We all know the standard Thanksgiving foods—turkey, mashed potatoes, all the stuffing—but Christmas brings a bit more confusion. Holiday recipes can cause a bit of tension at the holiday dinner table: everyone has their own traditions and different opinions on what Christmas foods are. That begs the question: When you’re invited to a holiday party, what exactly are you supposed to bring?
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The key to all good holiday recipes, especially when they’re for a party, is how easy they are to eat. And of course, they must be delicious and feel appropriately festive. We’ve rounded up some of the tastiest, most universally crowd-pleasing holiday party appetizers that will be sure to be a hit at any gathering you attend—whether it be your own family’s Christmas dinner or just your office potluck.
1. Thyme and Garlic Baked Camembert
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
2. Baked Brie with Pomegranates
Source: Love & Lemons
3. Pesto Pinwheels
Source: By Erin Clarke of Well Plated
4. French Onion Beef Sliders for a Crowd
Source: Host the Toast
5. Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
Source: Recipe Runner
6. Slow Cooker Spinach Dip
Source: Gimme Some Oven
7. Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs
Source: Snixy Kitchen
8. Mushroom Bruschetta
Source: Feasting at Home
9. Crab Dip
Source: 40 Aprons
10. Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
11. French Onion Tartlets
Source: Girl Versus Dough
12. Holiday Butternut Squash Hummus
Source: Running to the Kitchen
13. Antipasto Appetizer Cheese Board
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
14. Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Cheddar Flaky Pastries
Source: Half Baked Harvest
15. Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
Source: Basil and Bubbly
16. Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Garlic Bread
Source: Host the Toast
17. Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini
Source: Neighbor Food Blog
18. Festive Olive Wreath Appetizer
Source: The View From Great Island
19. The Perfect Cheeseboard
Source: The Everygirl
20. St. Nick’s Drop It Like It’s Hot Party Nuts
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
21. Feta Tomato Bites
Source: Plated Cravings
22. Roasted Potatoes in Melted Goat Cheese Dressing
Source: Closet Cooking
23. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Source: Family Food on the Table
24. Apple Cheddar Twist Bread
Source: A Classic Twist
25. Baked Parsnip Chips
Source: Detoxinista
26. Stuffed Mini Peppers
Source: Garnish with Lemon
27. Caprese Salad
Source: Cooking Classy
28. Smoked Salmon Labneh Board
Source: Heinstirred
29. Puff Pastry Asparagus Bundles
Source: Lovely Little Kitchen
30. Roasted Grape Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
Source: Foodie Crush
