65+ Easy Appetizer Ideas

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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!

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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

1 Crockpot Meatballs

Appetizer Crockpot Meatballs

Total Time: 4 5

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5 from 214 votes

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2 Beanie Weenies

Appetizer Beanie Weenies

Total Time: 50

5 from 18 votes

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3 Spinach Artichoke Dip

Appetizer Spinach Artichoke Dip

Total Time: 35

Recipe Video

5 from 188 votes

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4 Easy Bruschetta Recipe

Appetizer Easy Bruschetta Recipe

Total Time: 14

Recipe Video

5 from 28 votes

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5 Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Total Time: 12

Recipe Video

4.97 from 308 votes

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6 Bean Dip Recipe

Appetizer Bean Dip Recipe

Total Time: 30

Recipe Video

5 from 378 votes

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7 Hot Dog Nuggets Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Hot Dog Nuggets Recipe

Total Time: 18

Recipe Video

4.93 from 42 votes

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8 Deviled Eggs

Appetizer Deviled Eggs

Total Time: 35

Recipe Video

5 from 53 votes

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9 Nacho Cheese Recipe

Appetizer Nacho Cheese Recipe

Total Time: 20

Recipe Video

4.97 from 116 votes

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10 How to Make a Charcuterie Board

Appetizer How to Make a Charcuterie Board

Total Time: 20

Recipe Video

5 from 15 votes

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11 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Appetizer Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Total Time: 1 15

Recipe Video

5 from 16 votes

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12 Tortellini Skewers Recipe

Appetizer Tortellini Skewers Recipe

Total Time: 10

5 from 13 votes

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13 Veggie Tray

Appetizer Veggie Tray

Total Time: 10

5 from 16 votes

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14 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes

Appetizer Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes

Total Time: 40

Recipe Video

5 from 81 votes

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15 Hamburger Dip

Appetizer Hamburger Dip

Total Time: 18

5 from 52 votes

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16 French Onion Dip Recipe

Appetizer French Onion Dip Recipe

Total Time: 5

5 from 9 votes

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17 Potato Rounds

Appetizer, Side Dish Potato Rounds

Total Time: 20

5 from 72 votes

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18 Pina Colada Dip Recipe

Appetizer, Dessert Pina Colada Dip Recipe

Total Time: 10

5 from 11 votes

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19 Pigs in a Blanket

Main Course Pigs in a Blanket

Total Time: 20

Recipe Video

5 from 181 votes

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20 Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Appetizer, Main Course Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Total Time: 3 10

Recipe Video

5 from 132 votes

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21 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe

Total Time: 30

Recipe Video

5 from 98 votes

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22 Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe

Appetizer Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe

Total Time: 1

5 from 5 votes

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23 Salsa Recipe

Appetizer Salsa Recipe

Total Time: 10

Recipe Video

5 from 113 votes

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24 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe

Appetizer Cheese Ball Bites Recipe

Total Time: 1 10

4.88 from 24 votes

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25 Sweet Salsa Verde Recipe

Appetizer Sweet Salsa Verde Recipe

Total Time: 5

26 Cheese Fondue

Appetizer Cheese Fondue

Total Time: 20

Recipe Video

5 from 15 votes

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27 Easy Fruit Dip

Dessert, Snack Easy Fruit Dip

Total Time: 10

Recipe Video

5 from 207 votes

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28 Mexican Pinwheels

Appetizer Mexican Pinwheels

Total Time: 2 20

Recipe Video

5 from 230 votes

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29 Asparagus Roll Ups

Appetizer, Side Dish Asparagus Roll Ups

Total Time: 20

Recipe Video

4.92 from 34 votes

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30 Pizza Roll Ups Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Pizza Roll Ups Recipe

Total Time: 22

5 from 12 votes

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31 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe

Appetizer, Snack Dill Veggie Dip Recipe

Total Time: 7

5 from 49 votes

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32 Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Appetizer Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Total Time: 30

Recipe Video

5 from 18 votes

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33 Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Appetizer Pull Apart Bread Recipe

Total Time: 30

Recipe Video

5 from 7 votes

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34 Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe

Appetizer Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe

Total Time: 2 8

Recipe Video

5 from 31 votes

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35 Black Bean Corn Salsa

Appetizer Black Bean Corn Salsa

Total Time: 10

Recipe Video

5 from 21 votes

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36 Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Appetizer Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Total Time: 15

5 from 18 votes

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37 Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe

Dessert Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe

Total Time: 5

Recipe Video

4.95 from 37 votes

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38 Pizza Muffin Recipe

Appetizer Pizza Muffin Recipe

Total Time: 15

Recipe Video

4.86 from 7 votes

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39 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Appetizer Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Total Time: 30

