The 20 Best Christmas Party Appetizers, Hands Down, No Contest
You’ve got the cocktails covered. Now it’s time for the Christmas party appetizers, aka the real reason everyone loves a good gathering so much. Complement your festive fête with these 20 culinary showstoppers.
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2. Baked Brie with Figs, Pistachios and Orange
When it’s this good, don’t mess with a classic.
4. Roasted Cauliflower
Our favorite vegetable does it again.
5. Classy Cheese Balls
You’ll win with one—or all three of these—flavors: everything bagel goat cheese ball, lemon-dill cheddar cheese ball or pomegranate blue cheese ball.
8. Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Bites
Dish them up with tangy dipping sauce and toothpicks.
10. Easy Skillet Mushroom and Gouda Fondue
We will eat cheese dip anytime, anywhere. Double up on the crostini.
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12. Roasted Herbed Veggie Chips
Sneak in a serving of vegetables with these addicting crunchers.
15. BACON BLUE DEVILED EGGS WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND ASPARAGUS
This one’s all about presentation.
16. Baked Mac-And-Cheese Bites
No offense to our beloved Kraft box, but these delectable bites take our forever favorite to a whole new level.
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19. Caramel Dip
Fact: Guests love dipping stuff in other stuff. Good thing this salty-sweet dip is versatile enough to pair with pretzels or sliced fruit.
20. Prosciutto Bites
Don’t mind us. We live here beneath the appetizer table now.
Additional reporting by Alexandra Hough
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