BEST APPETIZER RECIPES EVER

Easy appetizer recipes with few ingredients and minimal prep time are exactly what you need for any party! Fantastic collection of the BEST appetizer ideas ever!

We’ve scoured the internet for the absolute best appetizers ever, and now we’re sharing the list with you! Most of these are super simple to make, have few ingredients and BLOW YOUR MIND with flavor. Enjoy!

Here are our most popular appetizer recipes~ perfect for casual get togethers and game day! ENJOY!

Dips

Meatball Appetizers

Chicken Appetizers

Wings

Bread Appetizers

Bacon Appetizers

Fluff Salad Appetizers

Appetizer Bites

Egg Appetizers

Cheese Balls

Additional Appetizers

Dips:

Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken Dip Recipe

Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip is the perfect appetizer for parties! This cream cheese dip recipe is made with chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing – that’s it!

Ranch Chicken Cheese Dip comes together in just a few short minutes, making it perfect for last-minute parties and potlucks!  You only need four ingredients to whip up this delicious cream cheese dip recipe. The ingredients are all ones that I keep on hand regularly so if I get asked to make something last minute, this is a perfect option! See the Ranch Cream Cheese Chicken Dip Recipe here!

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip made with 3 cheeses, juicy chicken and a flavorful Buffalo sauce with a bit of a kick! Easy appetizer perfect for game day. heesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a fantastic addition to your appetizer line up for game day. It’s made with juicy chicken combined with cheese and a flavorful Buffalo sauce that tastes amazing! Feel free to add more Frank’s Red Wing Sauce if you like a lot of spice. As it is, this dip has just enough to be interesting, but nothing that will make it painful. See the Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe here!

Best Texas Caviar Recipe

Best Texas Caviar recipe packed with fresh flavors like sweet corn, cilantro, tomato & avocado. Easy Texas Caviar Bean Dip is a popular savory appetizer perfect for game day! This healthy Texas caviar is a simple to make appetizer recipe that pairs best with tortilla chips. Serve it up on game day or at just about any get-together. The recipe serves a crowd and everyone loves it. See The Best Texas Caviar recipe here!

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip is loaded with cheese, chicken, and a little bit of spice too! Add some chips and this is the perfect easy appetizer for a party! Cheesy Chicken Enchilada dip is my go-to recipe when it comes time to take an easy appetizer to a party. This chip dip is super easy to make and is absolutely delicious! You can make Mexican dip recipe in the microwave or in a pan on the stove, or you can even throw everything together in a mini slow cooker and heat it up for a few hours. Get the Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip recipe here!

Peaches And Cream Fruit Dip

Peaches and Cream Fruit Dip is a sweet cream cheese fruit dip perfect for any occasion! This 5 ingredient peaches and cream recipe is easy, delicious, and perfect served with fresh fruit. We adore fresh fruit in my house, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up a bit- such is the case with this fruit dip recipe! I brought it to a family dinner and everyone went crazy over it. See the Peaches And Cream Fruit Dip recipe here!

Easy Nacho Cheese

Easy Nacho Cheese sauce recipe with only 4 ingredients and is made in minutes! Smooth, creamy with great nacho cheese flavor, this appetizer recipe is perfect for parties, busy weeknight dinners and game day food! Nacho Cheese recipe made with real ingredients in minutes! Just combine milk, shredded cheese, taco seasoning and cornstarch and in about 10 minutes you have a smooth, creamy, flavorful nacho cheese sauce! Find the Easy Nacho Cheese recipe here!

Caramel Peanut Butter Dip

Caramel Peanut Butter Dip is made with 4 simple ingredients and is perfect for dipping apples. Made with melted caramels, milk, peanut butter, and chopped peanuts in less than 5 minutes! We love apples. My kids are a bit picky, but apples are a food that we all agree on! We like to eat them plain, but my kids really love having something yummy to dip apple slices in. Often we just dip in plain peanut butter, but adding a few other ingredients makes the peanut butter go farther and gives you more dip for each bite! Find the Caramel Peanut Butter Dip recipe here!

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Cream Cheese Fruit Dip made with sweetened cream cheese and lots of flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh fruit. Creamy fruit dip recipe that can be made in less than 5 minutes! This Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is so versatile and really does taste amazing with every single kind of fruit. I absolutely love the cinnamon in the dip, but you can leave that out if you prefer and the dip is still amazing! Get the Cream Cheese Fruit Dip recipe here!

