20 Festive Holiday Appetizers

Don’t you love the holidays and all the gatherings and parties that are happening all over the country these days? It’s a time of joy, of friendship, of family, and of course, a lot of eating. You’ll probably be asked to bring an appetizer to all the parties you’ll be going to, so here are 19 delicious and festive holiday appetizers that aren’t too hard to make and will delight everyone!

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Cranberry Crostini

If you’re a fan of whole grains, try this holiday appetizer that uses toasted whole grain bread as a base for goat cheese and cranberry.

Pumpkin Pecan Baked Brie

This is another easy holiday appetizer that looks much more complex than it really is. This dish combines pumpkin butter, pecans, brie, and pastry dough to make an absolutely delicious spread for crackers!

Easy Caramel Apple Slices

If you’re a fan of the taste of caramel apples but not the mess, you’ll love this insanely clever holiday appetizer recipe! Melt down caramel, pour it in a hollowed apple, and slice after it cools. Perfect for both kids and adults alike!

One Bite Caramelized Pecans Stuffed with Blue Cheese

Love pecans? Try this cute holiday appetizer recipe that sandwiches blue cheese between two caramelized pecan pieces. Great for parties where there’s a lot of mingling and no forks.

Toffee Dip

Serve graham crackers or apple slices with this decadent holiday dip! Toffee bits and cream cheese is a food combination made in heaven.

Cranberry Leaf Goat Cheese Crackers

This is another easy holiday appetizer that will just wow everyone with it’s amazing presentation. Use canned cranberry jelly to create holiday shapes, like a maple leaf shown in the photo, and use them to top off crackers spread with goat cheese. Try other shapes, like stars and christmas trees. These mini cookie cutters would work great!

Eggnog Fudge

You’ll probably be drinking a lot of eggnog, but have you thought about eating it? This fun eggnog fudge would make a great holiday appetizer!

Butternut Squash Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini

Butternut squash is a delectable winter squash that goes well with cranberry and goat cheese. If you can find pre-chopped butternut squash (I find mine at Costco), that’ll make this holiday appetizer a bit easier to make.