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35 Holiday Appetizers That Are Perfect For All Your Holiday Parties

More cheese please!
Joy D'Souza

During this time of year, chips and dip just won't cut it as a holiday appetizer.

Whether you're hosting or bringing a starter to a holiday potluck, it can be tempting to stick to the usual and serve hors d'oeuvres. However, your guests will truly be impressed if you whip up one of these delicious, bite-sized dishes.

In the slideshow below, we've rounded up 35 crowd-pleasing festive bites. From goat cheese balls to vegan walnut pâté and even bacon-covered dates, these canapés will satisfy everyone's cravings.

35 Holiday Appetizers
Cranberry Brie Crescent Wreath(01 of35)
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Get the recipe from My Modern Cookery.
Mushroom Spinach Ricotta Crescent Ring(02 of35)
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Get the recipe from Cooking With Manali.
Tomato Walnut Pâté(03 of35)
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Get the recipe from Vegan Chickpea.
Blue Cheese Almond Balls(04 of35)
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Get the recipe from Delish Knowledge.
Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Peppers(05 of35)
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Get the recipe from The Bewitchin' Kitchen.
Cherry Goat Cheese Crostini With Thyme And Almonds(06 of35)
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Get the recipe from Food Fanatic.
Roasted Figs With Goat Cheese(07 of35)
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Get the recipe from La Cuisine De Simona.
Easy Clams Casino Tarts(08 of35)
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Get the recipe from Mantitlement.
Apple Endive Salad Bites(09 of35)
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Get the recipe from Earth Powered Family.
Low Carb Chorizo Spinach Fillo Cups(10 of35)
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Get the recipe from Homemade Food Junkie.
Fig Almond Tartletes(11 of35)
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Get the recipe from Spoonabilities.
Brussels Sprout Crostini With Whipped Ricotta(12 of35)
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Get the recipe from Yes To Yolks.
Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes(13 of35)
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Get the recipe from The Recipe Rebel.
Mini Tomato Pesto Tarts(14 of35)
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Get the recipe from Miss In The Kitchen.
Onion And Fig Jam Crostini(15 of35)
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Get the recipe from Cooks With Cocktails.
Bacon Covered Dates With Chorizo And Cream Cheese(16 of35)
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Get the recipe from A Sassy Spoon.
Vegan Pumpkin Basil Pinwheels(17 of35)
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Get the recipe from Elephantastic Vegan.
Ricotta And Prosciutto Cracker Appetizers(18 of35)
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Get the recipe from Delicious Meets Healthy.
Sausage & Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms With Jam Cabernet(19 of35)
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Get the recipe from Bright Eyed Baker.
Savoury Goat Cheese And Roasted Tomatoes Mini Cheesecakes(20 of35)
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Get the recipe from Serving Dumplings.
Spinach Paneer Puffs(21 of35)
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Get the recipe from Cookilicious.
Shrimp And Broccoli Vol Au Vents(22 of35)
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Get the recipe from Abbey's Kitchen.
Cheesy Artichoke Dip(23 of35)
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Get the recipe from What's Gaby Cooking?
Mini Polenta Pizzas(24 of35)
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Get the recipe from A Beautiful Mess.
Tomato Ricotta Tart(25 of35)
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Get the recipe from Veggies By Candlelight.
Savoury Pumpkin Phyllo Tartlets(26 of35)
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Get the recipe from Recipe Fiction.
Salmon Pinwheels(27 of35)
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Get the recipe from Savoring Time In The Kitchen.
Assorted Goat Cheese Balls(28 of35)
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Get the recipe from Joyful Healthy Eats.
Cheese Crackers(29 of35)
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Get the recipe from Jehan Can Cook.
Chipotle And Rosemary Roasted Nuts(30 of35)
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Get the recipe on From Away.
French Onion Stuffed Potatoes(31 of35)
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Get the recipe from No Spoon Necessary.
Roasted Red Pepper Phyllo Cups(32 of35)
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Get the recipe from The Busy Baker.
Fried Mozzarella Balls With Pumpkin, Sage And Caramelized Onion(33 of35)
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Get the recipe from Vintage Kitchen.
Pistachio & Yucca Crostini(34 of35)
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Get the recipe from Garden In The Kitchen.
Vegetarian Potato Cakes With Cranberry Orange Chutney(35 of35)
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Get the recipe from Cook With Manali.

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