25 Holiday Appetizers for a Crowd – Easy Christmas Finger Foods!
Cute Christmas themed appetizers! These easy holiday appetizers and finger foods are perfect for a crowd!
You know it. I know it. Everybody loves an appetizer!
One of the best aspects of any good party are the finger foods. Dips, spreads, and trays of all kinds of delicious goodness are where everyone likes to gather.
Maybe you’re hosting a holiday meal or party this year. Or want to bring something tasty to a gathering you’re invited to.
Either way, you’re probably looking for some delicious and easy Christmas appetizers!
Here are 25 easy holiday appetizers for a crowd of any size. They include cute Christmas themed appetizers (in the shape of trees and wreaths).
Plus fancier ideas for a more glam-style party.
Many of these are actually make ahead Christmas appetizers that can be prepped in advance. Then just throw them into the oven or Crock Pot before your event!
Ok, let’s dive into these delicious and easy holiday appetizer ideas!
(🎄 Need more delicious holiday food ideas? You’ll love these festive Christmas breakfast casseroles, unique holiday dinner ideas, quick and easy Christmas treats, and irresistible holiday cheesecakes!)
Christmas Appetizers
Christmas Tree Pita Pinwheel
A Christmas tree pita pinwheel appetizer that is an adorable hit for any holiday party. Plus it's totally customizable!
Pesto Cheeseball Wreath
Easy to make with just five ingredients, this gorgeous wreath will be the star of your Christmas party.
Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer
Keep entertaining simple with this easy Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer. It will add that special touch to your holiday celebration!
Creamy Cranberry Salsa Dip (Dairy Free)
Creamy, sweet, tangy, and a little spicy! This is always a hit at parties.
Simple Savory Christmas Trees
Store bought puff pastry makes these cheesy salami Christmas Trees super easy!
Christmas Wreath Appetizer
A festive and super easy holiday recipe, this Christmas Wreath Appetizer look fabulous on your appetizer table and will be scarfed up in no time. The perfect Christmas finger food!
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Always a crowd favorite, this hot spinach artichoke dip only takes a few minutes to prep! It cooks in a couple hours in the Crock-Pot, so it travels well and stays warm for potlucks and parties.
Instant Pot Cranberry Cornbread Jingle Bells
These cornbread bites are shaped like Christmas jingle bells, made in the Instant Pot, and pair up the perfect bite of sweet and tart spiced cranberries.
Brie Wreath
Baked Brie is always a crowd pleasing sharing plate during the holidays and like most of my easy recipes, just takes a few ingredients to make!
Christmas Wreath Vegetable Tray Dip
Take the boring old veggie platter to the next level by arranging it into a festive Christmas wreath!
7 Layer Dip
7 layer dip comes together quickly with easy-to-find ingredients. It’s amazingly delicious, and even looks pretty and festive once assembled!
Herb and Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms only take minutes to prep and make a crowd-pleasing party food. The creamy filling is full of fresh herbs and garlic, perfect with the soft baked mushrooms. You can even prep them ahead, freeze them and then bake!
Savory Pull-Apart Bread
Cheese and herb savory monkey bread make a super tasty appetizer, or center of your dinner table in a party!
Keto Sausage Balls
These low carb and keto sausage balls use almond flour instead of the traditional baking mix. They are a super easy keto appetizer with only 6 ingredients and 20 minutes to bake.
Rotel Dip
This quick and easy homemade Rotel dip is loaded with cheesy goodness, ground beef and spices. Best of all, with only three ingredients, it’s ready to eat in minutes.
Cherry Jalapeno Meatballs
These cherry jalapeno meatballs are such an easy appetizer to make in the crock pot. They can also be made ahead of time and stuck in the freezer, then quickly thawed in the fridge and dumped into the crock pot the morning of your event.
Holiday Crab Dip Recipe
This crab dip is made with a seasoning most homes always have on hand, and comes together easily for a special holiday appetizer.
Antipasto Skewers
These are so easy to make but will totally impress your family and friends. You can quickly throw this appetizer together and everyone will think it looks so fancy!
Slow Cooker Chicken Queso Dip
Slow Cooker Chicken Queso Dip is an easy and addicting party dip made with 5 simple ingredients, and lots of spice!
Cranberry Orange Meatballs
These Cranberry Orange Meatballs are made with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep work!Then let your crockpot take care of the rest!
Hummus Wreath
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 total bonus during the busy holiday season!
Salami Rollups
Sometimes you just need a super easy-to-make appetizer recipe that isn’t all that fancy. Everyone likes salami, and these are perfect for just picking up and eating quickly while holding a beverage in the other hand.
Holiday Antipasto Spread
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!
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
It doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this 3 ingredient appetizer!
Walnut Crusted Honey Cranberry Cheeseball
Honey, goat cheese, and cranberries come together beautifully to creative a tasty, festive holiday appetizer!
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Ready to make some easy Christmas appetizers?
I hope this list of Christmas themed appetizers has given you some inspiration for ideas to serve at (or bring to) your next holiday party!
Your guests will love how festive the food table looks. And how delicious it tastes!
Which one will you make first?
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