Christmas is the perfect time to pull out all the stops when it comes to appetizers! This week I’ve teamed up with some of my blogging friends to bring you a the 12 BEST Christmas Appetizers! Whether you’re hosing, or bringing an appetizer to share, grab a few of these appetizer recipes and you’ll be the star of the party!
Who’s in with me on ditching main dishes and living on appetizers alone? Appetizers are such a fun way to add variety to Christmas meals and parties! Besides that, appetizers are as much about socializing as they are about eating! It’s like grazing!
Jalapeno Popper Rollups – Little Dairy on the Prairie
Jalapeno Popper Rollups {Pinwheels} are a simple, make ahead appetizer that’s always a crowd pleaser! They are the perfectly fun bite sized spin on ever popular jalapeno poppers!
Jalapeno Popper Dip – Garnish & Glaze
This addicting Jalapeno Popper Dip is the perfect dish to bring to a party! It’s filled with loads of cheese, spicy jalapenos, and sprinkled with crushed crackers to create a delicious golden crisp crust.
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Corn Dip – Melanie Makes
This Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Corn Dip Cream is quite possibly the easiest appetizer ever created. Cream cheese, salsa verde, onion and spices are melted together before being studded with additional cheese, tomatoes and cilantro. There’s a reason why this dip disappears so quickly!
Cranberry Chipotle Cream Cheese – Diary of a Recipe Collector
Cranberry Chipotle Cream Cheese – The smoky flavor of chipotle peppers mixed with sweetened cranberries served on top of cream cheese makes a great holiday appetizer served with crackers.
Slow Cooker Little Smokies – Little Dairy on the Prairie
Slow Cooker Little Smokies are a flavor packed appetizer that’s extra fun for serving at parties!
Spinach Artichoke Dip – Garnish & Glaze
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip made with three cheeses.
Mini Cheese and Onion Pastries – Melanie Makes
These Mini Cheese and Onion Pastries take only four ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare, a definite no-fuss appetizer or snack. Sharp cheddar cheese and sliced green onion are gathered in the center of a dill dusted, flaky pastry bundle.
Magic Pretzels – Diary of a Recipe Collector
The original recipe for these came from the Disney Family website and are the creation of Ann Hodgman. She talks about how she calls them “magic” because they disappear so quickly. Boy she was right!! I couldn’t stop snacking! I made a few little changes to suit what I had in my spice cabinet, and they came out great!
Dill Pickle Cheeseball – Little Dairy on the Prairie
Any dill pickle lover is going to fall head over heels for this Dill Pickle Cheeseball! You must be warned though…it’s addicting…oh so addicting!
30 – Minute Teriyaki Meatballs – Garnish and Glaze
The opinions and text are all mine. Party it up this holiday season and celebrate Chrismukkah with these simple, tender and juicy 30-Minute Teriyaki Meatballs!
Mexican Beer Cheese Fondue – Melanie Makes
This seven ingredient Mexican Beer Cheese Fondue comes together in just 20 minutes. Mexican beer, jalapeños, garlic and cheddar cheese are stirred together to create this melty, luscious dipping sauce that’s just begging to be served at your next game day get together.
French Onion Dip – Diary of a Recipe Collector
Everyone loves this appetizer! It’s filled with cream cheese, onions, and Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection!
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