80+ Christmas Potluck Recipe Ideas

Christmas Potluck Recipes – From holiday side dishes and Christmas appetizers to desserts and drinks, here are 80 Christmas potluck recipes you’ll be proud to bring to the holiday party. These easy holiday potluck recipes will ensure your invite to holiday parties for years to come. Scroll down and pick your faves!

80+ Christmas Potluck Recipe Ideas - Holiday Potluck Recipes

1. Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry

This Nutella Christmas Tree is crunchy and super indulgent – A show-stopping treat ideal for your Christmas parties.
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2. Spinach Dip Puff Bites

These spinach dip puff appetizers made into a muffin tin are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
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4. Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats

These Rice Krispies Treats are Perfect for Christmas festivities and afternoon snacking!
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5. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

Wow your guests for your next brunch at home with these crisp and melty Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Cream Cheese Cookies

Our cream cheese cookies are so soft, dense and flavorful. You've never seen cream cheese cookies that literally melt in your mouth like these ones!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider with Orange

This slow cooker spiced apple cider with orange is sweet, spicy and heartwarming. Perfect for the Holidays!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Cinnamon-Honey Glazed Carrots

Sweet and rustic - An easy and quick side dish everyone will rave about.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Quick and easy cinnamon sugar cookies! They are really good, plain with spicy, or candies in them. the perfect sugar cookie recipe for the season!
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10. Easy Peppermint Christmas Shortbread Cookies

These Christmas shortbread cookies with peppermint taste so good - just like they come from a fine bakeshop!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Stack these chicken fritters up in your lunch box for easy meal prep during the week!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Raspberry Chocolate Cake Roll for your Holiday party

This simple chocolate roll cake with spirals of creamy chocolatey raspberry ganache is the perfect dessert for those who want to make their Christmas dinner a bit more special.
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13. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad

This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!
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14. Cheese Salad Dip

Quick and easy to make — Tastes SO fresh and delicious!
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15. 10-Minute Roasted Pizza Mushrooms

These roasted pizza mushrooms appetizers are so easy to make and bursting with delicious flavors.
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16. Ham and Spinach Egg Muffins

These healthy make-ahead egg muffins are so delicious and perfect for a breakfast on the go.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. 3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

This cream cheese fruit dip is lightly sweet and super fluffy - A great way to get everyone to eat more fruit this season!
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18. Christmas Tree Puffs with Nut Butter Filling

Fun and easy holiday cookies everyone will love.
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19. Raspberry White Chocolate Coconut Bites

Easy and very impressive—perfect for Holiday gifting!
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20. Best Sugar Cookies

These Cookie treats are sure to sweeten up your Christmas, and impress friends at your next cookie swap!
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21. Balsamic Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Enjoy a nutrient-rich side dish with these roasted brussels sprouts coated with an amazing honey balsamic glaze.
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22. No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Coconut Bars

These satisfying chocolate peanut butter coconut bars require no baking and are completely sugar free.
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23. Chocolate Pomegranate Christmas Bites

Popping with juicy pomegranates that burst in your mouth, these white chocolate bites are 100% necessary for a indulge-alicious holiday treat!
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24. Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

These buttery cranberry shortbread cookies literally melt in your mouth.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Low Carb Cheese Crackers

These low-carb cheese crackers are so good and crunchy - They will change your snacking routine forever!
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26. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
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27. Cream Cheese Cookies (low carb, Keto friendly)

These cream cheese cookies are so good; you’ve been warned!
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28. Chocolate Baked Custard

This baked custard recipe is a best way to enjoy the perfect combination of rich chocolate flavor and coconut.
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29. Apple Bacon Coleslaw

This coleslaw recipe only takes a few minutes to make and is packed with bright and delicious flavor! Super creamy, crunchy, and fresh coleslaw you can make in a cinch!
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30. Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potato Cakes

A super easy side dish, light dinner or lunch!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Lemon Cheesecake Blossoms {No Bake}

These lemon coconut cheesecake blossoms are creamy, zingy and so delicious!
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32. Apple Cranberry Bacon Kale Salad

This easy kale salad recipe is packed full of hearty nutrients and tastes amazing!
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33. Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Bites

These little salmon puff appetizers are great with some bubbly!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Frozen Cheesecake with Finger Biscuits and Chocolate Chips

Create an impressive dessert without ever turning on the oven.
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35. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls

This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute New Year’s Eve get-together!
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36. Brown Butter Lemon Muffins

Rich, moist and fluffy - The only recipe you need for a perfect grab-n-go breakfast.
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37. Cheesy Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Butter Sauce

A low carb, keto-friendly breakfast that's totally addicting.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Make These Adorable Mini Salad Cakes for Your Next Potluck!

