70 Easy Christmas Party Food Ideas & Holiday Snacks for a Crowd

A Christmas Tree Cheese Ball will be a gorgeous addition to your holiday appetizer table this year.

Shaped into a cone and decorated with fresh herbs and pine nuts, this flavorful appetizer is festive and tasty.

This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese will become your new potluck favorite!

Elbow macaroni noodles are slow cooked in a rich cheesy sauce, with just minutes of prep.

It comes out of the slow cooker perfect every time!

This festive, easy, Christmas Salad with a Cranberry Vinaigrette (made in a Mason jar) will be the talk of your holiday party.

Shape this salad like a Christmas tree and decorate it with "garland, ornaments, and snow" toppings.

Everything from the Christmas colors to the fresh herbs, lemon and garlic in the filling makes these Christmas Deviled Eggs truly special.

They are sure to disappear fast, so make extra!

The dip version of the obsess-worthy Little Debbie Christmas Tree snack cakes.

It’s super easy to make and very fun to eat!

Making pull-apart bread in a Christmas tree shape adds that extra special touch around the holiday season.

Cheesey, garlicky, and dotted with cherry tomatoes, this fun recipe is made easy with a few supermarket shortcuts.

Make a cute holiday treat without cooking with these easy Ornament Cookies that can be made in minutes with a few storebought ingredients.

The perfect last minute treat!

Cheesy Potatoes are an easy side dish that can be made for potlucks, funerals, and almost any occasion.

This version puts a new twist on a traditional side dish with two secret ingredients that make it even more delicious than the traditional!

Tortellini Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze are a fun spin on the classic caprese salad.

They're an easy no-bake appetizer that’s ready in about 25 minutes, bursting with fresh flavors, and look festive when arranged like a wreath.

Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the easiest holiday appetizer you will ever make!

Simply dump everything into the crock pot and peace out while it cooks, then watch your guests gobble them up.

Christmas Crinkle Cookies, with their bright red and green colors make for such festive, cheery holiday treats.

They certainly stand out on a cookie platter and their soft and chewy texture makes them a huge favorite every year.

Flaky, buttery, overloaded with cheese and a spicy kick from jalapeno, these Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits are nothing like ordinary buttermilk biscuits.

Best of all, they need only 20 minutes in the oven.

This easy 5-ingredient Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad takes just minutes to make and is positively packed with flavor.

The colorful dish also looks beautiful on your table!

Simple and filled with delicious flavor, Slow Cooker Pizza Dip is sure to be as a party dip hit.

With only ten ingredients and a dump-and-go prep, you simply can’t go wrong!

An amazingly flavorful cream cheese spread that will be the hit of any holiday party.

All the ingredients from your favorite antipasto salad in a delicious, creamy dip!

Nothing says holiday cozy like a sweet, creamy casserole side dish! Corn Pudding Casserole is a delicious combination of savory and sweet.

It can even be made a day ahead of time, then baked before serving.

This gorgeous Christmas sausage roll wreath is such a show-stopping appetizer for the holiday season.

It’s easy, takes only 10 minutes to prep and is stuffed with festive cranberries and pecans.

Christmas Crack is saltine toffee made with crackers, brown sugar, butter, chocolate and holiday sprinkles.

It's a sweet and salty treat that’s addictively delicious and perfect for feeding a crowd.

It’s always great to have something easy to nibble on when you’re mingling with friends and family, and this Christmas Charcuterie Board is festive and very inviting.

Featuring brie with a Christmas tree cut out, cheese stars, and plenty of sweet and savory options.

Christmas Tree Brownies are chewy one-bowl brownies that are decorated to look like Christmas trees.

These easy treats are sure to please kids and adults alike!

Baked Ricotta Dip is warm and hearty, and always a huge hit.

It’s rich and savory, and can serve as an appetizer for any type of holiday gathering.

Do you need a quick and easy holiday appetizer? Check out this simple recipe for Meat and Cheese Christmas Trees!

Only three ingredients are needed to make this festive snack. Perfect for kids or adults!

Gingerbread Cheesecake takes this classic festive flavor and turns it into an indulgent gingerbread dessert.

Plus, it’s an easy no-bake, stress free dessert that’ll save your oven space for the savory recipes.

Hot and melty Roast Beef, Cheddar, and Caramelized onion Hawaiian roll sliders are a hearty appetizer that can double as a meal.

