Growing up there was one appetizer my mom would always put out during the holidays, and to this day it is still a family favorite. It is the easiest appetizer to make – with only 3 ingredients, and literally no cooking, a nice go-to for anyone to have up their sleeve. It’s one I always put out for holiday parties, and an easy one to bring with you, when you are going to a holiday party. It’s also a great app for football games too! So today I’m sharing this quick and easy holiday appetizer with you!

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I always keep my pantry stocked with these ingredients just in case I need to put out an appetizer or a snack in minutes. It’s such a crowd favorite, and tastes so delicious, people will think you were slaving in the kitchen.

It’s so simple. Grab your favorite tray or serving plate. I like this white and wood marble bread board, which makes clean up a breeze. And gives me plenty of room to arrange my crackers, while leaving plenty of room to dip.

It’s that easy! The sweet heat from the red pepper jelly paired with the cool tangy flavor of the cream cheese is a combo you’ll guests will go crazy for. I can remember the moment my mom would put out this appetizer during the holidays, everyone would crowd around it until it was gone. If you didn’t get some right away, you didn’t get some!

I’ve also made this easy holiday appetizer recipe using different jelly’s as well. For fun, try blackberry, raspberry, or apricot for a sweet twist on this flavor combo. I love using one of those flavors when we have guests over in the spring – perfect for Easter too!

And today I’m joining some of my blogging friends who are also sharing their Holiday Appetizer recipes with you! Just click on the links below the pictures to be taken to their full recipe.

Baked Brie, Fig, and Walnut Phyllo Cups at The Happy Housie Classic Cheese Ball Recipe at A Pretty Life Cheesy Butternut Squash Bites at Jenna Kate at Home Fresh Cranberry Salsa at We’re the Joneses

Easy Holiday Party Appetizer at a Rooms FOR Rent Baked Goat Cheese Bites at Modern Glam Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Orange Muffins at My 100 Year Old Home Caprese Salad Skewers at Cherished Bliss

Easy Cranberry Brie Tarts at The DIY Mommy Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board at Cassie Bustamante Carmelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts at Life is a Party Swiss Cheese Bacon and Beer Dip at Clean & Scentsible

Snowman White Cheese Ball at Tatertots and Jello 3 Ingredient Stuffed Mushrooms at My Sweet Savannah Easy Christmas Pinwheels Festive Holiday Appetizer at This is Our Bliss Festive Bacon Wrapped Chestnut Holiday Appetizer at Kim Power Style Red Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Appetizer at She Gave it a Go