These festive holiday hors d’oueuvre recipes are absolutely worth making during the holidays. These elevated appetizers are perfect for a cocktail party, an intimate gathering, or to enjoy before a holiday meal. Think cranberry orange meatballs, baked Brie en croute, tender mini Beef Wellington bites, smoky stuffed mushrooms, and more. In fact, they’re so good they may be worth skipping dinner for.
Cranberry Orange Meatballs
“These smoky and sweet meatballs are one of my most requested appetizers. They are always a hit, and I rarely have leftovers.” – Carla
Fabuleuse Baked Brie en Croute
“Cette recette est fabuleuse! Whenever this baked Brie is served at family gatherings and holidays, it’s always the first appetizer to disappear from the table! The combination of delicate Brie along with the tang of cranberries and the sweetness of the jam and toasted almonds creates a pleasant party of sensations in your mouth.” – Megan
Cheddar Burger Appetizers
“I love to eat bite-sized food and often make what I call snack-attizers with a side dish for dinner. It’s a nice change for something small instead of a heavy meal.” – Jennifer
Smoky Stuffed Mushrooms
“I love mushrooms any way I can get them. I made this recipe up one night because I was craving something different. Even my then 3-year-old, who said she didn’t like mushrooms, gobbled them up!” – Karen
Jalapeno Popper Roll-ups
“I love jalapeno poppers but find them somewhat messy. I came up with these quick, easy bite-size snacks for a work potluck. Now my coworkers ask for them all the time.” – Dawn
Deviled Eggs – Oeufs Mimosa
“I love deviled eggs! They are tasty, simple, pretty, and great for parties.” – Cosette
Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps
“I just love this finger food for watching TV games or at a gathering. This is a spiced-up version of another recipe that was given to me.” – Goldie
Ham Delights
“These are always a huge hit!! You could add some chopped onion if you wanted.” – Stefanie
Mini Appetizer Ground Beef Pies
“Very delicious. My husband gave them a big smile and thumbs up this morning when I pulled them out of the oven.” – Bonnie
Baked Brie Appetizer
“I first had this at my brother’s house when my family was there for Thanksgiving. I just served this at a ladies’ lunch last Saturday at my house, and it went over like gangbusters. It’s so good…I think I need an excuse to make it again.” – Suzanne
Crab Dip
“Had a hot crab dip in Virginia and loved it. Here is my recipe. Double the recipe for more than 6 people.” – Laura
Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball with Caramelized Pecans
“I don’t know about everyone else, but we always have a ton of parties to attend during the holidays. My mother also told me to never show up to a party.” – Debbie
Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta
“If you’ve ever been to Olive Garden and had this appetizer, then you know it’s wonderful.” – Stefanie
Sweet Hot Kisses
“I love the combination of spicy and sweet. This appetizer is a perfect combination of my favorite flavors.” – Dawn
Mini Beef Wellington Hors D’oeuvres
“These are perfect for holiday parties! I wanted to have some fantastic hors d’oeuvres to go with the great wine and cocktails since it was my first time hosting. I came up with several unique, tasty bites. This was by far the favorite of everyone.” – Monica
Baked Crab Party Dip
“Easy crowd-pleaser that looks and smells as luscious as it tastes. I use imitation crab and shrimp or scallops when budget-conscious.” – Leslie
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
“I was thinking about a heavy appetizer for a small church group and ventured into searching for some ideas. Found these sliders. Did some swaps… Bing Bang Boom, Yum.” – Denise
Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
“Easy, bite-sized, and good for parties. Good for vegetarians as well, but not vegan. Make them colorful by buying tomato, spinach, or whole wheat flour tortillas.” – Donna
Jalapeno Bacon Wonton Poppers
“Made these for staff meeting and they were an instant favorite. Quite spicy and I tweaked the original version by adding bacon to the mix.” – Brandi
Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
“Pull-apart bread is a fun and delicious appetizer. This version seasons the bread with rosemary and thyme and then stuffs it with pieces of creamy Brie cheese. Topped with dollops of tart and sweet cranberry sauce and sprinkled with nuts and dried cranberries.” – Kitchen Crew
Creamy Spinach Bacon Crostini
“My kids love this… and it is full of spinach. I can guarantee that if your kids don’t like spinach, they will love this!” – Laura
Cheese, Caramelized Onion, and Herb Rugelach
“A savory version of the sweet Hanukkah treats. Serve as part of an appetizer buffet.” – Mikekey
BLT Poppers
“This recipe came from a desperate attempt to come up with something on the fly when my boyfriend showed up at home with a few friends in tow.” – Jodi
Baked Feta Salsa Dip
“A quick and easy hot salsa dip with plenty of melted Feta cheese!” – Kevin