The BIG List of Easy Christmas Appetizers

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

Guacamole, bacon and crescent rolls—what’s not to love in these poppable Christmas bites? Set a batch of these out on the appetizer table and grab one fast—they will disappear quickly.

Guacamole, bacon and crescent rolls—what’s not to love in these poppable Christmas bites? Set a batch of these out on the appetizer table and grab one fast—they will disappear quickly.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

Each bite of these mini bundles packs so much flavor, you won’t believe it only takes three ingredients for them to come together! Hint: One of those ingredients is jalapeño cream cheese.

Each bite of these mini bundles packs so much flavor, you won’t believe it only takes three ingredients for them to come together! Hint: One of those ingredients is jalapeño cream cheese.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  12

Two of the very best things in an appetizer—wings and ranch—come together with just one more ingredient to make the tastiest app you’ll try this holiday season.

Two of the very best things in an appetizer—wings and ranch—come together with just one more ingredient to make the tastiest app you’ll try this holiday season.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  12

What is a holiday party without the brie? Take things up a notch but wrapping a wheel of creamy brie cheese in buttery crescent dough and watch your guests devour it in minutes.

What is a holiday party without the brie? Take things up a notch but wrapping a wheel of creamy brie cheese in buttery crescent dough and watch your guests devour it in minutes.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  16

You’ve had jalapeño poppers. But have you had jalapeño poppers wrapped in Pillsbury™ crescent rolls? Trust us, this is a twist worth trying.

You’ve had jalapeño poppers. But have you had jalapeño poppers wrapped in Pillsbury™ crescent rolls? Trust us, this is a twist worth trying.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  20

Sometimes, when it comes to party apps, simple is better, and these crescent rounds with flavored cream cheese and fresh herbs prove it!

Sometimes, when it comes to party apps, simple is better, and these crescent rounds with flavored cream cheese and fresh herbs prove it!

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  2
• Servings:  32

Crescent squares are the perfect vessel for cream cheese and toppings. Just try this incredibly easy recipe and top with assorted ingredients. It’s a foolproof snack idea and looks pretty on your appetizer platter!

Crescent squares are the perfect vessel for cream cheese and toppings. Just try this incredibly easy recipe and top with assorted ingredients. It’s a foolproof snack idea and looks pretty on your appetizer platter!

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  2
• Servings:  48

Your favorite crescent dogs go mini in these bite-sized pigs in a blanket that guests young and old will love. Set out various dipping sauces like ketchup and mustard for dunking.

Your favorite crescent dogs go mini in these bite-sized pigs in a blanket that guests young and old will love. Set out various dipping sauces like ketchup and mustard for dunking.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  15 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  8

These bites are just like your favorite wontons from the takeout spot in town, but better! You only need three ingredients and 15 minutes to make them.

These bites are just like your favorite wontons from the takeout spot in town, but better! You only need three ingredients and 15 minutes to make them.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

Inspired by the appetizer that takes a block of cream cheese, covers it in pepper jelly and serves it with crackers for scooping and dipping (yes, this IS a thing), this all-in-one, three-ingredient finger food combines the unlikely flavors in a scrumptious crescent cup for a peppery, bite-sized app that won’t stay on the plate for long!

Inspired by the appetizer that takes a block of cream cheese, covers it in pepper jelly and serves it with crackers for scooping and dipping (yes, this IS a thing), this all-in-one, three-ingredient finger food combines the unlikely flavors in a scrumptious crescent cup for a peppery, bite-sized app that won’t stay on the plate for long!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  32

Dill pickle fans will go crazy for these super easy pinwheels. Each bite is a flavor explosion, featuring chopped pickles, ham and flavored cream cheese wrapped in buttery crescents.

Dill pickle fans will go crazy for these super easy pinwheels. Each bite is a flavor explosion, featuring chopped pickles, ham and flavored cream cheese wrapped in buttery crescents.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

The best thing about these tasty pinwheels (besides their taste, of course) is that you only need three simple ingredients to throw them together!

The best thing about these tasty pinwheels (besides their taste, of course) is that you only need three simple ingredients to throw them together!

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  25 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  18

Tacos as an appetizer? Yes, please! Think outside the shell and make these flavorful taco pinwheels for your next party. Top ‘em however you’d like—our favorite toppings are guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes.

