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Cold appetizers are a great addition to any spread, most can be made ahead, saving time and stress when hosting events.
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Our top favorite appetizers usually include hot ones, however, not every occasion is good for hot appetizer recipes. And other times, you just need to mix it up! Cold appetizers and dips add variety to your spread.
When you need a party appetizer, be sure to include one or several of these cold favorites. Many cold appetizer recipes can be made ahead of time making party planning a breeze!
From antipasto skewers and Caprese Kabobs to a classic Charcuterie Board topped with ingredients like goat cheese, smoked salmon, and fresh herbs, you’re sure to find a perfect appetizer to fit your taste!
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Our Top 10 Cold Appetizers
1 How to Make a Charcuterie Board
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes
We all love to graze during parties. Learn how to make a charcuterie board and fill it with all of your favorites!
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2 Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs
Total Time: 35 minutes
There's nothing better than a platter of these perfect deviled eggs. They are easy, flavorful, and great for parties and holidays!
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3 7 Layer Bean Dip
7 Layer Bean Dip
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
This 10-minute 7 layer bean dip is a must-have at every function! It has loads of flavor and all your favorite dip ingredients!
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4 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
This savory bacon ranch cheese ball is party-perfect. It's prepped in 10 minutes and feeds a dozen people or more!!
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5 Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes
Our top-requested fruit dip is a 5-ingredient fresh and creamy dream that whips up in minutes and disappears just as fast!
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6 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!
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7 Homemade Salsa
Homemade Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes
Our homemade salsa recipe is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make—perfect for chips, tacos, and all your favorite Mexican dishes!
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8 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!
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9 How to Make Guacamole
How to Make Guacamole
Total Time: 10 minutes
For an addictingly fresh, restaurant-quality dip or side, learn how to make guacamole at home in only 10 minutes!
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10 Knorr Spinach Dip
Knorr Spinach Dip
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Creamy Knorr spinach dip's savory flavors pair perfectly with veggies and your favorite crackers making it a party favorite!
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11 Pepperoni Rose Skewers
Pepperoni Rose Skewers
Total Time: 15 minutes
Create beautiful {and delicious} pepperoni rose skewers with only 3 ingredients and a few simple steps – a picture-perfect appetizer!
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12 Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes
This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple. With just 5 ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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13 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!
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14 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.
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15 Mexican Pinwheels
Mexican Pinwheels
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Mexican pinwheels are bite-size tortilla rolls filled with a spiced cream cheese mixture. They are a party in your mouth!
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16 Caprese Stuffed Avocados Recipe
Caprese Stuffed Avocados Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Simple and Fresh Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a twist on classic flavors. This is a perfect appetizer or side to any meal!
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17 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!
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18 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.
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19 Burrata Board Recipe
Burrata Board Recipe
Total Time: 26 minutes
This simple burrata board is a stunning and sophisticated appetizer. It's easy to assemble, and perfect for any occasion!
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20 Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Toasted bread rounds are topped with a mixture of juicy tomatoes, ripe avocado, and fresh mozzarella to make this Bruschetta Caprese.
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21 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.
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22 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!
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23 Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 8 minutes
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!
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24 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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25 Lunch Kabobs Recipe
Lunch Kabobs Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Kid-friendly lunch kabobs are filled with savory meats and fresh veggies. They're perfect for parties and BBQs!
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26 Caesar Salad Cups Recipe
Caesar Salad Cups Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes
Caesar Salad Cups are a quick, simple and tasty side dish or appetizer. They're mini salads in a cup and great for parties and get togethers!
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27 Taco Dip Recipe
Taco Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This taco dip recipe is a fiesta of flavor, combining your favorite taco toppings into a creamy and cheesy dip that's ready in minutes.
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28 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!
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29 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!
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30 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.
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31 Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
The creamiest and most delicious Caramel Apple Dip you’ll ever find. Just a few ingredients are required, but dark brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk make this recipe out of this world and a crowd pleaser at any get together.
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32 Apple Brickle Dip Recipe
Apple Brickle Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
This 5-Ingredient Apple Brickle Dip recipe takes minutes to make and is so delicious! Plus, it uses common ingredients. The addition of Heath Toffee Bits makes it even better!
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33 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!!
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34 Nutella Dip Recipe
Nutella Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Filled with hazelnut goodness and a helping of tangy cream cheese & whipped cream, this Nutella fruit dip is heavenly!
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35 Black Bean Corn Salsa
Black Bean Corn Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes
Fresh and chunky black bean corn salsa {aka Cowboy Caviar} is a favorite dip to serve with tortilla chips!
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36 Salsa Verde Recipe
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.
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37 Fruit Salsa
Fruit Salsa
Total Time: 18 minutes
Fresh fruit salsa is a perfect pairing for our sweet homemade cinnamon chips. Ready in under 20 minutes, you can make it for any occasion!
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38 Mango Salsa Recipe
Mango Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
This sweet and savory Mango Salsa is perfect with chips or any Mexican meal. It's full of flavor and simple to make.
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39 Peach Salsa Recipe
Peach Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Fresh peach salsa is delicious with chips, on top of fish or pork, or spooned over tacos! You'll love the flavor combinations in this recipe!
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40 Chili’s Salsa Recipe
Chili’s Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
This Chili's salsa recipe is a family favorite copycat that uses simple ingredients and blends up in minutes!
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41 Corn Salsa Recipe
Corn Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Savory corn salsa has a little kick of spice! There are so many yummy uses for this delicious and simple salsa.
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42 Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes
The unique flavors of this sweet and spicy strawberry salsa pair perfectly with fish, tacos, or any Mexican dish!
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43 Tomato Cucumber Salsa
Tomato Cucumber Salsa
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Crisp and light cucumber salsa is delicious with tortilla chips or on top of tacos. It is best when freshly made and chilled!
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44 Watermelon Salsa Recipe
Watermelon Salsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Juicy Watermelon Salsa is sweet with the perfect touch of spice. It's a tasty summer salsa that whips up in minutes!
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45 Pineapple Cheese Balls
Pineapple Cheese Balls
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Sweet + tangy Pineapple Cheese Ball is crusted with pecans for a perfect combination. The juicy pineapple pops are irresistible!
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46 Ham Salad Recipe
Ham Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
A creamy ham salad recipe with hints of dill and chunks of hard-boiled eggs is a tasty appetizer, perfect for using up that leftover ham!!
47 Chocolate Chip Dip
Chocolate Chip Dip
Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
Chocolate chip dip tastes just like its cookie counterpart but in a sweet quick prep dessert perfect for dipping!
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48 Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Transform plain fruit into a decadent treat with this quick and creamy yogurt fruit dip bursting with sweet, vanilla flavor!
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Out of the many recipes I’ve tried from this list The ham salad and fiesta pinwheels surprised me the most and I ate entirely too much!
I make your black bean & corn salsa all the time!! It gets requested by everyone!! Love all these appetizer recipes!!
What an awesome list!! I found so many that I plan to make and I already made one of them, and was SUPER pleased with it!
I have made so many of these and they were all so good. Great collection to have in one place.
We like both types of appetizers. There just a great beginning to any meal! So much to choose from.