50 Fabulous Holiday Appetizers

50 fabulous holiday appetizers – small nibbles, cheesy bites, creamy dips, and meaty appetizers – there is something for everyone’s taste in this festive spread of holiday appetizers.

The countdown is officially on!

We’re fast approaching the best time of the year, and the excitement is bubbling up! I know for most of us, it’s the busiest time of the year too, as we have a million things on our minds, go through mile-long shopping lists, wrap up projects, and somehow still manage to attend half a dozen parties. Even though food takes center stage during the holiday season, its planning usually gets pushed aside till the very end, when we scramble to prepare and execute festive menus for family and friends.
To help your thinking a bit, today I’m giving you some food for thought! Literally!

For me personally, nothing really beats an elegant spread of tasty appetizers to get everyone in the proper holiday mood. Check out this great collection of 50 fabulous small bites, nibbles and dips, and hopefully you’ll find something you like for your holiday table.

Enjoy!!

Dips and spreads recipes

A few colorful dips to start with – hot and cheesy, or cool and creamy – choose your favorites:

Queso fundidio, beer, chorizo, chilli, and cheese dip by Stuck in the Kitchen	Smoky onion dip by The View From Great Island
Roasted garlic baked ricotta by Olivia’s Cuisine	Vegan queso dip with chipotles by Drizzle & Dip
Carrot walnut and red lentil hummus by Blissful Basil	Silky smooth white bean hummus, Mediterranean style by Heartbeet Kitchen
Thyme Pistachio White Bean Dip by Cali-Zona	Roasted cauliflower & garlic dip with toasted pepitas by Brooklyn Supper

Seafood appetizers:

Mmm…this really hits home for me. I looove all of these scrumptious seafood bites!

Asparagus, prawn and zucchini bites with sesame mayo by Stuck in the kitchen	Purple Potato Bites with Horseradish Creme Fraiche and Caviar by Viktoria’s Table
Blue cheese lobster beignets with spicy avocado cream by Halfbaked Harvest	Guacamole shrimp wonton cups by Damn Delicious
Crab cake poppers by Foodie Crush	Baked salmon meatballs with creamy avocado sauce by Cookin’ Canuck
Shrimp & chorizo bites with herb guacamole by Three Times Per Day	Smoked salmon appetizer by RecipeTin Eats

Cheesy bites:

It won’t be a holiday without some fancy cheesy delicious bites! Check out these super cool yummies:

Olive & semi-dried tomato arancini by Stuck In The Kitchen	Fried Mozzarella balls with pumpkin, sage & caramelized onions by Vintage Kitty
Brûléed Brie by The View From Great Island	Assorted Holiday Goat Cheese Balls by Joyful Healthy Eats
Goat Cheese Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms by From a Chef’s Kitchen	Baked Brie & Bacon Jam Phyllo Cups by Wry Toast

Stuffed mushrooms

There are so many creative ways to stuff a mushroom, that I think they deserve a separate category!

Stuffed mushrooms in creamy pesto sauce by Viktoria’s Table	Spicy Fontina spinach artichoke chorizo stuffed mushrooms by Half Baked Harvest
Creamy sausage-stuffed mushrooms by Food52	Caprese stuffed garlic butter portobellos by Cafe Delites
Stuffed mini portobello mushrooms by The Last Food Blog	7-ingredient vegan stuffed mushrooms by Minimalist Baker
Havarti and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms by Pip and Ebby	Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms by Lauren’s Latest

Meaty appetizers:

Bacon, potato and meat lovers, these ones are for you:

Pork belly shiso yaki by Lady & Pups	Steak Bites with Blue Cheese Butter and Smoked Pepita Crumb by Viktoria’s Table
Crispy smashed potatoes with prosciutto & chipotle aioli by Paleo Paparazzi	Cheesy BBQ sausage bites by Omnivore’s Cookbook
Shawarma lamb with cucumber zaatar yogurt by He Needs Food	Char-grilled lime and sriracha chicken skewers by Donna Hay
Dusty cheddar potato croquettes by Lady & Pups	Chimichurri Meatballs by Jo Cooks

Deviled eggs and such

Another favorite appetizer category which never fails to please all – grown ups and kids alike.

Crab deviled eggs with tarragon and cayenne by Viktoria’s Table	Salmon deviled eggs by Jamie Oliver
Butternut squash bacon deviled eggs by Snixy Kitchen	Pickled quail eggs with horseradish mayo & furikake by Viktoria’s Table
Classic deviled eggs by Honestly yum	Avocado deviled eggs by Damn Delicious
Beet-pickled curry deviled eggs by Viktoria’s Table	Deviled eggs with hummus feta and olives by Foodness Gracious

Popcorn, nuts, chips and other crispy treats:

Something nibbly, crunchy and addictive to serve with your cocktails before dinner, or as a late night snack.

3 holiday popcorn flavors by Viktoria’s Table	Oven-baked sweet potato chips with cashew tahini dip by Tuulia
Sesame nori roasted cashews by Gourmande In The Kitchen	Sriracha-glazed Japanese rice crackers by Lady & Pups

I hope you found your favorites! I sure had a great time digging out all of these gems, and can’t wait to try them (maybe some time in the new year, or as soon as I get my kitchen back!)

Happy entertaining, and keep the party on!