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Start your party off right with these easy appetizer ideas – a few ingredients, quick prep, or make-ahead, one way or another they are ALL easy!

Collage of easy appetizer recipes.

We Love Easy!

We love making several no-fuss hors d’oeuvres because everyone can have a wide sampling. From Cheese Balls to Poppers and Wings, choose from a variety of mouth-watering snacks and bites depending on how much time you have to prepare.

Many of these simple appetizers can be made in 20 minutes or less or use less than 5 ingredients – one way or another, they are ALL easy!


Our Top 10 Easy Appetizer Ideas

1 Crockpot Meatballs

Crockpot Meatballs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!
5 from 215 votes
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2 Beanie Weenies

Beanie Weenies
Total Time: 50 minutes
With only 5 minutes of prep and 3 ingredients, these brown sugar beanie weenies are by far one of the easiest appetizers!
5 from 18 votes
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3 Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Our easy spinach artichoke dip is extra delicious, cheesy and prepped in minutes – making it the ultimate party dip!
5 from 188 votes
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4 Easy Bruschetta Recipe

Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes

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This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple. With just 5 ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
5 from 28 votes
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5 Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla
Total Time: 12 minutes

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Our easy homemade chicken quesadilla recipe is cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
4.97 from 309 votes
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6 Bean Dip Recipe

Bean Dip Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Our favorite bean dip recipe is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. Enjoy it with chips, tacos, or any Mexican dish!
5 from 380 votes
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7 Mini Hotdogs

Mini Hotdogs
Total Time: 18 minutes

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Our wildly popular mini hotdogs require only TWO ingredients and make a perfect lunch, dinner, or party appetizer!
4.93 from 42 votes
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8 Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs
Total Time: 35 minutes

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There's nothing better than a platter of these perfect deviled eggs. They are easy, flavorful, and great for parties and holidays!
5 from 53 votes
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9 Nacho Cheese

Nacho Cheese
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Delicious concession-style nacho cheese sauce is made from scratch in only 20 minutes! It's a crowd favorite.
4.97 from 117 votes
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10 How to Make a Charcuterie Board

How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes

Recipe Video

We all love to graze during parties. Learn how to make a charcuterie board and fill it with all of your favorites!
5 from 15 votes
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11 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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This savory bacon ranch cheese ball is party-perfect. It's prepped in 10 minutes and feeds a dozen people or more!!
5 from 16 votes
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12 Tortellini Skewers Recipe

Tortellini Skewers Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Quick + simple pesto Tortellini Skewers whip up in minutes for a tasty appetizer perfect for any occasion. They are cheesy and delicious!
5 from 13 votes
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13 Veggie Tray

Veggie Tray
Total Time: 10 minutes
Filled with your favorite fresh ingredients and dips, a veggie tray is a quick and healthy way to feed family and friends!
5 from 16 votes
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14 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes

Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Just 3 ingredients to make candied bacon wrapped smokies. They are the ultimate appetizer and always the first to disappear!
5 from 81 votes
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15 Hamburger Dip

Hamburger Dip
Total Time: 18 minutes
This savory hamburger dip is always a hit at parties. It's cheesy, hearty, and made with only 4 ingredients!
5 from 52 votes
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16 French Onion Dip Recipe

French Onion Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
French onion dip is tangy and savory. It requires only two ingredients and is made in under a minute!
5 from 9 votes
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17 Potato Rounds

Potato Rounds
Total Time: 20 minutes
Loaded with cheese and bacon, our easy potato rounds are ready to eat and dip in only 20 minutes – try sour cream or your favorite dip!
5 from 72 votes
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18 Pina Colada Dip Recipe

Pina Colada Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Pina colada fruit dip is fresh, creamy and filled with pineapple and coconut bits. It is perfectly refreshing and SO dippable.
5 from 11 votes
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19 Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Quick and easy pigs in a blanket bring that nostalgic, kid-approved dinner to the table in just 20 minutes, for a guaranteed family favorite!
5 from 181 votes
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20 Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

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Just three ingredients to make our sweet and savory crock pot grape jelly meatballs – minutes to prep for the perfect dinner or appetizer!
5 from 132 votes
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21 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe

Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Our hot ham and cheese slider recipe is easy and on the table in 30 minutes – an absolutely addicting crowd favorite that disappears in a heartbeat!
5 from 98 votes
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22 Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe

Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 minute
Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip is one of our favorite appetizers. It is is delicious and takes just 1 minute to make!!
5 from 5 votes
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23 Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Our homemade salsa recipe is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make—perfect for chips, tacos, and all your favorite Mexican dishes!
5 from 114 votes
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24 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe

Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Mini Cheese Ball Bites taste just like a loaded cheese ball, but mini! They are perfect grab and go appetizers.
4.88 from 25 votes
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25 Sweet Salsa Verde Recipe

Sweet Salsa Verde Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Sweet Salsa Verde – a delicious salsa recipe that is sweet and takes just minutes to make. Ingredients include tomatillos, jalapenos, sugar, & cilantro.