Tacos as an appetizer? Yes, please! Think outside the shell and make these flavorful taco pinwheels for your next party. Top ‘em however you’d like—our favorite toppings are guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  28

This 2013 Pillsbury Bake-Off® Finalist gets rave reviews, and we can see why! Stuffed with potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream and onion, each pinwheel has all the fixings of traditional loaded potatoes.

This 2013 Pillsbury Bake-Off® Finalist gets rave reviews, and we can see why! Stuffed with potatoes, bacon, cheese, sour cream and onion, each pinwheel has all the fixings of traditional loaded potatoes.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  12

Traditional Reuben sandwiches get the pinwheel treatment in this irresistible appetizer that will have you reaching for seconds.

Traditional Reuben sandwiches get the pinwheel treatment in this irresistible appetizer that will have you reaching for seconds.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  20

Even spinach haters will be convinced of this appetizer’s greatness. One reviewer raves, “These were so easy, and so delicious! One daughter, who doesn't even like spinach, loved them! They were even good leftover!”

Even spinach haters will be convinced of this appetizer’s greatness. One reviewer raves, “These were so easy, and so delicious! One daughter, who doesn't even like spinach, loved them! They were even good leftover!”

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  16

Bacon and cheddar are back together in this addicting party appetizer that tastes just as good as it looks.

Bacon and cheddar are back together in this addicting party appetizer that tastes just as good as it looks.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  24

We love a plate of nachos at a party, but we love these nacho pinwheels even more. Dunk these in salsa for extra flavor!

We love a plate of nachos at a party, but we love these nacho pinwheels even more. Dunk these in salsa for extra flavor!

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  16

Perfect with a side of pasta sauce for dunking, these simple, cheesy pinwheels are just what your appetizer platter needs.

Perfect with a side of pasta sauce for dunking, these simple, cheesy pinwheels are just what your appetizer platter needs.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  24

This party-ready recipe gets its name from its colorful filling, featuring chopped red bell pepper, green onion and cheese.

This party-ready recipe gets its name from its colorful filling, featuring chopped red bell pepper, green onion and cheese.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

Basil pesto adds some serious flavor to this extremely easy pinwheel recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes!

Basil pesto adds some serious flavor to this extremely easy pinwheel recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  24

Now you can have pizza as an appetizer, too, thanks to this genius recipe for pizza pinwheels. Customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings! We love pepperoni, peppers and plenty of cheese.

Now you can have pizza as an appetizer, too, thanks to this genius recipe for pizza pinwheels. Customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings! We love pepperoni, peppers and plenty of cheese.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  25 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  8

This fancy-looking dip is way easier than it looks—we’re talkin’ three-ingredient easy! Scoop up this dip with sliced French bread or bagel chips.

This fancy-looking dip is way easier than it looks—we’re talkin’ three-ingredient easy! Scoop up this dip with sliced French bread or bagel chips.

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  1 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  16

This dip has an average of five out of five stars! One reviewer says, “I didn't really consider myself a corned beef or sauerkraut fan until I had this dip. This is the definition of addictive. Guests will love digging into it at parties!”

This dip has an average of five out of five stars! One reviewer says, “I didn't really consider myself a corned beef or sauerkraut fan until I had this dip. This is the definition of addictive. Guests will love digging into it at parties!”

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  12

Creamy and unapologetically cheesy, this delicious dip pairs perfectly with a big bowl of tortilla chips.

Creamy and unapologetically cheesy, this delicious dip pairs perfectly with a big bowl of tortilla chips.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  20 min
• Ingredients:  10
• Servings:  16

From football viewing parties to holiday potlucks, this seven-layer dip will win you rave reviews from anyone who tries it.

From football viewing parties to holiday potlucks, this seven-layer dip will win you rave reviews from anyone who tries it.

• Prep:  10 min
• Total:  10 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

This dip has been a long-time Pillsbury favorite recipe. One review says, “This dip is so easy to make and has such good flavor! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it!  It is great with any type of chip as well as crackers! Will def make again!”

This dip has been a long-time Pillsbury favorite recipe. One review says, “This dip is so easy to make and has such good flavor! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it!  It is great with any type of chip as well as crackers! Will def make again!”

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  15 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  10

Who can resist a delicious queso at a party? This one gets an extra flavor boost from chopped green chiles and taco seasoning.

