If your family is anything like mine, you know a festive, delicious, downright showstopping spread of the best Christmas appetizers can be just as important as the actual meal itself. Dinner is gone in 15 minutes; Christmas appetizers feed the crowd for hours. And it\u2019s important to keep the crowd fed, before someone gets too bored and starts talking about their new favorite podcast (that\u2019s a slippery slope). Keep the snacks flowing, and you\u2019ll keep the peace (and the holiday cheer) alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, and don\u2019t worry: We also know that the best Christmas appetizers are easy <\/em>Christmas appetizers. They don\u2019t take a lot of time to prepare and they distract your guests so you can keep working on the main course. Here are some of the best appetizers for Christmas at the grocery store\u2014no recipes needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following article contains affiliate links that may generate a small commission to us when you make a purchase through the link. Learn more about how we work with affiliates here<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grab your favorite fancy crackers<\/a>, peppered salami<\/a>, one or two (or three) festive cheese logs, and this elegant fig and ginger jam by Stonewall Kitchen, because we\u2019re assembling a charcuterie board in 15 minutes or less. And we\u2019re doing it with Michael Bubl\u00e9 singing about chestnuts in the background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our full ranking of the <\/strong>best charcuterie jams<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\n\n It\u2019s Christmas. A mere wedge of brie simply won\u2019t do. Go big, or send everybody home. Simply take this giant Pr\u00e9sident Brie Wheel out of the fridge, lay a cluster of grapes on the side, and voila. Talk about easy Christmas appetizers! That said, if you do <\/em>have some spare time, bake this with some cranberry<\/a> marmalade, nuts, and a drizzle of honey<\/a> until oozing. Just an idea!! Not a requirement! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our full ranking of the <\/strong>best brie<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\n\n I\u2019m sorry to say this, but you can\u2019t have a spread of the best Christmas appetizers without a dip so good, it gives your family and friends yet another existential crisis to ponder this holiday season. This spinach and artichoke dip from Walmart (yes, Walmart!) features whole chunks of artichokes, an extra creamy texture from the cream cheese, three different cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan, and asiago), and a rustic, earthy flavor that makes it taste homemade. And hey, we won\u2019t tell if you don\u2019t. Also, in case spinach and artichoke dip isn\u2019t the right choice for your Christmas party appetizers, don\u2019t worry: We\u2019ve got dips<\/a> for days. Check them out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our full ranking of the <\/strong>best spinach dip<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\t\t I\u2019m not telling you to skip dinner rolls<\/a> in favor of these new biscuits from TJ\u2019s. Dinner rolls are necessary\u2014<\/em>for the main course. Consider these pre-dinner dinner rolls. They have a buttermilk twang, a soft, flaky biscuit texture, pockets of melted cheese, and the perfect amount of herbs in the seasoning. The whole Sporked <\/em>team stopped working to munch on these out of the oven, and since the best Christmas appetizers should bring people together and give them something to talk about, we know they\u2019d make a great addition to your spread!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our ranking of the <\/strong>best store bought biscuits<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\n\n No holiday party is complete without at least one kind of mini puff pastry on the snack table. Costco helps you satisfy that mandate by giving you four different flavors\u2026 in a huge variety pack. They come with Roasted Red Pepper & Cheddar, Spinach & Parmesan, Caramelized Onion & Ricotta, and Artichoke, Monterey Jack & Jalapeno. With a puff to please every person, it\u2019s like these were made with the best easy Christmas appetizers and holiday party spreads in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our ranking of the <\/strong>best frozen mini appetizers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\n\n Vermont Creamery makes the GOAT of all goat cheese, and goat cheese is the GOAT of all holiday cheeses. This stuff is so versatile, fragrant, and flavorful. You can set it out with sliced green apple and crostini, whip up some goat cheese bruschetta, and even save what\u2019s leftover for a showstopping dinner salad<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our full ranking of the <\/strong>best goat cheese<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\t\t How can waffles<\/em><\/a> <\/em>be one of the best Christmas appetizers, you ask? It\u2019s simple: IKEA waffles lean into a savory flavor, pair beautifully with cream cheese<\/a> and smoked salmon<\/a>, take three minutes to bake from frozen, and even come in very cute, very festive <\/em>heart shapes. They\u2019re a unique savory option, but who says the best appetizer for Christmas can\u2019t be sweet? Top with a dollop of whipped cream<\/a>, strawberries with melted chocolate<\/a>, a smear of strawberry jam<\/a>, and you can\u2019t go wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\n\n A shrimp cocktail for Christmas appetizers might sound a little strange to some. Maybe it\u2019s the Florida in me, but this is a staple in my house for all holiday gatherings\u2014and it\u2019s a complete and total crowd pleaser. People go nuts for a halfway decent shrimp cocktail\u2014and this shrimp cocktail from Kirkland is the very best we tried. You get over a pound of plump, fresh <\/em>shrimp (never frozen or thawed), a side of cocktail sauce<\/a>, and a few slices of lemon in case you forget to buy some. You have to arrange it in a circle yourself, but hey, that\u2019s why Michael Bubl\u00e9 is still on in the background. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our full ranking of the <\/strong>best shrimp cocktail<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\n\n It\u2019s easy to forget about the sweets, but the best Christmas party appetizers should keep some holiday chocolates and Christmas candy<\/a> on display. (Peppermint bark<\/a> can be more than a stocking stuffer!) Lindt\u2019s Snickerdoodle White Chocolate Truffles have a smooth, buttery texture, rich white chocolate flavor, and cozy cinnamon-sugar vibes of a classic snickerdoodle cookie. These truffles melt in your mouth like Christmas magic and make a great addition to a sweet holiday snack platter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n\t\t Hot take: the best Christmas appetizers are better than the actual meal. 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