Want something you can serve a few ways? These saucy, baked meatballs from Gimme Some Oven are perfect to serve on picks or in sliders, and they’ll make for delicious leftovers later.
Mac and cheese is a top tier food for most kids, but baking it into handheld mac and cheese cups makes them into the ultimate appetizer. This recipe would also be perfect for repurposing leftovers after Christmas dinner.
The best kid-friendly Christmas appetizers are easy to grab and go while playing with cousins and won’t stain their clothes. Enter: crispy baked potato wedges. Make a few special sauces or serve with good old ketchup.
A Christmas tree cheese board, like this festive one from Half-Baked Harvest, is perfect for kids who are on the picky side. This way, they can choose their fruit and crackers, and leave what they don’t like for the big kids.
Crispy baked chicken nuggets are your safest bet for a kid-friendly Christmas appetizer. These are breaded in kettle-style chips to make them extra crunchy and flavorful.
Good luck keeping kids and adults alike out of these loaded smashed potatoes from Damn Delicious. Once you pull them out of the oven, let everyone top them as they please with cheese, bacon bits, sour cream, and more.
Sweet potato fries will please most kids, and the savory garlic aioli will draw in any adults who are on the fence.
Want something warm and savory to serve? These cheesy soft pretzel bites from Half-Baked Harvest just require a few ingredients and some time in the oven. To make it more appealing for kids, swap the bleu cheese for something milder, like cheddar or parmesan.
If you want to whip up something quick and easy you know will hold little ones over until dinner, homemade puppy chow will do the trick. You can send the rest home with the kids in goodie bags.