Who can resist a delicious queso at a party? This one gets an extra flavor boost from chopped green chiles and taco seasoning.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  2 hr 35 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  8

The best way to serve spinach artichoke dip? In a bread bowl, of course! All of the creamy and zesty flavors you love in this party favorite come together in a savory, doughy base for a compliment-worthy app that comes together in a snap.

The best way to serve spinach artichoke dip? In a bread bowl, of course! All of the creamy and zesty flavors you love in this party favorite come together in a savory, doughy base for a compliment-worthy app that comes together in a snap.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  8

Stuffed with savory cocktail sausages and transformed into a stadium-inspired party app, these irresistible dippers will tide any crowd over while they wait for the main course. Don’t forget the mustard dip—the zesty and creamy addition gives this dish a one-of-a-kind flavor that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Stuffed with savory cocktail sausages and transformed into a stadium-inspired party app, these irresistible dippers will tide any crowd over while they wait for the main course. Don’t forget the mustard dip—the zesty and creamy addition gives this dish a one-of-a-kind flavor that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  24

Colored with red and green, these adorable crescent cups are the perfect addition to your Christmas appetizer platter.

Colored with red and green, these adorable crescent cups are the perfect addition to your Christmas appetizer platter.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  1 hr 10 min
• Ingredients:  9
• Servings:  32

Colorful veggies get piled on top a sheet of crescent dough and cream cheese for a hard-to-resist party snack.

Colorful veggies get piled on top a sheet of crescent dough and cream cheese for a hard-to-resist party snack.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  24

Oh yes, we did add turn mac and cheese into an appetizer! Thanks to some bacon and crescent rolls, you’ll have a hard time finding a better tasting appetizer than this one at the party!

Oh yes, we did add turn mac and cheese into an appetizer! Thanks to some bacon and crescent rolls, you’ll have a hard time finding a better tasting appetizer than this one at the party!

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  24

Spicy pork sausage and crumbled blue cheese give these mini crescent bites their mouthwatering flavor. Top with red pepper jelly for an extra kick!

Spicy pork sausage and crumbled blue cheese give these mini crescent bites their mouthwatering flavor. Top with red pepper jelly for an extra kick!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  42

Over 100 Pillsbury fans agree that this appetizer deserves top marks. Making 42 servings from just five ingredients, we can see why they are a party favorite!

Over 100 Pillsbury fans agree that this appetizer deserves top marks. Making 42 servings from just five ingredients, we can see why they are a party favorite!

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  55 min
• Ingredients:  8
• Servings:  16

This unique way of serving up sliders is ways easier than the traditional mini sandwiches. Even better, they’re made with a handful of ingredients you probably already have stored in the kitchen.

This unique way of serving up sliders is ways easier than the traditional mini sandwiches. Even better, they’re made with a handful of ingredients you probably already have stored in the kitchen.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  24

You only need five simple ingredients to make these delightful bundles. (Hint: cream cheese and chorizo are involved.)

You only need five simple ingredients to make these delightful bundles. (Hint: cream cheese and chorizo are involved.)

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

You don’t need to go to a restaurant anymore to enjoy fan-favorite mozzarella sticks, thanks to this easy recipe that gets a jumpstart from crescent rolls.

You don’t need to go to a restaurant anymore to enjoy fan-favorite mozzarella sticks, thanks to this easy recipe that gets a jumpstart from crescent rolls.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  50 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  24

This is no ordinary meatball appetizer. Meatballs get cooked in a chipotle chile adobo sauce and baked with cheese inside a crescent cup for a guaranteed five-star party snack.

This is no ordinary meatball appetizer. Meatballs get cooked in a chipotle chile adobo sauce and baked with cheese inside a crescent cup for a guaranteed five-star party snack.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  16

These tasty twists are surprisingly easy! You only need three ingredients for these beauties to come together. Serve them with honey mustard for extra delicious flavor.

These tasty twists are surprisingly easy! You only need three ingredients for these beauties to come together. Serve them with honey mustard for extra delicious flavor.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  5
• Servings:  24

These top-rated bites are a favorite during the Christmas season, starring cranberries and cream cheese all wrapped up in an adorable crescent bundle.

These top-rated bites are a favorite during the Christmas season, starring cranberries and cream cheese all wrapped up in an adorable crescent bundle.

• Prep:  30 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  48

Creamy, cheesy and packed with a little kick, ditch the spinach dip and make these all-in-one crescent spinach cheese bites instead.

