Are you looking for Christmas party food ideas that your guests will rave about?
Great! You’re in the right spot.
I’m putting together this list in preparation for our annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party.
It’s one of my favorite events of the season.
We enjoy our fun loving friends, competitive minute to win it games, and festive Christmas party foods.
Everyone has a great time, and I can’t wait to plan my spread for this year!
Below each delicious recipe is an in-text link you can follow for the full recipe details.
Let’s get to the goods!
#1) Christmas Party Cheese Wreath
I hate fussing over time consuming appetizers.
That’s why this cheese wreath from My Food & Family is brilliant.
It’s easy, something everyone will want to grab, and stylishly displayed!
#2) Cranberry Cream Cheese Cups Christmas Party Appetizer
Source: Finding Zest
Savory and sweet these delicious cranberry cream cheese phyllo cups are so yummy!
They can be served hot or cold, and are both beautiful and delicious ~ a star on any Christmas party appetizer grazing table.
#3) Adorable Rudolph Cheese Ball Christmas Party Food Idea
Source: No. 2 Pencil
Does it get any cuter than this Rudolph inspired cheese ball?
Pecan coating on a savory cream cheese center and pretzel antlers this is the perfect Christmas party food idea!
#4) Santa Crunch – Christmas Party Food Idea
Marshmallow popcorn? Yes please!
This recipe from Two Sisters Crafting is one of the most popular filled with peanut MnMs and Christmas candies.
#5) Christmas Party Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Source: Man Meets Oven
This recipe is soooooo good!
It combines multiple cheeses for the perfect pepper filling, with bacon that cooks up crispy in a 400 degree oven it’s the perfect Christmas party food idea.
#6) Santa Veggie Tray Christmas Party food Idea
Source: Trop Rockin Recipes
A cauliflower Santa beard? Genius!
This is the perfect way to display hummus and veggies for a Christmas party.
#7) Perfect Christmas Party Pizza Rolls
These semi-homemade pizza rolls are SO good. They use refrigerated pizza dough, and are assembled in a cinnamon roll type fashion.
How pretty would a plate full of these look with a fresh basil garnish?
Head over to Make Your Meals for the full recipe details!
#8) Classic Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip Christmas Party Food Idea
Source: Dinner At The Zoo
It’s really not a party until the hot spinach and artichoke dips makes an appearance!
This classic recipe is one of the best, baked hot in a skillet with cheesy goodness party guests are craving.
#9) Chicken Tortilla Pinwheel Christmas Tree
I love chicken tortilla pinwheels!
Valerie’s Kitchen shows how you can make them the star of your Christmas buffet.
She uses spinach tortillas and this creative Christmas tree display idea.
#10) Buffalo Chicken Pretzel Bites Christmas Party Appetizer
Source: The Sassy Foodie
Talk about filling and delicious the inside of these pretzel bites has a little surprise for party goers.
A delicious and filling buffalo chicken center, this freshly baked Christmas party appetizer won’t last long!
#11) Two Minute Peppermint Fluff Christmas Party Dip
Source: The Pinning Mama
This is the classic fruit dip that everyone knows with a Christmas twist!
Cream cheese and marshmallow cream with peppermint extract and crushed candy canes make it the perfect holiday appetizer.
This dip welcomes anything and everything sweet.
#12) Upscale Beef Wellington Bites Christmas Party Appetizer
Source: Sunday Table
Talk about delicious!
These beef wellington bites have a puffed pastry, mushroom reduction and tender sliced steak glazed with a delicious cream sauce.
Your party guests will be coming back for seconds on this one!
#13) Christmas Party Food Idea – Candy Cane Caprese Board
The Recipe Girl shows us how to make a simple and insanely delicious Christmas inspired caprese board.
The balsamic reduction really puts this dish over the top!
#14) Christmas Party Pull Apart Pigs In A Blanket
Spoon Fork Bacon knocks it out of the park with this one.
These are SO good, fun to display and require no crock pot whatsoever!
The mustard cheese sauce is also going to be a Christmas party favorite.
#15) Cute Cucumber Tree Christmas Party Appetizer
Source: Eats Amazing
These darling and fresh veggie appetizers are worth the prep work!
Carrot bases and stars and festive while an accordion cucumber slice is the perfect Christmas tree middle.
#16) Pecan Christmas Party Crack
Spend With Pennies calls this pecan Christmas crack.
It’s that addicting!
It’s a saltine cracker toffee with a chocolate pecan top that your guests will not be able to stay out of.
#17) Christmas Party Cheese Ball Appetizer
Source: Little Sunny Kitchen
Does it get any more festive than this Christmas tree shaped cheese ball?
Perfect for dipping and oh so fun to decorate, the fresh herbs, pine nuts and peppers make the perfect Christmas tree decor!
#18) Christmas Party Food Idea – Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Spend with Pennies is at it again with these insanely popular jalapeno popper wonton cups.
Their flavor is incredible which makes these one of the fastest disappearing appetizers at your party!
#19) Christmas Tree Cheese Christmas Appetizers
Source: Best Appetizers
These Christmas tree cheeses are both cute and creative, and they couldn’t be easier to make!
Cut a circular baby bell cheese into wedges, sprinkle with seasoned spice blend, and place a pretzel stick trunk in the bottom ~ so cute!
