If you’re looking for a festive selection of Savory Christmas Snacks to serve at your holiday party, look no further! A variety of delicious and creative dishes are the perfect addition to any event.
From cheese balls, savory pecans to charcuterie boards and everything in between, these ideas will be sure to tantalize the taste buds of all your guests.
Check out all the other Christmas Snacks and ideas for even more delicious recipes.
I love a good snack, especially during the Christmas season. There's something about sitting around the TV watching a movie and enjoying a few different savory snacks.
A lot of the snacks featured here on Walking on Sunshine are sweet...like my Reindeer Christmas Treats. However, when I'm preparing a snack for myself, I always reach for something savory. Or a little sweet and savory combination.
My husband and I both love chocolate covered pretzels or chocolate covered clusters. Yum!
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How many appetizers do I need for a Christmas Party?
One of the biggest questions for any host is how much food you need. Depending on the size of your group and level of hunger, you might want to adjust this ratio up or down.
Planning the perfect Christmas party can often feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to deciding on the food. If you're serving appetizers, one good rule of thumb is to figure on about three appetizers per person.
That may seem like a lot, but allow for guests to possibly take seconds and thirds, or decide to skip a main dish altogether. It's also important to consider what kind of appetizers you'll be providing so that you have a variety that appeals to all types of tastes - something savory and salty, something sweet, and something cheesy!
With some careful planning and adjustments as needed, your party is sure to be festive and merry with plenty of delicious appetizers for all!
- 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒: This charcuterie board is a must have for every host. The perfect charcuterie board, picnic appetizer holder or serving tray, lay out a beautiful cheese, meat, fruit, & snack spread for your next wine night, game night, dinner party & more! Designed to elevate your table setup, its bamboo craftsmanship makes it the perfect centerpiece for all occasions. The odor-resistant surface keeps your cheese and crackers fresh.
Quick Easy Sweet Snacks
For a sweet yet savory snack, try baking up a batch of Christmas cookies like Gingerbread Cookie Recipe or Classic shortbread cookies. Not only do these look incredibly festive but they’re also incredibly tasty when drizzled with icing or sprinkled with edible glitter!
Fruit skewers also make a quick, easy sweet snack that's festive and delicious all at once! Thread cubes of pineapple, strawberries and kiwi onto skewers then drizzle them with melted chocolate or dip them in a creamy strawberry fruit dip for an extra burst of flavor.
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New Year Eve Snacks and Appetizers
A classic starter that everyone loves for the holidays and even New Year Eve Snacks is a cheese ball. This easy-to-make appetizer requires only a few ingredients and can be customized with any number of additions like herbs, nuts or spices.
The next savory snack option is the ever-popular charcuterie board. Create a board full of an assortment of meats, cheeses, crackers, breads, fruits and other accompaniments for your guests to enjoy as they mingle at the party.
Add cured meats like salami or prosciutto as well as soft cheeses like Brie or cheddar plus some crunchy crackers or breadsticks on the side. You can also include some pickles, olives and jams if you wish!
Check out my Perfect Cheese Board Tips, or my Christmas Tree Cheese Board for tips on putting together the perfect assortment.
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Savory Christmas Treats
Rolled up in buttery puff pastry, sliced and placed in the shape of a Christmas tree, this recipe is festive in shape and in flavor!
Delicious sheets of puff pastry filled with pesto sauce and make this Christmas Tree Puff Pastry the perfect savory appetizer for the holidays.
A simple cheeseball made into the shape of a Christmas wreath!
Everyone's favorite savory snack!
Filled with sun-dried tomatoes and pestor, these pinwheels are perfect for any event your hosting over the holidays. They even make a great light dinner option served alongside soup.
Crackers topped with cream cheese, bacon, and tomato for a quick and easy holiday appetizer.
This Christmas Tree Dip appetizer is a party-pleasing appetizer and it's ready FAST!
Tortilla roll ups are really easy to make and you don't have to worry about heating them up when you get to the party or potluck.
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball (Easy Appetizer/Snack!) - Little Sunny Kitchen
Your guests are going to love the extra mile you went to make the day feel special when you serve this savory Christmas treat!
This cute cheese and tomato salad can be prepped ahead and served as an appetizer or as a first course to dinner on Christmas Day!
You can get creative with the add-ins by including your favorite ingredients
Simple, yet so tasty and festive! Here’s the full Cheesy Pesto Wreath recipe.
Crispy wonton wrappers filled with a peppermint chocolate kiss! Sounds so good!
Soft goat cheese is formed into balls and rolled in a mixture of honey, apricot preserves and pecans.
These Cranberry Meatballs come together in less than 30 minutes and are a great make-ahead option for any party you'r'e hosting over the holidays.
This adorable snowman skillet dip appetizer is perfect for any holiday party.
This Olive Christmas Tree Appetizer will add that special touch for the holidays!
A savory filling of mushrooms sautéed in wine and garlic along with creamy brie is wrapped in puff pastry for a delicious bite sized appetizer.
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside! Perfectly seasoned, baked in oven for less guilt snacking.
Each of these mini cranberry cheese balls is perfect for topping just a couple of crackers. They are perfect for parties because each individual can grab one or two instead of digging into one big ball of cheese.
With the colors of Christmas, these Caprese bites are the perfect holiday appetizer! They're light and healthy, too!
Goat cheese stuffed peppadews wrapped in prosciutto are a great holiday appetizer that can be prepped ahead. They come together in just 15-minutes, are simple to prepare with just three ingredients, and are gluten-free.
The perfect combination of salty, savory snacks to enjoy while watching movies on Christmas Eve with the family.
Made with cream cheese and salami wrapped up in puff pastry to look like a Christmas tree.
Keto Candied Pecans are the sweet and salty snack you need this holiday season! Glazed with a hint of cinnamon makes this homemade low carb snack over-the-top addicting! Perfect for an on-the-go snack, salad topper or make-ahead gifts!
Pilar Eschan says
I made the Puff Pastry Christmas Tree. Not only did it look beautiful but was delicious. Extremely easy and it made me look like a pro. Thank you for sharing.
Lois says
Thank you for the great comment!