer! Thanks for sharing!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:23 pm

      You’re very welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  15. CoCo says

    November 28, 2022 at 8:14 am

    These quick and easy ideas are awesome, Heidi. I feel like I serve the same things at parties each holiday so this is really going to help me branch out! Thanks for helping to make party planning super simple. Big hugs, CoCo

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 28, 2022 at 1:03 pm

      You’re very welcome, CoCo! I’m so glad you like the Christmas party appetizer ideas!

      Reply
  16. Veronica Lee says

    November 28, 2022 at 6:12 am

    I want to try them all!

    I especially love the Individual Seven Layer Dip Cups .

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 28, 2022 at 1:01 pm

      Aren’t those too cute?? They really are the perfect party starter!

      Reply

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