From savory one-bites to dips, I've rounded up a collection of Christmas finger foods that are sure to spread cheer and satisfy every craving.
With the holiday season just around the corner, it's time to embrace the cozy vibes and indulge in some delicious treats.
Whether you're hosting a merry gathering or just snuggling up by the fire, nothing sets the mood quite like festive finger foods.
So grab a plate, pour yourself some eggnog (or your favorite festive drink), and let's dive into these scrumptious delights that'll have your guests asking for seconds!
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Beef Wellington Wreath
This recipe for a beef Wellington wreath is a festive twist on the classic dish. It's made with tender beef, savory duxelles, and prosciutto wrapped in golden puff pastry, then baked in the shape of a wreath.
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French Onion Tartlets
French onion tartlets are a savory holiday appetizer made with flaky puff pastry, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's.
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Creamy Boursin Bruschetta
Enjoy crunchy baguette slices topped with creamy Boursin cheese, tomato, and onion, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic reduction.
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Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
Make these delicious and cute puff pastry Christmas Trees with layers of crispy, golden puff pastry, melted mozzarella, and honey garlic butter drizzled on top.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab-stuffed mushrooms are filled with a creamy mixture of lump crab meat, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and savory seasonings, then topped with crispy golden panko breadcrumbs.
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Cheese and Ham Puff Pastry Bites
Cheese and ham puff pastry bites are filled with deli ham, Swiss cheese, and a creamy Dijon sauce in golden, crispy puff pastry sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning.
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Garlic Bread Soup Shooters
Garlic bread soup shooters are a fun party appetizer. It's a creamy soup that tastes just like garlic bread, served in shot glasses and topped with a mini grilled cheese crouton.
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Christmas Tree Pizza Pockets
Christmas tree pizza pockets are a fun holiday appetizer made with refrigerated pizza dough, pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings baked into Christmas tree shapes.
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Christmas Wreath Caprese Pizza
This Christmas wreath caprese pizza is a festive holiday appetizer made with a crispy pizza crust, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
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Maple Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Maple bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts are a sweet and savory appetizer made with crispy bacon, tender Brussels sprouts, and maple syrup.
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Ham, Gruyère & Cranberry Puff Pastry Cups
Flaky puff pastry cups are filled with savory diced ham, Gruyère cheese, creamy Dijon filling, and a touch of cranberry sauce for an easy holiday appetizer.
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12
Steak Frites Appetizer
Steak frites appetizers are made with golden, crispy fries wrapped in juicy, tender steak slices for a delicious bite.
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13
4 Easy Party Cheese Balls
These 4 easy party cheese balls include classic dried beef, garlic chive, bacon ranch, and cranberry prosciutto. They're delicious make-ahead appetizers for holidays, parties, and gatherings!
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French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms
French onion stuffed mushrooms are filled with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese for an easy bite-size appetizer packed with classic French onion flavor.
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Sausage Cranberry Pinwheels
Sausage cranberry pinwheels are an easy holiday appetizer made with savory sausage, sweet dried cranberries, and flaky pastry rolled into bite-sized spirals. They're perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, holiday parties, and make-ahead entertaining.
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Crab Rangoon Dip
Creamy crab rangoon dip is a warm, cheesy appetizer packed with crab, cream cheese, garlic, and savory seasonings. It's easy to make and perfect for parties, holidays, game day, or New Year's Eve.
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Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Creamy Basil Sauce
Tender slices of beef tenderloin on top of crispy crostini, finished with a creamy basil sauce for an elegant bite-sized appetizer. Great for weddings and dinner parties!
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Chicken And Mushroom Vol Au Vent
Chicken and Mushroom Vol-au-Vents are flaky pastry shells generously stuffed with a luscious chicken and mushroom filling. Perfect for any gathering, they add a touch of elegance to your appetizer spread.
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The Everything Dill Stack
Dill pickle mousse crackers are a pickle lovers dream! They're made with Everything Ritz crackers topped with a slice of dill Havarti cheese, dill pickle slice, and dill pickle mousse.
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Mini Cheese Balls
These mini cheese balls in 4 ways are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for holidays, parties, or game day grazing boards. With one simple cheese ball base and four delicious topping combinations-just roll, chill, and serve with crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Chicken Parmesan meatballs are tender ground chicken meatballs seasoned with Italian herbs, simmered in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. They're a flavorful twist on the classic dish, perfect as an appetizer for a party or in pasta or subs.
