15 Holiday Appetizers Your Guests Will Devour

We choose our holiday appetizers based on what our friends enjoy anytime we have a party. We sometimes eat appetizers for dinner in our house, so we have quite a few favorite recipes to take when we’re invited to any type of gathering.

Our crab dip is definitely a party favorite, and our charcuterie cones always disappear first and get so many compliments. Whichever appetizer you choose from this list will be a party favorite from now on!

Crab dip in a dish on white towel with green onions and toasts.

Crab Dip Recipe

This Maryland crab dip recipe is one of my favorite appetizers. I’ve been eating blue crabs all my life, and this is a recipe from years of eating crab dip!

Maryland Crab Dip Recipe

Brie Charcuterie Board

This charcuterie board made with two types of brie along with fruit and nuts to make the perfect snack for parties or just the two of you.

Brie Charcuterie Board

Small Reuben sandwiches on white plate with striped dish towel and more sandwiches in background.

Classic Reuben Sliders

We’ve discovered the perfect way to turn tender, flavorful corned beef into the ultimate Reuben sliders.

Classic Reuben Sliders

Close up of a charcuterie wreath with salami, cheese, rosemary, tomatoes, and pickles on marble plate on wood board with red ornaments.

Fun & Festive Charcuterie Wreath

This festive charcuterie wreath is so easy to make. Just follow along with our simple instructions and you’ll have the perfect appetizer to bring to holiday parties!

Check out this recipe

Baked tomatoes with beans, garlic, and oil in a cast iron skillet, topped with herbs.

Tomato Crostini

This delicious tomato crostini with white beans is a perfect easy appetizer for any gathering.

Tomato Crostini

Spinach Dip Recipe

This deliciously creamy spinach dip is perfect for any party or cookout. Easy to make and a very inexpensive appetizer!

Creamy Spinach Dip

Italian Stromboli Crescent Rolls on a cutting board.

Easy Italian Stromboli Crescent Rolls

These delicious Italian Stromboli crescent rolls are easy to make and perfect for a party!

Italian Stromboli Crescent Rolls

Cones filled with charcuterie foods in a rack on a white counter.

How to Make Charcuterie Cones

This guide to how to make DIY charcuterie cones will walk you through making a delicious appetizer perfect for parties.

Charcuterie Cones

Sweet potato slices topped with cranberries, walnuts, goat cheese, honey, and rosemary on a wood slab.

Sweet Potato Bites

An easy and delicious appetizer that tastes like Thanksgiving but is popular all year long!

Sweet Potato Bites

Chicken meatballs sprinkled with green onions on a white plate.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Spicy buffalo chicken meatballs are always a popular appetizer for a tailgate gathering or cocktail party. We like to serve these with a bowl of extra sauce for dipping.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Small bun with roast beef and cheese on round tray.

Oven Baked French Dip Sliders

These delicious sliders are so easy to make, perfect for surprise guests or busy weeknights! They make great appetizers for a tailgate party or any gathering with friends.

Oven Baked French Dip Sliders

Cream cheese with red pepper jelly on a cutting board with red pepper jelly and rosemary in bowls and crackers on the side.

Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Appetizer

This delicious and easy cream cheese and pepper appetizer has just 2 ingredients and an optional garnish! Simple and so good!

Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Appetizer

Shrimp dip in a casserole dish on a wood board with sliced bread, a spreader, parsley, and seasoning.

Hot Shrimp Dip

This hot shrimp dip is slightly spicy and so delicious.

Hot Shrimp Dip

Mushrooms stuffed with sausage on a wood slab.

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Delicious appetizer of sausage and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms.

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Baked Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls

We decided to make these baked ham and cheese crescent rolls Hawaiian pizza style! Filled with pizza sauce, cheeses, ham, and pineapple, you are going to love this flavor combination!

Check out this recipe