It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Things may look different this holiday season, and meal planning can feel daunting after all the at home cooking you’ve done this year, but there’s nothing like good food to spread happiness and cheer. Whether you’re hosting a small gathering for your immediate family, or cozying up with your significant other, these festive appetizers are sure to be crowd pleasers.
This round up of sophisticated, flavorful and gorgeous appetizers by registered dietitians will allow you to indulge in the joys of the season without the hassle or stress. Enjoy these 30 easy-to-make and festive appetizers, and have a happy and safe holiday!
- Pumpkin Sage Hummus with Roasted Pepitas by Hoorah to Health
- Meatballs with Chimichurri by The Oregon Dietitian
- Pepperjack Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms by Spicy RD Nutrition
- Roasted Grape & Goat Cheese Toast by Marisa Moore
- Spicy Cranberry Shrimp by Grateful Meal Nutrition
- Alaska Cod Sliders with Cranberry Chutney by Bucketlist Tummy
- Caprese Bites by Kiss in the Kitchen
- Easy Vegan Chickpea Endive Boats by Champagne Nutrition
- Asian Deviled Eggs by Rachael Hartley Nutrition
- Cranberry Jalepeno Dip by Snacking in Sneakers
- Roasted Grapes with Burrata by Live Best
- Spinach Con Queso by Hungry Hobby
- Mediterranean Antipasto Kebabs by Toby Amidor Nutrition
- Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto by Tasty Balance Nutrition
- Goat Cheese Caprese Dip by Cheerful Choices
- Crunchy Cauliflower Bites by Food Heaven
- Butternut Squash & Sage Crostini by Kara Lydon Nutrition
- Ham & Pear Crostini by Fannetastic Food
- Lemon Parmesean Shaved Brussels Sprouts by Alena Menko
- Green Beans with Cilantro & Garlic by Olive Tree Nutrition
- Cranberry Goat Cheese Flatbread with Thyme by Rebecca Bitzer and Associates
- Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms by Meals with Maggie
- Baked Brie with Pecans & Pears by Delicious and Nutritious Eating
- Pistachio Stuffed Dates by Kelly Jones Nutrition
- Salmon Meatballs with Basil Cream Sauce by Mash and Spread
- Eggplant Pecan Pate by Sharon Palmer
- 7 Layer Dip by Tara Rochford Nutrition
- Spinach & Prociutto Pinwheels by Beautiful Eats and Things
- Cranberry Blackpepper Boursin by Smart Nutrition
- Ginger Butternut Squash Bread by Make Healthy Easy
