It’s the countdown to party time! You’ve been baking
Christmas cookies weeks in advance and your bae has got the cocktails covered. Plus, there’s plenty of creative
candy cane recipes for you to try out this year. Now all you need is some seriously yummy holiday party food — something your peeps can grab and go while they mingle, dance and
gift swap with festive abandon. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here are 18
party foods that are sweet to look at and easy to eat.
Ranch Pretzel Bites: Take your favorite sourdough pretzels and bake them in a tangy ranch coating for this delicious crowd-pleaser. Pretzel bites are a party staple any day of the year, but the seasoning makes these a special occasion all their own. (via Sweet Cayenne)
Snowman Cheese Ball: Instead of a corn-cob pipe and a button nose, this snowman has a carrot nose and peppercorn buttons! He'll pairs well with your favorite crackers or chips. (via Number 2 Pencil)
Mac + Cheese Donuts: Nothing helps warm you up in wintry weather like comfort food, especially cheesy macaroni. For party season, put it in handheld form with our donut-shaped recipe. (via Brit + Co)
Reindeer Chow: Ever wonder what Santa feeds Rudolph? Look no further than this festive take on "muddy buddies." (via Averie Cooks)
Toasted Ravioli: Crispy and crunchy on the outside and meaty and tender on the inside, toasted ravioli is basically faux-fried food at its finest. (via Small Town Woman)
Shrimp Dip: A cheesy seafood favorite for parties, this dip is simple to make with just a few ingredients. Pair it with thick sourdough bread and enjoy! (via Food Lovin' Family)
Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potato Pancakes: THIS is how to repurpose leftover mashed potatoes for the party season. They go especially well with some sliced avocado or cashew cream. (via Connoisseurus Veg)
Smoked Trout Crostini: This one's so easy it almost cooks itself. Simply top baguette slices with store-bought smoked trout and your favorite herbed sour cream. (via Leite’s Culinaria)
Pomegranate Honey Ricotta Toast: So, toast may be a bit of an undertaking for party noshing, but your guests will be wowed by this sweetly delicate combination. It's cheesy, it's rich, it's fluffy — the end. (via Joyful Healthy Eats)
Lasagna Zucchini Boats: This appetizer has all the delicious flavors of veggie lasagna, but you can serve them up without utensils. Finger foods for the win! (via Cooking Classy)
Deep Fried Macaroni and Cheese: A classic take on deep-fried snacks, these macaroni and cheese balls are breaded, warm, and gooey. Those are all the best parts of a party food if you ask us. (via Girl Carnivore)
French Onion Smashed Potato Bites: If you're wondering what the difference is between a smashed potato and a mashed one, you're not alone. These gently squished baby potatoes serve as a base for all that melty cheesy and caramelized onion. (via Give It Some Thyme)
Cranberry & Brie Bites: These little phyllo bites could not be easier to make. But better prepare a double batch, because your peeps are going to make like starved animals the minute you pop these out of the oven. (via Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary)
Baked Brie en Croute: Cheese is such a crowd-pleaser, and even better when the cheese is pungent melted Brie. (via Olivia’s Cuisine)
Bacon & Cheese Potato Croquettes: There’s something magical that happens when yummy mashed potato batter meets crispy bacon and sharp mature cheddar. Bet you’re salivating just thinking about it... (via Simply Delicious)
Potato Pancake/Latke Sliders: Latkes? Check. Endless filling combinations for every night of Hanukkah and then some? Check. A holiday recipe that's sure to have something for everyone? Check check check! (via Jamie Geller)
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Additional reporting by Sally Jones
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