This collection of holiday appetizers includes scrumptious bites and delicious nibbles to make and enjoy this season! There are spreads, skewers, dips, and bites that will delight all appetites. Choose one or choose them all: it’s about to get delicious!
'Tis The Season...For Festive Food!
There is nothing I love more than enjoying a spread of mouthwatering appetizers and light bites. The variety, the indulgence, and the special feeling that “having snacks” for dinner brings is synonymous with the holidays.
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite appetizers to enjoy during this festive time of year. Pick two, four, or all of them: this roundup has a little bit of everything!
28 Holiday Appetizers To Enjoy This Season
This classic Beef Tenderloin Rumaki is finger food at its finest! Tender beef, water chestnuts, and chives are wrapped with bacon and flavored with a homemade teriyaki sauce. Practically impossible to eat just one!
These Marinated Olives are packed with flavor and so simple to make! Olive oil, citrus peel, garlic, and fresh herbs take these olives to the next level.
This Whipped Feta is incredible! Tangy feta is whipped to perfection with bright lemon. The perfect dip or spread for veggies or crackers!
These Stuffed Mushrooms are simple and absolutely delicious! The mushrooms stems are chopped and sautéed with garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs for a savory stuffing.
This Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Chimmichurri & Cocktail Sauce is a fresh a spicy update to the classic appetizer! Homemade cocktail sauce and chimmichurri are delicious accompaniments. The secret is in how you prep your shrimp: roast them! You’ll never make shrimp cocktail another way…promise.
This creamy Warm Kale Artichoke Dip is a delicious update on a classic appetizer! Kale is substituted for the regular spinach, which you wouldn’t even be able to guess. This tasty recipe includes a few smart swaps that lighten things up, still delivering on the delicious and addictive flavor. A crowd pleasing recipe for your next get together!
This Pineapple Cheese Ball is one of my all time favorite classic holiday appetizers! Sweet pineapple contrasts perfectly with sharp green onion and fresh green pepper. It’s all mixed in to a cream cheese base and spreads perfectly over your favorite cracker. Feel free to shape yours how you please, but a pinecone makes a festive idea!
Lox is a traditional and well-loved holiday appetizer! Salmon is cured with smoked sea salt, brown sugar, and pepper. This Homemade Lox Platter includes a creamy goat cheese schmear, fresh cucumbers, red onion, salty capers, soft pumpernickel, dill, and lemon – this is an appetizer spread that is sure to please!
This Artichoke and Pecorino Romano Tapenade is a simple and delicious appetizer for your next get together! With just 5 simple ingredients, this recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes. Pecorino Romano adds a spicy and salty crunch. Served with toasted baguette and endive leaves, this hor d’oeuvre is classy, delectable, and light.
This Roasted Grape and Brie Crostini is the perfect fall appetizer! Juicy red grapes are roasted with rosemary and thyme, resulting in a jammy and delicious texture. They rest upon a toasted baguette smeared with creamy brie. This recipe is simple and elegant – perfect for entertaining!
This Caramelized Fennel and Onion Dip is delectable, cheesy goodness! Fennel and sweet yellow onions are caramelized and finished with white wine and garlic. Mixed with creamy ricotta cheese and gruyere, it’s topped liberally with parmigiano reggiano and baked until bubbly. Scoop it all up with toasted baguette and let the world melt away.
Look no further for a healthy and delicious appetizer: this Spiced Pumpkin Hummus is it! Smooth, creamy, and scoopable, this delicious hummus is the perfect addition to your appetizer spread.
These Polynesian Chicken Wings are sticky, sweet, and perfectly salty. They’re a family favorite, served during the holidays. They can be baked or slow cooked: either way, your home will be filled with a mouthwatering aroma!
This Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Flatbread is a true gift. Homemade pizza dough is topped with roasted butternut squash, smoky and sweet caramelized onions, and fresh sage. The perfect Fall appetizer.
This Goat Cheese Marinara Dip is the simplest appetizer! Warm, creamy, and spicy, this dip is perfect with toasted baguette. It’s always the first appetizer gone!
These Roasted Red Peppers with Zhug & Feta are an unexpected and delicious appetizer packed with flavor! Home roasted red peppers (it’s simpler than you think!) are topped with a zingy zhug sauce and sprinkled with salty feta. A delicious, flavorful, and light appetizer option!
These Mini Falafel with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions are almost too cute to eat! Mini falafel top a tzatziki-spread mini pita. Packed with flavor, these are the perfect bite.
This Warm Hearts of Palm Dip is buttery, creamy, and so addicting. Hearts of palm and parmesan are combined in this scrumptious spread.
This Blue Cheese Dip is a classic dip that everyone should have a recipe for! It’s creamy and indulgent, and is packed with flavor. The perfect dip!
These Chicken Meatballs with Zhug are so flavorful and delicious. Zhug is a herby and spicy Yemini sauce, offering zippy flavor to tender chicken meatballs.
This Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini is positively addicting and one of my favorite holiday appetizers! Tart cranberries turn jammy when roasted, perfectly complimenting the tangy goat cheese. Fresh herbs add festive flavor.
These party pleasing Melon Caprese Skewers are everything you want in an appetizer: salty, sweet, fresh, and simple. Bocconcini, fresh and juicy melon, and peppery basil.
This Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip is a delicious and light spread for fresh vegetables, crackers, or pita! It’s packed with flavor, combining big bold flavors such as salty feta cheese, roasted red peppers, garlic, and lemon. It’s just 6 ingredients, and takes no time to prepare! The perfect appetizer or snack recipe!
These Greek Meatball Skewers are the perfect little bite for your next al fresco get together! Juicy meatballs are packed with big Greek flavors like garlic, mint, oregano, and cumin. Skewered with spicy red onion, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and crunchy cucumber, these appetizers are fun, fancy, and so delicious.
These Bite Sized Shrimp Tostadas are the perfect mini appetizer. Marinated and roasted shrimp are juicy and packed with flavor. Add your favorite toppings eat in one bite!
This Grilled Strawberry and Rondelé Crostini is THE appetizer of summer! Sweet juicy strawberries turn smoky on the grill. Slices of baguette are lightly grilled and spread with garlicky Rondelé cheese, and topped with the jammy strawberries. Sweet, savory, and addicting: this may become your new favorite holiday appetizer.
These Prosciutto Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese are a delicious appetizer perfect for Fall! Prosciutto adds a salty smokiness to the sweet figs, and the goat cheese offers a creamy touch.
These Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts make the perfect little nibble. Whether it’s for a cocktail party, an on-the-go snack, or to give as a gift – these are sure to please. They’re sweet, savory, and addictive.
These dishes look DELICIOUS!
I’m so looking forward to offering them to my family and friends!
Can’t wait to hear which ones you try, Caroline! Happy Holidays and enjoy! 🙂