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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!
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!
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Our Top 10 Easy Appetizer Ideas
Crockpot Meatballs
Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!
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Beanie Weenies
With only 5 minutes of prep and 3 ingredients, these brown sugar beanie weenies are by far one of the easiest appetizers!
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
Our easy spinach artichoke dip is extra delicious, cheesy and prepped in minutes – making it the ultimate party dip!
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Easy Bruschetta Recipe
This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple. With just 5 ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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Chicken Quesadilla
This easy, cheesy chicken quesadilla is a crowd favorite. Filled with a delicious homemade sauce, these hand-held bites are irresistible!
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Bean Dip Recipe
Our favorite bean dip recipe is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. Enjoy it with chips, tacos, or any Mexican dish!
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Hot Dog Nuggets Recipe
Hot Dog Nuggets only require TWO ingredients and make a perfect for lunch, dinner or even a party appetizer! Kids and adults alike will love these little bites.
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Deviled Eggs
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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Nacho Cheese Recipe
Delicious concession-style Nacho Cheese sauce is made from scratch in only 20 minutes! It's a crowd favorite.
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How to Make a Charcuterie Board
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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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
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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Tortellini Skewers Recipe
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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Veggie Tray
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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Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Just 3 ingredients to make candied bacon wrapped smokies. They are the ultimate appetizer and always the first to disappear!
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Hamburger Dip
This savory hamburger dip is always a hit at parties. It's cheesy, hearty, and made with only 4 ingredients!
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French Onion Dip Recipe
French onion dip is tangy and savory. It requires only two ingredients and is made in under a minute!
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Potato Rounds
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!
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Pina Colada Dip Recipe
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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Pigs in a Blanket
Both kids and adults will love these quick and simple pigs in a blanket. This nostalgic recipe is on the table in 20 minutes!
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Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Just three ingredients to make our sweet and savory crock pot grape jelly meatballs – minutes to prep for the perfect dinner or appetizer!
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Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
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!
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Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe
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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Salsa Recipe
This is such an EASY salsa recipe. It tastes just like restaurant salsa and goes perfectly with tortilla chips, tacos, and more!
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Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Mini Cheese Ball Bites taste just like a loaded cheese ball, but mini! They are perfect grab and go appetizers.
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Sweet Salsa Verde Recipe
Sweet Salsa Verde – a delicious salsa recipe that is sweet and takes just minutes to make. Ingredients include tomatillos, jalapenos, sugar, & cilantro.
Cheese Fondue
This simple cheese fondue is gooey perfection and is made in minutes. It's a showstopper dip to share, or not!
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Easy Fruit Dip
Fresh and creamy fruit dip is one of our top requested recipes, it whips up in no time, and ALWAYS vanishes in minutes!
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Mexican Pinwheels
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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Asparagus Roll Ups
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.
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Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
Crazy fast and easy to make, these Pizza Roll Ups are oozing with cheese and pepperoni. They are tiny pockets of big flavor!
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Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
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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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Buttery & flaky baked brie puff pastry is cheesy with a pop of bright apricot jam. It is fancy and delicious!
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Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Pull Apart Bread is a favorite appetizer and perfect for sharing. There is cheesy, delicious goodness in every bite!
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Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
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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Black Bean Corn Salsa
Fresh and chunky black bean corn salsa {aka Cowboy Caviar} is a favorite dip to serve with tortilla chips!
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Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Serve these Buffalo Chicken Taquitos as an easy dinner idea, or as an appetizer at your next party or get together.
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Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
Transform plain fruit into a decadent treat with this quick and creamy yogurt fruit dip bursting with sweet, vanilla flavor!
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Pizza Muffin Recipe
Cheesy pizza muffins are made with canned biscuit dough for a delicious kid-friendly dish that's ready in minutes!
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Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Quick and simple sausage stuffed jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes.
Nachos Recipe
When feeding a crowd, this sheet pan nachos recipe is a must! It's quick, easy, and completely customizable!
