Start your holiday party right!

Savory cayenne-spiced ricotta in between adds richness to one of our favorite Christmas appetizers.

What a fun way to add color and charm to your Christmas buffet menu.

manchego cheese-stuffed mushrooms with olives

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Here, tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh herbs provide a seasonal red, white, and green appeal.

And isnt there something about shellfish that says, holiday special?

you might have it all in this luscious and colorful recipe.

Butternut-Sage Crostini with Ricotta and Hazelnuts

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Zarela’s Pineapple-Ginger Wings

Sit back and watch these saucy wings fly off your Christmas buffet!

Ginger and citrus team up with pineapple for a sweet-and-spicy party appetizer recipe that’s downright irresistible.

Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggswith bacon?

Mini Cheese Balls

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Thats what we call a win-win situation.

This recipe takes it one step further with some cheddar cheese, making it a crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer.

And talk about easy: It starts with store-bought onion jam.

Two Tomato Bruschetta

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As one reviewer raved, “The combo of flavors was delicious.”

Mini Bacon-Mushroom Quiches

These bite-size cheesy quiches will tide holiday guests over until dinnertime.

A puff pastry crust holds the warm egg filling and fresh green onion topper.

Blue Cheese and Pine Nut Puffs

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We used shiitake mushrooms in the filling for the most flavor.

Hot Greens Dip

This twist on classic spinach-artichoke dip is filled with shredded collard greens.

Fold the cooked greens into a creamy mix of Havarti cheese, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream.

Crab and Horseradish Havarti Dip

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Bake until bubbly and serve with chips and crackers.

Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Chicken Sliders

Yes!

Sliders can be festive enough to score a spot on your roster of Christmas appetizer ideas.

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Bake up this big-batch recipe usingshredded rotisserie chicken, chopped pineapple, and barbecue sauce.

Test Kitchen Tip:Assemble this make-ahead Christmas appetizer recipe up to 8 hours before serving.

Here, thecrowd-pleasing party-foodfavorite gets into the holiday spirit with a spicy apple and brown sugar glaze.

Bacon and Cheese Deviled Eggs on plate against rich red background

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The whole dishbakes in a muffin tinfor just 10 minutes.

Serve each cup with homemade Tzatziki sauce and fresh lemon wedges.

Top the tray with sliced jalapenos, fresh radishes, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Beet and Onion Jam Galette

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Hot Greens Dip

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Sweet-Spicy Barbecued Chicken Sliders

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Spicy Apple-Glazed Meatballs

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Chicken-Feta Phyllo Cups with Tzatziki Sauce

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leftover mashed potatoes spiced potato pastry

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