25 Easy Christmas Appetizers Made With 5 Ingredients or Less
Make your holiday festivities stress-free with these 25 easy Christmas appetizer recipes that are quick, cheap, and made with 5 ingredients or less! Perfect for bringing to holiday parties, potlucks, and gatherings!
I feel like December sneaks up on me every single year.
One minute it’s pumpkin season and the next thing you know you’re busting out the Christmas tree from the basement and buying holiday gifts. The holidays are magical… but they’re also kind of a whirlwind!
Hosting Christmas dinner or figuring out what to bring to the annual work holiday party can also be stressful. But don’t worry, I’m here to help you find simple appetizers you can bring to your next holiday gathering!
In this roundup, I’m sharing 25 super easy Christmas appetizer recipes – all made with 5 ingredients or less! Some of these recipes are made by me, and some are made by other talented food bloggers that you need to go check out ☺️
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Many of these recipes can be made in under 30 minutes and some don’t involve any cooking or baking! You can serve these as an appetizer before Christmas Dinner, on Christmas Eve alongside drinks, or as a festive snack on a cozy holiday weekend.
You can also bring these appetizers to holiday parties, potlucks, school events, work parties, or any other holiday event you’re invited to – even on last minute notice!
Theres’s something on this list for everyone – pinwheels, mini wraps, finger foods, savory appetizers, kid-friendly ideas, and even some sweet treats.
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Best Holiday Serving Platters & Boards
But first, we gotta talk about cute Christmas stuff.
I’m a total sucker for holiday-themed servingware. Not only do these make great holiday gifts, but they’re also going to make your life so much easier while making & serving these Christmas appetizers!
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Wraps & Roll-Ups
1. Holiday Chicken Pinwheels
These quick & easy chicken pinwheels are by far my favorite Christmas appetizer! They’re a festive and filling appetizer everyone’s sure to love.
2. Spinach Turkey Cream Cheese Rollups
While I originally made these as part of my school lunch ideas series, I think these rollups work really well for the holidays too! They’re deliciously simple bite-size snacks that are loaded with flavor, protein, and veggies.
3. Salami Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
This is a simple, high-protein Christmas appetizer that you can make in minutes! It also looks fancy for the holiday table, but is so easy to make.
Recipe source + credit: Food Lovin Family
4. Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
It’s like Thanksgiving dinner in a pinwheel! I love how colorful these roll-ups are, and they also taste incredibly delicious. Perfect as a quick & easy Christmas appetizer that you can make for the whole crowd.
Recipe source + credit: This Farm Girl Cooks
5. Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
A super simple 3-ingredient appetizer that’s filling, high protein, and takes just 10 minutes to make! I love making these for lunch, but they also work super well as an appetizer.
Easy Finger Food Recipes
6. Caprese Christmas Tree
I love serving this as a vegetarian appetizer. It’s a fresh, festive, and healthy Christmas appetizer that your guests are sure to love!
Recipe source + credit: Served From Scratch
7. Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Just 3 ingredients is all you need to make this unbelievably cute pesto puff pastry Christmas tree! There’s step by step instructions with pictures included in the post. It’s a cute appetizer the whole family can help make together!
Recipe source + credit: Zest of France
8. Parmesan Crisps
You only need 1 ingredient to make these crisps – cheese! I love making this with leftover cheese and it’s literally the easiest recipe in the world. You can eat these plain or serve it up on a charcuterie board.
9. Mini Stuffed Peppers
I’ve been wanting to try homemade stuffed peppers for a long time now, and the holiday season is the perfect time for that to finally happen! These simple stuffed bell peppers are made with just 3 ingredients and require minimal prep.
Recipe source + credit: A Spicy Perspective
10. Greek Yogurt Bagel Bites
Whip up a batch of these simple 5-ingredient bagel bites as a yummy grab & go snack that even kids and picky eaters will love! I love making these bagel bites all year long, and they’re also perfect for the holiday appetizer table.