Tender deli beef, cheddar cheese slices, spicy condiments, & sweet cooked onions combine for an incredible hot sandwich.

Perfect for kids and adults alike, this easy Christmas Tree Fruit and Cheese Platter looks so festive!

It’s a nice change from traditional charcuterie, and is perfect if there will be vegetarians at your gathering.

For a no-fail, no cook, peppermint-flavored fudge, look no further than this 3 Ingredient Christmas Fudge!

With only about 3 minutes of prep required, it’s simple to make but results in the ultimate festive treat.

Baked Cranberry Brie is an easy but impressive 15-minute appetizer for the holidays.

With a few simple ingredients and minutes of prep time, you have one of the best-tasting Christmas recipes at your gathering!

No holiday is complete without potato salad, and this Ultimate Potato Salad is a classic potato salad that includes hard boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onion, and more tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing.

Prepare for everyone to ask you for the recipe, because it might just be the best potato salad they’ve ever had.

Refrigerated sugar cookie dough, icing and candy toppings combine to make this unique Christmas sugar cookie pizza.

It’s a super-easy recipe and you can change the kind of icing or the toppings to make this Christmas dessert pizza your own.

Transform boring or leftover stuffing with these Stuffing Muffins. When made in muffin tins, they get nicely browned with crisp edges and tender centers.

There’s no slightly-soggy middle, or fighting over the best edge pieces.

Classic no bake Christmas Wreath Cookies have crunchy cornflakes coated in green marshmallows, decorated with red hot candies and cute little holly sprinkles.

My childhood favorite!

Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip is a mouthwatering crowd pleasing dip made with cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, and plenty of seasonings.

This tasty warm dip is perfectly creamy with a bit of a spicy jalapeno bite.

Classic appetizers and snacks can be elevated to more grown-up versions with a few elegant flavor combinations.

The addition of dijon mustard and sharp cheddar cheese to miniature smoked sausages and flaky crescent style rolls gives you Fancy Pigs in a Blanket!

Sometimes you just need a quick and easy treat for the holidays, and classic Peppermint Bark does the trick!

It only has a handful of ingredients, doesn’t require any baking and the recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.

Fun and festive Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is sweet, spicy and oh-so flavorful!

It is also super easy to make and only takes 5 minutes from start to finish, and will look so pretty on your table.

Mini Christmas Tree Veggie Pizzas have a Christmas tree shaped crust topped with hummus and a confetti of fresh vegetables.

The ideal healthy appetizer this holiday season!

Made with Nutter Butter cookies and a few other simple ingredients, these easy Reindeer Cookie Treats are fun to make and beyond cute.

The perfect no-bake holiday treat!

Wow your guests this holiday season by serving Christmas guacamole in the shape of a wreath.

Guacamole is always a party-favorite, and you can whip up this easy appetizer in about 15 minutes.

Christmas Poke Cake is a festive and delicious way to celebrate the holidays!

The cake is moist and fluffy, and the holiday-themed toppings make it extra special.

These flaky two-bite pies have a buttery crust and a savory mushroom filling that’s totally irresistible.

No holiday party is complete without a big bowl of reindeer chow.

Chocolate muddy buddies, holiday M&M’s, peanut butter cups and pretzels all come together for a festive snack mix that’s easy to make and fun to eat!

Homemade Pimento Cheese, or “Southern pâté,” is a creamy and delicious cheese dip made with a flavorful combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, and shredded cheddar cheese.

If you enjoy cheese spreads, you’ve GOT to try this!

Festive and fun Christmas Pinwheels use a mix of white beans and feta cheese, instead of cream cheese, for a lower fat, but still deliciously creamy version of a classic.

Hot Spinach Dip is a blend of cooked spinach, three types of cheese and seasonings, all baked together to melted cheesy perfection.

It’s an easy make-ahead party snack that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Christmas Lasagna is a delicious no bake dessert filled with smooth and creamy layers that sit atop a cookie crust.

Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers are a fun appetizer or healthier snack for the holidays.

So simple to make using mini sweet peppers, and so flavorful from the garlic and herbs, they are also vegetarian and gluten free.

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Christmas Cookies Cheesecake Bars.

A delightful fusion of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough, vibrant Christmas mix M&Ms, and a luscious homemade cheesecake filling, they take regular cookie bars to the next level.

