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?
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
2. Baked Brie with Pomegranates
3. Pesto Pinwheels
4. French Onion Beef Sliders for a Crowd
5. Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
6. Slow Cooker Spinach Dip
7. Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs
8. Mushroom Bruschetta
9. Crab Dip
10. Garlic Butter Mushrooms
11. French Onion Tartlets
12. Holiday Butternut Squash Hummus
13. Antipasto Appetizer Cheese Board
14. Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Cheddar Flaky Pastries
15. Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
16. Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Garlic Bread
17. Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini
18. Festive Olive Wreath Appetizer
19. The Perfect Cheeseboard
20. St. Nick’s Drop It Like It’s Hot Party Nuts
21. Feta Tomato Bites
22. Roasted Potatoes in Melted Goat Cheese Dressing
23. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
24. Apple Cheddar Twist Bread
25. Baked Parsnip Chips
26. Stuffed Mini Peppers
27. Caprese Salad
28. Smoked Salmon Labneh Board
29. Puff Pastry Asparagus Bundles
30. Roasted Grape Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini