Easy Sourdough Holiday Appetizers Everyone Will Love
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The holidays are all about gathering with family and friends, sharing good food, and making memories around the table. These holiday appetizers are the perfect way to start any celebration. Whether you’re hosting a cozy night in or a big festive feast, you’ll find plenty of delicious ideas to keep everyone happy. From creamy dips and crispy crackers to soft sourdough breads and hearty bites, each recipe brings a warm, homemade touch to your holiday table.
Appetizer Dips and Spreads
No holiday gathering is complete without something creamy, spreadable, or perfect for dipping. These easy recipes are the kind you can whip up in minutes but feel special enough for any celebration. Pair them with sourdough bread, crackers, or fresh fruit for appetizers that are simple, delicious, and made to share.
Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Ball
This creamy, tangy cheese ball is rolled in cranberries, pecans, and herbs for a bite that tastes like the holidays. It’s the perfect festive centerpiece for your appetizer board, tastes great with sourdough crackers or crostini, and disappears fast at every party.
Spiced Pumpkin Cream Cheese
Smooth, rich, and full of pumpkin spice flavor, this spread tastes like autumn in a bowl. Serve it with crackers or soft sourdough for a cozy, crowd-pleasing holiday starter.
Honey Pistachio Cream Cheese
Sweet, salty, and beautifully creamy, this easy spread feels elegant but comes together in minutes. Add it to your holiday appetizer board with some sweet sourdough cinnamon sugar crackers for a touch of golden color and a flavor that always surprises guests.
Easy Bread Dipping Oil
This garlic and herb dipping oil turns any loaf of sourdough into an instant appetizer. Pour it into a pretty bowl, warm some bread, and watch it disappear before dinner even starts.
Sourdough Cracker Recipes
Homemade sourdough crackers are the ultimate holiday entertaining secret. They’re crisp, flavorful, and perfect for pairing with your favorite dips, cheeses, or festive spreads. Whether you love buttery, herby, or slightly sweet flavors, these easy recipes will make your appetizer board extra special this season. One of the best things about sourdough crackers is that they can be made well ahead of your celebration, leaving you free to enjoy the time with family and friends.
Sourdough Ranch Crackers
Crispy, herby, and full of flavor, these sourdough ranch crackers are the ultimate snack for your holiday grazing boards. They’re so easy to make and pair perfectly with creamy dips and cheese. Try them with this whipped ricotta dip!
Sourdough Ritz Crackers
Flaky, buttery, and perfectly golden, these homemade sourdough crackers taste like a holiday upgrade of everyone’s favorite store-bought snack. Add them to your appetizer spread and watch them vanish.
Whole Wheat Sourdough Crackers
Hearty and wholesome, these whole wheat crackers bring a rustic touch to your holiday cheese boards. Their deep sourdough flavor pairs beautifully with soft cheeses and savory spreads. I love serving them with this tahini free hummus (it makes me feel like I'm serving something semi healthy).
Sourdough Crostini
Crisp, toasty, and full of sourdough flavor, these crostini are the perfect base for all your holiday toppings. Layer on cheese, roasted veggies, or this delicious tomato chutney for a bite-sized party favorite.
Sourdough Pita Chips
Crunchy and versatile, these sourdough pita chips are ideal for dipping, snacking, or topping your holiday charcuterie boards. Keep a batch on hand for easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers. I love serving them with this roasted vegetable hummus.
Sourdough Appetizer Breads and Rolls
Freshly baked sourdough bread is always a crowd favorite, and these recipes take it to the next level for holiday entertaining. From soft, buttery rolls to herby loaves and festive twists, each one is perfect for serving warm with dips, cheese boards, or a pat of homemade butter. Nothing brings people together quite like freshly baked sourdough.
Sourdough French Bread
Golden, crusty, and beautifully chewy, this sourdough French bread is made for sharing. Slice it warm and serve with butter, dips, or cheese for an easy holiday appetizer everyone will love. It goes really well with this whipped ricotta dip.