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Mini Chicken Flautas
Mini chicken flautas are crispy, rolled tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken and diced chiles then fried until golden brown. These mini snacks are perfect for dipping and make a fun, crowd-pleasing appetizer or party food.
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https://www.chewoutloud.com
Cranberry Brie Bites
Short on time during the holidays? These Cranberry Brie Bites are incredibly easy and adorably festive. They're the perfect little appetizer for any celebration!
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Easy slow-cooker buffalo chicken dip made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, cheddar, Frank's RedHot sauce, sour cream, and garlic powder. This creamy, cheesy dip is perfect for parties, game day, and easy entertaining.
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Crab Rangoon Cups
Crab rangoon cups are a creamy yet crispy appetizer made with wonton wrappers filled with a savory crab and cream cheese mixture. They taste just like crab rangoon with very minimal prep work.
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https://themichigandietitian.com
Grinch Fruit Kabobs
Enjoy a healthy and easy Grinch Fruit Kabob this holiday season! They are fun to assemble and a good change-up from the typical sweet spread.
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https://thesoccermomblog.com
Rudolph Celery Snacks
Rudolph Celery is the perfect holiday snack for kids. This simple veggie based snack takes just minutes to make.
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https://www.hauteandhealthyliving.com
Black Olive Penguins
These black penguins make the cutest little appetizer for adults and kids alike! They're perfectly salty and creamy from the olives and goat cheese combination.
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29
https://zenandhoney.com
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
Turn your favorite cheese ball into a fun and festive Christmas cheese ball that looks like a holiday tree!
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Cheese Ball Stuffed Mushrooms
These are baked cheese ball stuffed mushrooms filled with dried beef cheese ball ingredients and topped with chopped chives.
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Mini Cornbread Bites
Mini cornbread bites with sliced deli ham, Swiss cheese, and mustard served between mini cornbread muffins.
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https://www.acedarspoon.com
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer
Smoked salmon cucumber appetizers are beautiful appetizers for the holidays or a get-together. Thinly sliced English cucumber is topped with goat cheese, chives, and smoked salmon and rolled up into a bite-sized starter or even an addition to brunch.
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https://thefeatherednester.com
Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
These ham and cheese pinwheels are the perfect Christmas finger food! With savory ham, melty cheese, and a touch of honey, they're a crowd-pleasing puff pastry appetizer.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Potato Bites
BBQ pulled pork potato bites are made with leftover pulled pork mixed with BBQ sauce, a crispy potato chip bottom, and creamy coleslaw on top.
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Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
These easy sausage-stuffed mushrooms are filled with savory breakfast sausage, onion, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, then baked until hot and golden.
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Buffalo Chicken Puff Pastry Bites
Buffalo chicken puff pastry bites are filled with creamy buffalo chicken and cheddar, then finished with crumbed blue cheese or feta for an easy party appetizer.
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Baked Italian Meatball Appetizer
These baked Italian meatballs feature homemade meatballs seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, served with a rich marinara sauce for dipping, creating a delicious and satisfying appetizer.
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https://healthyfoodiegirl.com
Christmas Cheese Trees
These festive Christmas cheese trees are effortless to make with Laughing Cow cheese wedges, pretzel sticks, fresh herbs, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
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https://sustainmycookinghabit.com
Reindeer Cheese Ball Appetizer
Rolled with bacon and topped with antlers this easy reindeer cheese ball recipe is sure to be the talk of the holidays!
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https://basicswithbails.com
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon
Bacon-wrapped dates filled with goat cheese offer an ideal blend of salty and sweet flavors. They’re an excellent choice for appetizers during the holiday festivities, dinner gatherings, or while enjoying a football game.
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Mini Beef Wellington Bites Recipe
These mini beef Wellington bites are a delightful and elegant appetizer perfect for a dinner party. They're made with crispy puff pastry filled with steak, mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, and thyme.
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Caprese Bruschetta
Caprese bruschetta combines fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and basil with a drizzle of olive oil, served over crispy, garlic-rubbed Italian bread.
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Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Air fryer bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers are peppers stuffed with cream cheese and seasoning, then sprinkled with cheddar, and wrapped with crispy bacon.
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Air Fryer Stuffed Ziti Fritta (Olive Garden Copycat)
This air fryer stuffed ziti fritta recipe is an Olive Garden copycat recipe. It's made with ziti filled with five-cheese marinara, and then breaded and air fried until golden crispy. Serve with marinara or alfredo sauce.