26 Cheese Fondue

Cheese Fondue
Total Time: 20 minutes

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This simple cheese fondue is gooey perfection and is made in minutes. It's a showstopper dip to share, or not!
5 from 15 votes
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27 Easy Fruit Dip

Easy Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Fresh and creamy fruit dip is one of our top requested recipes, it whips up in no time, and ALWAYS vanishes in minutes!
5 from 207 votes
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28 Mexican Pinwheels

Mexican Pinwheels
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

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Mexican pinwheels are bite-size tortilla rolls filled with a spiced cream cheese mixture. They are a party in your mouth!
5 from 231 votes
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29 Asparagus Roll Ups

Asparagus Roll Ups
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Asparagus wrapped in Puff Pastry, filled with cream cheese and topped with parmesan. So simple and delicious, it’s the perfect side for any meal.
4.92 from 34 votes
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30 Pizza Roll Ups Recipe

Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Crazy fast and easy to make, these Pizza Roll Ups are oozing with cheese and pepperoni. They are tiny pockets of big flavor!
5 from 12 votes
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31 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe

Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes
Our go-to fresh and creamy dill veggie dip recipe is ready in only 7 minutes, – quick, simple, and perfect for parties and all your snacking needs!
5 from 49 votes
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32 Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Buttery & flaky baked brie puff pastry is cheesy with a pop of bright apricot jam. It is fancy and delicious!
5 from 18 votes
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33 Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Pull Apart Bread is a favorite appetizer and perfect for sharing. There is cheesy, delicious goodness in every bite!
5 from 7 votes
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34 Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe

Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 8 minutes

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These delicious Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups are made from a rolled tortilla filled with Ranch Veggie dip, and chopped veggies, making them the perfect bite-sized party appetizer!
5 from 31 votes
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35 Black Bean Corn Salsa

Black Bean Corn Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Fresh and chunky black bean corn salsa {aka Cowboy Caviar} is a favorite dip to serve with tortilla chips!
5 from 21 votes
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36 Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serve these Buffalo Chicken Taquitos as an easy dinner idea, or as an appetizer at your next party or get together. 
5 from 18 votes
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37 Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe

Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes

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Transform plain fruit into a decadent treat with this quick and creamy yogurt fruit dip bursting with sweet, vanilla flavor!
4.95 from 37 votes
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38 Pizza Muffin Recipe

Pizza Muffin Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Cheesy pizza muffins are made with canned biscuit dough for a delicious kid-friendly dish that's ready in minutes!
4.86 from 7 votes
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39 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Quick and simple sausage stuffed jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes.
5 from 54 votes
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40 Nachos Recipe

Nachos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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When feeding a crowd, this sheet pan nachos recipe is a must! It's quick, easy, and completely customizable!
5 from 1 vote
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41 Spinach Puffs Recipe

Spinach Puffs Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Buttery spinach puffs are cheesy and savory with pops of bacon. As you can imagine, they are a hit at parties!
4.96 from 198 votes
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42 Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe Video

Extra creamy buffalo chicken dip has all the flavor of hot wings in one of our easiest, cheesiest, and most popular hot dips!
4.97 from 65 votes
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43 Knorr Spinach Dip

Knorr Spinach Dip
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

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Creamy Knorr spinach dip's savory flavors pair perfectly with veggies and your favorite crackers making it a party favorite!
5 from 4 votes
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44 Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe

Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
Decadent Brie and Pear Tarts are elegant, delicious, and ready in under 20 minutes! Dazzle your guests with these refined hor d'oeuvres.
5 from 6 votes
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45 Buffalo Wings Recipe

Buffalo Wings Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Crispy fried Buffalo Wings are tossed in the most wonderful buffalo sauce. Hot wings are the best party appetizer for a crowd!
5 from 11 votes
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46 Fried Ravioli Recipe

Fried Ravioli Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes, this crispy and cheesy Fried Ravioli is a fan-favorite appetizer! We love to serve it with warm marinara.
4.91 from 22 votes
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47 Pizza Dip Recipe

Pizza Dip Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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This quick and easy pizza dip recipe is everyone's favorite food in dip form. Add your favorite pizza toppings and dip away!
5 from 25 votes
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48 How to Make Guacamole