Sourdough Herb and Garlic Twist Loaf
Soft, buttery dough swirled with garlic and herbs makes this twist loaf a showstopper on any holiday table. It looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to bake and perfect for pulling apart and sharing. I shared this on Instagram recently and it was very well loved!
Crusty Sourdough Bread Rolls
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these rolls are everything you want for dipping, spreading, or soaking up sauces. They’re a must-have addition to any festive meal or appetizer spread.
Sourdough Buttered Knot Rolls
These golden knot rolls are tender, buttery, and full of that signature sourdough flavor. Serve them warm with herb butter or alongside soup for a cozy start to your holiday dinner.
Sourdough Focaccia Bread Recipe
Light, airy, and drizzled with olive oil, this sourdough focaccia is perfect for tearing and dipping. Top it with fresh herbs or flaky salt for a simple but irresistible holiday appetizer. To take it next level, serve it with this easy bread dipping oil. You might also like these sourdough focaccia muffins.
Hearty Sourdough Appetizers
These hearty sourdough appetizers are perfect for keeping everyone happily fed while the main meal cooks. From flaky tarts and golden pretzel bites to savory pinwheels and puff pastry creations, each recipe is satisfying, full of flavor, and made for sharing. They’re the kind of bites that disappear fast at holiday parties and family gatherings.
Sourdough Brie Cranberry Puff Pastry Tarts
Flaky, buttery, and filled with brie, cranberry jam, and a sprinkle of pecans, these little tarts taste like the holidays in every bite. They’re elegant, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
Soft, chewy, and perfectly salty, these pretzel bites are the ultimate holiday party snack. Serve them warm with cheese dip or mustard and watch them disappear before the main course.
Sourdough Pizza Rolls
All the flavors of pizza rolled up in soft, golden sourdough dough. These bite-sized rolls are a hit at every gathering and make the perfect hand-held appetizer for the holidays.
Sourdough Pigs in Blankets
A festive favorite with a sourdough twist! These mini sausages wrapped in golden sourdough dough are simple, nostalgic, and so fun to serve at holiday parties or family get-togethers.
Sourdough Pinwheels with Ham & Cheese
Melty cheese, savory ham, and soft sourdough dough come together in these irresistible pinwheels. They’re easy to bake ahead and ideal for serving warm right out of the oven.
Sourdough Bruschetta
Crispy sourdough slices topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil make this classic appetizer a must-have for the holidays. It’s simple, fresh, and brings a bright, flavorful touch to your festive spread.
Kate's Holiday Appetizer Tips
- Make dips and spreads ahead - Most dips and spreads can be made a day or two in advance and kept in the fridge, so all you need to do is set them out and enjoy your guests.
- Plan ahead and freeze - Just like freezing sourdough bread or freezing bread dough, you can prep parts of your appetizers in advance. Shape your doughs, mix your spreads, or bake crackers early, then freeze them until the day of your gathering. Label and date everything so you can pull it out when you need it.
- Snap freeze for easy serving - If you’re making crackers, rolls, or other small bites, lay them flat on a tray first and freeze until firm before transferring to a bag. This keeps them from sticking together and makes it easy to grab just what you need.
- Don’t overbake make-ahead items - If you plan to refresh your bread or rolls before serving, leave the crust a little lighter when you first bake. That way, when you warm them up before guests arrive, they’ll turn out perfectly golden and soft inside.
- Make it feel special, not stressful - You don’t need a complicated setup. A few homemade touches like a cheese ball rolled in cranberries or a basket of fresh sourdough crostini instantly feel festive without taking all day.
- Serve what you love or have on hand - Your everyday sourdough can double as crostini or dippers for creamy spreads. Use your freezer stash of sliced bread to toast and serve alongside your favorite dips or butters.
- Add color and texture - A holiday spread feels more inviting when you mix it up. Think soft dips, crunchy crackers, fresh herbs, and little pops of color from berries or citrus.
- Keep the oven busy - Choose recipes that bake at the same temperature or can be popped in while another dish finishes.
