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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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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