We all know the standard Thanksgiving foods—turkey, mashed potatoes, allthe 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
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2. Jalapeño Cranberry Dip
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3.Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Cheddar Flaky Pastries
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4. Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Pomegranate and Honey
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5.Baked Brie with Pomegranates
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6.Pesto Pinwheels
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7.Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
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8.French Onion Beef Sliders for a Crowd
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9. Slow Cooker Spinach Dip
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10.Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs
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11. Baked Gruyère in Pastry with Rosemary and Garlic
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12. Mushroom Bruschetta
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13.Crab Dip
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14.French Onion Tartlets
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15. Holiday Butternut Squash Hummus
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16.Garlic Butter Mushrooms
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17.Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
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18.Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Garlic Bread
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19.Antipasto Appetizer Cheese Board
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20.Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini
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21.Festive Olive Wreath Appetizer
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22. The Perfect Cheeseboard
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23. St. Nick’s Drop It Like It’s Hot Party Nuts
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24. Feta Tomato Bites
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25. Roasted Potatoes in Melted Goat Cheese Dressing
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26. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
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27. Apple Cheddar Twist Bread
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28. Puff Pastry Asparagus Bundles
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29. Roasted Grape Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
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30. Baked Parsnip Chips
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31. Caprese Salad
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32. Smoked Salmon Labneh Board
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33. Christmas Cheeseball
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34. Stuffed Mini Peppers
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35. Pear, Goat Cheese, and Caramelized Onion Prosciutto Cups
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