The Best Mexican 7 Layer Dip

Whether it’s football game day in the fall or winter, there’s nothing better than wandering over to the food table and finding the best Mexican 7 layer dip. It’s the best I’ve ever had!

Alright, you’ve been assigned a dip or appetizer and you just don’t have time to slave over something extravagant, but you also want to show up having shown a little more effort than just a bag of pretzels. Introducing the Best Mexican 7 Layer Dip. That’s right, this version is better than any other. We teamed up with Marzetti to share a simple Veggie Dip recipe that will have your guests devouring, and even begging for more of your recipe at the next game day party with all of your favorite people. See The Best Mexican 7-Layer Dip recipe here!

Cranberry Salsa Dip

Cranberry Salsa Dip is made with cranberries, sugar and spices, and then poured over cream cheese to make a delicious holiday appetizer recipe. This simple dip recipe is perfect for parties and goes well with chips and crackers.

Cranberry Salsa Dip is an appetizer recipe that I recently tried, and it has very quickly become a family favorite!  I’ve never tried anything like it before, but the cranberry/spices/cream cheese combination makes for an absolutely delicious dip! Besides, it’s super easy and only takes a handful of ingredients, which is the kind of recipe that I love. Especially around the holidays! Find the Cranberry Salsa Dip recipe here!

Texas Trash Bean Dip

Texas Trash Bean Dip is a flavorful dip recipe with refried beans, cream cheese, taco seasoning & cheese! This layered bean dip is a hearty appetizer with great Tex-Mex flavor that everyone loves! Making this texas bean dip is so simple, the prep work is minimal and in just 30 minutes you will have an ooey-gooey cheesy bean dip that everyone will devour! This texas warm bean dip is filled with multiple types of cheese and refried beans, add some additional toppings and you practically have a meal! Get the Texas Trash Bean Dip recipe here!

Peanut Butter Apple Dip

Peanut Butter Apple Dip is made with 5 simple ingredients and is perfect for a snack. Made with cream cheese, peanut butter, and brown sugar in less than 3 minutes! We love apples. My kids are a bit picky, but apples are a food that we all agree on! We like to eat them plain, but my kids really love having something yummy to dip apple slices in. Often we just dip in plain peanut butter, but adding a few other ingredients makes the peanut butter go farther and gives you more dip for each bite! See the full recipe for Peanut Butter Apple Dip here!

Easy Fresh Salsa Recipe Using A Blender

Fresh Blender Salsa made with tomatoes, cilantro, onion and lime juice made super fast in a blender! Better than restaurant homemade salsa recipe with amazing fresh flavor everyone loves.

I began making blender salsa years ago and WOW- I had no idea it was so easy. When I heard of blender salsa I envisioned salsa puree- but that’s not actually the case! I have a high powdered blender and it takes just a minute or two to get the perfect salsa consistency. And the flavor! Incredible. This time of year is perfect too because many of us have fresh tomatoes from the garden. Find the Easy Fresh Salsa Recipe Using A Blender here!

Swiss & Cheddar Cheese Fondue

Swiss & Cheddar Cheese fondue is an easy appetizer recipe that is perfect for holiday dinners, parties and family gatherings! This delicious fondue recipe comes together in just a few minutes with a few simple ingredients – it is so easy to make and everyone loves it! Swiss and Cheddar Cheese Fondue is one of my all-time favorite, go-to fondue recipes! I can’t believe I haven’t posted it before now! This delicious fondue recipe is one that we always make on New Years Eve and Valentine’s Day, although to be completely honest, we make it lots of other times throughout the year too. Get the Swiss & Cheddar Cheese Fondue recipe here!

Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Crockpot Artichoke Spinach Dip is a delicious appetizer that can be prepped in minutes flat! This easy spinach artichoke dip in the crock pot is packed with cheese, artichoke, spinach and flavorful seasonings! Making crock pot artichoke dip is a super simple way to get a deliciously hot and melty cheese dip with very little effort. This delicious spinach artichoke dip crock pot recipe is a wonderful warm dip with whirls of spinach, chunks of amazing artichoke hearts and is sure to be a crowd pleaser the next time you are entertaining. See the Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe here!

Creamy Salsa Verde

Creamy Salsa Verde made with 4 ingredients & is perfect to serve alongside tacos, enchiladas, or just eaten with chips! Creamy, tangy green salsa dip with bright fresh cilantro lime flavors that everyone goes crazy over! I am a sucker for a good salsa recipe and this one is exactly that. With the fresh and wonderful flavor of this Creamy Salsa Verde recipe, I am always reaching for another chip so I can get one last bite! Put this out at your next gathering and watch how quickly it disappears. Find the Creamy Salsa Verde recipe here!

