Get ready to make your holiday gatherings even more delicious with a spread of appetizers that bring festive flair and rich flavors to the table. From creamy whipped ricotta crostini topped to savory antipasto skewers and irresistible bacon puff pastry twists, these recipes are made to impress. Satisfy your guests’ cravings with sweet-and-tangy cranberry pecan brie bites and spiced candied pecans, offering a little something for everyone. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or a lively party, these appetizers set the stage for a memorable holiday season.
Whipped Ricotta Crostini
Your guests will love these whipped ricotta crostini we found on From Scratch Fast. Put the crostini together beforehand or set up a DIY crostini bar with the toasts, ricotta and a handful of toppings. You can use sea salt, pomegranate molasses with pomegranate seeds, toasted walnuts, roasted mushrooms, baby arugula, shaved Parmesan, truffle oil, honey, and more. Bonus: these festive toasts pair well with champagne!
Sweet Potato Croquettes
For something a little different, serve up these sweet potato croquettes from Ahead of Thyme at your next holiday gathering. Crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, these croquettes are rolled up with mashed sweet potatoes, cheese, and seasonings. You can make them ahead and freeze them too!
Candied Pecans
There might be nothing more snackable than candied pecans. These perfect pecans from Gimme Some Oven are made with just seven ingredients, including cinnamon, sugar, sea salt, and cayenne. Make a double batch. These will go fast! You can also pack some up in mason jars, wrap a ribbon around them, and give them to guests to take home.
Cranberry Pecan Brie Bites
Here’s another one for pecan lovers. These cranberry pecan brie bites from The Recipe Critic are a pretty little parcel of pecans, soft brie, and cranberry sauce on flaky crescent roll dough. These are perfect for the holidays and your guests will love them!
Apple Chips
Instead of setting out a bowl full of regular ol’ potato chips, try these seasonal, much-better-for-you apple chips from Well Plated instead. Thinly slice some crisp fall apples, sprinkle with cinnamon and bake until crispy. These chips are addictive and they’re healthy so you can feel good about eating them too! They’ll take two to three hours to bake, but they’re worth it!
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Sweet potatoes and caramelized onions? We’re in! This fabulous flatbread from Foodie Crush has sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, ricotta cheese, fresh herbs and feta. This is a great appetizer for any holiday gathering – and it tastes just as good at room temperature as it does right out of the oven.
Antipasto Skewers
Your low-carb friends will love you for finding this recipe. These antipasto skewers from The Sweetest Occasion are almost too pretty to eat, but boy, you’ll be glad you did! You can make them ahead and set them out alone or as an addition to a holiday charcuterie board. These skewers contain mozzarella, roasted peppers, tortellini, salami and olives but you can add anything you like. Dig in!
Bisquick Sausage Balls
Bisquick sausage balls are always a hit at holiday parties and this version from Insanely Good Recipes is as good as it gets! With savory sausage and cheese hidden inside tasty Bisquick dough, these golf-ball sized snacks are a delight to devour – you won’t be disappointed!
Bacon Puff Pastry Twists
You can’t go wrong with bacon and puff pastry. These bacon puff pastry twists from Appetizer Addiction contain just five ingredients and take only 10 minutes to prep! These are great for last-minute guests and can be served alone or as breadsticks with creamy soups. Be sure to read all the tips before baking!
Ginger and Garlic Cocktail Meatballs
Meatballs are a favorite at holiday get togethers. These ginger and garlic cocktail meatballs from Spoon Fork Bacon put a fresh spin on this classic appetizer. The ginger and garlic add bite to these meatballs and make them super addictive!
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