72 Christmas Appetizers For The Best Holiday Dinner

Our love for crescent roll recipes is no secret. Why make dough from scratch when everyone loves the canned stuff?! These are a fan favorite every fall. They always disappear within minutes, probably because the combo of salty, creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans is PERFECT.

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Baby bella mushrooms are stuffed with garlicky, herby bread crumbs and plenty of cheese. Honestly, what could be better? Stuff them ahead of time and bake them off when you're ready to serve!

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This adorable holiday app will become an instant legend to all of your family and friends. It's a centerpiece worthy of your holiday table—plus one that you can eat—which is the best kind of centerpiece in our opinion.

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Now this is the ultimate Christmas app. Super-cheesy and herby, this centerpiece appetizer has the looks and taste to impress. Plus, it's ready in under an hour!

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Sweet potato casserole is a classic at any holiday celebration, so we decided to turn the staple dish into a bite-size app! When you don't have time to cook up a whole casserole, put marshmallow, pecans, and maple syrup on top of your sweet potatoes for a super-simple, satisfying alternative.

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Baked brie is a classic app that pleases all around: It's versatile, delicious, easy to make, and requires a pretty short cook time. We filled ours with raspberry jam, but whatever your favorite is will work (you could even go with some pumpkin butter 😍). Drizzle it with some honey, and you have a warm, cheesy app that feels extra fancy in no time at all.

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These easy bites are perfect for any occasion. We love their little pretzel handles, but feel free to leave them out if you'd prefer to put them on top of crackers. If prepping them the night before, refrigerate until 1 hour before serving, then remove from the fridge and let come to room temperature.

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Pull-apart bread reaches a whole new level, thanks to brie and cranberry sauce. Use your favorite homemade sauce recipes, but store-bought works too if you're short for time.

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In many households, sausage balls are a classic holiday appetizer. But many of you might be thinking: "Wait, what even is a sausage ball?!" The answer: savory, cheesy bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick that will be the most popular appetizer at your party.

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Flaky, buttery puff pastry is stuffed with prosciutto, asparagus, and brie before being brushed all over with a salted honey butter in this simple but satisfying recipe. Ready in under an hour, these bundles will bring the fancy to your party.

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If you love baked spinach dip, you'll love these baked puff pastry puffs. They're filled with a mixture of sautéed onion, garlic, spinach, and cream cheese and baked inside little puff pastry cups in a muffin tin. Bet you can't eat just one!

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These ham and cheese pinwheels are made easy using store-bought crescent roll dough. They're chock-full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor you and your guests will love.

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When hosting a party, a hot and cheesy dip is an absolute must in our book. This rich dip may seem fancy, but actually comes together in just 35 minutes. The best part? Most of that time is just letting the skillet dip bake and do its thing while you get to sit back and relax.

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If you're unfamiliar with dates, it's time to familiarize yourself! The date's sweetness is the PERFECT counterpoint to crisp, salty bacon and creamy goat cheese. We guarantee these will fly off the platter before the party's really even started.

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Looking for an easy appetizer that doubles as a centerpiece? This cheesy, savory crescent ring is perfect for your holiday gathering. If it's a vegetarian app you're after, we'd suggest subbing in sautéed mushrooms.

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These particular pecans are our #1: SUPER spiced, crunchy, sweet, and salty. They're great eaten by the handful, as an accompaniment to a cheese board, or even sprinkled over baked brie.

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This recipe turns leftover mashed potatoes into magical, fried bites of savory deliciousness. Ready in 25 minutes, these delish creations are a perfect last-minute appetizer when you want something a bit different than your average mashed potatoes, or simply need a fun take on classic comfort food.

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There's something very classic about the crescent roll dough flavor, so we tend to gravitate toward it, but puff pastry or even biscuit dough should work here too.

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Oh so cheesy, these little guys are scary good. Just as the zucchini becomes tender, the cheese is getting melty and delicious. If you want a little extra color on your bites, switch the oven to broil on medium and cook them a couple minutes more. (Just keep an eye on them.) For a quick party trick, try making these in the air fryer!

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If you’re a fan of our cranberry brie bites, we’ve got news for you: There’s a new holiday app in town, and it’s inspired by another fan fave, baked feta pasta. This cheesy finger food features the flavors you know and love, all nestled into bite-sized cups of golden crescent dough.

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