Southwest Cream Cheese Dip

Southwest Cream Cheese Dip is full of flavor and pairs perfectly with chips, crackers or veggies. This simple dip is the perfect appetizer! We love parties and we love snacks. Everyone loves a good dip, even if just because it gives you a reason to eat more chips! This dip is a favorite because it is seasoned so perfectly and can be made a day or two in advance if needed. See the Southwest Cream Cheese Dip recipe here!

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Pumpkin Pie Dip is perfect for dipping apples and graham crackers and is made in just a few minutes with only five simple ingredients! This easy pumpkin dip with Cool Whip is made with an entire can of pumpkin for tons of pumpkin flavor. Get the Pumpkin Pie Dip recipe here!

Meatball Appetizers:

Easy Lil Smokies & Meatball Appetizer Recipe

Easy Meatball appetizer recipe made with an incredible 3 ingredient sauce that everyone raves about! Combine frozen meatballs & Lil Smokies in this simple & delicious appetizer recipe perfect for parties. Easy Meatball appetizer recipe that’s simple & delicious appetizer recipes perfect for parties. Use frozen meatballs and store-bought Lil smokies for a tasty snack that everyone loves!

This meatball appetizer recipe is probably one of the simplest appetizers out there and it’s such a crowd pleaser. I’ve tasted many versions, but my meatball sauce recipe is THE BEST! It’s got a great smoky, sweet flavor, unlike other meatball appetizer sauces that end up just tasting like bbq sauce. Get the Easy Lil Smokies & Meatball Appetizer recipe here!

Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs

Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs made with simple ingredients & perfect for an easy dinner or appetizer! Everyone loves these sweet & tangy flavorful meatballs with pineapple served with rice or noodles! These teriyaki pineapple meatballs could not be easier to make, with simple ingredients and 30 minutes, you will have a sensational meal prepared. This easy recipe for teriyaki meatballs produces a juicy delicious dish that will have you going back for seconds every time. Find the Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs recipe here!

Crockpot Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs made with frozen meatballs and a simple homemade sweet and sour sauce. Sweet and Sour Meatballs are perfect for an appetizer or for a main dish! Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs are a favorite around my house. Super easy to make and I love that they can be made in the slow cooker so that I don’t have to prep dinner right in the middle of all of the after-school chaos! Just dump in some frozen meatballs and a few other simple ingredients to make a delicious dinner that the whole family will love! See the recipe for Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs here!

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Bacon Wrapped Meatballs made with just 3 ingredients & fantastic savory sweet flavors! These toothpick appetizer meatballs are perfect for parties, tailgating or anytime you want to eat BACON! Bacon meatballs could not be an easier to prepare, with three ingredients and 30 minutes you will have mouth watering bites of deliciousness! These meatballs wrapped in bacon are juicy, flavorful, and so dang tasty you can’t help but reach for another. See the Bacon Wrapped Meatballs recipe here!

BBQ Meatballs

BBQ Meatballs made with ground beef, pork sausage and a delicious homemade barbecue sauce. These meatballs are perfect as an appetizer or serve them over rice for an easy dinner! We love BBQ recipes! Some of our most popular recipes include our easy Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork or Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken. These BBQ Meatballs are also simple to make, but can be easily served as an appetizer at a party or as a delicious dinner. Take them to a party and serve them on a toothpick – everyone loves them! Find the BBQ Meatballs recipe here!

Chicken Appetizers:

Best Chicken Strips Recipe

Chicken Strips made from scratch- so tender, juicy & flavorful. 2 simple tips to take your chicken tenders from good to great! Chicken Strips are a favorite at our house! I’ve made homemade chicken strips many, many times over the years but until recently, they’ve just been mediocre. There are 2 small things you can do that really take homemade chicken up a notch or two. Add in some homemade fry sauce and you’ve got yourself an incredible batch of tender, juicy chicken! To show you the process, I created a video (in link above) for this recipe that helps show just how to do it. See the Best Chicken Strips recipe here!

BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kabobs with Bacon

BBQ Chicken Kabobs recipe with tender chicken grilled with pineapple and bacon then slathered with your favorite BBQ sauce. These ultimate BBQ recipe for grilled chicken kabobs are perfect for your next cookout! BBQ Chicken Kabobs with Bacon and Pineapple are so insanely delicious, you’ll be grilling these up often! These BBQ Chicken Kabobs are made in a way you’ve never tasted before and include all your favorite summer grilling flavors. Just 4 ingredients and everyone will be lining up for more! Find the BBQ Chicken Pineapple Kabobs with Bacon recipe here!

