As you gear up for the holidays and plan for holiday entertaining, you’re most likely seeking easy holiday appetizer ideas to serve your guests! With so many options available – from fun dips and cheese balls to baked brie with fruit – it can be hard to choose. I am a fan of serving appetizers that are not only delicious, but that are also easy to make. That’s why I love empanadas! They are simple to make, cook fast, can be filled with just about anything, and make a great hand-held appetizer for guests! Check out our collection of empanada recipes – all of which would be delicious appetizers for your holiday party!
Easy Holiday Appetizer Ideas: 5 Empanada Recipes Guests Will Love!
- Cheesy BBQ Chicken Empanadas: Gooey cheese and a tangy BBQ sauce make this empanada a hit!
- Pizza Empanadas: A kid favorite, this pizza-inspired empanada is sure to be one your guests will devour!
- Sweet Potato & Cream Cheese Empanadas: For a vegetarian variety, this creamy empanada recipe is great for the season!
- Southwestern Empanadas: A fun spin on the traditional beef empanada I grew up eating!
- Sweet Chili Chicken & Rice Empanadas: This combination is almost a meal in an empanada, but make them bite-sized and you’ve got a perfect holiday appetizer!
Make your holiday entertaining stress-free with easy holiday appetizer ideas like these delicious empanadas. You can also try filling them with other types of meat, vegetables, or even fruit for a dessert empanada! These empanada recipes are versatile and easy to customize to your holiday party’s theme! I hope your guests enjoy a unique holiday appetizer while you enjoy easy holiday entertaining!
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Share some of your own easy holiday appetizer ideas with us! Which of these empanada recipes would you serve at your holiday party?
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