Holiday Party Appetizer Recipes

“I made this recipe for our Christmas Eve party. I set it down and went to hang my coat up, and when I got back, half of it was gone. They loved it and asked for it every year.” – Debbe

“A savory version of the sweet Hanukkah treats. Serve as part of an appetizer buffet.” – Mikekey

“This is a recipe I discovered through the Relish Restaurant in Georgia. I just had to figure out how to minimize the amounts. I would serve this with horseradish dipping sauce.” – Pam

“A mild, creamy queso that does not use Velveeta. I recommend that you grate the cheese yourself. If you buy the already grated cheese, the powder additive may result in a less-than-perfect result.” – Sasha

“I made these for my son’s first birthday. It was a hit and so easy to make. They are kid-friendly and adults love them too.” – Victoria

“This is a quick and easy appetizer that is great for parties. The topping can be made up to 3 days ahead, which is wonderful when you’re short on time. Oh… and they taste great too! You can use different types of cheese, such as Colby Jack.” – Sue

“The combination of tart cranberry sauce and creamy Brie cheese is irresistible! You can prepare it in advance and just pop it in the oven. I use my own Cranberry Orange Sauce (I’ve posted the recipe on Just A Pinch) which is super easy and so delicious! This recipe also works with Camembert cheese.” – Tess

“My mother taught me to make this dish when I was ten, around 1971. It’s easy to put together and so far has been a hit every time I’ve made it. Great as an appetizer or a side dish.” – Paige

“These smoky and sweet meatballs are one of my most requested appetizers. They are always a hit, and I rarely have leftovers.” – Carla

“This was a big hit at a friend’s retirement party.” – Judy

“I brought this to a family get-together one time, and now it’s what I have to bring every single time we get together. Sometimes someone will ask if they can stop by and bring the ingredients for me to make them a batch to take home with them. I don’t know if I will get to show them I can make anything else now. All they want is stuffed mushrooms.” – Elizabeth

“This recipe was improvised from a steakhouse that was famous for its huge crock of cheese spread, Ritz crackers, and peanut shells on the floor in the bar area. The Hayloft is long gone now. But thanks to this recipe, friends and family can still get a taste of it at my house during the holidays. I store the spread in several covered containers in the fridge so that I can serve it more than once during the holidays.” – Edith

“Deviled potatoes are a delicious twist on deviled eggs, offering the same creamy, tangy flavor in a bite-sized potato shell.” – Debbie

“This is an excellent appetizer for New Year’s Eve or any event. Easy to prepare and delish!” – Stephanie

“These make a good savory snack for tea or a great appetizer.” – Laura

“I have been making this dip for over a decade now. Everyone loves it and asks for the recipe or asks me to bring it to get-togethers.” – Chrissy

“Tasty spread for crackers. I love to serve this to the ladies with a glass of wine while the men are hunkered down around the big screen. A spread with very sophisticated flavors.” – cheryl

“You can’t go wrong with cheese straws. They are a tasty snack and make a great gift in a nice Christmas tin. If you don’t have a heavy-duty stand mixer, you can use a handheld mixer. Just divide the ingredients in half and work with two batches.” – Schelley

“This has been my go-to warm appetizer for years. The use of canned and pre-shredded cheese makes it quick and easy. My husband nicknamed it Cupa-Cupa-Cana-Cana so he could remember the recipe.” – Carol

“A creamy Feta dip with roasted jalapenos, onion, and garlic!” – Kevin