Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers will help you to prepare for Christmas as early as possible. This will help you reduce Christmas time workload. The history of the finger-licking delicious bites dates back to ancient times where the Greeks and Romans would snack on veggies, cheese or olive till the main course is served.
Though the cuisine and serving styles evolved from ancient through modern times, the people all over the world, especially, foodies cannot say ‘no’ to the finger food appetizers.
With Christmas nearing, we thought we’ll share a handful of low-stress make-ahead Christmas Appetizer ideas for your Christmas dinner parties and potlucks. This collection includes recipes for the cocktail party, kid’s party and what not. Pick one or two of these to please the crowd.
Cheesy meatballs sprinkled with fresh parsley
It’s not a dinner until there’s a cheese ball, what say? These bite-size cheese balls are absolutely a low-stress, no-mess way to wow the guests. Trust us, these tiny treats disappear faster than you imagine! RECIPE HERE
POMEGRANATE JEWELED WHITE CHEDDAR, TOASTED ALMOND, AND CRISPY SAGE CHEESEBALL
Cheese and pomegranate arils’ fans will devour these soul-filling cheesy apps in seconds — wait and watch! And we’re pretty sure that you will make a batch for New Year’s Eve. Want a twist? Add rosemary instead of sage. RECIPE HERE
Cheesy CRANBERRY BACON JAM CROSTINI Platter
Topped with chopped walnuts, this easy two-bite crostini made of cheese and cranberry and bacon jam is sure to give the crowd at dinner something to munch on as you fiddle with Dry-Aged Standing Rib Roast with Sage Jus or the roasted holiday hens. RECIPE HERE
Antipasto Skewers
The secret to the fun-filled holiday season? A cocktail buffet filled with delicious appetizers. These antipasto salad turned antipasto skewers are the perfect on-a-stick appetizer for your next party. RECIPE HERE
Spicy Marinated Cheese
Marinated in a mixture of oil, dried basil, vinegar, and garlic, the cheesy appetizers can be easily prepared ahead of time. The icing in the cake – just green onions and sun-dried tomatoes are required to dress up these spicy cream cheese and cheddar cheese squares. RECIPE HERE
Savoury Cranberry brie Mini Tartlets
You’re just three ingredients away from this savory party snack. Tossing together the refrigerated phyllo cups, cream brie, and cranberry sauce is just a snap… what a yummy idea! RECIPE HERE
Cucumber bites appetizers
Super simple cucumber bites with cherry tomatoes, cream cheese, mayo and ranch taste as good as they look. Refrigerate them until the potluck begins. RECIPE HERE
Layered Salad for Christmas Party
Just layer chopped lettuce, shredded carrots, cucumbers, celery, red onion, and frozen peas in a pretty glass bowl and spread out the herb-infused dressing. They’ll be ready to serve with a generous amount of cheddar cheese and spicy crumbled bacon. RECIPE HERE
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
Creamy and yummy, these delicious treats are made by filling a mixture of feta cheese and sweet dried cranberries in tortillas. Cut into 2-3 inch slices and serve. We can’t get enough (and neither will your friends and family). RECIPE HERE
Savory Chicken Tarts
Everyone loves chicken, so why not start the Christmas dinner with savory chicken tarts? Trust us, your guests won’t be able to resist these bite-size tarts filled with the chicken mixture and tomato slices. RECIPE HERE
Jalapeno Popper Crescent Ring
The hidden surprise in this baked crescent-shaped treat? Diced jalapeno, onion, cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. A dangerously addictive and make-ahead appetizer, isn’t it? RECIPE HERE
Savory Holiday Cheese Wreath with red bell pepper bow
Because Christmas wreaths on the doors just aren’t enough! Cheesy cheese cubes rings, cherry tomatoes and a garland of rosemary bring this savory appetizer to life! Perfect for dinner parties and potlucks! RECIPE HERE
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Appetizer warning: Guests might fill up on this make ahead and freeze cheese ball before you even serve the main course. The combo of smoky bacon and yummy cheese is just hard-to-resist! RECIPE HERE
Delicious Christmas Tree Roll-ups
Mix your cream cheese, parmesan cheese, red bell peppers, and basil leaves, spoon in the mix and spread on the tortillas generously and roll tight. Press them into the triangle shape and refrigerate for 2 hrs and serve. It’s that simple. RECIPE HERE