Baked Parmesan Chicken Strips

Baked Parmesan Chicken Strips are easily made by coating chicken tenders in a mix of crushed croutons and fresh Parmesan cheese. This baked chicken strip recipe is simple, delicious and a family favorite! Baked Parmesan Chicken Strips are very frequently requested by my kids – even the really picky ones! They all love chicken strips, and although the traditional fried variety are super tasty, I don’t love the frying process! My kids don’t even seem to notice that these are a little bit healthier because they have so much flavor and they are still crispy on the outside too. Get the Baked Parmesan Chicken Strips recipe here!

Ranch Chicken Bacon Kabobs

Grilled Bacon Ranch Chicken Kabobs full of flavor & so easy to make! Juicy, tender chicken skewers slathered in Ranch & layered with bacon & red onion. Crowd pleasing chicken dinner recipe perfect for your next BBQ! See the Ranch Chicken Bacon Kabobs recipe here!

Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce wraps made with a fantastic chicken salad base with tons of flavor! Oriental chicken salad loaded with protein & vegetables perfect for lunch! Get the Asian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps recipe here!

5-Minute Chicken Salad Recipe With Canned Chicken

Easy Chicken Salad recipe that’s the BEST chicken salad ever! The simple, unique dressing adds great flavor. Shows how to make chicken salad with plain yogurt, apples, grapes, celery, cucumber, raisins and more! Great as chicken salad sandwiches or in lettuce as a wrap or as an appetizer on crackers. I’ve always loved chicken salad and have made it so many times over the years. I consider this recipe perfection! It’s very versatile, so feel free to add in or swap out whatever items you’d like. I give some ideas below. Get the 5-Minute Chicken Salad Recipe With Canned Chicken here!

Best Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets

These are the BEST copycat chick fil a nuggets you’ll ever try. Made from scratch and given a delicious homemade nugget sauce for dipping, you’ll never need to go out again! We love chick fil a, but for a larger family, eating out can get expensive. Making it at home is not only more affordable but it can be more fun too! Grab the kids and have them help out with the prep work or surprise them with nuggets that taste like chick fil a. Either way, you’re going to love these homemade chick fil a nuggets! Find the Best Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets recipe here!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps made with chicken, water chestnuts, onion and garlic in a leaf of lettuce and then dipped in a delicious homemade Asian sauce. Easy chicken lettuce wrap recipe that is perfect as a low-carb appetizer or main dish. Get the Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe here!

Wings:

Honey Glazed Chicken Wings

Honey Glazed Chicken Wings are baked, then smothered with a delicious sweet honey glaze. Simple baked chicken wings recipe are literally finger-lickin’ good! These baked chicken wings are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The simple, 4-ingredient glaze adds an array of flavors- smoky, sweet and just enough spice to make your taste buds happy. Find the recipe for Honey Glazed Chicken Wings here!

Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Oven Baked Chicken Wings are perfect for an appetizer, side dish or even the main course. These baked chicken wings are marinated overnight so they are tender, juicy and packed with flavor! The marinade for these baked chicken wings is simple, but absolutely incredible. Made with apple cider, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and a little bit of a kick for the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Only takes a few minutes to mix up the marinade and then the chicken wings marinade overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness. Bake the chicken wings in the oven and enjoy immediately after baking. Get the Oven Baked Chicken Wings recipe here!

Chile Lime Smoked Chicken Wings

Chile Lime Smoked Chicken Wings made easy with a bit of prep and under an hour on the smoker! Bold, fresh flavors of chile lime paired with tender smoked chicken wings and topped with an amazing avocado crema make this my go-to wings recipe! See the Chile Lime Smoked Chicken Wings recipe here!

Baked Buffalo Wings

These baked buffalo wings are ultra crispy chicken wings tossed in a classic spicy sauce and served with ranch dressing. Snack away with less guilt! Buffalo wings are a perennial favorite, they’re perfect for parties, game day, or just when you have a hankering for a hearty snack. These buffalo wings are baked instead of fried, but are just as crispy and delicious as what you’d order at a restaurant. See the Baked Buffalo Wings recipe here!

