Every year, I share my favorite appetizer recipes because friends, WE EAT THEM ALL HOLIDAY SEASON LONG!
I mean to tell you…GIVE ME ALL THE DIP.
All of it.
And the cream cheese too.
My family eats appetizers every year on Christmas Eve (a tradition borrowed from Andrew’s side of the fam), so it’s the grand finale of our season too. If you want a fun twist on dinner this year, here you go. Make some apps, put on A Christmas Story and enjoy!
Here are all of my favorite appetizers in one convenient post just in time for your holiday season! I’ve added to this post from years past (to give you one big post!), plus this year, I added some festive cocktails to compliment too!
Merry Friday, friends!!!
All of my holiday appetizers are great with my Vixen’s Cranberry Vodka Cocktail! We actually make this one all year long!
You can see what’s on my typical charcuterie board HERE.
The Killarney Cocktail is a festive way to celebrate this season!
Grilled Chicken & Onion Sliders
Grown Up Hot Chocolate is perfect with savory or sweet appetizers this holiday season!
Mmmmmm! Our Merry Cherry Mules go perfectly with dips. Or dinners. Or your favorite holiday movie!
Pecan, Cranberry & Goat Cheese Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Sausage, Jack & Green Chile Balls
Slow Cooker Cheesy Spinach Dip
Candied Jalapeno Bacon Pimento Cheese Dip
Happy Friday!! I hope you all have a very merry weekend with an appetizer or festive cocktail!! xo
Michelle says
So if you had to pick 3 savory apps. Which are your favorites?
Mix and Match Mama says
From this list? The smokies, Buffalo chicken bites and brisket sliders but that’s like asking me to pick my favorite kid. Ha! It’s hard!!
Nicole says
Hey Shay! I have a random question, plant based diets are so popular right now! I remember back when you used to eat more vegetarian meals, specifically during the day, and sometimes suppers too. I was wondering what changed and if your body feels any different?! I remember back on your what you eat post, you even said you drank one cup of coffee a day (gasp)! Hahaha! I know we evolve and change, but wondering if you feel differently/body looks different. Thanks!! Happy Friday!
Mix and Match Mama says
I did try to eat more plant based there for a while, but honestly, I think I feel better/stronger/have more energy when I consume more protein. I know you can get some plant-based proteins, but animal protein seems to be a better fit for me, so I eat more chicken, lean beef, pork and feel more satisfied, full and energetic.
Nicole says
Awesome, thanks so much! I always love hearing food inspo from you!! Have you found any new faves from Trader Joe’s for breakfast or lunch, or sticking to your usual? Thanks!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Sticking to my usual. Any day now, I’ll move on to something else and probably never want it again. Ha! You know how I am with breakfast!
Rachel says
This is my new favorite holiday cocktail, you can sub out baileys and a less expensive hazelnut liquor but Siri mg g the holidays it’s worth the splurge.
1 part Cool Swan(Next to Baileys)
1/2 Frangelivo (hazelnut)
1/2 Licor 43 (heavenly, etc have no idea what this is)
Combine in a shaker with ice.
Twirl and drizzle chocolate syrup inside martini glass, pour in the cocktail.
Mix and Match Mama says
YUM!!! Thank you, Rachel! Merry Christmas!!