25 Best Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

by Carole John

1. Pigs in a Blanket

The very first thing on our list of make-ahead appetizer recipes is Pigs in Blanket. Christmas Pigs in blankets are very easy to make. they can become an appetizer or a snack. You can also decide not to wrap them in dough and use bacon. Full recipe at Ahead of Thyme. 

Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes
Source: Ahead of Tyme

2. Roasted Chestnuts

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

These can be made in numerous ways, cooked over the stove, roasted in the oven or even in the air fryer.  While cheese nuts are mostly found at street vendors, it is easy to make them at home.  These walnuts will give your family a day to remember. Full recipe at Ahead of Thyme. 

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Source: Ahead of Thyme

3. Cauliflower Cheddar Bay Biscuits

There is so much to like about these appetizers, they are gluten-free and low-carb because they are made with cauliflower.  Garlic, cheddar cheese and chives add flavor to these biscuits.  Full recipe at Eating Well. 

Source: Eating Well

4. Sausage Balls

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

Sausage balls are an ideal make-ahead appetizer for many occasions.  There are also several ways of making them. 

View one of the approaches Eating Well.

Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes
Source: Eating Well

5. Baked Tofu & Vegetable Egg Rolls: Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

This is ideal for any vegetarians that you have. In most cases, they end up being forgotten. It is also a good way to bring in vegetables in a day filled with meat. Full recipe at FOOD52. 

Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes
Source: Food52

6. Spicy Marinated Cheese

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

It is marinated in a mixture of oil, vinegar, dried basil and garlic. These can easily be made ahead of time. for the icing, you can use green onions and sun-dried tomatoes.  Full recipe Spicy Southern Kitchen

Make Ahead Appetizers
Source: Spicy Southern Kitchen

7. Saffron- Raisin Cheese Ball

These an easy to make appetizers. Drizzled with honey and a lot of crisp crudites. Full recipe at Eating Well

Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes
Source: EatingWell

8. Cucumber Bites Appetizers

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

This is a good way to incorporate vegetables into your meal.  They are also very easy to make.  And will be a favourite of all the guests. 

Cucumber Bites Appetizers
Source: Valya's Taste of Home

9. ROASTED MIXED NUTS:Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

It cannot get easier than this. You just need a mixture of nuts and then roast them. You can decide to use an oven or an air fryer.

Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes
Source: PureWow

10. Stuffed Pepperoncini

This to use those small mini peppers we often pass by in the market. All you need to do is to stuff them with. You can vary the stuffing to your liking.  Full recipe at FOOD52.

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Source: FOOD52

11. Tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

This is an Italian appetizer that is very easy to make. It is topped with onions, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil.  It is also something that you can make ahead of time.

Full recipe at AHEAD OF TYME. 

Italian Appetizer
Source: AHEAD OF TYME

12. The Best Smoked Salmon Spread

The flavor of smoked salmon spread develops with time. It is perfect if you let it sit in the fridge for a day or two.  when storing it in the fridge cover it to prevent it from absorbing other flavors. Full recipe at allrecipes. 

Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes
Source: allrecipes

13. Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

This is easy to make and can be enjoyed when holding a cocktail.  It only takes 40 mins to prepare and can be made ahead. 

Full recipe at myrecipes.

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14. Savory Chicken Tarts:Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

A large percentage of people love chicken, so this is an appetizer that is going to be a favorite among your guests. they are easy to make and are filled with a mix of chicken and tomato slices.  Full recipe at  Home Cooking. 

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Source: Home Cooking

15. Christmas Tree Roll-ups

This appetizer just screams Christmas and you definitely cannot go wrong with it.  It is also something that you get to make ahead of time. 

Full recipe at Betty Crocker

Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes
Source: Betty Crocker

16. Fried Mac and Cheese Balls: Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

These are crunchy on the outside and cheesy and creamy on the inside.  It is a great way to use your leftover mac and cheese.  Full recipe at AHEAD OF TYME.

Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes
Source: Ahead of Tyme

17. Mini Sausage Stuffing Tarts

For this, you will need homemade crust and a quick sausage-mushroom filling. This is also an ideal Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes.  Full recipe at Eating Well. 

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Source: Eating Well

18. Antipasto skewer: Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

These are super easy, quick and delicious appetizers to make for Christmas. The good thing is you can make them ahead. It is therefore an ideal make-ahead Christmas appetizer recipe.  Full recipe at AHEAD OF TYME. 

Source: AHEAD OF TYME

19. Pesto Humus

It is easy to make, healthy and delicious.  It can be used as a dip for a lot of things. To top it off it is gluten-free and vegan.  Full recipe at AHEAD OF TYME.

Source: AHEAD OF TYME

20. Easy Mini Quiches

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

What I love about this appetizer is that it has the ability to become what you would like it to be. Meaning you cannot leave it out of your make-ahead Christmas appetizer recipes. For it to become vegetarian friendly you just remove the bacon. You can also use the cheese that you most prefer. See the full recipe at allrecipes

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Source: allrecipes

21. Cocktail Meatballs: Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

This is one of the most popular appetizers that can be made ahead of time. You can make them in advance and then flash freeze them and take them out minutes before serving them. You just need to reheat their source, one hour before the guest arrives. Full recipe at allrecipes

Source: allrecipes

22. Caprese Salad Skewers

Here you get to use the herbs of your choice. Slice the tomatoes, your preferred cheese and herbs and arrange them on a skewer and you are good to go. 

Full recipe at Personally Andrea

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Source: Personally Andrea

23. Christmas Deviled Eggs

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

These appetizers are just for Christmas. you will need sweet relish, may, yellow mustard and red bell pepper. Full recipe at Just a Taste

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Source: Just a Taste

24. Crispy Baked Crab Rangoon

These are perfect for dipping in sweet-and-sour sauce.  This recipe is easy. You will start off by tucking quick-fix cream cheese and the crab mixture in the wonton wrappers then bake till golden brown. Full recipe at Just a Taste.

Holiday Appetizers
Source: Just a Taste

Christmas Veggie Tray Snowman

Make-Ahead Christmas Appetizers Recipes

Kids love a snowman and this will have them eating vegetables. You just need mushrooms, cauliflower florets, celery sticks, baby carrots, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, black olives and ranch dressing. 

Full recipe at  Eating Richly.

Holiday Appetizer
Source: Eating Richly

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