Caprese Salad Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Ah, we can almost them! Slide on cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, and the herb of your choice and give the finishing touch by drizzling the balsamic glaze. Perfect app for your upcoming party! RECIPE HERE
Christmas deviled egg
Trust avocado, mayo, yellow mustard, sweet relish, and red bell pepper to deliver a super tasty Christmas party appetizer that’s both pretty and packs a yummy punch. A great easy and make-ahead Christmas appetizer, huh? RECIPE HERE
RANCH CREAM CHEESE VEGETABLE PIZZA
This veggie and cheesy pizza, full of sliced radishes, bell pepper, broccoli, and grated carrots, will likely make your guests forget about the main course menu they are yet to dig into. RECIPE HERE
This Christmas Veggie Tray Snowman for Kids Party
If there’s one thing your kids love more than Christmas gifts, its snowman! This adorable snowman tray is filled with cauliflower florets, halved button mushrooms, sugar snap peas, celery sticks, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, ranch dressing, and black olives. RECIPE HERE
ONION CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL
This colorful cheese ball, covered in Craisins, green onions, and parsley, will thrill your guests that there’s simply no chance this isn’t going to be the star appetizer at your Christmas dinner party. RECIPE HERE
Nacho Cheese Pinwheels
Make bean dip and cheese dip into a meal by spreading them on tortillas for a Mexican touch. Keep the tortilla rolls in the fridge for at least an hour and then cut them into 1/2- to 3/4-inch slices. Secure with toothpicks with two cherries and serve. RECIPE HERE
EASY CRANBERRY PISTACHIO CHEESE LOG
This cheesy log is perfect for entertaining. This mix of creamy goat cheese log softened cream cheese, honey, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, dried rosemary, pepper, and Cranberry Pistachio Coating mixture is just heaven on your dinner table. RECIPE HERE
Rosemary Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles
Delivering big taste in one bite, this delicious combination of sweet and spicy pecans, fresh rosemary, bits of golden raisins, dried cranberries and currants and goat cheese is perfect for topping a cracker and crostinis. RECIPE HERE
GLAZED KIELBASA BITES
Serve this tiny glazed and baked kielbasa bites with pineapple slices for a deceptively soul-filling Christmas dinner party. The best part- you can serve them all year long. Neither family nor friends will complaint enjoying this appetizer over and again. RECIPE HERE
Baklava Cups for Christmas parties
Baklava cups made of nuts, honey, cinnamon, and melted chocolate are a mouth-watering, elevated appetizer to serve guests during the Christmas season. Keep a batch in the refrigerator and serve as needed. RECIPE HERE
Cheesy Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms
A cheesy holiday bite with the earthy flavors of mushrooms, made with ingredients both you and your tummy will love. And yes, don’t forget to keep a batch in the refrigerator and pop them in the oven as and when the craving signal is on. RECIPE HERE
CHEESY CRABMEAT CANAPES – MAKE AHEAD APPETIZER
Crabmeat might not be the first that comes to mind when you think of canapé for your Christmas parties, but this deliciously flavored make ahead appetizer will change the way you play the hostess card. RECIPE HERE
Turkey Club Tortilla Roll-Ups
Tortilla roll-ups are already a sure-fire crowd pleaser in the dinner parties. Try making a batch filled with thin-sliced cooked turkey, fresh greens, peppers, and creamy dressing. Ready to step up the party? RECIPE HERE
EASY, TASTY CRANBERRY BRIE APPETIZERS
If you’re craving to make low-stress, no-mess appetizer with zero effort literally, this cranberry brie appetizer is for just you. If you do not have cranberry sauce at home, either you make or play around with the sauces you have in your kitchen. RECIPE HERE
CRANBERRY & CREAM CHEESE MINI PHYLLO BITES
These Cranberry and cheese phyllo bites might be small but are packed with delicious flavor. As we’re pretty sure that your guests will definitely be back for few more helpings, prepare and keep 2-3 extra batches. RECIPE HERE
CREAMY AND TASTY MANGO CHICKEN PUFFS APPETIZERS
Raise your hand if you want to be the best hostess/host this Christmas season? You might wonder what this mango chicken puff is doing in the list of bite-sized make-ahead appetizers. But trust us, creamy mango and chicken filling between puff pastry is yum! RECIPE HERE
