The holidays wouldn’t be complete without an abundance of appetizers to start every meal and party. Dips, chips and finger foods, there’s nothing like a delicious appetizer spread to kick off a holiday party. Check out some of our favorite, go-to starter recipes that your family and friends are sure to love!
Bang Bang Shrimp
“This bang bang shrimp is the perfect appetizer or finger food snack with dipping and it also makes for a nice light meal when served on rice along with a vegetable tossed in the sauce!” - Kevin
5 Layer Cream Cheese Chili Dip
“There are so many layers of flavor in this chili cheese dip. All the flavors meld together as you scoop it out. Cream cheese mixed with chili and cheese is always a winner. Adding chiles and jalapenos are bombs of flavor in the dip. Jalapenos add a small kick of spice. Not only are the green onions a nice garnish, but they also add a little freshness to the dip. There should be a warning label on this because it's addictive.” - Kitchen Crew
Stuffed Mushrooms
“Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy make-ahead appetizer and are jam-packed with flavor from three kinds of cheese, herbs, and spices. Making these cheesy stuffed mushrooms takes just a few ingredients and can be made ahead of time and stored until you’re ready. It’s very easy to make and super delicious!” - Paula
Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
“Made these to take to a potluck luncheon and they were a five star hit. My friends all want the recipe, now. So, I'd say they definitely tested and approved.” - Renee
Easy Fresh Salsa
“This salsa is fresh and delicious. Even my youngest son that is super picky and claims he doesn’t like onions inhales this stuff. If you are feeding a crowd or teenagers this is fairly economical to make and is so much better than what comes in a jar. The salsa itself cost me around $5 to make , that is hard to beat. Not only is it easy on the pocket book it is super easy. I use my Ninja blender but a food processor works just as well.” - Debbie
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
“I made this for a recent neighborhood get together. The crescents were very easy to make. The only thing I did extra was brushing the roll ups with butter before I put them into the oven. They are best straight out of the oven, but they were still good after cooling. All the neighbors enjoyed them. This recipe would be good for a football party or any event requiring finger food or appetizers.” - Norman
Hot Crab Dip
“Sweet lump crab meat is the star ingredient in this hot crab dip recipe. It's creamy, cheesy, and delicious. The seasoning is just enough to have a little zing, but not enough to take away from the richness of the dip. This could be a little on the fancy side or served at a very casual event. So good!” - Kitchen Crew
Mama's Deviled Eggs
“This was an immediate family favorite. Everyone wanted the recipe. I like using green onions instead of a small onion. Today I made them with chives fresh from my herb garden instead of onion and they are great.” - Pat
Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders
“The ham sliders are outstanding and so easy to make. I put together in the morning and refrigerate. They are great for a party. Everyone raved about how good. I added turkey to mine! Thank you for sharing.” - Bonnie
Holiday Cheese Ball
“This is a nice cheese ball that's full of all kinds of textures and flavors. The crushed pineapple gives it a slightly sweet flavor. We used red bell pepper to make it look more festive when mixed with the green onions. Pecans inside the cheese ball and coated on the outside give this appetizer a nuttiness. Everyone is going to love this!” - Kitchen Crew
Drema's Orange Glaze Cocktail Weiners
“Made these for Christmas. So Good! While they were fine after 30 min., they were even better after heating on low for several hours and got sticky & glazed.” - Lori
Spinach Feta Crescent Snacks
“These rolls are flaky and fantastic! Quick and easy to make, they are reminiscent of spanakopita. Feta cheese adds some saltiness to the tasty spinach and mozzarella filling. A great appetizer for game night, a party or even for the holidays. These are best served warm.” - Kitchen Crew
Bruschetta Caprese With Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
“We absolutely loved this bruschetta recipe. It's a creative twist with the flavors of a Caprese salad. The classic flavors of the tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil are so refreshing. It reminds us of a summer garden. The toasted baguette makes this bite-size appetizer easy to eat. Where this gets special is the balsamic reduction. When it cools it really thickens up. Lightly drizzled onto the cherry tomato mixture brings all the flavors together. This is a filling appetizer or snack.” - Kitchen Crew
Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
“Made these for a Christmas party this past weekend. They were super easy to make and were just delicious! Had some left which I've frozen to add to my Christmas day goodies!” - Myra
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
“The amounts of chicken, buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese was just perfect. The only change I made was to oven bake them at 375 degrees (might try 400 next time) for about 20-25 minutes. I sprayed the egg rolls with veg. oil spray and turned them half way through. I'm pretty sure the fried version would be much crispier and crunchy than my version, but the baked version was really good as well.” - Daily Inspiration
Cranberry Goat Cheese Spread
“This is a different type of spread recipe if you're a fan of goat cheese. The flavor of the cheese is mellowed out a little by all the other flavors. The tangy vinaigrette is a perfect complement to the goat cheese and cream cheese. Tart cranberries and nutty pine nuts in each bite are little bits of yumminess. At room temperature, the texture is similar to hummus. We tried a few crackers and preferred the Melba toast. A sweeter, buttery cracker is also a great option. It's an unusual appetizer recipe that will be a delicious start to a holiday dinner.” - Kitchen Crew
Bacon & Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs
“These were so good and... low carb! The whole family loved them. I used a mixer to make the filling creamy. Thanks for a new recipe!” - Barb
Baked Brie With Warm Syrup
“The best word we could come up for this baked Brie recipe is divine. Real maple syrup makes this pastry sing by creating a glaze and giving the dish a sweet flaky crust. Serve with fruit or crackers. It's an easy Hors d'oeuvre and very impressive when served. Don't like almonds or are allergic to them? Leave them out. The warm maple syrup alone over the Brie will be fantastic.” - Kitchen Crew