45 Easy Christmas Potluck Appetizers
Looking for festive as well as delicious? Here are 45 of the best Christmas potluck appetizers for your holiday get-togethers.
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Store Bought Time Savers
If you’re wanting to save some time and effort, here are a few of my favorites potluck appetizers from the grocery store:
- Shrimp ring
- Frozen bacon wrapped scallops
- Pigs in a blanket
- Veggie tray
- Fruit tray
- Puff pastry (in the frozen aisle)
- Meat and cheese tray
- Frozen variety of holiday appetizers
- Cooked chicken from the deli (if making a chip dip or wrapping it in bacon)
- Balsamic glaze (like Nonna Pia’s) for finishing and caprese boards.
Anything that saves time is ideal. It’s good to have a mix of homemade and store bought – don’t burn yourself out entertaining!
How many appetizers for a Christmas party?
If you are serving appetizers only (no dinner), I would recommend 10-12 appetizers per guest. This is a rough estimate as you don’t know what everyone’s appetite will be. This is per piece, not per dish. Do not make 10-12 dishes per guest.
I always like to make more than what I need, leftovers are always a good thing.
For a small party of 10-15 people, I like to have the following:
- Veggie tray
- 1-2 dips (like a spinach dip or even something from the store)
- A bowl of crackers, chips, pretzels, or whatever carby dipper you have on hand.
- A small charcuterie board (or a meat and cheese tray from the deli).
- 1-2 hot from the oven options (chicken wings, meatballs, etc)
- An appetizer that’s no bake (cream cheese stuffed peppers, mini cheeseballs, etc).
Christmas Potluck Appetizers
A potluck is when everyone brings a dish, it takes a ton of pressure off the host and it’s a great way to try new recipes that you normally wouldn’t have thought of.
We personally do appies on Christmas Eve and this year, everyone is bringing something to make life a little easier.
Whether you’re hosting or you’re a guest looking for easy appetizers for a Christmas potluck, I got you covered. From the classics to outside of the box, there are a variety to choose from.
Remember: not everything has to be Christmas themed. You could simply bring your favorite dips and party food. Here are a few examples:
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Christmas Potluck Appetizers
A potluck is a great way to bring families and friends together. These festive appetizers are easy to transport. Plus the Holiday Potluck Appetizers can be served as snacks or starters.
Candy Cane Cheesecake Dip Recipe
This delicious candy cane cheesecake dip is a Christmas party recipe favorite. Serve it with graham crackers, fruit (strawberries are a favorite), or sugar cookies.
Christmas Charcuterie Board
Honey Goat Cheese Balls
Honey Goat Cheese Balls are a simple, festive appetizer. Soft goat cheese is formed into balls and rolled in a mixture of honey, apricot preserves and pecans. You can easily switch up the nuts and preserves to create different flavor combinations.
Sausage Cream Cheese Balls (No Bisquick Pancake Mix!)
This recipe for Sausage Balls is made without Bisquick pancake mix. Instead, I used my own pancake mix ingredients plus cream cheese to make them a bit creamier.Â
Cranberry Baked Brie
Time to whip up fun holiday appetizers like this festive Cranberry Baked Brie topped with crunchy pecans to bring on the Christmas cheer.
Christmas Deviled Eggs - Keto Holiday Appetizers
If you are looking for festive holiday appetizers, try these Christmas Deviled eggs. A perfect easy keto appetizer for the holidays.
Spinach and Ricotta Rolls
Made from scratch with fresh ingredients, these Spinach and Ricotta Rolls are great savoury breakfast baked goods, appetiser to serve to a party, kids lunchbox meal or to simply enjoy as a snack on the go!
Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
Searching for a showstopping dish for your holiday table? This Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread is easy to make, looks super fun and festive, and is delicious to eat!
Best Hot Crab Dip Recipe
You'll love how easy this hot and creamy homemade crab dup is to make.
Cranberry Goat Cheese Tarts
These easy tarts are filled with creamy goat cheese, cranberry sauce, and spiced nuts. They are quick to make and a perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
BAKED FIGS WITH GOAT CHEESE
Cranberry Nut Cheese Ball
It’s time for a delicious Cranberry Nut Cheese Ball y’all. That’s right, the holidays are upon us and nothing says ‘celebration’ like a whole lotta cheese dressed up with dried cranberries and nuts!
Cranberry Brie Bites
The Cranberry Brie Bites are a simple appetizer or party snack that always gets polished off in minutes!
Goat Cheese Croquettes
These crispy goat cheese croquettes are an appetizer that everyone will love!
Keto Shrimp Guacamole and Bacon Appetizers • Low Carb with Jennifer
These keto appetizers will be a low carb fan favorite this football season! This buttery shrimp with savory bacon is not your average finger food!Â
Healthy Elote Dip Recipe
Cranberry Turkey Roll Ups | EASY Holiday Appetizer or Healthy Lunch Option!
Want a new way to enjoy turkey pinwheels? These healthy cranberry turkey roll ups are just as easy to make as they are pretty to look at. Made with simple ingredients that you likely already have, these healthy turkey wraps make a great appetizer for a holiday party or a healthy lunch option for yourself!
Boiled Artichokes with Whipped Lemon Butter (+ how to steam them!)
