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Easy Christmas Appetizers to Celebrate the Holidays With

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A delicious selection of Christmas appetizers that your family and friends will love.

Christmas is coming!! I know for my family we have a ton of cooking that needs to get done. We don’t need to add more to the workload with complicated appetizers.

This is why I have chosen these 30 simple Christmas appetizers for your next holiday party or Christmas.

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Sourdough Baked Brie with Cranberries and Bacon

Sourdough Baked Brie with Cranberries and Bacon

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An easy, elegant appetizer perfectly suited for holiday entertaining or sharing with a loved one. This Baked Brie with Cranberries and Bacon is a pull-apart bread with Joan of Arc Brie and a cranberry bacon jam.

Holiday Christmas Tree Cheese Platter

Holiday Christmas Tree Cheese Platter

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It doesn't get easier than this. Creating a festive appetizer is as easy a heading to the store and picking up some delicious cheese. And your guest will love the Christmas tree shape.

Cranberry Bacon and Cream Cheese Bites

Cranberry Bacon and Cream Cheese Bites

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The hot, crispy pastry yields to a creamy, cheesy center and is bursting with sweet pockets of cranberries. These are SO easy – everyone will think you were baking for hours!

Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts

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These nuts are so special because of the combination of flavors.  We’ve got sweet maple syrup combined with a kick of cayenne pepper for some sweet heat, then there’s fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt added to the mix.  That whole sweet-salty-spicy thing gets me every time, and the rosemary makes this festive for the holidays as well as all winter long. 

Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites

Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites

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Bacon-wrapped stuffing bites are a wonderful holiday appetizer! Use up the leftover stuffing and wrap thick flavorful bacon around for the perfect appetizer.

Salami Antipasto Bites

Salami Antipasto Bites

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These Salami Antipasto Bites are a perfect appetizer for anyone who is Low Carb, Primal and Gluten-Free. I did use marinated mozzarella but you could leave it off if you want this to be Dairy Free and Paleo. Or you could make half of them with the cheese and half without.

Turkey Brie Bites

Turkey Brie Bites

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This turkey brie appetizer recipe is a real boon during the busy holiday season because we’re busy enough, right? And it only takes a few minutes to throw together. It’s also a little different than the typical appies and casually elegant enough for any gathering. This is also a great recipe for using up your leftover turkey.

Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer

Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer

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How amazing is this? Keep entertaining simple with this easy Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer.  It will add that special touch for the holidays!

Sugar and Spice Candied Nuts

Sugar and Spice Candied Nuts

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Super easy and extremely delicious! 🤤 When guests gather in your home for the holidays, make sure you have sugar and spice candied nuts on hand for all your snacking needs.

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cherry Cranberry Sauce

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cherry Cranberry Sauce

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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cherry Cranberry Sauce – your new favorite holiday appetizer!  Creamy cheesy melty brie, lightly toasted almonds, a delightful sweet tart cherry cranberry sauce with a hint of orange zest, all perfectly packaged in light and fluffy golden puff pastry!

Endive Salad Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

Endive Salad Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

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Endive Salad Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans are an easy, yet elegant appetizer that’s perfect for holiday entertaining!  {GF, Vegetarian}

Cranberry Salsa

Cranberry Salsa

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Cranberry Salsa is a fun, seasonal twist on traditional salsa perfect for the holidays! Easy to make and gobble up!

Greek Salad Bites

Greek Salad Bites

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Greek Salad Bites are made with simple ingredients and have big flavor. A fun appetizer that is naturally low carb, gluten free and vegetarian!

Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

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This easy pesto cream cheese spread is an amazing make-ahead appetizer for a crowd. Layers of basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and cream cheese are perfect for spreading on a piece of crusty Italian bread! Plus the colors work great for Christmas

Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds Appetizer 

Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds Appetizer 

Photo Credit: veggiesociety.com

The best roasted sweet potato rounds appetizer recipe loaded with vegan goat cheese, cranberries, balsamic glaze and a light drizzle of maple syrup topped with crunchy candied walnuts. They make really lovely appetizers or a perfect side dish to your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

Cranberry Pecan Brie Phyllo Appetizers

Cranberry Pecan Brie Phyllo Appetizers

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With only four ingredients, you can make these yummy appetizers. What’s great too is you can prep them ahead, bake them when you’re ready and then top them with cranberry sauce just before serving. You’ll have a festive appetizer to serve your guests!