An Antipasto Wreath bursting with Christmas cheer is here!

Salty Italian meats, soft cheeses, juicy veggies, and fresh herbs are arranged and displayed in the most colorful, festive way!

Grinch Cake Pops are adorable treats that are perfect for parties, a fun addition to a cookie tray, or even a tasty gift.

Best of all, they’re a breeze to make, and you can use a box cake mix for ultimate convenience.

Crock Pot Ham is a spiral cut ham topped with a 3 ingredient glaze, then slow cooked to perfection.

This is the BEST way to make your holiday ham, the slow cooker does all of the work!

This healthy Christmas Quinoa Salad is packed with a plethora of flavors, textures, and colors!

And you can have this vegan side dish ready in about 15-20 minutes.

This lovely dessert platter is totally made for a holiday season that’s full of sweet treats.

This is a great way to serve smaller items for snacking instead of a full-on sitdown dessert.

It’s so much fun to have a variety of sweets!

Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees make a pretty centerpiece for the holiday table and they’re delicious too!

Puff pastry sheets combine with red and green pesto to make the trees which are wonderful served warm from the oven.

These easy to make Christmas Kiss Cookies are sure to be a hit.

They're soft chocolate cookies are covered with sprinkles and topped with a Hershey's Kiss!

Serve up a very merry appetizer this holiday season with this cute Santa Charcuterie Board.

It’s both easy to make and very kid-friendly!

Mini Christmas Tree Sandwiches are the perfect finger food for a Christmas party or family gathering.

Quick prep, easy assembly, and totally customizable!

No Bake Candy Cane Cheesecake has a delicious chocolate Oreo cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and is loaded with sweet peppermint flavor from crushed mini candy canes.

SO pretty too!

This Holiday Wreath Charcuterie Board will be the showstopper of your holiday parties!

It’s an easy appetizer for the Christmas season with simple ingredients that you can customize to your favorite flavors.

Cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, and jalapenos make for the best easy baked Jalapeno Poppers.

Best of all, they’re ready in 25 minutes with loads of flavor!

Wow your crowd with an epic Christmas appetizer made with the most delicious party dip.

Scallion Olive Party Dip recipe is quickly shaped into a Christmas cheese wreath for your most festive party presentation ever.

Green Beans and Potatoes are so simple to prepare in just 30 minutes and packed with Italian flavors.

Dressed with olive oil, vinegar, lemon, mashed garlic and lots of chopped parsley, they’re both flavorful and easy.

Peppermint Cheesecake Dip looks and tastes super festive, and is an easy make ahead dessert for the holidays.

Everyone loves a savory cheese ball, but this is a fun sweet twist that guests will devour.

A festive Charcuterie Tree is fun to build and makes a gorgeous centerpiece on your holiday table.

Get into the spirit of the season with savory bites of Italian charcuterie, creatively arranged in a spiral around the tree cone.

Four different holiday cheese balls in one convenient recipe.

White Cheddar Rosemary Pomegranate, Pimento Cheese, Garlic Chive Goat-Cheese, and Cranberry Pecan are the amazing flavor profiles to choose from - or make them all!

Embrace the festive flavors of the season with delectable, 3-ingredient Gingerbread Truffles.

Crafted from crushed gingersnap cookies and cream cheese, these bite-sized treats are generously coated in almond bark, delivering a delightful combination of spice and sweetness in every bite.

This classic Southern Pineapple Casserole is loaded with sweet pineapple and cheddar cheese filling.

It gets sprinkled with a buttery Ritz cracker topping for an explosion of savory-sweet flavors.

So quick to make, this Hummus Wreath is guaranteed to impress everyone at your holiday party!

And it can be made completely ahead, which is a total bonus during the busy holiday season!

You won’t believe how tender this Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin is! Cranberry sauce is combined with onion soup mix in this recipe, and it’s a perfect pair.

It’s a wonderful comfort food meal that makes an easy main dish for a holiday dinner.

Christmas M&M Cookie Bars are soft, gooey, and loaded with both chocolate chips AND M&M’s!

Easy to make and perfect for potluck parties, cookie exchanges or goodie trays.

Easy make-ahead Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Bacon is loaded with flavor.

Sauté slender, fresh green beans, then coat them in a white-wine cream sauce with mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme, and gooey cheddar cheese.

For the salty crunch, top the dish with French fried onions, crispy bacon, and grated Parmesan.