51 Shortcut Christmas Appetizers
Why make it when you can fake it? With a few store-bought staples and these smart recipes in hand, you'll always have a quick party snack at the ready.
Why make it when you can fake it? With a few store-bought staples and these smart recipes in hand, you'll always have a quick party snack at the ready.
"Really tasty little morsels that couldn't be easier. They're perfect for munching with drinks. These little beauties will be made again and again!"
-Noo
"A perfect party treat! This is such a simple recipe and such a sanity saver because you can even make it the night before and chill it overnight. I have made this cheese ball over and over and it always disapears quickly!"
- Pamela
"These came out so cute that everyone said they felt bad eating them."
-Foofoo Sullivan
"You can't get any easier than this, and they're so tasty. My husband loves mushrooms. He went crazy for these!"
-loof
"This was excellent. It's so easy to prepare, delicious and impressive!"
-hollyfrolly
"I mix the entire package of seasoning mix into the cream cheese before spreading it on the bread. It always comes out delicious and flavorful."
-Pomtini
"Been making these for 25 years. TIP:To avoid being too dry make sure all ingredients are at room temperature and mix sausage and biscuit mix first then add the cheese. Yummmmmmm"
-Maggie Joe
"This was a very easy recipe, and it was a big hit. The guests kept asking for more. They couldn't seem to get enough of them!"
-Granny carol
"So EASY and delish! I added a dash of ground black pepper to the cheese mixture before baking. These Cheese Puffs were turned out great! Will totally make them again with other spices."
-SharonChen
"I am rating this recipe again because the first time I forgot to put the stars on it ( and it deserves AT Least 5 stars)! I made this, along with other appetizers for Christmas Day. They were delicious! There were none left! They were so easy to make."
-ckambic
"This was the most popular item I brought to a potluck. Not only does it look good, but everyone loved it!"
-jnettes
"I absolutely love this spinach dip. The crunch of the water chestnuts adds a nice texture to it."
-beckas
"These were different and delicious! I made them over the holidays and they were very inexpensive and easy to prepare."
-Amber of AZ
"These were fabulous! The spicy BBQ sauce was perfect with the sweet preserves and pineapple. I will definitely make these again."
-Boxergurl
"Wonderful recipe! I made it on the spur of the moment and it was perfect!"
-daniemejias
"These were fun for my kids to help make, and they enjoyed eating all the scrap pieces that i baked. I'll make these again for a quick holiday treat, or just to keep my kids entertained on a rainy day."
-gourmetmomma
"I loved these and so did my guests. Whoever developed this recipe is brilliant. Stop thinking about it and just make 'em already!"
-Chef #1244006
"Quick easy and simply delicious, with minimal ingredients. Took 10 minutes to make. Awesome recipe."
-Lisa Ruffin
Add Christmas spirit to your party table with this pesto and puff pastry creation.
"This dip is awesome! I made it for Christmas last year and my cousin ate the whole bowl. Everyone at the party wanted the recipe."
-Madimaymomma
"This baked brie puff pastry is rich, creamy, and dessert-like. It always disappears."
-Rita1652
"These are so yummy! They have a strange appearance, due to the spinach, but once people try them they'll be gone! I make these for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to serve as an appetizer."
-LeAnne Conaway
"This is so yummy! Doesn't get any tastier and easier than this."
-Caroline Cooks
“Impress everyone with these delicious Calzones. The filling is what I enjoy, but just like a pizza it can be adapted to any taste.”
-Kathleen Talbot
"This is just too easy to be so good! It has a surprising kick for unsuspecting guests. Everyone loved it!"
-cookiedog
"These are fabulous! Tonight I added 3 of them to the top of my tossed Italian salad and it made my average salad gourmet! Great to eat as an appetizer or an elegant top to a vinaigrette salad!"
-Cook4_6
"Oh man, these are good!!! We had to stop ourselves from eating so many!!! I love the mushroom filling, it is creamy and has great texture!! I used portobello mushrooms with a few button mushrooms thrown in. These really did "puff" in the oven and the filling looked so pretty coming out of the middle of each puff."
-ChefLee
"There is no going wrong with this simple recipe. It couldn't get any easier or tastier!"
-Stardustannie
"What a treat for me and my dinner guests!It is so easy to make, and I loved the garlic/cheeses."
-Miss Annie
"These were so delicious. The Gorgonzola gave it such a creamy and savory flavor."
-JackieOhNo!
Need a last-minute app? Look no further.
"My family and I loved this - gorgeous flavour. I also added some carrots & peas & corn to 'spread' the meal out - it was amazing! Lovely consistency in the sauce. Definitely a keeper!"
-San3393
"These perfectly balanced salty and spicy nuts got rave reviews from everyone! They're great to munch on while drinking wine."
-Lalaloula
"These are great little appetizers! They are very easy to make and look pretty, too. I made these as written, using the mini phyllo tart shells. They are best when they're kept warm."
-Parsley
"Delicious combination - I love the salty crunch that the bacon adds to these treats!!"
-Mom2Rose
"This is a great, easy holiday recipe, it was gobbled down by my guests."
-princessrwa
"This is my favorite fruit dip recipe. I love the flavor the coconut milk adds — it gives it a slightly tropical taste that really enhances the fruit."
-Jessica
"I'll never buy store-bought cheese straws again. This was fantastic and easy!"
-Georgia Dave
"Really excellent recipe! I've been searching for a cheese ball recipe and this turned out great. With the red and green ingredients, it really does look like Christmas."
-ATouchofZing
"These were so delicious! Everyone loved these so much that they were all gobbled up by the end of the meal."
-~ValeLovesFlorida~
"This dip was so creamy and wonderful! This is my new party dish. It's super easy and flavorful."
-Smoofinator
“Easy to make and so yummy! These can be made ahead of time and stored. People can't get enough of these.”
-prettyeyes196
"This spread is addicting! We like it best cooked at a higher temperature for a longer period of time so that the onions really caramelize."
-cookiedog
"My grandkids and I had a lot of fun making this for our Christmas Eve dinner. I used the piminto out of a jar of green olives in place of the red pepper and minced up some of the green onion in with the cream cheese. Festive and tasty!"
-mammafishy
"An easy-to-put-together QUICK little number that will tingle the taste buds with its perky piquant flavor combination."
-Debber
“Cone shape vegetable appetizer to enhance the table during the Christmas holidays.”
-Texas Gran Mama