50+ Appetizers That Near Guarantee a Jolly Good Christmas Party

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Whether you're hosting an ugly sweater party, a cocktail soirée, or something in between this Christmas, you'll need to get your appetizer game on lock. Here, we've rounded up over 50 festive recipes to choose from. Short on time? Choose one or two to make yourself, and fill out the rest of your party spread with our favorite premade appetizers from Trader Joe's.

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Oven-Roasted Chestnuts

Get the recipe: oven-roasted chestnuts

Rosemary and Smoked Salt Roasted Almonds

Beet-Dyed Deviled Eggs

Get the recipe: beet-dyed deviled eggs

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Three-Cheese Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites

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Gravlax and Crème Fraiche Toasts

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Cheesy Phyllo Crackers

Get the recipe: cheesy phyllo crackers

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates

Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites

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Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta

Maple Glazed Mixed Nuts with Candied Bacon

Get the recipe: candied bacon and nuts

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Vegan Red Lentil Paté

Get the recipe: vegan red lentil paté

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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Get the recipe: ham and cheese pinwheels

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Spicy Marinated Olives

Get the recipe: spicy marinated olives

Warm Caramelized Fennel and Leek Dip

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Rosemary-Sesame Pecans

Get the recipe: rosemary-sesame pecans

Baked Beet Chips

Get the recipe: baked beet chips

Hot Crab Dip

Get the recipe: hot crab dip

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Smoky and Spicy Almonds

Get the recipe: smoky and spicy almonds

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Cheese Plate

Get the recipe: cheese plate

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Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped dates

Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip

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Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Iizuka

Deviled Quail Eggs

Get the recipe: deviled quail eggs

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Garam Masala Spiced Popcorn

Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Goat Cheese Truffles

Shishito Pepper and Burrata Crostini

Everything Bagel Bun Spiralized Potato Chips

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Gruyère Gougères

Get the recipe: gruyère gougères

Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Swirls

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Shrimp Cocktail

Get the recipe: shrimp cocktail

Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Crostini

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Antipasto Sausage Skewers

Get the recipe: antipasto sausage skewers

Creamy Herb Dip

Get the recipe: creamy herb dip

Rosemary Cheddar Gorgonzola Pumpkin Seed Crackers

Crab Artichoke Toasts

Get the recipe: crab artichoke toasts

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Spicy Hummus

Get the recipe: spicy hummus

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Warm Honey-Drizzled Feta With Pine Nuts

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Pepper Jelly

Get the recipe: pepper jelly

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Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers

Warm Honey Fig Blue Cheese Dip

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Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball

Get the recipe: peppery ranch cheese ball

Cranberry Crostini

Get the recipe: cranberry crostini

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Herbed Cheese Straws

Get the recipe: herbed cheese straws

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Spicy Deviled Eggs

Get the recipe: spicy deviled eggs

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Brie and Fig Jam Bites

Get the recipe: brie and fig jam bites

POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Marinated Goat Cheese With Olives

Brie, Cranberry, and Pancetta Phyllo Bites

Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

Get the recipe: dill pickle deviled eggs

POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Get the recipe: smoked salmon pinwheels

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Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Baked Goat Cheese

Get the recipe: baked goat cheese

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