24 Holiday Hors D’oeuvres Worth Skipping Dinner For

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

“Cette recette est fabuleuse! Whenever this baked Brie is served at family gatherings and holidays, it’s always the first appetizer to disappear from the table! The combination of delicate Brie along with the tang of cranberries and the sweetness of the jam and toasted almonds create a pleasant party of sensations in your mouth. NOTE: Do not go cheap on the cheese. A good round of Brie is essential. Going for a cheap brand may mean too strong of a cheese flavor and a ruined baked Brie en croute. We found this out the hard way this past Christmas. C’était horrible!” – Megan

“I love deviled eggs! They are tasty, simple, pretty, and great for parties.” – Cosette

“This sounds difficult but it is so easy, and people will be impressed.” – colleen

“Besides being delicious, this is a fun appetizer because you get to use your hands to hold the wraps!” – Estelle

“I love to eat bite-sized food and often make what I call “snack-attizers” with a side dish for dinner. It’s a nice change for something small instead of a heavy meal.” – Jennifer

“I love mushrooms any way I can get them. I made this recipe up one night because I was craving something different. Even my then 3-year-old, who said she didn’t like mushrooms, gobbled them up! WARNING: These are addictive, and it’s a fattening dish because of the bacon drippings or butter… but please give them a try!” – Karen

“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’

“I love jalapeno poppers but find them somewhat messy. I came up with these quick, easy bite-size snacks for a work potluck. Now my coworkers ask for them all the time.” – Dawn

“I just love this finger food for watching TV games or at a gathering. This is a spiced-up version of another recipe that was given to me.” – Goldie

“These are always a huge hit!! You could add some chopped onion if you wanted. Most people make these using around 3 tsp of poppy seeds. But we have truck drivers in our family and poppy seeds show up on drug tests so I don’t use them. Enjoy!!! :o)” – Stefanie

“Jumped at the chance to enter the weekly contest that Vanessa’s (Pies, Pies, and More Pies) group has each week. This week it is for mini appetizer pies. My mind went immediately to savory, tasty, and easy to do. Oh yes, as well as very delicious. My husband gave them a big smile and thumbs up this morning when I pulled them out of the oven. Thanks for the opportunity to share.” – Bonnie

“I first had this at my brother’s house when my family was there for Thanksgiving. I just served this at a ladies’ lunch last Saturday at my house, and it went over like gangbusters. It’s so good…I think I need an excuse to make it again. When you purchase the brie, it will have a “skin” on it that is usually white. With this recipe, you will want to slice off the top and sides. You can eat the “skin,” so don’t worry about leaving it on the bottom.” – Suzanne

“Had a hot crab dip in Virginia and loved it. Here is my recipe. Double the recipe for more than 6 people. You can also use a can of white crab meat instead of a packet of crab. Crab directly from crab legs will work of course. Also, do not use imitation crab, please.” – Laura

“I don’t know about everyone else but we always have a ton of parties to attend during the holidays. My Mother also told me to never show up to a party” – Debbie

“A quick and easy hot salsa dip with plenty of melted feta cheese!” – Kevin

“If you’ve ever been to Olive Garden and had this appetizer, then you know it’s wonderful. Enjoy!!! :o)” – Stefanie

“I love the combination of spicy and sweet. This appetizer is a perfect combination of my favorite flavors.” – Dawn

“These are perfect for holiday parties! So yummy!!!! 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 few bites. This was by far the favorite of everyone… although my lobster mac n cheese croquettes were a close second. I am going to give you the measurements for the sampler batch I made this can easily be increased to accommodate your guest size.” – Monica

“Easy crowd-pleaser that looks and smells as luscious as it tastes. I use imitation crab and shrimp or scallops when budget-conscious.” – Leslie

“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

“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. Out of the oven, the bread is toasted and the Brie is nice and melted. To eat, pull it apart and enjoy this gooey, tart, and sweet appetizer.” – Kitchen Crew

“My best friend made these for me. LOVE THEM. Easy, bite-size, and good for parties. Good for vegetarians as well, not vegan. I don’t like a lot of onion in mine, so I cut a few chives, dice those up and add those instead of green onions. Make them colorful by buying tomato, spinach, or whole wheat flour tortillas.” – Donna

“Made these for staff meeting and they were an instant favorite. Quite spicy and I tweaked the original version by adding bacon to the mix. Great for those game time parties as well.” – Brandi