Bread Appetizers:

Cheeseburger Rolls

Cheeseburger Rolls are the perfect New Years appetizer! This stuffed cheeseburger roll recipe is served with a Big Mac dipping sauce that adds a wonderful combination of flavors. These cheeseburger bites are made with soft bread rolls, they are filled with your favorite burger toppings, this recipe is sure to become an instant family favorite. These little cheeseburger bites are filled with seasoned hamburger, cheese, pickles, and bacon, all of your favorite burger flavors in a simple bun. Get the Cheeseburger Rolls recipe here!

Sausage Crescent Rolls

Sausage Crescent Rolls are a simple appetizer that your whole family will enjoy! Sausage cream cheese crescent rolls made easy with 4 ingredients & is a perfect holiday hors d’oeuvres! Making this recipe with ground sausage and crescent rolls is so easy, you can have a delicious party app made in under 30 minutes. When you are not sure what to serve, give this sausage crescent roll recipe a try! These sausage rolls taste great on their own, but we also really enjoy serving them up with maple syrup and/or jelly! See the Sausage Crescent Rolls recipe here!

Cheesy Biscuit Wreath

Turn your canned biscuits into an incredible appetizer with this cheesy biscuit wreath. Made with Grands flaky biscuits, cheese, seasonings, and butter, this is an easy & festive way to serve rolls! No one expects a wreath of stuffed biscuits to be served up and this delicious savory dish is something you’ll enjoy not only for the “wow factor” but for the awesome flavors as well. This Grands biscuits recipe is an awesome recipe for the holidays and dinner parties. See the Recipe for this Cheesy Biscuit Wreath here!

Easy Ranch Sausage Rolls

It’s Game Day season! You know what that means, right? It’s also game day food season, which makes just about everyone happy, regardless of how their team is doing. Bring on the finger foods! I stopped by our local Walmart and picked up everything I needed for these incredible sausage rolls. I love how easy they come together and oh my word, you won’t believe how good they taste.

I opted for the regular Jimmy Dean sausage but if you’re feeling adventurous, you can use the spicy variety. Yum! See the Easy Ranch Sausage Rolls recipe here!

Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

This puff pastry Christmas tree is the perfect holiday appetizer! Gorgeous spinach cheese pastry tree that’s as delicious as it is pretty & perfect for parties! Made with just a few very simple ingredients and prepared in just a few minutes, this tree is gorgeous & so easy to make! It’s a perfect appetizer to serve during the holidays without the added effort and time distracting from the fun. See the Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree recipe here!

Asparagus Crescent Rolls

Asparagus crescent rolls are a deliciously simple appetizer made with fresh asparagus, crescent rolls & cheese! Flavorful vegetable dish that’s perfect with dinner or at a party! You’re going to love these wrapped asparagus appetizers because they’re so buttery, cheesy, flavorful, and perfect. Don’t be afraid to look for more excuses to serve up wrapped asparagus in the future because they go with everything from a simple weeknight meal to a holiday feast. See the Asparagus Crescent Rolls recipe Here!

Cheese And Garlic Crack Bread

This Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread is EPIC! “Crack bread” is an appropriate name for this because it’s garlic bread – on crack! It’s basically a cheesy garlic bread, but so much more delicious!!  Cheese, garlic and bread – you can’t go wrong. This is a great cost effective FUN centerpiece for your next gathering!

If you haven’t tried this Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread before, let me warn you now: garlic bread will never be the same again. It’s like a pull apart bread, but tastes like garlic bread plus you have the mozzarella cheese which stretches wonderfully as you pull bits off. This is INSANELY delicious. I especially love the way the bread is cut into diamond shapes so you can tear bite size pieces off. Every piece is garlicky and buttery and oh-so-cheesy. This is one the kids go NUTS over, don’t say I didn’t warn you! And grown ups turn into little kids when they get stuck into this. I made this for a dinner and let me tell you, it took 5 hands about 30 seconds to demolish this! Check out the Cheese And Garlic Crack Bread recipe here!

Bacon Appetizers:

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders made with simple, flavorful ingredients for a tasty appetizer or easy dinner! Easy chicken recipe made with bacon & brown sugar, which is always a winning combination! You’re going to love these brown sugar bacon-wrapped chicken tenders. It’s simple and easy to make and the flavors once baked are phenomenal Salty, sweet, savory, smokey, and just so gosh darn tasty with just about any side dish. There’s no way you can’t fall in love with these as just a few minutes in the oven and your noses will be begging you to speed up time and get them on your plate that much faster. See the recipe for Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders here!