Recipe Video

4.98 from 36 votes

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40 Nachos Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Nachos Recipe

Total Time: 15

Recipe Video

5 from 1 vote

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41 Spinach Puffs Recipe

Appetizer Spinach Puffs Recipe

Total Time: 40

Recipe Video

4.97 from 196 votes

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42 Buffalo Chicken Dip

Appetizer Buffalo Chicken Dip

Total Time: 25

Recipe Video

4.97 from 65 votes

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43 Knorr Spinach Dip

Appetizer, Snack Knorr Spinach Dip

Total Time: 2 10

Recipe Video

5 from 4 votes

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44 Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe

Appetizer Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe

Total Time: 18

5 from 6 votes

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45 Buffalo Wings Recipe

Appetizer Buffalo Wings Recipe

Total Time: 25

Recipe Video

5 from 11 votes

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46 Fried Ravioli Recipe

Main Course Fried Ravioli Recipe

Total Time: 15

Recipe Video

4.91 from 22 votes

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47 Pizza Dip Recipe

Appetizer Pizza Dip Recipe

Total Time: 30

Recipe Video

5 from 25 votes

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48 How to Make Guacamole

Appetizer How to Make Guacamole

Total Time: 10

Recipe Video

5 from 13 votes

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49 Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe

Appetizer, Side Dish Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe

Total Time: 40

5 from 12 votes

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50 Zucchini Fries Recipe

Side Dish Zucchini Fries Recipe

Total Time: 30

Recipe Video

5 from 28 votes

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51 Burrata Board Recipe

Appetizer Burrata Board Recipe

Total Time: 26

5 from 6 votes

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52 Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe

Appetizer Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe

Total Time: 15

4.91 from 10 votes

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53 Cheese and Crackers

Appetizer Cheese and Crackers

Total Time: 10

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54 Fruit Kabobs

Side Dish Fruit Kabobs

Total Time: 30

5 from 15 votes

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55 Veggie Cups Appetizer

Appetizer Veggie Cups Appetizer

Total Time: 15

5 from 3 votes

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56 Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Appetizer, Side Dish Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Total Time: 20

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57 Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe

Appetizer Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe

Total Time: 20

Recipe Video

4.90 from 47 votes

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58 Fried Pickles

Appetizer Fried Pickles

Total Time: 25

Recipe Video

5 from 167 votes

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59 Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe

Appetizer, Bread Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe

Total Time: 8

5 from 10 votes

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60 Homemade Hummus Recipe

Side Dish Homemade Hummus Recipe

Total Time: 5

5 from 14 votes

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61 Egg Rolls Recipe

Appetizer Egg Rolls Recipe

Total Time: 20

Recipe Video

4.99 from 195 votes

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62 Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

Total Time: 17

5 from 11 votes

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63 Caprese Kabobs Recipe

Appetizer Caprese Kabobs Recipe

Total Time: 10

5 from 12 votes

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64 Zucchini Tots Recipe

Appetizer, Snack Zucchini Tots Recipe

Total Time: 25

Recipe Video

4.91 from 50 votes

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65 Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe

Total Time: 30

5 from 9 votes

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66 Cheese Quesadilla

Main Course, Snack Cheese Quesadilla

Total Time: 10

Recipe Video

5 from 9 votes

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14 Comments

Jim Distler says:

July 1, 2023 at 9:11 am

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

Linda says:

June 20, 2022 at 8:39 pm

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

Ann says:

March 5, 2022 at 1:22 pm

Love these easy to make recipes!

1. LilLunaTeam says:
  
  March 7, 2022 at 9:01 am
  
  I’m so glad you enjoy them! I’m a huge fan of easy appetizers too!
  
Nikhil says:

March 13, 2020 at 8:59 am

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

1. Kristyn Merkley says:
  
  March 13, 2020 at 6:03 pm
  
  Awe, thank you so much for saying that! I hope you find some recipes to try!
  
Alex says:

April 14, 2017 at 11:57 pm

Wow Yummy Dishes here.
Regards https://goo.gl/j9akc6

1. Lil' Luna says:
  
  April 18, 2017 at 3:40 pm
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll try some 🙂
  
metabolic cookbook says:

October 9, 2016 at 8:06 am

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

1. Lil' Luna says:
  
  October 10, 2016 at 12:48 pm
  
  LOL!! I know, me too!! We love appetizers at our house!! Thanks for stopping by!
  
Arlene Mobley says:

February 6, 2016 at 4:49 pm

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

1. Lil' Luna says:
  
  February 11, 2016 at 6:27 am
  
  Of course! 😀
  
Liz says:

December 24, 2014 at 1:52 pm

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

1. Lil' Luna says:
  
  December 29, 2014 at 4:44 pm
  
  Thank you, Liz!!

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