12 Easy appetizers for your December holiday party

The holidays are here, and it’s time for festive bites that wow! These 12 easy appetizers are perfect for sharing – from savory pull-apart sausage rolls to sweet-and-salty prosciutto-wrapped apple bites, there’s something for every taste. Quick, make-ahead, and totally delicious, they’ll keep your guests coming back for more!

1. Pull-apart sausage roll wreath

A festive “tear‑and‑share” sausage roll wreath with only 2 ingredients, your favorite sausage and puff pastry. Warm, satisfying, and served with homemade cranberry sauce. Get the recipe.

2. Apricot and cheddar crostini

Quick, no‑cook bites using baguette slices topped with apricot preserves and sharp cheddar. Elegant and effortless. Get the recipe.

3. Cheese, chive and rosemary puffs

Warm, golden pastry bites with melted cheese inside – easy to bake and easy to devour. Get the recipe.

4. Pork and cranberry crostini

Crispy bread with tender pork slices, cranberry sauce, and sage‑mustard mayo. Festive and flavorful – perfect for holiday gatherings. Get the recipe.

5. Mushroom pate

A rich, savory vegetarian option made with sautéed mushrooms, creamy ricotta, and herbs. Great on crackers or toasted bread. Get the recipe.

6. Herb and Parmesan shortbread crackers

Buttery, herby crackers with a nutty Parmesan flavor. Great for pairing with cheeses, spreads, or dips. Get the recipe.

7. Risotto rice balls

Crispy fried rice balls with gooey cheese inside. Comfort food meets party food – cheesy and crowd‑pleasing. Get the recipe.

8. Crusty bread rolls with bacon, sage butter

Freshly baked bread rolls served with warm, savory bacon‑sage butter – ideal for dinner parties. Get the recipe.

9. Tomato soup shots with mini grilled cheese

Mini grilled cheese sandwiches served with little shot‑glasses of rich tomato soup – playful, comforting and everyone will love them. Get the recipe.

10. Baked brie with pistachios, pomegranate and rosemary

A warm, gooey brie topped with festive pistachios, pomegranate, and rosemary – perfect for a show-stopping holiday appetizer. Get the recipe.

11. Prosciutto wrapped apple bites

Sweet, savory, and fresh! Crisp apple slices wrapped in salty prosciutto and topped with fragrant basil. Perfect size finger food. Get the recipe.

Rosemary and sun-dried tomato marinated olives

A simple, flavorful appetizer that’s ready in minutes. Fragrant rosemary and tangy sun-dried tomatoes elevate store bought olives. Get the recipe.