Bacon Wrapped Avocado Appetizer

This Bacon Wrapped Avocados appetizer recipe is sure to win over everyone you know. Crispy brown sugar bacon wrapped around a creamy avocado, and it’s easy! I love bacon, especially when it is baked in the oven, not fried in a skillet and even more so when it’s wrapped around a creamy avocado and baked to perfection. These bacon wrapped avocados are about to rock your world. See the recipe for this Bacon Wrapped Avocado Appetizer here!

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

I have to admit, I have a weakness for jalapeno poppers. As much as I love them, I’ve never made them at home, because I’m not a fan of deep frying in my own kitchen. These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are baked instead of fried, and let me say, they’re even better than the original! Who can resist fresh jalapenos stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked to crispy perfection? Not me, that’s for sure. This is the ultimate party appetizer! See the Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers recipe here!

Fluff Salad Appetizers:

Snickers Apple Salad

Snickers Apple Salad Recipe is a sweet side dish loaded with tart green apples, vanilla pudding, whipped topping and, of course, Snickers bars! Snicker Salad is a fruit salad recipe that is always requested over and over! See the recipe for Snickers Apple Salad here!

Appetizer Bites:

Easy Big Mac Bites

Easy Big Mac Bites are appetizers that taste like your favorite fast-food burger! All the flavors of a Big Mac but in a fun bite-sized portion that’s perfect for parties! This mini burger appetizer recipe is one to bring out at your next party or BBQ. Made to include all of your favorite toppings and ingredients, these big mac sliders don’t skip a beat. You’re going to love every last bite of this big mac recipe! Find the Easy Big Mac Bites recipe here!

Cheesy Meatball Bites

Cheesy Meatball appetizer bites made with crescent dough, frozen meatballs, marinara sauce and lots of cheese! Easy meatball appetizer recipe perfect for parties & game day. These Cheesy Meatball Bites are one of my favorite meatball appetizers ever. They’re only 4 ingredients and super fast to make and have quickly become one of my most popular appetizer recipes.

I’ve made these meatball bites two different ways. One way I’ve made them is using the triangle crescent rolls pieced together like I depict in the video above. The other way is using the round crescents! This is my preferred way being as you don’t have to worry about cutting it or reshaping it to make the recipe. You just open the package and start putting the recipe together. Get the Cheesy Meatball Bites recipe here!

Dilly Cucumber Bites

These fresh Dilly Cucumber Bites make a great healthy appetizer. Cucumber slices are topped with a fresh dill cream cheese and yogurt mixture, and finished with a juicy cherry tomato.

Parties and get-togethers are a great excuse to make some of my favorite more indulgent treats, like brownies and cookies and cheesy dips. But this past month I had so many occasions to make snacks that I actually got a little sick of eating junk. Can you believe it? So I wanted to make a healthy, but still delicious, appetizer to take to a recent potluck. And I did it! Get the full Dilly Cucumber Bites recipe here.

Meatloaf Cupcakes

Meatloaf cupcakes recipe made with a fantastic blend of ground beef, sausage & savory seasonings, made into mini meatloaves, topped with mashed potatoes! Game day food, a manly birthday party, or just fun finger food these “cupcakes” check all the boxes for a good time.  This meatloaf recipe is a delicious stand-alone due to the ground beef & sausage combined with shredded cheese. Topped with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, it’s a fantastic meal! Get the Meatloaf Cupcakes recipe here!

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups are loaded with bacon, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream….all in a crispy wonton shell. This easy appetizer comes together quickly and is perfect for parties or game days. If you love jalapeño poppers, you’ll LOVE this delicious twist!

These easy game day appetizers are loaded with all the flavors of jalapeño poppers – cream cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and cheese – and baked inside a crispy wonton shell. They can be prepped in advance and baked in no time, and they’re almost guaranteed to be the hit of any party.

You better believe they’ll be on our Super Bowl menu and probably on every game day menu from this point forward. Truth be told, I plan on making these Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups as often as I possibly can. They’re just THAT good. See the Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups recipe here!

Ham Pickle Roll Ups

Ham and Pickle Roll Ups are a delicious and filling appetizer or could be used in lieu of lunch! The ham is topped with a garlic herb cream cheese spread then rolled up with a pickle inside. This simple appetizer is always a hit! See the Ham Pickle Roll Ups recipe here!

