These easy Christmas appetizers and finger food ideas are so tasty you'll wish you made extra. From savory bites and cheesy dips to cold snacks, hot finger foods, and gluten-free favorites, every recipe is festive and crowd-pleasing. These are the best Christmas appetizers for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or any holiday gathering. Pin these simple make-ahead party food ideas now to keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Cold Finger Food for Christmas
Christmas Tree Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs are styled to look like mini Christmas trees, bringing both flavor and charm to your holiday table. Made with creamy filling and topped with colorful garnishes, they turn a classic favorite into something festive. They're an easy way to add creative holiday appetizers that fit brunch, parties, or Christmas Eve dinner.
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Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Cheddar
These deviled eggs with bacon and cheddar are creamy, savory, and loaded with flavor-without relish or vinegar! This best ever recipe uses Miracle Whip or mayo, Dijon mustard, and the best bacon for a classic Southern-style twist. These keto, gluten-free bacon deviled eggs will be a hit at any gathering.
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Classic Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
These instant pot deviled eggs are quick and easy to make with just 4 ingredients including mayo or Miracle Whip, Worcestershire, and yellow mustard. This classic recipe features easy peel shells and no relish, making it ideal for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
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Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Appetizer
These shrimp appetizers have plump juicy cajun shrimp over creamy avocado and crisp cucumbers drizzled with spicy remoulade sauce. Shrimp cucumber bites are naturally low carb and low calorie with amazing flavor and only 48 calories per bite!
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Hot Dips for Christmas
Hot Pizza Dip Recipe
Quick & easy cheesy hot pepperoni pizza dip recipe is the best appetizer for any party because it has all the flavors you love in pizza in a bite-sized serving.
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Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip is the perfect easy appetizer to take to any potluck or party! This buffalo chicken dip recipe is simple, quick, and easy with only 5 ingredients and can be made in the microwave, oven, Instant Pot, or slow cooker! All of your favorite buffalo chicken wings flavors but in an easy to eat cheesy chicken dip!
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Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Instant Pot
This buffalo chicken dip is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with the bold flavor of Frank's RedHot and ranch. Made in the Instant Pot with shredded chicken, it's an easy, gluten-free appetizer that's ready in minutes.
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Hot Onion Dip with Swiss Cheese
This creamy hot onion dip recipe is made from sweet caramelized onions, tart Swiss cheese, and a creamy base. It's simple, quick, and easy to put together, baked in the oven, and perfect for crostini, vegetables, potatoes, crackers, or chips. It's the best dip for any party, game day, potluck, or picnic. You're going to love it!
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Cream Cheese Garlic Dip
Cream Cheese Garlic Dip has three different cheeses and lots of roasted garlic. It's all the flavors of your favorite Garlic Bread in a delicious appetizer dip!
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Hot Taco Dip
The best healthy taco dip is a delicious recipe with cream cheese, black beans, garlic, and taco seasoning. Spicy but not hot, it has a lot of flavor. This healthy version tastes just as good as the original Pampered Chef Touchdown Taco Dip but with a fraction of the fat and calories.
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Sweet and Spicy Baked Brie with Apricot Jam
How to make the best spicy baked brie recipe with apricot jam - This super simple and easy recipe is the perfect sweet and savory appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion! Includes almonds or pecans as a topping.
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Cold Dips for Christmas
Buffalo Cheese Ball
The best buffalo cheese ball includes all of your favorite flavors - buffalo wings, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, and cream cheese. Easy appetizer recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare. Yum!
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Spicy Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Dip
This spicy jalapeno pimento cheese is a creamy spread made with sharp cheddar, mayo, and a kick of jalapeño peppers. Perfect as a low-carb, keto-friendly dip or Southern-inspired football food, it's a flavorful addition to any occasion!
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Italian Hoagie Dip
Italian Hoagie Dip makes a delicious appetizer or fun twist on lunch or dinner. Stuffed full of the flavors of a classic Italian sub sandwich, this creamy dip will be a hit with both kids and adults. Quick and easy prep that can be made ahead with any deli meat including ham, salami, pepperoni, and prosciutto. Use lettuce wraps for a low carb or keto appetizer.
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Cowboy Caviar
Who needs caviar at your next party when you have this crowd-pleasing black bean dip? This quick and easy recipe combines black beans, black olives, cream cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and a zesty blend of spices to make a flavor and protein packed snack or appetizer. Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for an even better flavor at any party, picnic, or game day tailgate!
