Make your Christmas spread stand out this year with some of these amazing yet simple holiday appetizer recipes. We guarantee your guests will declare Christmas at your house the best holiday ever!
Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with melted cheese and baby spinach, this mushroom appetizer is a delicious and impressive appetizer to set on your holiday table.
Sausage Balls
Made with tasty sausage, this recipe is ready in just 5 minutes! Quick and delicious. What else could you ask for in a holiday appetizer?
Queso Manchego Crostini
With a handful of ingredients, including Spanish Queso Manchego, this yummy appetizer is ready in a flash. Complete with your favorite toppings and create a splendid appetizer dish the whole family will love.
Pigs in a Blanket
Traditional pigs in a blanket are always a crowd-pleaser. And the best part about this recipe is that it includes store-bought crescent rolls so it’s easy to prep and loaded with buttery flavor.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Who doesn’t love the flaky, buttery deliciousness of a homemade buttermilk biscuit during the holiday season? Warm and comforting, these biscuits are a must at the dinner table.
Chocolate Almond Bark
This homemade almond bark can be made with the chocolate you like best, but we highly recommend dark chocolate. Perfect for serving or offering as a gift during the holiday season, this bark recipe comes in handy all year long.
Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Sticky, sweet, and decadent, these orange cinnamon rolls are a tasty snack or dessert option. They even work as part of a delectable brunch spread this holiday season.
Coffee Cake
This is the perfect coffee cake to serve to company. Made with Bisquick, this buttery cake is just sweet enough. Topped with a crunchy streusel, this cake is always a hit.
Pull Apart Christmas Tree
Made with fresh pizza dough, shredded cheese, herbs, and your favorite dipping sauce, this pull-apart bread is festive and delicious. It’s a tasty holiday appetizer that will get everyone talking.
Christmas Quiche
Bursting with flavor, these tasty quiches are made with smoky sausage, tart cranberries, and melted cheese. Christmas morning brunch will be a hit with these on the table.
Fried Mashed Potato Balls
Creamy mashed potatoes are hard to beat, but crispy and fried mashed potato balls with bacon and green onion? Now that’s a winning recipe! Guests will snap these up in no time.
Deviled Eggs
The best part about deviled eggs is that you can make them ahead of time so you’re not rushing around on the big day. Plus, everyone loves them. Loaded with a creamy filling and crispy bacon bits, these never stay on the serving platter too long.
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Wrapped in crispy bacon, these brussels sprouts are irresistible. Even picky eaters at the table will wolf these down! With a maple syrup or balsamic reduction dip alongside them, they’re impossible to put down.
Christmas Pizza
Not only is this pizza fun to make but it looks so adorable. It’s a holiday tradition your family will love.
Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bites
Smoked salmon is a delicious appetizer and it’s simple to prep. These can be served at room temperature so you can make them ahead of time and serve them. Your guests are guaranteed to love them.
Cranberry Brie Bites
Tart cranberry brie is a holiday must. Ooey gooey and delicious, this is a quick appetizer that will please any guest.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This rich, creamy, and delicious dip is always a crowd-pleaser. Loaded with spinach and artichokes, this dip is baked to perfection. Don’t count on having any leftovers.
Holiday Monkey Bread
This festive bread is as fun to make as it is to eat. Drizzled with sweet icing, monkey bread is a holiday-favorite the whole family will love.
Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
Don’t wait in line at the coffee shop for another minute! You won’t believe how simple it is to recreate your favorite pumpkin bread at home. Perfect for serving with a fresh cup of coffee, this copycat recipe is easy even for a novice chef.
Peppermint Donuts
Topped with crushed peppermint candy canes, these sweet, fluffy doughnuts are a festive treat you will love to serve.
Sweet Potato Frittata
Whole30- and paleo-friendly, this sweet potato frittata is low in fat but not on taste! As a meal or a snack, this dish is always a good choice.
Gingerbread Muffins
Gingerbread is a holiday classic but cutting out cookies can be time-consuming. Why not try this muffin recipe to enjoy the same classic flavors without the legwork?
Easy Christmas Appetizer Sausage Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 cups biscuit baking mix
- 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives optional
- 1/4 cup milk optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, biscuit baking mix and shredded cheese.
- Form into 24 golf ball-sized balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sausages are golden brown and cooked through entirely. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. The sausage balls are done when they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce!
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