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70 Delicious Christmas Party Food Ideas!

70 Delicious Christmas Party Food Ideas!

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The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, and what better way to do that than with food? If you’re looking for some inspiration for your Christmas party menu, look no further! Here are 70 delicious Christmas party food ideas that will please everyone on your guest list. Bon appetit!

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70 Tasty Christmas Party Food Ideas:

Cheesy Recipes:

70 Christmas party food recipes

If you’re looking for some cheesy Christmas party food ideas, look no further! Cheese is the perfect ingredient for festive party nibbles, and there are so many different ways to incorporate it into your spread. Here are a few of our favourite cheese-inspired Christmas party food ideas:

Cheesy bacon jalapeno poppers from Graceful Little Honey Bee

Snowman cheese ball from No 2 Pencil

Pimento cheese and bacon mini balls from Five Heart Home

Puff pastry Christmas tree bites from Cooking My Dreams

Cheese gougeres (cheesy puffs) from Mon Petit Four

Chunky halloumi chips from BBC Food

Cheesy Thumbprint Cookies with Bourbon Tomato Jam from The Flavour Benders

Crispy, baked Boursin cheese balls from Simply Delicious

Blue cheese, walnut and thyme pull-apart puff pastry Twirl from Eat Live Escape

Garlic and herb cheese log from Carlsbad cravings

Bread Recipes:

70 Christmas party food ideas

Looking for some tasty Christmas party food ideas that involve bread? Look no further! Here are a few of our favourite bread-based party dishes that are sure to get everyone in the festive spirit:

Cheesy Christmas tree bread from A Gouda Life

Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl from Fox and Briar

Spinach Feta Pinwheels from Reserveamana

Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Bread Wreath from Half Baked Harvest

Parmesan and paprika cocktail stars from Rachel Phipps

Pull apart pizza bread from Julies’s Eats & Treats

Soft pretzel bites from Two Peas & Their Pod

Eggnog pull-apart bread from The Modern Proper

Cranberry brie focaccia bread from How Sweet Eats

Salted butter candy cane bagels from Half Baked Harvest

Vegetarian Recipes:

70 Christmas party food recipes

If you’re hosting a Christmas party this year and have veggie friends or relatives coming, you might be wondering what kind of food to serve. Never fear, there are plenty of delicious and festive vegetarian-friendly options to choose from, here are a few of our favourites:

Candy Cane Caprese Board from Recipe Girl

Caramelised onion tarts with blue cheese from Midwest Foodie

Parmesan Zucchini Fries from Rasa Malaysia

Sweet Potato Rounds with Herbed Ricotta from The Roasted Root

Halloumi pigs in blankets from Tesco Food

Mushroom Bruschetta from Our Salty Kitchen

Spiced parsnip and cashew strudels from Sainsbury’s Magazine

Beetroot and goat’s cheese cups from Delicious magazine

Crispy potato roses from Family Friends Food

Caprese flatbread from Midwest Foodie

Vegan Recipes:

70 Christmas party food ideas

When it comes to vegan Christmas party food, there are endless possibilities. Here are just a few vegan-friendly party food ideas to get you started:

Garlic dough balls from Domestic Gothess 

Vegan cevapcici from Bianca Zapatka

Vegan Stuffed mushrooms from From My Bowl

Baked BBQ Cauliflower wings from Eat with Clarity

Vegan ‘sausage’ rolls from Sainsbury’s Magazine

Balsamic roasted tomato and hummus toast from Georgie Eats

Buffalo tofu wings from Purely Kaylie

Sweet potato and avocado bites from Blissful Basil 

Crispy baked onion fritters from My Food Story

Vegan cranberry ‘goat cheese’ crostini from Jessica In The Kitchen

Vegan buffalo quinoa bites from Simply Quinoa

Meaty Bites:

70 Christmas party food recipes

When it comes to hosting a Christmas party, the food you serve is just as important as the decorations and the company you keep. After all, what’s a party without some delicious holiday treats? If you’re looking for some festive and tasty Christmas party food ideas, look no further. Here are a few of our favourites:

Hoisin and honey glazed chipolatas from Greedy Gourmet

Sticky bourbon chicken skewers from Percolate Kitchen

Chicken Parmesan sliders from I Am Homesteader

Sweet and tangy Asian meatballs from Tidy Mom

Steak bites with blue cheese from Couple In The kitchen

Crab poppers with sriracha aioli from A New Dawn 

Taco pinwheels from Easy Weeknight Recipes 

Moroccan spicy beef cigars from Kosher Cowboy

Bacon-wrapped kielbasa bites from What The Fork

Mini Salmon bites from Taste and Sea

Dips And Sauces:

70 Christmas party food ideas

No Christmas party is complete without a selection of delicious dips and sauces! Whether you’re serving up savoury bbq or garlic-infused cajun, there’s sure to be a dip or sauce to fit your taste. And what’s more, these dips and sauces are easy to make ahead of time, so you can spend more time enjoying the party! So if you’re looking for a little something extra to add to your Christmas spread, be sure to try one of these festive dips or sauces. Your guests will be sure to love them!

Creamy beer cheese sauce from The Chunky Chef

Whipped feta dip from Ahead of Thyme

Jalapeno popper dip from Yellow Bliss Road

Chicken finger sauce from Plain Chicken 

Orange and chilli dipping sauce from Striped Spatula

Thai peanut sauce from Midwest Foodie

Honey BBQ sauce from Persnickety Plates

Lebanese Garlic Sauce from Recipe Girl

Crack corn dip from My Heavenly Recipes

Sweet Treats:

70 Christmas party food recipes

The holidays are a time for indulging in sweet treats, and there are few things more festive than a cupcake crowned with a mini Christmas tree. If cupcakes aren’t your thing, how about a trifle layered with rich chocolate and sticky toffee? Or perhaps you prefer something a little more traditional, like iced gingerbread cookies shaped like reindeer. Whatever your taste, there’s sure to be a Christmas sweet treat on this list that will get you into the holiday spirit. So go ahead and indulge yourself, it’s the season after all!

Chocolate Pistachio Christmas Star Bread from The Live in Kitchen

Filo Pastry Mince Pie Rolls from Veggie Desserts

Boozy Bailey’s mini cheesecakes from The Rustic Kitchen

Salted caramel apple pie bars from Dessarts

No-bake mini cheesecake from Fun Money Mom

Cranberry chocolate mini cakes from Nirvana Bakery

Gingerbread cupcakes from Half Baked Harvest

Christmas mini trifle from Cooking With Nana Ling

Mulled berries with Champagne syllabub from Food and Travel Magazine

Grinch fudge from 4 Sons ‘R’ U

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re looking for something classic or want to try a new twist on a Christmas party food favourite, we’ve got you covered. With these 70 Christmas party food recipes, you’re sure to find the perfect dish to make your holiday celebration delicious. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

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