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Spinach Puffs Recipe
Buttery spinach puffs are cheesy and savory with pops of bacon. As you can imagine, they are a hit at parties!
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Extra creamy buffalo chicken dip has all the flavor of hot wings in one of our easiest, cheesiest, and most popular hot dips!
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Knorr Spinach Dip
Creamy Knorr spinach dip's savory flavors pair perfectly with veggies and your favorite crackers making it a party favorite!
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Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe
Decadent Brie and Pear Tarts are elegant, delicious, and ready in under 20 minutes! Dazzle your guests with these refined hor d'oeuvres.
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Buffalo Wings Recipe
Crispy fried Buffalo Wings are tossed in the most wonderful buffalo sauce. Hot wings are the best party appetizer for a crowd!
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Fried Ravioli Recipe
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.
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Pizza Dip Recipe
This quick and easy pizza dip recipe is everyone's favorite food in dip form. Add your favorite pizza toppings and dip away!
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How to Make Guacamole
For an addictingly fresh, restaurant-quality dip or side, learn how to make guacamole at home in only 10 minutes!
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Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Potatoes are a delicious appetizer combing two favorite ingredients – bacon and potatoes. Just add your favorite dip!!
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Zucchini Fries Recipe
These baked zucchini sticks are crusted and baked in panko, parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil. Zucchini fries are healthy AND delicious!
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Burrata Board Recipe
This simple Burrata Board is a stunning & sophisticated appetizer. It's easy to assemble, and perfect for any occasion!
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Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe
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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Cheese and Crackers
This classic cheese and crackers board is a favorite for sharing, and perfectly customizable for any occasion!
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Fruit Kabobs
Colorful fruit kabobs are the best appetizer or side for any occasion! Load up your favorite fruits and get snacking.
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Veggie Cups Appetizer
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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Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Buffalo Cauliflower is a veggie twist on a classic appetizer! They are crispy with the perfect touch of spice.
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Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe
This chicken lettuce wrap recipe is a copycat of a restaurant favorite. It's fresh and filling and takes just 20 minutes to make!!
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Fried Pickles
Crispy, tangy fried pickles are perfectly crunchy and ready for dipping in under 30 minutes for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Delicious Barbecue Chicken French Bread is loaded with chicken, cilantro, cheese, avocados and ranch dressing. It is a quick & easy FAV!
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Homemade Hummus Recipe
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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Egg Rolls Recipe
Ready in only 20 minutes, this crispy egg rolls recipe is the perfect appetizer or side to any Asian meal!
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Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
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!
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Caprese Kabobs Recipe
Simple, quick and delicious Caprese Kabobs take minutes to throw together and are perfect for any party or get together.
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Zucchini Tots Recipe
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.
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Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe
Deliciously cheesy Chicken Parmesan Sliders make a perfect appetizer, but can hold their own as a main dish too!
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Cheese Quesadilla
Look no further for the best cheese quesadilla! They are everything you want in a queso-filled golden brown slice of heaven.
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Great content, easy, yet great recipes. I’m a yacht chef and this site helps me with easy meals for crew!! Thank you!!
Been making this recipe for years. So easy and quick and delicious. Thanks for reminding.
Love these easy to make recipes!
I’m so glad you enjoy them! I’m a huge fan of easy appetizers too!
what a Wonderful and delicious appetizers list. liked your website . thanks for sharing
Awe, thank you so much for saying that! I hope you find some recipes to try!
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll try some 🙂
This. Looks. AWESOME! , Oh these look like one of those meals I wouldn’t want to stop eating!!!
LOL!! I know, me too!! We love appetizers at our house!! Thanks for stopping by!
What an awesome roundup. I’m drooling! Thanks for sharing my wing recipe!
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Wow – so many wonderful recipes. Thanks so much. Merry Merry tomorrow.
Thank you, Liz!!