The holiday season is here and I am so ready to fill the table with all my favorite festive bites. I pulled together 11 Christmas potluck recipes that are easy, delicious, and guaranteed to make everyone hover around the food. There is a little something here for every kind of holiday gathering, from savory to sweet.

1. Hoisin Mushroom Phyllo Cups

I am all about finger foods at a potluck because everyone can grab a little bite and keep on mingling. These mushroom phyllo cups are one of my absolute favorites. Sweet, salty, savory, and wonderfully rich, every single bite is a total umami bomb.

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2. Cranberry Jalapeño Hot Pepper Jelly

First of all, can we talk about how gorgeous this recipe looks? That vivid red from the cranberry sauce is pure Christmas energy. The flavor gives you all those familiar holiday notes with a spicy little kick. Serve it with crackers or spooned over baked brie and everyone will be asking you for the recipe.

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3. Crock Pot Ham with Brown Sugar

I love that you can make a stunning Christmas ham with barely any effort. That is exactly why this one is perfect for potlucks. Just pop it in the slow cooker and let it do its thing while you get everything else ready. Plus, every potluck table needs a hearty protein option.

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4. German Potato Salad

What makes this German potato salad so special? It is served warm and loaded with crunchy bacon bits, that is what. Instead of soft potatoes drowning in heavy mayo, you get tender skin on potato chunks coated in a light, tangy mustard vinaigrette.

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5. Cranberry Salsa

If you love the bright freshness of pico de gallo, this holiday salsa is going to be your new favorite thing. It is incredibly fresh, a touch sweet, slightly spicy, and perfectly savory. Made with apples, cranberries, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, it is a chunkier cousin of the pepper jelly.

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6. Cranberry Brie Bites

Flaky, buttery puff pastry wrapped around melty brie and tart cranberries? Yes, please! You only need a package of premade puff pastry dough, a wheel of brie, and some fresh cranberry sauce. Each golden little cup gets filled with that tangy cheese, bright fruity sauce, and a bit of rosemary before baking until perfectly crisp and gooey.

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7. Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Cranberry Cheese Ball with Pecans

This cheese ball is loaded with bold flavor and a whole lot of holiday spirit. Blue cheese and cranberries are such a fantastic match, and they always feel extra festive in my house. Toss in salty bacon, buttery pecans, and that creamy base, and watch this one vanish before you know it.

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8. Christmas Seven-Layer Magic Bars

The real magic here is how fast these bars disappear from the dessert table. They are basically the classic seven layer magic bars with a little extra Christmas cheer, so honestly they might be eight layers. No matter what you call them, you will need graham crackers, butter, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, sweetened condensed milk, and walnuts.

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9. Christmas Salad

With all those cheesy casseroles and sweet treats on the table, you really need something light and fresh to balance it all out. This Christmas salad is exactly that. It is packed with greens, crunchy almonds, salty feta, juicy orange slices, bright pomegranate arils, and more.

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10. Mini Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

I love a big, over the top cheese ball, but they are not exactly ideal for sharing these days. If you want the same amazing taste and texture without worrying about double dipping, these mini versions are the answer. They take a little extra time to prep, but they look so cute with those edible pretzel sticks.

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11. Spritz Cookies

Spritz cookies are just as delicious as they are simple to make. Who can say no to a sweet, buttery little cookie? The dough comes together easily and a cookie press makes shaping them a breeze. Best of all, one dough can turn into all sorts of fun shapes, which makes them ideal for a holiday spread.

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