Creamy, cheesy and packed with a little kick, ditch the spinach dip and make these all-in-one crescent spinach cheese bites instead.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  1 hr 5 min
• Ingredients:  7
• Servings:  48

Italian sausage, basil and mozzarella cheese shine in these delish meatballs. You get 48 servings from this recipe, making it perfect for big parties.

Italian sausage, basil and mozzarella cheese shine in these delish meatballs. You get 48 servings from this recipe, making it perfect for big parties.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  32

This stacked party appetizer is THE dish you need to impress all of your friends and family—only you will know how easy it really is to make! You just need three ingredients to get started.

This stacked party appetizer is THE dish you need to impress all of your friends and family—only you will know how easy it really is to make! You just need three ingredients to get started.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  12

A few simple ingredients and a little creativity is all you need to make these totally adorable Christmas appetizers that will make both kids and grown-ups smile.

A few simple ingredients and a little creativity is all you need to make these totally adorable Christmas appetizers that will make both kids and grown-ups smile.

• Prep:  15 min
• Total:  30 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  12

These little pizza stockings are bursting with flavor, and are the perfect appetizer to serve on Christmas Eve before Santa’s arrival! Don’t have a stocking-shaped cutter? You can make these little bites into any shape you want.

These little pizza stockings are bursting with flavor, and are the perfect appetizer to serve on Christmas Eve before Santa’s arrival! Don’t have a stocking-shaped cutter? You can make these little bites into any shape you want.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  45 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  32

Trim this cheese-stuffed tree with butter and parsley and watch it disappear before your eyes at the holiday party this season. It’s that good!

Trim this cheese-stuffed tree with butter and parsley and watch it disappear before your eyes at the holiday party this season. It’s that good!

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  35 min
• Ingredients:  4
• Servings:  15

All of the Pillsbury fans who have tried this recipe agree: it’s the cutest appetizer to bring to a party, and one everyone will enjoy! Even better, this creative twist on crescent dogs is ready in just 35 minutes.

All of the Pillsbury fans who have tried this recipe agree: it’s the cutest appetizer to bring to a party, and one everyone will enjoy! Even better, this creative twist on crescent dogs is ready in just 35 minutes.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

Decorate your mini pizza trees with pesto and cheese for a festive take on a classic appetizer. Want to make these even more Christmas-y? Chop up red bell peppers to add some “ornaments” or “stars” to each tree.

Decorate your mini pizza trees with pesto and cheese for a festive take on a classic appetizer. Want to make these even more Christmas-y? Chop up red bell peppers to add some “ornaments” or “stars” to each tree.

• Prep:  25 min
• Total:  60 min
• Ingredients:  6
• Servings:  16

If you’re looking for a showstopping app that pleases with an irresistible flavor and impresses with a beautiful presentation, this is the recipe for you! Filled with a cheesy, pesto center that’s twisted into a scrumptious, Christmas-shaped dinner-starter this doughboy-approved dish is guaranteed to earn you lots of compliments.

If you’re looking for a showstopping app that pleases with an irresistible flavor and impresses with a beautiful presentation, this is the recipe for you! Filled with a cheesy, pesto center that’s twisted into a scrumptious, Christmas-shaped dinner-starter this doughboy-approved dish is guaranteed to earn you lots of compliments.

• Prep:  35 min
• Total:  1 hr 15 min
• Ingredients:  11
• Servings:  8

There’s a new way to eat everyone’s favorite party dip! We took a crowd favorite and made it holiday-ready with the help of our flaky crescent dough. All of the cheesy flavors you love are baked to perfection in the shape of a candy cane for a festive and delicious app that your friends and family will love.

There’s a new way to eat everyone’s favorite party dip! We took a crowd favorite and made it holiday-ready with the help of our flaky crescent dough. All of the cheesy flavors you love are baked to perfection in the shape of a candy cane for a festive and delicious app that your friends and family will love.

• Prep:  20 min
• Total:  40 min
• Ingredients:  3
• Servings:  24

We simply can’t pass up a good a brie-loaded appetizer, and this particular dish looks just as good as it tastes. We took our flaky crescents, topped them with pieces of flavorful brie cheese and drizzled them with cranberry sauce for a holiday-ready app that comes together with just three simple ingredients.

We simply can’t pass up a good a brie-loaded appetizer, and this particular dish looks just as good as it tastes. We took our flaky crescents, topped them with pieces of flavorful brie cheese and drizzled them with cranberry sauce for a holiday-ready app that comes together with just three simple ingredients.