11. Cranberry Brie Bites
You can’t make a Christmas appetizer roundup without mentioning brie bites! This is one of my favorite appetizers to make for any gathering since they’re so quick, easy, but look fancy and taste incredible. Make extra batches since these will be gone in the blink of an eye!
Recipe source + credit: Spoonful of Flavor
12. Pull-Apart Crescent Roll Christmas Tree
There’s nothing better in the world than cheesy, herby bread. Make your own this holiday season and shape it into a Christmas tree with this super simple appetizer recipe!
Recipe source + credit: Bellyfull
13. Grinch Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are another classic Christmas & holiday appetizer. Give them a fun, festive twist by making a batch of these super simple green deviled eggs!
Recipe source + credit: Cocktails & Appetizers
14. Air Fryer Crispy Zucchini Sticks
These zucchini sticks make yummy appetizers, side dishes, and snacks. Skip the deep frying and make them in an air fryer to cut the calories without skipping the crunch and flavor. Perfect as a healthy Christmas appetizer that even kids will love!
15. Cranberry Sauce Crostini with Garlic Herb Goat Cheese
A quick & simple last minute Christmas appetizer that tastes divine and is ready in under 15 minutes! It’s also an easy dish you can bring to a potluck or holiday party.
Recipe source + credit: Always Order Dessert
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Savory Bites
16. Cranberry Meatballs
Skip the holiday stress and make these super simple dump & go cranberry meatballs. They’re packed with tons of flavor and high in protein!
Recipe source + credit: Yellow Bliss Road
17. Christmas Fruit Skewers
These fruit skewers are super easy, cute, healthy and festive! They also don’t require any cooking or baking, so they’re great as last minute Christmas appetizers you can put together in a pinch.
Recipe source + credit: Molly’s Home Guide
18. Smoked Sausage Cranberry Cheddar Bites
Made with just 4 ingredients, this recipe is the perfect quick appetizer that looks fancy & festive with minimal effort. Plus it’s packed with flavor and protein in each bite!
Recipe source + credit: The Menu Maid
19. Italian-Style Stuffed Mushrooms
A yummy vegetarian Christmas appetizer that everyone’s sure to love! Made with just 5 ingredients plus a few seasonings you probably already have at home.
Recipe source + credit: My Sequined Life
20. Mini Pizza Bites
This is an easy Christmas appetizer that’s perfect for kids and picky eaters! Made with just 4 ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
Recipe source + credit: Kay’s Clean Eats
Dips & Spreads
21. Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
Here’s another cranberry Christmas appetizer recipe – but in dip form! This is a super easy last-minute dip idea that comes together in minutes with just 4 simple ingredients. The sweet & savory combo is sure to be a big hit with the whole crowd!
Recipe source + credit: The Frugal Girls
22. Creamy Spinach Dip
Yum, spinach dip is one of my favorite dips in the world. You can make this simple creamy spinach dip with just 5 ingredients! Perfect for serving with crackers or baguette bites.
Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn
23. Loaded Baked Potato Dip
This dip is comfort in a bowl. Made with just 5 ingredients with no baking or cooking involved! Kids and adults are both going to love this delish dip that you can serve with chips, baguette pieces, or even some veggies!
Recipe source + credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
24. Creamy Taco Dip
You guys know how much I love my cheesy taco pasta. So naturally, I love this yummy, creamy, and hearty taco dip that you can serve with tortilla chips!
Recipe source + credit: Plain Chicken
25. Sugar Cookie Dip
Let’s end this recipe roundup on a sweet note with this sugar cookie dip! It’s a colorful, festive Christmas appetizer for those with a sweet tooth.
Recipe source + credit: Lemon Peony
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of 25 easy Christmas appetizers and found some inspiration for your holiday gatherings! Don’t forget to check out all of my easy holiday recipes and grab my free holiday prep checklist to get your home ready for the holidays!
If you liked this post, you’re also going to love my list of 25 easy holiday side dishes made with 5 ingredients or less!
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