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45
Air Fryer Mashed Potato Balls
Air fryer mashed potato balls are made with leftover mashed potatoes, crumbled bacon, and chives with a melted cheese center and crispy outside.
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https://www.chewoutloud.com
Apple Brie Proscuitto Crostini
Salty, sweet, creamy, and crunchy, this easy crostini recipe is an ideal appetizer for any occasion.
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Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos Copycat Recipe
This is a copycat recipe for Old Chicago's Italian Nachos with crispy fried wonton chips, a layer of pepperoni, Italian sausage crumbles, pepperoncini, and melted mozzarella and pepper jack cheese served with marinara dipping sauce.
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Air Fryer Egg Rolls with Sweet and Sour Sauce
This is a delicious air fryer egg roll recipe with egg rolls made of slaw mix, ground pork, and wrapped in an egg roll wrapper. They're then air fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve with my homemade sweet and sour sauce.
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https://garlicallday.com
Roasted Garlic Deviled Eggs
These roasted garlic deviled eggs pack a punch and are just the perfect thing for an easy Christmas dinner or potluck!
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50
Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
This is an easy air fryer pizza roll recipe with pizza sauce, three cheeses, and refrigerated pizza dough rolled up and air-fried.
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51
https://bitzngiggles.com
Charcuterie Christmas Tree
In our family, cheese boards are a go-to for celebrations, but when the holidays roll around, the Christmas Tree Cheese Board takes center stage. There's just something extra festive about turning a simple cheese board into a Christmas tree! It's not just about the fun shape-it's about using a few of our favorite ingredients to make it feel extra special, but so simple at the same time.
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Asiago Cheese Puffs
Asiago cheese puffs are light and crispy bite-sized puffs of Asiago cheese with a golden brown outside.
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https://hellofrozenbananas.com
Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Honey
Whipped ricotta crostini with honey is a tasty appetizer made with light and fluffy ricotta, fresh basil, roasted pistachios, and a drizzle of honey served on a toasted baguette.
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Baked Steak Taco Cups
Steak taco cups are baked mini taco shells filled with seasoned steak, tomatoes, green chiles, onion, and melted cheddar cheese on top.
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Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy Applebee's spinach artichoke dip copycat is a delicious appetizer with chopped spinach and artichokes that's baked with melted mozzarella on top.
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https://foodess.com
Baked Goat Cheese Fritters with Herbs
These baked goat cheese fritters are coated in crispy panko and seasoned to perfection, making them a lighter take on a party classic. Serve with ranch or tomato sauce for a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls
Philly cheesesteak egg rolls are so crispy and delicious! They're filled with beef, peppers, onions, mozzarella, and fried golden. Serve with hot mustard and sweet chili sauce.
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https://celebratingsimply.com
Holiday Sliders
Cranberry and ham holiday sliders are a perfect finger food for Christmas or New Year's parties. They have a unique festive look and taste, with the ham, cranberries, and gouda cheese combination. And they are also a great way to use leftover ham too!
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Roll-Ups
Easy air fryer BBQ chicken roll-ups with BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, melted mozzarella, and sliced red onions all baked in rolled-up pizza dough.
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BBQ Pork Burger Sliders
BBQ pork burger sliders with ground pork mixed with barbecue sauce,
topped with sauteed onions, and melted mozzarella cheese served on
sliders.
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topped with sauteed onions, and melted mozzarella cheese served on
sliders.
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https://2sistersmixitup.com
Creamy Pesto Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Creamy pesto stuffed cherry tomatoes are made with 4 ingredients and can be served hot or cold.
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Don Pablo’s Queso Dip Copycat
This is a copycat recipe for Don Pablo's queso dip that can be made on the stovetop or in the slow cooker. It's made with sautéed onions, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, melted Velveeta, and sharp cheddar cheese.
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https://thefeatherednester.com
Pigs in Blankets
These pull-apart pigs in a blanket are the ultimate Christmas finger food-golden, shareable, and irresistibly delicious for any holiday gathering!
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Hot Honey Prosciutto Flatbread Pizza
Spicy honey prosciutto flatbread pizza with crispy pan-fried prosciutto, caramelized onions, and fresh arugula on baked flatbread drizzled with hot honey.
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https://mangiawithmichele.com
Stuffed Long Hots (Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Hot Peppers)
Sausage and cheese Stuffed Long Hots are a delicious and easy way to enjoy Italian hot peppers. Perfect as a starter, side or hors d'oeuvre at your next get-together.
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