24 Days of Christmas Party Appetizers

Welcome to your central hub for my 24 Days of Christmas Party Appetizers series, where I’m sharing a fabulous, fun, and festive recipe every day until Christmas Day.

Expect boujee but easy bites, crowd-pleasing dips, crispy little nibbles you can enjoy with one hand, and playful twists on the classics. Every recipe is quick, delicious, low-effort but high-reward, and destined to vanish fast from any holiday hosting situation.

Don’t forget to bookmark this page and check back every day in December for the latest recipe in the series.

Day 1: EASY Loaded Festive Bread Dipping Oil

Loaded bread dipping oil is the easiest – and quickest – appetizer for entertaining over the holidays. I’ve given this one a festive twist! Simply mix a pile of gorgeous ingredients with olive oil and serve with soft, warm bread for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Day 2: Caramelized Onion, Bacon and Gruyère Phyllo Cups

Crispy mini phyllo cups loaded with bacon, caramelized onions, and Gruyère – crispy, cheesy, easy to bake straight from the fridge for holiday parties.

Day 3: 10 Minute Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

Turn your retro favorite cheese ball into a Christmas tree in 10 minutes. Form Boursin cheese into a cone, roll in a lovely mix of festive goodies, and serve with pita chips, crackers, or fluffy focaccia.

Day 4: Crispy Loaded Antipasti Salami Bites

Only 20 minutes stand between you and a platter of crispy, super-loaded salami bites. An easy, impressive appetizer guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Day 5: Chili Cheese Shortbread Star Cookies

Make these melt-in-your-mouth chili cheese shortbread stars for an easy holiday appetizer or edible gift. Cheesy, quick to prep and beautifully festive.

Day 6: Mini Pesto Ricotta Puff Pastry Cups

These little pesto ricotta puff pastry cups are the kind of party snack I return to again and again. They look and feel boujee, but are so simple – think just five ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make. Perfect for grazing boards, they’re the snack everyone reaches for first.

Day 7: Easy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots (Air Fryer or Oven)

These easy bacon wrapped tater tots are gorgeously crispy party heroes. Quick to make in the air fryer or oven, and ridiculously easy to eat.

Day 8: Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

Make these super cute, super easy puff pastry Christmas trees with herby basil pesto and gooey cheese. Festive, flaky, fun, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Day 9: Make-Ahead Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

Fresh, fun smoked salmon cucumber bites with whipped Boursin and bright pickles. Light, creamy, crowd-pleasing no-cook appetizers to make ahead of time.

Day 10: Cheesy Crusted Roasted Tomato Crostini

Crispy, cheesy, crusted crostini with creamy Greek yogurt and jammy roasted tomatoes – an easy, elegant appetizer that’s perfect for holiday entertaining.

Day 11: Greek-Inspired Bread Dipping Oil

This quick Greek-inspired bread dipping oil is vibrant, herby, and ready in minutes. An easy appetizer for parties, grazing boards, and last-minute hosting.

Day 12: Easy Christmas Sausage Roll Wreath with Cranberries

A golden, flaky Christmas sausage roll wreath stuffed with festive cranberries and pecans. Quick and easy to prep, and guaranteed to wow any holiday crowd.

Day 13: Easy Sundried Tomato Feta Phyllo Cups

Quick, easy, festive colors, deep flavor…there’s a lot to love about these sundried tomato feta phyllo cups. A simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer to impress.

Day 14: Crispy Mini Dumpling Cups

These super easy dumpling cups are everything you love about juicy dumplings, in party bite form. Just mix your dumpling filling, press wonton wrappers into a muffin pan, fill and bake. Top with a zingy cucumber salsa and lots of lovely dumpling dipping sauce to serve.

Day 15: Creamy Whipped Feta Dip

Creamy 4-ingredient whipped feta dip made with salty feta and tangy Greek yogurt, topped with sweet, spicy hot honey. No-cook, ready in minutes.

Day 16: Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

These cute little baked salmon sushi cups are the absolute easiest way to get the flavor and texture of your favorite sushi roll, at home. Easy to make, and even easier to eat, they’re great hot or cold and can be prepped ahead.

Day 17: Prosciutto Wrapped Brie Bites (Air Fryer or Oven)

Crispy, gooey in the middle prosciutto-wrapped brie bites with sweet chili and cranberries. An easy air fryer (or oven) appetizer that looks fancy but takes minutes.

Day 18: Cheesy Spinach Cob Loaf (Dip in a Bread Bowl)

You’ll be the star of any party by serving this cheesy spinach cob loaf (or creamy spinach dip in a bread bowl). It’s endlessly popular, easy to prep, and uses simple ingredients (plus, this version uses no mayo).

Day 19: Bacon, Blue Cheese & Sweet Chilli Straws

Impress your guests with these gorgeous levelled-up cheese straws. Store-bought puff pastry, stuffed with crispy bacon, creamy blue cheese and sweet chilli jam, twisted and baked to perfection. These really are a super easy, crowd-pleasing party appetizer for any occasion.

Day 20: Creamy Beet Feta Dip

Smooth, creamy and undeniably pink, this vibrant beet feta dip takes 5 minutes to make and is a serious party showstopper. To cut prep time right down, we’re using ready-to-eat, cooked beets (rather than having to roast them low and slow). Serve with pita chips, rosemary bread or focaccia.

Day 21: Mini Smoked Salmon Hash Brown Cups

Crispy mini hash brown cups topped with creamy Boursin, smoked salmon and everything bagel seasoning. An easy, festive, brunch-meets-party appetizer.

Day 22: Cheese Crusted Crostini with Pesto Ricotta and Crispy Prosciutto

Gorgeously golden cheese crusted crostini with creamy pesto ricotta, crispy prosciutto and hot honey – an easy, elegant, prep-ahead friendly appetizer.

Day 23: Mini Festive Meatballs

Level up your holiday appetizer selection with these gorgeous, Christmas pudding inspired lamb meatballs. Loaded with Mediterranean flavours, they’re dolloped with lemony tahini sauce and topped with pomegranate seeds for an easy, speedy party snack everyone will love.

Day 24: Pink Gin Rosé Spritz with Strawberry Rosé Cocktail Cubes

A fabulously refreshing pink gin rosé spritz made with Chambord, prosecco, and pink lemonade. Serve with strawberry rosé ice cubes for extra wow factor.

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