Simple Savory Christmas Trees

Simple Savory Christmas Trees

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Simple Savory Christmas Trees, a fast & easy delicious puff pastry appetizer made with cream cheese and salami or cold cut of choice.

Puff Pastry Pesto Chicken Bites Appetizer

Puff Pastry Pesto Chicken Bites Appetizer

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Puff Pastry Pesto Chicken Bites Appetizer are a flavorful hot appetizer your guests are sure to love! They are filled with chicken, cream cheese, pesto, mozzarella cheese and sun dried tomatoes. This yummy appetizer is ready in only 30 min! Easy and delicious is just what the hostess ordered.

Stuffed Mushrooms 

Stuffed Mushrooms 

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Stuffed Mushrooms with garlic, Parmesan, and cream cheese are the ultimate appetizer for any occasions. They are perfect bite-size appetizers, stuffed with rich and flavorful ingredients that everyone loves.

Pecan and Brie Phyllo Cups

Pecan and Brie Phyllo Cups

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Rock your table with these easy Pecan and Brie Phyllo Cups and drizzle some honey on top to boost the flavor! All in 15 minutes and very little effort!

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus 

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus 

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In fact, this bacon wrapped asparagus in the oven pretty much tops my list when it comes to paleo asparagus appetizers… and bacon appetizers, too. Even if you’re not a huge fan of asparagus, give it a try.

Veggie Wreath Cute Christmas Appetizer

Veggie Wreath Cute Christmas Appetizer

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This veggie wreath is a festive way to dress up your holiday appetizer. It’s almost too pretty to eat! You can use your favorite dip in the center. And bam! Your Christmas appetizer is done.

Cheese Ball with DIY Ranch Seasoning

Cheese Ball with DIY Ranch Seasoning

Photo Credit: www.awayfromthebox.com

if you’re stuck in between wanting to do more than pick up pre-made dessert at the store and slaving over the stove all day, I think this cheese ball is perfect for you. It's ranch in a cheese ball...your guest will love it!

Bacon Cream Cheese Dip 

Bacon Cream Cheese Dip 

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This warm Cream Cheese Dip is perfect for any party or gathering, especially your game day spread. Perfect to serve with your favorite tortilla, chips or crostini. Suitable for Gluten-Free, Keto and Low Carb diets.

Orange Rosemary Roasted Olives

Orange Rosemary Roasted Olives

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Orange rosemary roasted olives are the perfect party appetizer or upgraded snack. They’ll look beautiful on your table and are heart-healthy, loaded with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese 

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese 

Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese appetizer rolls are made with four ingredients and whipped up in a flash. Sweet, tangy, crunchy sliceable rolls that are perfect for easy holiday entertaining.

Salmon Mousse Recipe 

Salmon Mousse Recipe 

Photo Credit: momfoodie.com

This smooth and creamy Salmon Mousse features high-quality Heavy Cream from today’s sponsor Hood Cream. Premium quality cream trusted by both top chefs and home cooks like myself. 

Hot Shrimp Dip 

Hot Shrimp Dip 

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Wonderfully cheesy Hot Shrimp Dip is a perfect creamy appetizer to serve to your guests, you might even want to make double the recipe as it will be gone in a flash!

Oven-Baked Ravioli Bites & Balsamic Dipping Sauce

Oven-Baked Ravioli Bites & Balsamic Dipping Sauce

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Oven-Baked Ravioli Bites With Balsamic Dipping Sauce is an easy recipe for a crowd-pleasing appetizer! Why deep fry in oil when you can bake in the oven and have your ravioli bites be so much healthier and even more delicious? Add a Balsamic Dipping Sauce and these ravioli bites will be the star of any party! 

Boneless Shredded Chicken Appetizer With Cranberry Salsa

Boneless Shredded Chicken Appetizer With Cranberry Salsa

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Enjoy this delicious chicken appetizer that is quicker to make than you might think. These chicken tartlets with cream cheese and cranberry salsa are a tasty starter, you might even want to double the recipe.

I hope you have enjoyed these easy Christmas appetizers. Please drop me a comment below!

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