The Pioneer Woman’s Easiest Holiday Appetizers

A comforting main dish becomes mouthwatering appetizers in this irresistible recipe from Ree Drummond’s kitchen. Instead of using a loaf pan for your turkey mixture, divide it into a mini muffin tin for the perfect one bite meatloaves.

Elegant yet easy to assemble, you won’t able to eat just one of these appetizers. Take seasoned crostini and top each one with thinly sliced steak, a small wedge of Brie, roasted red pepper and shaved Parmesan to make the perfect holiday party bite. For more meaty dishes from Ree Drummond, try The Pioneer Woman’s best steak recipes for your inner cowboy.

If you don’t have a fondue set, why not make this melted cheese appetizer in your slow cooker? Ree Drummond combines Gruyere and Swiss for a creamy, melted cheese that’s perfect for dipping. Serve it along with tart apple slices, cubes of ciabatta bread and assorted veggies. From fondue to queso, here are some other gooey, melty ways to get your cheese fix over the holidays.

Give your deviled eggs an extra special holiday touch by topping each one with peppered bacon. Whether you serve it along with holiday cocktails or as part of Christmas Day brunch, they’re a welcome addition to any table.

This smoky, cheesy dip is a warming addition to your holiday appetizer spread. Made with a blend of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and cream cheese, diced pimentos, Dijon mustard and adobo sauce, serve it with an assortment of crackers.

Button mushroom caps are filled with a mix of spiced sausage, cream cheese and Cheddar and topped with fresh chives for a bite-sized snack that is sure to be gobbled up.

Nothing brings people to the table like a warm, fragrant wheel of Brie, ready to be enjoyed. Ree’s take on this classic appetizer is spiced with thyme and rosemary, for a lovely taste of the holidays. If you can’t enough of that creamy French cheese, you have to try these Un-Brie-lievably Good Baked Brie Recipes.

They sound and look impressive, but these sausage-and-Parmesan-filled palmiers are super easy to make when you use frozen puff pastry as your base.

Chicken wings are always real crowd-pleasers, and they don’t have to be limited to just game day. Ree’s crispy chicken wings are slathered in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce, making them the perfect savoury holiday appetizer.

Kick your guac up a notch with spicy garlic, jalapeno and chipotle pepper! Try balancing out this dip with cucumber rounds or baked tortilla chips.

This simple and satisfying four-ingredient recipe is so easy that the kids can help make it. Roll up slices of salami with cream cheese, chives and pimentos and serve on a pretty platter.

Nothing gets the party started like a spicy, cheesy dip… except maybe a spicy, cheesy dip that’s spiked with a little tequila! Ree’s version brings gold tequila together with chorizo, onions, peppers, tomatoes and plenty of bubbly cheese.

Store-bought puff pastry is a time-saving hack when it comes to creating last-minute appetizers during the busy holiday season — like these savoury double cheese-filled twists. See more of The Pioneer Woman’s cheesiest recipes.

Mozzarella string cheese is transformed into fried bites of melty goodness and served along with spicy Buffalo and cool ranch dipping sauces. They’re a great addition to any appetizer platter, or enjoy them on their own as a snack. Add some sweet treats to your menu this season with Ree Drummond’s best holiday desserts.

For these simple truffles, creamy goat cheese is rolled in fresh dill, toasted sesame seeds or a sweet and savoury mix of walnuts and dried cherries. Finish each truffle with a pretzel stick that’s not only tasty, but an easy way to pick them up.