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September 29, 2024

30 Christmas Party Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love

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 

Christmas Party Food Ideas

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) Santa Crunch – Christmas Party Food Idea 

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.

#3) 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!

#4) 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.

#5) Upscale Beef Wellington Bites Christmas Party Appetizer

christmas party food ideas

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!

#6) Christmas Party Food Idea – Candy Cane Caprese Board

Christmas Party Food Ideas

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!  

#7) Christmas Party Pull Apart Pigs In A Blanket

Christmas Appetizers

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.

#8) Cute Cucumber Tree Christmas Party Appetizer 

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.

#9) Pecan Christmas Party Crack

Christmas Party Food Idea

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.

#10) Christmas Party Food Idea – Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Christmas Party Appetizer

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!

#11) 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!

#12) 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.

#13) Christmas Tree Party Food Idea – Twisted Spinach Dip Breadsticks

Christmas Party Food Idea

It’s Always Autumn showcases this lovely festive masterpice!

Imagine spinach and artichoke dip twisted into a garlic breadstick – YUM.

#14) 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.

#15) Christmas Fruit Pizza Wreath AppetizerFruit Pizza Christmas Wreath

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.

#16) 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!

#17) 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.

#18) Perfect Christmas Party Food Idea – Pretzel Bites

Christmas Party Food Idea

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.

#19) 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! 😉

#20) Christmas Party Cheesy Pesto Pull Apart Rolls

Christmas Party Food Ideas

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!

#21) 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.

#22) 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.

#23) 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.

#24) 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.

#25) 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!

#26) Christmas Party Charcuterie Board

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.

#27) 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!

#28) Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles Christmas Party Appetizer

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.

#29) The Best Ever Cranberry Jalapeno Christmas Party Appetizer

Christmas Party Food Idea

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.

#30) Crock Pot Christmas Meatballs Party Food Idea

Christmas 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!

Before you go, check out these similar Christmas decor posts below!

Cheers my friends!

<3 Ang

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