#20) Christmas Party Food Idea ~ Sugar Cookie Dip
Source: Homemade Hooplah
This delicious light and fluffy frosted sugar cookie dip is perfect for any Christmas party.
An embellished homemade whipped cream that is sweet without overpowering is perfect for fruit, short bread or graham crackers!
#21) Sugared Christmas Cranberries
These sugar coated cranberries are so simple yet so good!
The sugar water marinade helps balance out the tart fresh flavor of the berries for the perfect nibble!
Head to Lemon Tree Dwelling for the full details.
#22) Christmas Tree Party Food Idea – Twisted Spinach Dip Breadsticks
It’s Always Autumn showcases this lovely festive masterpice!
Imagine spinach and artichoke dip twisted into a garlic breadstick – YUM.
#23) Christmas Party Food Idea – Classic Deviled Eggs
Downshiftology serves up what I believe is one of THE BEST classic deviled egg recipes.
Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika (red) and parsley (green) to give them an extra holiday flare.
#24) Christmas Fruit Pizza Wreath Appetizer
This Christmas wreath fruit pizza from Nest Of Posies is stunning!
A sugar crust and sweetened cream cheese spread will keep guests coming back for more.
#25) Tangy Baked Feta Christmas Party Appetizer
Source: Gypsyplate
The holidays are filled with so many rich and sweet foods, this amazing baked feta dip offers a new flavor combination.
Bright, salty and tangy this olive and baked feta dip is so flavorful and fresh it’s one your party guests will not be able to stay out of!
#26) Easy Christmas Party Cheese Board
Home Is Where The Boat Is creates this simple and stunning design.
Fresh crackers is all you’ll need to finish the display.
I love how the fresh herbs complete the look!
#27) Eggnog Panna Cotta With Spiked Cranberry Sauce
Source: Sprinkle Bakes
These individual panna cotta egg nog with spiked cranberry sauce are both beautiful and delicious!
A perfect seasonal Christmas party treat adults can enjoy, and can be prepped ahead.
#28) Perfect Christmas Party Food Idea – Pretzel Bites
Gimme Some Oven is responsible for SO many delicious dishes, and these soft pretzel bites are no exception.
I can imagine guests devouring these in a matter of minutes.
#29) Santa’s Hat Cheesecake Bites
These beautiful bite sized nibbles are from Delish.
No need to stress about making a homemade cheesecake! A small cookie cutter and a store bought one works great! 😉
#30) Christmas Party Cheesy Pesto Pull Apart Rolls
Source: Served From Scratch
These delicious cheesy pestos rolls will disappear fast!
Pull apart goodness your Christmas party guests will devour ~ add some marinara dipping sauce to go with!
#31) Christmas Party Caprese Wreath
I love this simple and beautiful display from Cafe Delites.
Mini skewers make this one easy for guests to grab and eat on the go!
They are an ideal Christmas party food idea.
#32) Christmas Party Donut Tree Food Idea
Source: My Name Is Snickerdoodle
Is this a creative Christmas party food ideas or what?
A styrofoam cone, some toothpicks and your favorite donut holes can be the star of the Christmas party food bar with this festive display idea.
#33) Cranberry Brie Bites Christmas Party Food Idea
Source: Cooking With Curls
Cranberry and brie are a classic Christmas food combination.
When nestled inside of a golden brown puffed pastry cup and topped with crunchy pistachios it’s nearly perfection.
#34) Salted Caramel Mouse Christmas Cups
Source: Yammie’s Nashery
My mouth could not stop watering when I saw these!
Perfect for any party they have a decadent chocolate mouse filling nestled inside a crunch chilled chocolate cup topped with homemade caramel sauce.
#35) Christmas Pinecone Cheese Ball
Chef John At All Recipes provides this gorgeous and delicious Christmas cheese ball recipes.
The almonds are so pretty, and the tangy goat cheese spread inside is delectable!
#36) Christmas Party Charcuterie Board
If you have a large crowd coming, a charcuterie board is a great way to go!
In fact, I devoted an entire post to them because I love them so much.
Number 2 Pencil shows readers how to create a stunning display like the one above.
#37) Reindeer Chow Christmas Party Food Idea
The Hose Wife Modern takes the classic addicting puppy chow recipe and gives it Christmas cheer.
Follow the link to her perfect reindeer chow recipe!
#38) Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles Christmas Party Appetizer
Source: Novice Chef Blog
These delicious sweet and savory cheese balls come together in just a few minutes.
Bold and delicious flavor combinations that are perfect with a drizzle of honey.
#39) The Best Ever Cranberry Jalapeno Christmas Party Appetizer
You guys, this stuff is really the best ever!
Sparrows & Lily posted on their blog that is has been shared millions of times.
And for good reason. Fresh cranberries, jalapeños on top of a cream cheese spread create an incredible flavor combination!
It’s a must try.
#40) Crock Pot Christmas Meatballs Party Food Idea
Source: Little Sunny Kitchen
Crock pot meatballs are a favorite for an party guests, and this is the best classic recipe out there.
Sweet tangy grape jelly sauce that simmers all day for tender wooden skewer perfection.
Happy Christmas Party Food Planning
I hope you found some Christmas party food ideas that will find their way to your Christmas party this year.
There is no better time to celebrate!
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Cheers my friends!
<3 Ang
