Best Holiday Appetizers

Here are 20+ of our Best Holiday Appetizers to help you pull together the perfect party recipes for your family and friends. This list includes cheesy dips, easy cold appetizers, classic recipes like Baked Brie, and fun festive recipes like our Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Rolls.

No matter which winter holiday you are celebrating or what size crowd you are feeding, you’ll find plenty of simple and delicious holiday party appetizers below. And if you are looking for even more ideas, check out our list of Easy Appetizer Recipes for any occasion.

The Best Holiday Appetizers

It’s officially holiday season and if you are planning to host this year, your holiday party prep has already likely begun. One of my favorite ways to set the tone and make guests feel welcome is to set out some tasty appetizers for them to enjoy.

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This list has over 20 of our very best holiday appetizer ideas for every type of party. We’ve got classic dips, cheesy puff pastry twists that are perfect for snacking on, super quick and easy cold dips, and impressive appetizers like our mini charcuterie cups or our fruit charcuterie board.

Puff Pastry Appetizers

You can make so many different appetizers with a simple box of frozen puff pastry. Everything from baked brie to brie bites and cheese twists—and they are so easy!

Fig Jam and Baked Brie Puff Pastry

This Baked Brie with Fig Jam is a classic holiday appetizer that is always a crowd pleaser and takes very little effort to prepare. Inside the golden brown puff pastry is a delicious combination of creamy brie cheese, fig jam, honey, fresh rosemary, and salty gorgonzola cheese.

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Puff Pastry Cheese Twists

These Puff Pastry Cheese Twists make the perfect holiday appetizer or snack for any occasion because they couldn’t be easier and everyone loves them. Each crispy straw is topped with cheddar, Parmesan and a touch of garlic salt, and are absolutely guaranteed to disappear as soon as you put them onto the table.

Pesto and Cream Cheese Bake

This stuffed Puff Pastry With Pesto and Cheese is an elegant appetizer that’s perfect for holiday cocktail parties. The gooey filling, made with three kinds of cheese and pesto, is rich, gooey, and perfect for dipping with crackers, sliced bread, or fresh veggies.

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Mini Brie Bites

These Cranberry Baked Brie Bites are a quick and easy bite-size appetizer to serve at your next holiday gathering. Each brie and phyllo dough cup is full of melted Brie cheese, cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, and topped with a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary.

Fig and Brie Bites

These Fig and Brie Puff Pastry Bites are a quick and easy appetizer that look amazing and taste delicious. Each light and flakey pastry is stuffed with fig jam, melted Brie, and salty Gorgonzola cheese—perfect for serving at holiday parties or even for game day snacks.

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Baked Caramel Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

This stuffed Caramel Cream Cheese Puff Pastry is rich, creamy, and an easy appetizer or dessert to make for your next holiday party. Similar to baked brie, but even gooier, this dessert is perfect for serving warm with apples, figs, berries, crackers, and sliced bread.

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Cheesy Appetizers

Grab a selection of crackers, chips, and veggies to serve along with these warm and cheesy dips. They’re great for holiday parties, but all of these recipes can be made all year long.

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip

This warm and cheesy Jalapeno Artichoke Dip is simple to make and a total crowd-pleaser. It’s loaded with three kinds of cheese, sour cream, artichoke hearts, and sliced jalapenos—perfect for your next holiday or game day party.

Spinach Dip Bread Ring

This Spinach Dip Bread Ring combines warm cheesy dip and fresh buttery garlic rolls to make the ultimate appetizer for game day, holiday get-togethers, or movie night snacking. Baked together in a cast iron skillet, this recipe is looking good and ready to serve right out of the oven.

Cheese Fondue

This Easy Cheese Fondue recipe with white wine is a great interactive appetizer to enjoy at home for holiday parties, New Years Eve, or cozy date nights. You only need a few ingredients to make the most silky, smooth, delicious cheese fondue.

Warm Spinach Dip

This classic Warm Spinach Dip is rich, creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. It’s the ultimate holiday party dip that takes little time to prepare and is always a hit.

Simple Appetizers

Need a few holiday appetizer ideas that you can throw together at the last minute? We’ve got you covered.

Herb Olive Oil Dip

This is the best Olive Oil Dip for bread, made with sauteed garlic, fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and high quality extra virgin olive oil. It’s a restaurant-style olive oil dip that tastes delicious with a slice of crusty bread, pita, or crostini.

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Whipped Feta

This lemon and garlic Whipped Feta Dip recipe is super creamy and so easy to make. It’s the perfect party dip that can be made at the last minute or even the day before.

Italian Kabobs

These Mini Italian Skewers are quick and easy appetizers perfect for all sorts of occasions. They only take a matter of minutes to throw together, but look elegant and taste amazing.

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Holiday Veggie Tray

This Holiday Veggie Tray is full of crisp and colorful veggies, served with homemade ranch dressing on the side. It’s the perfect appetizer to serve at your next holiday party or gathering.

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Fun and Festive

If you’re looking for something a little different, or a conversation piece appetizer, we’ve got a few ideas. Don’t worry, they are all still super simple to make!

Christmas Tree Garlic Pull Aparts

These Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Garlic Rolls are soft, fluffy, buttery, and topped with garlic salt and Parmesan cheese just before baking. Each delicious roll is also stuffed with mozzarella cheese, making these easy dinner rolls absolutely irresistible.

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BLT Dip

This BLT Dip recipe is a creamy, simple, and delicious take on the classic sandwich. It’s a perfect no bake appetizer to make for potlucks, holiday parties, or lazy weekends at home.

Cranberry Salsa and Cream Cheese

This quick and easy Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa recipe is tangy, spicy, super fresh, and tastes amazing served over soft cream cheese with your favorite crackers. It’s the perfect festive appetizer for holiday parties, Thanksgiving dinner, or any time you can get your hands on some fresh cranberries.

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Mini Charcuterie Cups

These Individual Charcuterie Cups are an easy to prepare, super versatile party appetizer that’s perfect for game days, New Years Eve, or any other get-together. Filled with all of the meats, cheeses, fruits, and snacks you might find on a traditional charcuterie board, our Charcuterie Cups Ideas below are just the beginning.

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Mini Bean Dip Cups

This recipe for individual 7 Layer Dip in Cups is a great way to serve the classic dip. Put out a selection of tortilla chips, raw veggies, pretzels, or crackers for easy dipping.

Sweet Holiday Appetizers

Sometimes I like to start and end with a little something sweet. Here are a few semi sweet party appetizers that are perfect for large or small groups.

Even More Appetizer Recipes for the Holidays

This list of over 20 holiday appetizer ideas includes classics like spinach dip and baked brie alongside fun new recipes like mini charcuterie cups. There’s a little something for all ages and tastes—enjoy!