20 Christmas Party Food Recipes

posted by Amy Johnson on December 12, 2025 0 comments »

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Christmas Party Food is always fun, easy, and festive! Below find twenty of my favorite party recipes for Christmas cocktails, holiday appetizers, and crowd-pleasing desserts for entertaining around the holidays.

The best Christmas Party Food is a balance of warm and satisfying, fun and festive, but also of course, delicious! Below find a selection of my favorite Christmas Party Food recipes that I think are perfect for entertaining, especially because they’re simple to prepare and serve to a group. Many of these recipes are specifically holiday-themed, while others are just great for winter entertaining.

I hope you enjoy these recipes, and be sure to find me on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook and let me know how you entertain around the holidays.

Christmas Party Food: Christmas Cocktails

Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled Wine is a gorgeous holiday classic. With brandy, a baked orange, and cinnamon sticks all mingling together in a pretty punch bowl, what could be cozier?

Spiced Cranberry Hot Toddy Recipe

These Spiced Cranberry Hot Toddies are another easy batch cocktail to make on the stove. Plus, cranberry juice gives them such a bright, festive color.

Wassail Recipe

This holiday punch is an extra-special classic, featuring pretty whole cloves and oranges.

Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

Is there anything cozier than Hot Buttered Rum? Even better, you can make it in a big batch on the stove for easy serving.

Christmas Party Food: Christmas Appetizers

Shrimp Ring

A Shrimp Ring is a super easy and elegant appetizer. It’s so simple to prepare, yet makes a lovely and festive centerpiece.

Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostinis

These Cranberry Goat Cheese Crostinis are one of my favorite holiday-themed appetizers. Just spread goat cheese and cranberry sauce or preserves onto a sliced, toasted baguette for a deliciously tart and creamy appetizer.

Holiday Meat and Cheese Board

Another great party appetizer is a Holiday Meat and Cheese board. Arrange all of your favorite charcuterie classics on a board, and garnish with holiday staples like cranberries and rosemary.

Hot Crab Dip Recipe

This baked Hot Crab Dip is a hearty cold weather classic, made with cream cheese and lump crab meat.

Smoky Spicy Cheese Straws Recipe

These Smoky Spicy Cheese straws are a fun twist on a classic cheese straw, sort of a cross between a cheese straw and crunchy breadstick.

Easy Shrimp Spread Recipe

If you’re looking for different ways to use seafood around the holidays, this Easy Shrimp Spread is a delicious savory option with only four ingredients.

Baked Bacon Cheese Onion Dip Recipe

This Baked Bacon Cheese Onion Dip with gooey gruyere, crispy bacon and caramelized onions is a hearty, sure-fire crowd pleaser.

Easy Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Spread Recipe

Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Spread is one of my favorite classic holiday entertaining recipes. With hardly any prep time and only two ingredients, it’s super fun and festive.

Phyllo Baked Brie with Figs and Walnuts Recipe

Baked Brie is another one of my favorite simple appetizers to make around the holidays. You can try it with different preserves and dip your favorite cracker or fruit.