7 easy and fast appetizers that are great for Christmas holidays

Whether you need to bring food for potluck or you're hosting a dinner party during any occasion, easy appetizer recipes always come in handy. If you're looking for new ideas, we have 7 dishes that you need to try, plus they're perfect for Christmas too!

1.) Cheesy Bacon Burger Bites

Bacon, burger and cheese always impresses. This recipe is from Betty Crocker and is ridiculously easy to do. All of the ingredients needed could literally be found in your kitchen. You might need to make more than enough, these one-bite appetizers are addictive.

2.) Crispy Potato Pancake and Smoked Salmon Canaés

This recipe from Reader's Digest sounds fancy, but it's actually pretty easy to make. It only has 3 major ingredients and the rest can be found lying in your pantry. If you're willing to try new ways of using potatoes as appetizers, give this one a try.

3.) Pear Blue Cheese Sweet Potato Appetizers

If you're not so keen on using potatoes or try to abstain from them for health or diet reasons, try this sweet potato dish instead. This recipe from Pham Fatale is originally meant to be for Thanksgiving but we figured it can be perfect for Christmas holidays too.

4.) Chipotle and Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Roasted nuts are always a hit during parties, celebrations or gatherings. If you've been getting yours at the store and been trying to find ways to amp up your roasted nuts game, try this recipe from Garnish With Lemon. The blend of spices and the aroma of these nuts will leave your guests wanting more.

5.) Bacon Jalapeño Poppers

Bacon lovers will surely delight with this recipe from Spoon University. These appetizers can be made in as little as half an hour. It involves pre-made crescent rolls, some jalapeño peppers, cream cheese and the star of the show, bacon. If you need to be somewhere pronto and only have a few hours to prepare, this is something that should please the crowd.

6.) Walnut Ricotta Crostini with Arugula and Soft Boiled Egg 

If you have a bit of kitchen experience and have a bit of knowledge with soft-boiling eggs, this recipe from Kitchen Konfidence is for you. If you want something simple yet sophiscated, healthy and something that truly whets the appetite, this is a dish worth trying.

7.) Parmesan Wonton Crackers

Wonton crackers are a great alternative to salty and overprocessed storebought chips. If you have children and young adults and want to encourage healthy food, this recipe from Life as A Strawberry should be something that you can do and make in a jiffy.

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