The best christmas appetizer ideas - 88 recipes
More Christmas appetizer recipes
Christmas Party Cranberry Dip
![Christmas Party Cranberry Dip](/media/46/ac/1d1af7976a2b5968f31d50bed135f5dfcd7e.jpg/tsp/christmas-party-cranberry-dip.jpg)
By msippigrl
Cream cheese is spread in a pie plate and topped with homemade cranberry sauce and served with honey graham cracker...
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries (Ocean Spray)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (reduced fat ok)
- Honey Graham Crackers or Buttery crackers (such as Club or Waverly)
Lemon-y Baked Ricotta
![Lemon-y Baked Ricotta](/media/aa/cd/9d6a6920585e49d9534045088ee4c12b96ac.jpg/tsp/lemon-y-baked-ricotta.jpg)
By á-4084
Lemony Baked Ricotta is simple to prepare but a fancy enough appetizer to serve at your next party or get together
- 1 pound whole-milk ricotta, about 2 cups
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- extra-virgin olive oil, optional
- crackers to serve
Pasteles de masa (Green Banana Meat Pie)
![Pasteles de masa (Green Banana Meat Pie)](/media/22/2a/2f0f3c3af4fc9b79ed6d04ab458bd83b78c3.jpg/tsp/pasteles-de-masa-green-banana-meat-pie.jpg)
By jdelrio
For many Puerto Rican families, the quintessential holiday season dish is pasteles, which English-speakers often li...
- FILLING:
- 2 pounds pork
- 4 sweet peppers
- 4 cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 pound cooking ham
- 1 green pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olives or capers
- 1 cup bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- DOUGH:
- 5 pounds of white yam
- 2 pounds of yellow yam or potatoes
- 1 green plantain
- 1/2 pound pumpkin
- 20 green bananas
- 2 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons warm milk
- 1 pound achiote oil, melted
- 35 banana leaves and paper
- Salt to taste
- Cord tie
Roasted Fennel & Prosciutto Flatbread
![Roasted Fennel & Prosciutto Flatbread](/media/0c/e1/f0a26682603037175420bcb066271e520758.jpg/tsp/roasted-fennel-and-prosciutto-flatbread.jpg)
By ruthg
Gourmet without all the work! Roasted fennel and prosciutto flatbread has all the flavor combinations and crispy cr
- 1 pound bakery pizza dough
- 2 fennel bulbs
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon bottled balsamic glaze
Spiced Popcorn with Pecans & Raisins
![Spiced Popcorn with Pecans & Raisins](/media/51/38/719533284c4cc2c9e389d4f7fa7c3a123602.jpg/tsp/spiced-popcorn-with-pecans-and-raisins.jpg)
By á-174535
Sweet, spicy and savory, this popcorn pecan snack will become a favorite for your family and friends
- 5 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup golden raisins
Pine Nut & Feta Cheese Ball
![Pine Nut & Feta Cheese Ball](/media/41/da/1463c775d79f75c679df505c238a38376f0d.jpg/tsp/pine-nut-and-feta-cheese-ball.jpg)
By LRay
Toasted pine nuts coat this herbed feta cheese ball
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces feta, crumbled, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, chopped
- Crackers, for serving
Chickpea Dip with Italian Parsley & Garlic
![Chickpea Dip with Italian Parsley & Garlic](/media/04/ca/93b50c96e8b1640f595f3c724bf65cfebc6f.jpg/tsp/chickpea-dip-with-italian-parsley-and-garlic.jpg)
By ladygourmet
FIlled with spicy jalapeños, protein-dense chickpeas, fresh Italian parsley, fresh garlic, and sweet orange marma...
- DIP:
- 1 (13-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley (healthy handful)
- 2 large clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
- 1/2 jalapeño with seeds
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon curry
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Cream Cheese Pineapple Pepper Spread
![Cream Cheese Pineapple Pepper Spread](/media/0d/85/feffffd86a1500c97eb56f41003862932d0e.jpg/tsp/cream-cheese-pineapple-pepper-spread.jpg)
By janis-2
This Cream Cheese Pineapple Pepper Spread makes great party food! Delicious with crackers & vegetables
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 3/4 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans or your favorite) chopped
Manchego & Marcona Almond Cheese Balls
![Manchego & Marcona Almond Cheese Balls](/media/ab/fe/294c4b0aac2b9d4ec21b8f92673e81bae9b6.jpg/tsp/manchego-and-marcona-almond-cheese-balls.jpg)
By á-4084
What a clever and tasty appetizer! Using pretzel sticks for the handle is a great idea, just make sure to insert th...
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1 cup Marcona almonds, finely chopped
- 36 pretzel sticks
Air Fryer Fried Ravioli
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By á-7198
A much healthier version of fried Raviolis made with an air fryer
- 1 (14-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (9-ounce) box cheese ravioli, store-bought or meat ravioli
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Christmas Crack Corn
![Christmas Crack Corn](/media/d8/1e/636460c0fd2038e122040fa82ff6a1974f64.jpg/tsp/christmas-crack-corn.jpg)
By broots
Popcorn is covered in caramel and chocolate, absolutely delicious! Like the recipe title implies this Christmas Cra
- 12 cups popped corn
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons (one stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- I cup salted peanuts, roughly chopped, optional
- 6 ounces (about 1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli 60%)
- Grapeseed, vegetable, or canola oil for greasing pans and bowls
Fig Spread
![Fig Spread](/media/6e/df/c4c5994304987cfa479ba9c2a5a8de7d635a.jpg/tsp/fig-spread.jpg)
By á-114543
So simple to prepare and tastes amazing served with cheese, crackers or your favorite crusty bread!
- 2 cups dried figs, rough chopped
- 2/3 cups water
- 1/3 cup balsamic
- 1/4 cups range juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
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