BBQ Chicken Wontons

BBQ Chicken Wontons are a savory appetizer that everyone loves! These Asian chicken wonton cups are filled with chicken, coleslaw coated in ginger dressing, and a little bit of cilantro on top. These chicken wontons are so simple to make! You can use pre-made BBQ chicken, which cuts the preparation time down significantly. BBQ chicken wonton cups are made with wontons that have been baked into cup shapes and filled with BBQ chicken, coleslaw that has been tossed with ginger dressing, and a little bit of cilantro on top. These chicken wontons are great for many occasions – serve them up at your next family gathering or for a holiday event and watch how quickly they disappear! Get the BBQ Chicken Wontons recipe here!

Loaded Baked Potato Rounds

Loaded Baked Potato Rounds are quick and easy to make. Baked potatoes sliced thin and topped with bacon, cheese and sour cream! Perfect appetizer or side dish. Potatoes are a staple at our house and we love this quick & easy way of baking them. The toppings are flexible, so feel free to add what you’d like! See the Loaded Baked Potato Rounds recipe here!

RANCH PRETZELS

Easy Ranch Pretzels made with just a few ingredients and so insanely delicious, everyone asks for this recipe! Simple appetizer to make and perfect for game day, a party or any get-together! I first made these pretzels for my kids and their friends and it was almost comical how quickly they devoured them. Not long after I had several moms contact me, asking for “that pretzel recipe.” Ha! Word spreads quickly when I find a tasty little snack recipe! So add a bag of pretzels to the grocery list and enjoy! Get the Ranch Pretzels recipe here!

Gruyere Mushroom & Carmelized Onion Bites

Caramelized onion bites with sautéed crimini mushrooms, balsamic caramelized onions, and applewood smoked gruyere cheese. Thee perfect little appetizers! They’re made with puff pastry and take no time at all to whip up! These are the perfect appetizers to serve your guests this holiday season.

Flakey puff pastry topped with balsamic caramelized onions, sauteéd mushrooms, a hint of garlic, and a smoked gruyere cheese bomb mixed right in. Be it a caramelized onion tart/tartlette, puff pastry bite, or a caramelized onion panini melt, I am down for it all. Find the Gruyere Mushroom & Carmelized Onion Bites recipe here!

Egg Appetizers:

Bacon Avocado Deviled Eggs

Bacon Avocado Deviled Eggs made with all the classic deviled egg ingredients, plus avocado! Creamy, flavorful and easy appetizer recipe with bacon on top. These are THE BEST deviled eggs you’ll ever try!

Bacon Avocado Deviled Eggs are the most amazing deviled eggs ever! Even if you are not a fan of traditional deviled eggs, you need to try this deviled egg recipe and see if it changes your mind. Adding avocado and bacon makes everything taste better, right?! Using avocado in place of most of the mayonnaise used in traditional deviled eggs makes them healthier too – Bacon Avocado Deviled eggs are a perfect no-carb, high protein snack that also happens to be delicious! Find the Bacon Avocado Deviled Eggs recipe here!

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Bacon cheddar deviled eggs is a delicious twist on a classic! Traditional Deviled Eggs recipe with the addition of bacon and cheddar cheese for a fantastic savory appetizer. These deviled eggs with bacon and sour cream are sure to be a hit for any occasion. I served mine during an Easter dinner and they quickly disappeared! See the recipe for Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs here!

Cheese Balls:

Reese’s Dessert Cheese Ball

Reese’s Dessert Cheese Ball is a festive peanut butter cheese ball topped with Reese’s Pieces! It’s perfect for parties & delicious served with pretzels, apples, or Nilla Wafers. This cheese ball recipe is made with only 6 ingredients and is a delicious easy appetizer! This cream cheese cheese ball pairs perfectly with fresh strawberries or graham crackers and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Find the Reese’s Dessert Cheese Ball recipe here!

Cheesecake Cheese Ball

Cheesecake Cheese Ball recipe made with only 5 ingredients for an easy appetizer! This chocolate chip cheesecake cheese ball pairs perfectly with fresh strawberries and graham crackers and only takes a few minutes to make! See the recipe for this Cheesecake Cheese Ball here!

Mini Cheese Balls

Mini Cheese Balls are everything you love about an ordinary Cheese Ball, only personal sized! The zesty ranch cream cheese ball recipe smeared on a crunchy cracker is the best appetizer around. Find the Mini Cheese Balls recipe here!

Reindeer Christmas Cheeseball

Reindeer Christmas Cheeseball is a flavorful and fun appetizer shaped to look like a cute reindeer! This cream cheese cheese ball is a wonderful dish to serve at holiday events, family gatherings or bring to your next Christmas potluck for everyone to enjoy.