Learn just how easy it is to make boiled artichokes by following my step-by-step guide & video. It's a hands-off super food snack or appetizer that's usually done in under 45 minutes, Serve with Whipped Lemon Butter or any of the other suggested sauces!
Easy Christmas Tree Appetizer Recipe
An easy Christmas Tree Appetizer filled with spinach dip to make for your holiday party. This recipe is simple yet festive and will surely please a crowd!
Easy Prawn Canapes
These little morsels are really easy to make in just a few minutes and they will happily sit in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Italian Antipasto Board Appetizer
Why not let this Italian antipasto board appetizer, or holiday antipasto wreath, to become a new traditional treat around the holidays. It’s a delicious party appetizer platter which offers something for every palate, including cheese, deli meats, vegetables and a garlicky herb dressing.
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach
These festive vegan stuffed mushrooms are a perfect appetizer for the holiday season.
Grilled Brie Appetizer & Balsamic Strawberries
This Grilled Brie Appetizer with Balsamic Strawberries is the perfect, ridiculously easy appetizer for your next cook-out! Sweet from the strawberries, a bit of tart from the balsamic and so creamy.
Crab-Stuffed Mushroom Appetizer
Whether you’re hosting a fancy holiday party or having the neighbors over for an afternoon football game, crab stuffed mushrooms are an easy and delightful appetizer to serve hungry guests.Â
Hot Broccoli Dip
This hot broccoli dip is one of my favorite recipes for parties.
Layered Pesto Greek Dip {Easiest Recipe Ever}
This Layered Pesto Greek Dip is a recipe I’ve been enjoying for years. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.Â
Garlic Butter Board
Our Garlic Butter Board is the perfect dip and nibble board around. Gorgeous roasted garlic marries beautifully with creamy salted butter, herbs, and some heat from chili flakes.
Pinwheel Christmas Tree Appetizer
Tortilla pinwheels filled with a festive savory cream cheese filling are shaped like a Christmas tree in this no-bake appetizer that is perfect for holiday parties.
Smoked Salmon Crostini with Dill Ricotta
This gluten free Smoked Salmon Crostini is an easy appetizer recipe! It's made with lemon dill ricotta spread on toasted garlic baguette.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
These beautiful and savory deviled eggs are a delicious appetizer with cocktails. Fancy enough for company but easy for every day. They're delicious!
Cranberry Pistachio Goat Cheese Log
With just 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, this honeyed cheese log with orange zest is perfect for a charcuterie board or as a cheese appetizer for your dinner party.
Pickle Roll Ups
Salami dill pickle roll ups are such a great appetizer. With a layer of cream c cheese and mozzarella balls on top, it's a pretty finger food.
Pepperoni Bread
This Easy Pepperoni Bread is made with homemade pizza dough and stuffed with mozzarella cheese and tons of pepperoni. It gets rolled up into a loaf and baked until golden brown and bubbly
Dill Pickle Spicy Deviled Eggs
A plate of delicious spicy deviled eggs is a requirement for any holiday potluck or family gathering.
Sleezy Capreezy
‘Sleezy Capreezy’ because this recipe will really get around. This app will tease and please- It may bring you to your knees!
Turkey & Cheese Puff Pastry Roll Ups
These Turkey & Cheese Puff Pastry Roll Ups are a delicious baked appetizer that involves only 5 ingredients. Cheesy, crispy, and savoury, they're great as an anytime snack!
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini
These cranberry cream cheese crostini are a super cute holiday recipe for your appetizer or as part of a buffet dinner. Pairing cream cheese with sweet and sightly tart fresh cranberries, drizzled with honey and thyme, they are full of flavour. So simple to make too! Recipe makes 6 mini toasts.
Roasted Chestnuts (Easy-Peel Method)
This easy guide on roasted chestnuts will show you the best way to prepare and roast chestnuts that are easy to peel. You'll end up with tender, sweet, nutty roasted chestnuts with just a few simple steps. They make an excellent snack for Christmas that your whole family will love!
Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs - Crockpot Meatballs
You only need 3 ingredients to make these family favorite Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs. The perfect appetizer for cocktail parties, game day, and potlucks.
Greek Yogurt Onion Dip with Crispy Shallots
This creamy Greek yogurt onion dip is studded with fresh chives and topped with crispy shallots and chili garlic oil. Just 15 minutes to make! This easy and craveable vegetarian snack or appetizer is a crowd pleaser. (Gluten Free)
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon wrapped dates are a delicious appetizer made with crispy bacon. Made plain, or stuffed with cheese, make this recipe your own. Cook in either the air fryer or oven.
Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Balls
Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Balls are here to rock your holiday! Dress up leftover stuffing with cheese, barbecue sauce, and dried cranberries, wrap in bacon and bake for these super tasty, salty sweet stuffing balls.
Goat Cheese Crostini with Ham & Pear (Holiday Party Appetizer)
This appetizer is easy to make, full of interesting flavors and textures, and perfect for your next holiday party! Plus, it pairs wonderfully with Cava win
Mini Holiday Cheese Balls With Goat Cheese
Mini Holiday Cheese Balls are the perfect holiday appetizer table.
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball (Easy Appetizer/Snack!)
Look no further for the perfect Christmas appetizer. This Christmas Tree Cheese Ball is an easy to make snack that will wow your holiday guests.