Planning a Christmas party? Don’t just put out a plate of cheese and crackers and a veggie platter with dip and call it a day! These 5 Christmas appetizers are just what your guests are hoping to bite into while the mingle under the mistletoe this year, plus they’re so easy to make, you’ll love them too!

1. Easy Bacon & Cheese Holiday Wreath
   What’s Christmas without a wreath, right? Even better though is a wreath you can eat. Simply mix up 16 ounces of softened cream cheese with half a cup of mayonnaise, 1/3-cup of fresh-grated parmesan, and 10 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon. Refrigerate it for up to 2 hours and then to shape it into a wreath, flip a small bowl over in the middle of your favorite serving platter. Spread the mixture around it, then remove the bowl so you can smooth and shape your wreath to perfection. Add more holiday touches like parsley and pimentos to garnish. Don’t forget the crackers to serve it with!
2. Christmas Cranberry Meatballs
   Want a super-easy Christmas appetizer? Buy pre-made meatballs and make a cranberry sauce to glaze them with. Add a14-ounce can of whole-berry cranberry sauce, a half-cup of beef broth, 3/4 cup of ketchup, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of finely chopped onion, and 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to your slow cooker along with your meatballs for an appetizer that will get everyone in the Christmas spirit!
3. Smoked Salmon Bites
   Need something light yet elegant? Slice up six radishes and arrange them on your favorite holiday platter. Add a half-teaspoon of plain Greek yogurt to each slice, then top them with smoked salmon and a little more of the yogurt. Sprinkle them with capers and finely chopped red onions.
4. Brie Cranberry Bites
   We’re warning you now…this recipe will disappear fast. Make extras and guess what? You’ll be lucky if you even get a crumb for a leftover! Cut puff pastry into little squares and push them into a greased mini muffin tin. Bake for 10 minutes at 375°F, and then create a small indentation in each. Bake a little longer, about 6 minutes until they’re golden, then fill them with whole cranberry sauce, a cube of brie cheese, and chopped walnuts or pecans. Bake until the cheese has melted, which will be roughly 5 minutes. Good luck getting a taste!
5. Christmas Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
   A sweet and savory dip is just what everyone needs! Use 16 ounces of softened cream cheese, then layer it with whole-berry cranberry sauce, diced jalapeños, and green onions. Make sure you’ve got crackers or pretzel chips to dip into it. With these Christmas crowd-pleasing appetizers, you’ll really make things merry and bright!