When you need some Christmas appetizer ideas, look no further than this easy recipe and many others on our site! This Christmas cheese ball might look too cute to eat, but serve it up with a delicious assortment of crackers or pretzels and everyone will dig in! Get the Reindeer Christmas Cheeseball recipe here!

Additional Appetizers:

Sausage Potato Boats

Sausage Potato Boats are an easy weeknight dinner made with juicy sausages topped with buttery mashed potatoes and lots of cheese! Simple & flavorful meal! This is one of the holiday appetizers ever! I first began making these over 20 years ago. It’s a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. The cheesy potatoes go so well with flavorful sausages- try it and you’ll see! See the Sausage Potato Boats recipe here!

PIZZA PINWHEELS

These Pizza Pinwheels are made from a soft, homemade dough with delicious toppings inside and melted cheese on top, they are an amazing weeknight meal! Pizza Pinwheels are my favorite quick weeknight dinner to whip up. They are so easy to make, they are much better than cheap frozen pizzas and I get absolutely no complaints from the kids about what is for dinner! They are always a win! See the Pizza Pinwheels recipe here!

Chicken Club Roll-Ups

Chicken Club Roll-Ups are tasty, easy appetizers made from chicken, bacon, cheese & avocado rolled in a fresh tortilla. Chicken Club made simple!

Chicken Club Roll-Ups are so easy to make and really, just about anything with bacon and cheese goes well with football.Watching football is fun, but I’m sure I’m not alone when I say game day food makes it so much better! Serve them alongside some ranch dressing mixed with buffalo sauce- yum! You can find the Chicken Club Roll-Ups recipe here.

Tomato Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze

No matter the holiday or party, easy tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze is the perfect dish to add some color and excitement to your table. Bruschetta is all about getting the perfect blend of tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil together and immersing them in olive oil to bring out their intense flavors. When this blend is placed on top of toasted garlic bread and drizzled with balsamic glaze, gastronomy is born. Find the Tomato Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze recipe here!

Pigs In A Blanket Baked Brie

This garlicky, herby, pastry-wrapped melted brie with smoky cocktail sausages is… ugh, better than I can put into words honestly. Seriously. And I think it looks pretty cool, too. It’s one of those appetizers that you really just can’t get enough of, even though deep down you know that it’s probably not healthy to eat multiple wheels worth of cheese in a few days’ time. Find this delicious Pigs In A Blanket Baked Brie recipe here!

What is the difference between an appetizer and an hors d’oeuvres?

The terms hors d’oeuvres and appetizers are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference: hors d’oeuvres is generally a one-bite item that’s either stationary or passed and served separate from or prior to a meal. Appetizers are a bit more flexible- 2 to 3 bite foods that can also be served with the main dish.

How do you keep appetizers warm?

What is the best way to reheat and keep appetizers warm throughout the party? Cook the appetizer according to instructions. To keep them warm, your best bet is leaving them in a slow-cooker on the “warm” setting, a warming plate will also work to keep it warm throughout the party.

What Are Some Examples Of Appetizers?

An appetizer is a small dish of an overall meal. Common examples include: Meatballs and Lil Smokies, Chicken Wings, Jalapeno Poppers, Dips and more!

How to keep appetizers warm?

I serve many of my appetizers on a ceramic or porcelain plate or tray that I heated in the microwave. Ceramic and porcelain retain heat well, so if you plate your appetizer hot, they’ll stay warm for around 15-20 minutes, which is usually more than enough time since they tend to get eaten quickly! If it’s a casual get together, I don’t mind serving certain appetizers in a muffin tray. The muffin tray of course wraps the food and helps them stay warm as a result.

What are heavy Appetizers?

Heavy appetizers (or hearty appetizers) mean hot or cold appetizers that would be enough for a meal: skewers of shrimp or meat; wings; pizza pinwheels; roll-ups or wraps; meatballs; best homemade chicken strips– you get the picture. You’d be too full to have a regular meal if you tasted all of them!

What is a Super Bowl Party?

The Super Bowl comes once a year and provides the perfect opportunity to get your football-loving family and friends together in a party at home, where you can watch the game on your big screen TV, nibble on snacks and enjoy a range of drinks. Here are a few suggestions of the best food to make to throw your Super Bowl party at home!

Easy appetizer recipes with few ingredients and minimal prep time are exactly what you need for any party! Fantastic collection of the BEST appetizer ideas ever!

We’ve scoured the internet for the absolute best appetizers ever, and now we’re sharing the list with you! Most of these are super simple to make, have few ingredients and BLOW YOUR MIND with flavor. Enjoy!