20 Festive Holiday Appetizers

Don’t you love the holidays and all the gatherings and parties that are happening all over the country these days? It’s a time of joy, of friendship, of family, and of course, a lot of eating. You’ll probably be asked to bring an appetizer to all the parties you’ll be going to, so here are 19 delicious and festive holiday appetizers that aren’t too hard to make and will delight everyone!

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Cranberry Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites

Have you tried cranberry jam with a warm cheese, like baked brie? You’re in for a treat with this delicious holiday appetizer, but the best thing about this recipe is that you can make it in advance and freeze it until it’s party time! Perfect for the busy holiday season.

Goat Cheese Cranberry Kisses

This holiday appetizer is very similar to the previous one, but it’s good to see the different twists on the cranberry and cheese combo so you can choose your favorite to make. This recipe combines goat cheese with cranberry and is so easy to assemble.

Pears with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Don’t you love fancy holiday appetizers that look beautiful and taste great and are a cinch to make? This appetizer recipe requires no cooking or prep other than slicing the pears and chopping the pistachios. Great for last-minute holiday gatherings!

Asparagus Tart

Puff pastry is pretty easy to work with and popular with party guests. This holiday appetizer would actually work for any party during the year, but the bright green color of the asparagus will work great with the reds of holiday decorating! Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that it’s pretty tasty and very easy to make!

Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

Meatballs always make a great holiday party appetizer and this recipe is no exception. Mix together ground turkey and dried cranberries to make these delish meatballs!

Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Spread

Short on time? Make this delicious dessert appetizer that will taste as good as any other more complicated appetizer. If you have a little more time, try making your own caramel sauce for this holiday appetizer recipe.

Bacon Candy

Ham is a traditional holiday meat, but you can do a fun twist on tradition with this sinful bacon candy recipe! Make more than you think you’ll need (it’s easy!), since everyone loves bacon.

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Have some canned pumpkin puree left over from Thanksgiving? Whip up this pumpkin pie dip and serve it with sliced apples, pears, gingersnap cookies, or graham crackers.

Ham and Cheese Pretzel Bites

This holiday appetizer recipe takes a bit more time to prepare, but the result is a warm, gooey, and delicious dish that your guests will love!

Crock-Pot Maple Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix

If there’s going to be kids at your next holiday party, try this holiday appetizer recipe that they’ll love munching on. Make this a day in advance to allow it to dry out completely before the party.

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Want even more holiday appetizer recipes? Check out this great list of 25 holiday appetizers!