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32 Straightforward Holiday Appetizers

This baked Brie recipe with cranberry sauce and bourbon candied pecans may become your new favorite holiday appetizer recipe! It's elegant but simple.

32 Straightforward Holiday Appetizers

Deck the halls with these festive and deliciously straightforward holiday appetizers! Reliable for any occasion, there’s something for everybody here!

Holiday recipe round up with text and photos.

Whether it’s a cocktail party, family get-together, impromptu neighborhood gathering, or formal dinner, these fun holiday occasions usually include appetizers.

Maybe you’re hosting the party or maybe you’ve volunteered to bring an appetizer to a party. At this busy time of year, you want a holiday appetizer that’s a little festive, awesomely rich, and not too time-consuming to make.

Are you scrambling to find a standby recipes for straightforward-yet-sort-of-fancy finger foods that are crowd pleasers? Make this collection of straightforward holiday appetizer recipes a go-to source whether you’re looking for make-ahead appetizers or straightforward last minute appetizers. Be sure to take a look at our complete list of appetizers and snacks, too.

If you’re looking something to sip with your appetizers, we've got you covered, too! Check out our list of favorite cocktail recipes.

These holiday appetizer recipes are reliable for any special occasion. And a standby part? None of the recipes will have you slaving away in the kitchen for hours!

Favorite Classic Appetizers

We're sure you’ll recognize a few of the appetizers as long time favorites!

Healthier Appetizers

We've also included appetizer recipes with which you may already be familiar but we make them a bit healthier.

Cheesy Dips

Creamy Sweet Dips

Crostini and Bruschetta

Particularly Addicting Apps

You won’t want to make these too far in advance or you’ll find that they’ve disappeared before the guests arrive!

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