When it comes to party food, the only thing I love more than a good appetizer is a WHOLE SPREAD of good appetizers. Especially during the holidays. But between wrapping presents, cookie exchanges, music programs, and moving your Elf on a Shelf, you don't have time to spend hours making the perfect appetizer for that night's holiday event.
You need to find a way to save time and make your appetizer. That's why today I'm sharing 23 make-ahead Christmas appetizers that you can make for your next holiday party or family gathering.
Whether you're looking for something healthy or decadent, you'll find something to love here. Let's dig in!
With cranberry sauce, green chiles, cilantro, and green onions, this Cranberry Salsa is the perfect sweet and savory combo for the holiday season. Serve over cream cheese with crackers. Make this festive holiday charcuterie board all with ingredients you can get from Aldi! Made by layering hummus, a parsley mixture, and cherry tomatoes, this hummus wreath is easy to make and a beautiful appetizer for your table. With dried cranberries, gooey melted brie, and maple syrup, this appetizer is sure to please your guests. These miniature bacon-y cheeseballs are the perfect bite-sized snack for a party. Need a low-carb option? These antipasti skewers combine high-quality ingredients to make a delicious appetizer (you won't even miss the carbs). Make this cheesy spinach artichoke dip whenever you like and then pop it in the oven right before your party. Your guests will love these delicious mushrooms filled with sausage, cream cheese, and breadcrumbs. Marinated olives and cheese -- what's not to love about this easy and pretty appetizer?! These cocktail meatballs get a spicy holiday twist when they're heated up with cranberry sauce and chili sauce. Give your guests something healthy with these adorable wedge salad skewers. What's an appetizer table without deviled eggs? And these add a festive touch with bow made of pink peppercorns and parsley. This pomegranate cranberry relish is perfect for serving over melted brie or cream cheese. Delicious and pretty! Make these pretty cucumber and prosciutto bites for your Whole30 friends and they will love you forever for including something they can eat at your party. These sliders with the winning flavor combo of chicken, bacon, and ranch will make a great hearty addition to your appetizer table. Served with blue cheese dressing, these cornbread spinach cheese bites are unique and easy to make. Pomegranate guacamole? It might sound weird, but somehow it works. And it couldn't be more festive! Why not make this veggie Christmas tree? Made with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and cauliflower (with a cheese star), it's both creative and a healthy appetizer. Mini salmon cakes are an amazing appetizer idea, and with a tasty sriracha lemon aioli, they're sure to be the hit of your appetizer spread. Complete with instructions for making it gluten-free, this spicy Chex mix is the perfect grazing food. This candied bacon couldn't be easier to make with just three ingredients that everyone has in their kitchen. (And your guests won't be able to keep their hands off them!) Need a little sweetness in your appetizer spread? These goat cheese balls are rolled in a pecan and brown sugar candy coating. So different and yummy! Could this olive Christmas tree be any prettier? Made with different colored olives, marinated peppers and mozzarella balls, it's definitely a show-stopping appetizer.23 Festive Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers for Your Next Holiday Party
Cranberry Salsa
Holiday Charcuterie Board (with Aldi Cheese Board Ideas)
Easy Christmas Appetizer "Hummus Wreath" - Two Healthy Kitchens
Cranberry Maple Baked Brie
Bacon Cheeseball Bites - Saving Dollars & Sense
Italian Antipasti Skewers - Keto/Low Carb
The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip
Sweet Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Easy Marinated Olives & Cheese Ring Appetizer
Simple Three-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce Meatballs
Wedge Salad Skewers Recipe
Merry Little Christmas Deviled Eggs
Pomegranate Cranberry Relish
Whole30 Cucumber Bites | Hot Pan Kitchen - GF, Paleo, & Whole30
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Sliders
Cornbread Spinach Cheese Bites
Pomegranate Guacamole Recipe (Holiday Festive!)
Veggie Christmas Tree Appetizer
Mini Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Lemon Aioli
Spicy Chex Mix
Candied Bacon {3 Simple Ingredients!}
Mini Candied Pecan Cranberry Goat Cheese Balls
Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer
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Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale
How can a party go wrong with all of these fantastic appetizers to nibble on? EVERYTHING looks festive and delicious! I can't wait to make these.
Chef Paul
Such a great list of appetizers to choose from. I loved these, really delicious.
Caitlin | CC's Table
These all look so delicious! Perfect for any holiday party-- and I love that you can prep them ahead!