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Mexican Black Bean, Corn, & Avocado Salsa
This easy black bean and corn salsa is a healthy and hearty side dish, salad, appetizer, or snack that is amazing when paired with grilled chicken or pork as a main dish, and equally perfect for a hearty but healthy dip appetizer for any party or game day! This simple but delicious blend of beans, corn, avocado, red pepper, jalapeño, and a fresh honey lime dressing makes this salsa so good that you might just add it to everything!
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Cream Cheese Veggie Dip
The best homemade cream cheese Veggie Dip recipe is quick and easy to make with cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and fresh herbs. It is irresistible as an appetizer or snack for parties and potlucks. This simple and flavorful veggie dip is ready in 5 minutes. Serve this classic dip with carrots, celery, bell peppers, or any of your favorite veggies. Low carb, keto, and gluten-free.
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Cinnamon Fruit Dip Recipe
How to make the best 4 ingredient quick & easy cream cheese and cinnamon fruit dip. This healthy homemade recipe uses no sugar or sweetener. Ingredients include lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Low carb, keto, and paleo. Awesome with apples or strawberries.
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Hot Finger Food for Christmas
Cranberry Brie Appetizer Bites with Puff Pastry
These cranberry brie bites combine creamy brie cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, and flaky puff pastry for a delicious holiday appetizer. Baked with a touch of pecans, they're an easy and elegant option for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Impress your guests with the best holiday tarts that are quick to make and full of flavor.
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Artichoke Bruschetta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A delicious artichoke bruschetta recipe that everyone will love is easy to make and always a hit. This Artichoke Bruschetta recipe turns simple artichoke toast and cheesy bruschetta toppings into an elegant appetizer guests can't resist.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These homemade oven baked spicy jalapeno poppers are wrapped in prosciutto and stuffed with a cream cheese and cheddar filling. This easy & healthy recipe is low carb, keto, and gluten-free. One of the best simple appetizers, no frying needed.
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Classic Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls
Classic Cheddar Cheese Sausage Balls are super easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients: Sausage, Bisquick, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and milk. You are going to LOVE this quick and easy baked appetizer recipe! Make the sausage balls ahead and freeze unbaked for later. Includes air fryer and oven instructions. Great for breakfast, snacks, parties, and tailgating!
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
The Best Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp recipe makes restaurant quality comfort food healthy and delicious! It's crispy and sweet and still lighter and healthier than the original. Serve with a homemade dipping sauce for the ultimate appetizer.
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Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
This super easy homemade air fryer mozzarella sticks recipe is the best appetizer or tailgating recipe! Crispy, gooey, and delicious, they are a make ahead recipe to store in the freezer then quickly cook in the air fryer. Coated in crunchy panko, egg wash, and herbs, this hot finger food is always a hit and healthier than traditional mozzarella cheese sticks. Perfect for New Year's Eve, the Super Bowl, or any occasion!
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Buffalo Chicken Tacos
If you love buffalo chicken dip, you need to try these oven baked buffalo chicken tacos! Made with shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy buffalo sauce, and melted cheese inside crispy flour tortillas, they're the best ever baked tacos for an easy dinner in just 30 minutes. These street tacos are packed with bold flavor and are a must for any meals with buffalo chicken fan.
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Air Fryer Potstickers with Dumpling Dipping Sauce
This flavor-packed dumpling dipping sauce recipe comes together in minutes with low-sodium soy sauce, garlic, and sesame. It's an easy Chinese dumpling sauce that pairs well with pork dumplings, spicy potstickers, and other Asian-inspired dishes. Serve with air fryer potstickers for a perfect meal.
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Easy Baked French Dip Sliders
The best French dip sliders feature tender roast beef, melted cheese, and flavorful au jus gravy on soft King's Hawaiian rolls. Oven-baked sliders with onion soup mix and buttery seasoning are the ultimate hot sandwiches. These easy party finger foods are ideal for Super Bowl party food ideas or any gathering.
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Air Fryer Potato Chips
Light, crispy, and delicious, these easy homemade air fried potato chips are healthy because they're seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked to perfection in the air fryer! Much better than store bought!
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Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
These crispy, golden Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls are loaded with tender beef, onions, peppers, and melted provolone cheese for the ultimate handheld comfort food. This air fryer recipe delivers the perfect crunch with a gooey, savory center.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
These homemade jalapeño poppers are filled with creamy cheese, wrapped in bacon, and air fried until crispy and golden. They're quick, simple, and taste amazing whether you're hosting a party or making a fun family snack.
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