Cold Holiday Party Appetizers

Well friends it’s that time of year again where we are all looking for recipes for easy cold holiday party appetizers, am I right!?

Lots of fun holiday celebrations mean looking for that perfect dish that is a little unique, and obviously it has to be delicious.

But traveling well to another location and not having to worry about keeping it warm is sometimes a must.

Just click the links below to the full recipe for these incredible cold holiday party appetizers!

Cranberry Bacon Cheese Dip

I feel like anything with cranberries screams holiday-ish.

And you’ll even find a few more appetizer recipes on this list with cranberries as well.

A little sprinkle of green onion over top makes the red and green colors pop together.

Pepper Jelly Goat Cheese Crostini

These may look elegant, and you can fool your friends and family into thinking that you worked on these for a very long time.

In reality it’s just some sliced toasted bread, goat cheese or you could use cream cheese, and store bought pepper Jelly.

Any green herb of choice makes them look extra festive, in this case I went with fresh thyme.

Watermelon Feta Prosciutto Bites

Usually I serve these as a summer appetizer but they work beautifully for the holiday season as well.

Easy BLT Dip

You really can’t go wrong with a BLT dip, and it really is super easy!

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad

I don’t typically think of chicken salad as being an appetizer, but with jalapeno popper chicken salad it’s extra special.

Perfect served with crackers or the little King’s Hawaiian roll sliders.

Maple Bourbon Candied Bacon

This may look like a warm appetizer but you actually serve it at room temperature.

This is always a hit at any party!

Smoked Salmon Dip

Smoked Peel and Eat Shrimp

I made these on my Traeger grill and smoker, but you could also make them in the oven!

They are a little extra work with having to peel, but I promise the flavor that the shell holds in is well worth it.

Cranberry Jelly and Goat Cheese Dip

Now this is one gorgeous and festive party appetizer if you ask me!

Just a few simple ingredients and you won’t believe how easy it is to put together.

And if you do not like goat cheese you can certainly substitute cream cheese.

Jalapeno Cranberry Pinwheels

A little sweet and a little spicy, and with the red and green they are perfect for the holidays!

Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini

Smoked Ranch Chex Mix

This may look like just an ordinary snack mix but it gets a little kiss of wood fired flavor from the smoker.

Italian Sub Pasta Salad is one of my favorite Cold Holiday Party Appetizers!

Or you can bring it if you are in charge of a side dish as well.

Smoked Deviled Eggs with Bacon

Smoked Red Pepper and Feta Dip

This is an extra unique recipe that I have that will wow everyone!

Recipe directions are given for both the smoker and also to make this in the oven.

I hope you have enjoyed the list of cold holiday party appetizers, and Happy Holidays everyone!

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