How to Make Guacamole
Total Time: 10 minutes

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For an addictingly fresh, restaurant-quality dip or side, learn how to make guacamole at home in only 10 minutes!
5 from 13 votes
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49 Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Potatoes are a delicious appetizer combing two favorite ingredients – bacon and potatoes. Just add your favorite dip!!
5 from 12 votes
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50 Zucchini Fries Recipe

Zucchini Fries Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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These baked zucchini sticks are crusted and baked in panko, parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil. Zucchini fries are healthy AND delicious!
5 from 28 votes
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51 Burrata Board

Burrata Board
Total Time: 26 minutes
This simple burrata board is a stunning and sophisticated appetizer. It's easy to assemble, and perfect for any occasion!
5 from 6 votes
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52 Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe

Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Simple Greek Cucumber Cups are a light and delicious appetizer that whips up in minutes. They are a perfect low calorie snack!
4.91 from 10 votes
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53 Cheese and Crackers

Cheese and Crackers
Total Time: 10 minutes
This classic cheese and crackers board is a favorite for sharing, and perfectly customizable for any occasion!
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54 Fruit Kabobs

Fruit Kabobs
Total Time: 30 minutes
Our quick and colorful fruit kabobs are easy to customize, creating a healthy and delicious appetizer or side – perfect for every occasion!
5 from 15 votes
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55 Veggie Cups Appetizer

Veggie Cups Appetizer
Total Time: 15 minutes
Quick and Easy Veggie Cup Appetizers – filled with dressing and veggies, this mess-free snack is great for so many occasions.
5 from 3 votes
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56 Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Buffalo Cauliflower is a veggie twist on a classic appetizer! They are crispy with the perfect touch of spice.
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57 Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe

Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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This chicken lettuce wrap recipe is a copycat of a restaurant favorite. It's fresh and filling and takes just 20 minutes to make!!
4.90 from 48 votes
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58 Fried Pickles

Fried Pickles
Total Time: 25 minutes

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Crispy, tangy fried pickles are perfectly crunchy and ready for dipping in under 30 minutes for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
5 from 167 votes
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59 Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe

Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Delicious Barbecue Chicken French Bread is loaded with chicken, cilantro, cheese, avocados and ranch dressing. It is a quick & easy FAV!
5 from 10 votes
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60 Homemade Hummus Recipe

Homemade Hummus Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
If You Need A Quick Healthy Snack Or Party Appetizer, You Can Whip Up This Homemade Hummus In 5 Minutes Or Less!
5 from 14 votes
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61 Egg Rolls Recipe

Egg Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Ready in only 20 minutes, this crispy egg rolls recipe is the perfect appetizer or side to any Asian meal!
4.99 from 195 votes
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62 Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Mini Deep Dish Pizzas are our new favorite dinner recipe. They're easy, quick and can be made custom for each person with their favorite toppings!
5 from 11 votes
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63 Caprese Kabobs Recipe

Caprese Kabobs Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Simple, quick and delicious Caprese Kabobs take minutes to throw together and are perfect for any party or get together.
5 from 12 votes
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64 Zucchini Tots Recipe

Zucchini Tots Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes

Recipe Video

Cheesy zucchini tots are a fun twist on tater tots, and are loaded with my favorite vegetable. They're super easy and quick to make.
4.91 from 50 votes
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65 Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Deliciously cheesy Chicken Parmesan Sliders make a perfect appetizer, but can hold their own as a main dish too!
5 from 9 votes
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66 Cheese Quesadilla

Cheese Quesadilla
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Look no further for the best cheese quesadilla! They are everything you want in a queso-filled golden brown slice of heaven.
5 from 9 votes
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14 Comments

  1. Jim Distler says:

    5 stars
    Great content, easy, yet great recipes. I’m a yacht chef and this site helps me with easy meals for crew!! Thank you!!

  2. Linda says:

    5 stars
    Been making this recipe for years. So easy and quick and delicious. Thanks for reminding.

  3. Ann says:

    Love these easy to make recipes!

    1. LilLunaTeam says:

      I’m so glad you enjoy them! I’m a huge fan of easy appetizers too!

  4. Nikhil says:

    5 stars
    what a Wonderful and delicious appetizers list. liked your website . thanks for sharing

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Awe, thank you so much for saying that! I hope you find some recipes to try!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll try some 🙂

  5. metabolic cookbook says:

    This. Looks. AWESOME! , Oh these look like one of those meals I wouldn’t want to stop eating!!!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      LOL!! I know, me too!! We love appetizers at our house!! Thanks for stopping by!

  6. Arlene Mobley says:

    What an awesome roundup. I’m drooling! Thanks for sharing my wing recipe!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Of course! 😀

  7. Liz says:

    Wow – so many wonderful recipes. Thanks so much. Merry Merry tomorrow.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Thank you, Liz!!