We all know the standard Thanksgiving foods—turkey, mashed potatoes, all the stuffing—but the holidays bring a bit more confusion. Everyone has their own traditions and different opinions on what exactly “holiday foods” really mean. So that begs the question: When you’re invited to a holiday party, what 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 your office potluck.
1. Thyme and Garlic Baked Camembert
2. Jalapeño Cranberry Dip
3. Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Cheddar Flaky Pastries
4. Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Pomegranate and Honey
5. Baked Brie with Pomegranates
6. Pesto Pinwheels
7. Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
8. French Onion Beef Sliders for a Crowd
9. Slow Cooker Spinach Dip
10. Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs
11. Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic
12. Mushroom Bruschetta
13. Crab Dip
14. French Onion Tartlets
15. Holiday Butternut Squash Hummus
16. Garlic Butter Mushrooms
17. Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
18. Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Garlic Bread
19. Antipasto Appetizer Cheese Board
20. Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini
21. Festive Olive Wreath Appetizer
22. The Perfect Cheeseboard
23. St. Nick’s Drop It Like It’s Hot Party Nuts
24. Feta Tomato Bites
25. Roasted Potatoes in Melted Goat Cheese Dressing
26. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
27. Apple Cheddar Twist Bread
28. Puff Pastry Asparagus Bundles
29. Roasted Grape Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
30. Baked Parsnip Chips
31. Caprese Salad
32. Smoked Salmon Labneh Board
33. Christmas Cheeseball
34. Stuffed Mini Peppers
35. Pear, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion Prosciutto Cups