Meatballs and dips and cheeseballs, oh my! These 21 easy Christmas Eve appetizers are a guaranteed hit, plus they’ll put you on Santa’s nice list. With appetizers that will tickle everyone’s taste buds (no matter how picky they are), you’ll find the perfect holiday appetizers for your next gathering or a low-key Christmas Eve at home. Grab some eggnog, put on your favorite holiday music, and gather around the Christmas tree with these delicious holiday apps!
Sweet Hot Kisses
“I love the combination of spicy and sweet. This appetizer is a perfect combination of my favorite flavors.” – Dawn
Cranberry Meatballs
“Back in the ’60s, our gas company put on what they called their Holiday Cooking show. This is adapted from one of those shows. We tried it that holiday season and it’s been on our tables ever since. This is one of those recipes that become a tradition.” – Vivian
Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread
“This is my own take on a Greek Feta spread known as Kopanisti. I love the combination and bite from the cheeses and the zing from the peppers and garlic. Add the crushed red pepper if you like it extra spicy.” – Michael
Mini Beef Wellington Hors D’oeuvres
“These are perfect for holiday parties! I love Beef Wellington and was having a cocktail/book club party with my friends one night. I really 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
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
“This recipe is a favorite with my family. It combines my daddy’s artichoke dip and my spinach dip to create one fantastic hot, creamy, and cheesy dip.” – Janet
Pimento and Cheese Sausage Balls
“These Pimento and Cheese Sausage Balls are creamy and full of flavor. They can be served for breakfast or as an appetizer.” – Debbie
Jalapeno Bacon Wonton Poppers
“Made these for a staff meeting and they were an instant favorite. Quite spicy, I tweaked the original version by adding bacon to the mix.” – Brandi
Candied Nuts and Brie Dip
“I love this recipe. I always serve with apples and bread so I can switch back and forth. It is good with crisp pears too.” – Lisa ‘Gayle’
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
“These are so good and simple. I sometimes even add a cup of sharp cheddar cheese to the mixture.” – Annamaria
Baked Crab Party Dip
“Easy crowd-pleaser that looks and smells as luscious as it tastes.” – Leslie
Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese
“These turned out fabulous. They have become the most requested, first to disappear and most talked about appetizer at my gatherings.” – V
Baked Brie With Cranberry Sauce
“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. This recipe also works with Camembert cheese.” – Tess
Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Fries Recipe
“Asparagus spears wrapped in salty prosciutto and cooked until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is perfectly crispy!” – Kevin
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
Hot Crab Dip
“So good and addictive. It’s been referred to as “Crack Dip.”” – Stacy
Bacon Tomato Cups
“I made these tasty appetizers for our Christmas Eve Party. They were a huge hit. I tripled the recipe, and there were no leftovers. A must-try for bacon and tomato lovers!” – Leslie
Savory Apple Pinwheels
“Every time I make these they are the first appetizer that is gone. They are absolutely delish!” – Melissa
Deviled Eggs
“Enjoy – my family loves my deviled eggs!” – Terry
Smoky Stuffed Mushrooms
“I love mushrooms any way I can get them. These are addictive, and it’s a rich dish because of the bacon drippings or butter… but please give them a try!” – Karen
Easy Macaroni and Cheese Bites Appetizer
“Indulge in your favorite comfort food, minus the guilt, with our homemade macaroni and cheese bites. I’ve added toasted Panko, bacon, and parsley to give this dish a gourmet edge.” – Sylvia
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