Take vegetables out of the salad bowl!
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39. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins

Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Bars {Keto, Paleo, Low Carb}

These no-bake chocolate coconut Bars are the ultimate paleo, low carb, and Keto-friendly snack!
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41. Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

Healthy and so delicious! An easy low carb side for a quick dinner.
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42. Berry Cobbler {Low-Carb, Keto}

The perfect summer dessert, with a Keto twist. Super easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

43. Cheesy Bacon Egg Muffins

Egg muffins are cheesy, puffy, low in carbs and high in protein. This bacon egg muffins recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for on the go!
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44. Cheesy Corn Fritters

These Corn Fritters are crispy on the edges, soft in the middle – A great side dish for a host of dinners! This corn fritters recipe is especially good with fresh corn in the summer
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45. Madeleine Cakes with Honey Ginger

Precious little French cakes that are easy to make
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46. Creamy Avocado Egg Salad with Crispy Bacon

This chunky avocado egg salad is made with simple ingredients and requires no effort. Easy, nutritious, and SO delicious!
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47. Mason Jar Gift: Almond Chocolate Cookie Mix

Easy to make, quick and fun for any occasion!
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48. Baked Garlic Parmesan Puffs

Incredibly easy and fool-proof!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

49. Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

This Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip is healthy treat packed with a ton of protein.
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50. Cider Glazed Chorizo Tapas

Make this a staple of your game day get-together.
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51. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

52. Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Dip

The perfect appetizer for your end-of-summer backyard parties.
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53. Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These bacon and Brussels sprouts bites are a perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

54. Beet & Citrus Winter Salad

Beat the winter blue with this winner packed with vitamins and amazing flavor.
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55. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
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56. No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! Naturally gluten free, vegan and dairy free
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57. Pepperoni Pizza Cups

You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

58. Baked Ham with Honey Garlic Glaze

This baked ham is dripping with flavor and perfect for the holidays or a Sunday supper!
Cooking time: 100 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

59. Rainbow Quinoa Salad with Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

Easy to make in advance and highly portable — perfect for picnics and lunchboxes.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

60. Easy Sausage Egg Muffins

These sausage egg and cheese muffins are the perfect low carb, grab and go, Keto friendly breakfast option! Try our sausage muffins today!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

61. Strawberry Energy Balls

These Strawberry Energy Balls Recipe make a great snack when you need an energy boost during the day.
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62. Kale Salad With Quinoa, Apples and Cheddar

Need a quick, healthy, and energizing lunch? This kale quinoa salad is here to come to the rescue!
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63. Stuffed Strawberries with Guacamole

These Stuffed Strawberries Guacamole Bites are the perfect last minute appetizer!
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64. Rose Apple Tarts

Rose Apple Tarts are the perfect cute, sweet, and tart dessert! Every bite just melts on your mouth! Turn simple red apples into a Valentine worthy treats.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

65. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce

This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
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66. Ginger Lime Coconut Fudges

For gifting or eating right away, they make an excellent treat for this time of the year
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67. Fluffy Star Cookies

Deliciously crunchy and so fun to make - These easy star cookies are great for baking at home with kids.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

68. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Beet and Carrots

A Chopped Salad That's Perfect For Tomorrow's Lunch
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69. Spicy Corn Salad

Easy and delicious corn salad recipe - A great light lunch or side for bbq and grilling.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

70. Creamy Red Lentil Dip

A thick and spicy appetizer everyone will love.
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71. Roasted Bacon Chicken Stuffed with Dried Tomatoes and Cheese

If you’re looking for main dishes inspiration, this makes a fantastic option that will delight your guests.
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72. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Trust us, these tiny bacon appetizers will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

73. Parmesan Puff Stars

A super easy appetizer recipe for a holiday party.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

74. Marshmallow French Toast Mug with Caramel Sauce

Have a sweet start to your morning!
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75. Marinated Smoked Salmon with Herbs & Carrot

A special appetizer that will wow your guests for the holidays.
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76. Bacon Puff Pinwheels

These bacon puff pastry pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party!
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77. Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip

The perfect partner for a crunchy vegetables platter.
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78. Roasted Chickpeas Avocado Dip

Roasted chickpeas avocado dip— Enjoy the best of both worlds!
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79. Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan

This grilled corn recipe is perfect as a side for your barbecue parties, or as salad for a quick lunch on the go!
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80. Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus

Try this great option that's perfect for a fall party or a quick meal on the go.
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81. Milk Chocolate Popcorn

This homemade chocolate popcorn recipe is perfect for your next movie night.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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Tips for the most memorable Christmas Potluck ever!

If you host the Christmas potluck party this year, here are a few tips to ensure a wonderful party:

• Pick a Theme: While a Christmas potluck is a great opportunity for your guests to flaunt their creativity in the kitchen, it’s your job as the party host to ensure that all dishes fit together. Pick a theme for your Christmas potluck party ahead of time to establish the culinary guidelines. Encourage your guests to prepare dishes with seasonal ingredients or dishes that are part of a particular cuisine. The resulting potluck menu will be harmonious and interesting while still allowing your guests to show off their cooking skills.
• Prepare a breathtaking decor for the event: Since the food will be taken care of by your trusted friends, you should focus your energy on making the party space feel extra special for your Christmas potluck dinner. Choose where to set up the buffet and how to decorate it; create nice place cards for your guests. Consider decorative elements like your table linens, centerpiece, and dinnerware. And finally, ensure the rest of your home is ready for the party (Prep the powder room with a small bud vase, elegant hand soap, and candles or reeds to make the room feel exceptional for your guests).