Whether you're hosting an ugly sweater party [1], 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 [2].
Oven-Roasted Chestnuts
Get the recipe: oven-roasted chestnuts [3]
Rosemary and Smoked Salt Roasted Almonds
Get the recipe: rosemary and smoked salt roasted almonds [4]
Beet-Dyed Deviled Eggs
Get the recipe: beet-dyed deviled eggs [5]
Three-Cheese Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites
Get the recipe: three-cheese mini macaroni and cheese bites [6]
Gravlax and Crème Fraiche Toasts
Get the recipe: gravlax and crème fraiche toasts [7]
Cheesy Phyllo Crackers
Get the recipe: cheesy phyllo crackers [8]
Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
Get the recipe: prosciutto-wrapped feta-stuffed dates [9]
Baked Brie Puff Pastry Bites
Get the recipe: baked brie puff pastry bites [10]
Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta
Get the recipe: sautéed kale and burrata bruschetta [11]
Maple Glazed Mixed Nuts with Candied Bacon
Get the recipe: candied bacon and nuts [12]
Vegan Red Lentil Paté
Get the recipe: vegan red lentil paté [13]
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Get the recipe: ham and cheese pinwheels [14]
Spicy Marinated Olives
Get the recipe: spicy marinated olives [15]
Warm Caramelized Fennel and Leek Dip
Get the recipe: warm caramelized fennel and leek dip [16]
Rosemary-Sesame Pecans
Get the recipe: rosemary-sesame pecans [17]
Baked Beet Chips
Get the recipe: baked beet chips [18]
Hot Crab Dip
Get the recipe: hot crab dip [19]
Smoky and Spicy Almonds
Get the recipe: smoky and spicy almonds [20]
Cheese Plate
Get the recipe: cheese plate [21]
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped dates [22]
Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: lightened-up pimento cheese dip [23]
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Get the recipe: vegetarian stuffed mushrooms [24]
Deviled Quail Eggs
Get the recipe: deviled quail eggs [25]
Garam Masala Spiced Popcorn
Get the recipe: garam masala spiced popcorn [26]
Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Goat Cheese Truffles
Get the recipe: roasted red pepper and bacon goat cheese truffles [27]
Shishito Pepper and Burrata Crostini
Get the recipe: shishito pepper and burrata crostini [28]
Everything Bagel Bun Spiralized Potato Chips
Get the recipe: everything bagel bun potato chips [29]
Gruyère Gougères
Get the recipe: gruyère gougères [30]
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Swirls
Get the recipe: cranberry brie puff pastry swirls [31]
Shrimp Cocktail
Get the recipe: shrimp cocktail [32]
Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Crostini
Get the recipe: blue cheese, pear, and honey crostini [33]
Antipasto Sausage Skewers
Get the recipe: antipasto sausage skewers [34]
Creamy Herb Dip
Get the recipe: creamy herb dip [35]
Rosemary Cheddar Gorgonzola Pumpkin Seed Crackers
Get the recipe: rosemary cheddar gorgonzola pumpkin seed crackers [36]
Crab Artichoke Toasts
Get the recipe: crab artichoke toasts [37]
Spicy Hummus
Get the recipe: spicy hummus [38]
Warm Honey-Drizzled Feta With Pine Nuts
Get the recipe: warm honey-drizzled feta with pine nuts [39]
Pepper Jelly
Get the recipe: pepper jelly [40]
Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers
Get the recipe: parmesan, black pepper, and thyme crackers [41]
Warm Honey Fig Blue Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: warm honey fig blue cheese dip [42]
Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball
Get the recipe: peppery ranch cheese ball [43]
Cranberry Crostini
Get the recipe: cranberry crostini [44]
Herbed Cheese Straws
Get the recipe: herbed cheese straws [45]
Spicy Deviled Eggs
Get the recipe: spicy deviled eggs [46]
Brie and Fig Jam Bites
Get the recipe: brie and fig jam bites [47]
Marinated Goat Cheese With Olives
Get the recipe: marinated goat cheese with olives [48]
Brie, Cranberry, and Pancetta Phyllo Bites
Get the recipe: brie, cranberry, and pancetta phyllo bites [49]
Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
Get the recipe: dill pickle deviled eggs [50]
Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta
Get the recipe: mushroom and brie bruschetta [51]
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Get the recipe: smoked salmon pinwheels [52]
Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
Get the recipe: apricot, goat cheese, and almond bites [53]
Baked Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: baked goat cheese [54]
