Easy and Delicious Appetizers for any Gathering
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Who isn’t always searching for appetizers for some kind of event that they’re either hosting or attending? There is something for everyone in these Easy and Delicious Appetizers! Appetizers don’t have to be difficult to make for a great gathering.
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Snack Mixes
Snack Mixes are perfect for cocktail parties or tailgating. They make a great addition to the most elegant charcuterie boards or sitting out in bowls for a more casual get-together.
Addictive Caramel Crispix Snack Mix – Hostess At Heart
Easy Asian Popcorn Snack Mix – The Foodie Affair
Smoked Garlic Almonds – Life Currents
Cake Batter Puppy Chow – Platter Talk
Spicy Sriracha Snack Chex Mix – Take Two Tapas
Spicy Nacho Cheese Pretzels – Hostess At Heart
Dips
No one can resist the ooey gooey hot cheese dips or the cool creamy concoctions that are refreshing. That’s why they invented chips and crackers you know?
Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese and Fig Dip – Hostess At Heart
Creamy Avocado Hummus – Lemon Blossoms
Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball – Kylee Cooks
{Award Winning} Crack Dip – An Affair From the Heart
Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon – House of Nash Eats
Warm Bacon Cheese Dip – Seduction in the Kitchen
Feta Dill Dip – A Dish of Daily Life
Dill Pickle Dip – An Affair From The Heart
Nana’s Pimento Cheese – A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventure
Wrap and rolls
I don’t whoever made wraps and rolls a thing but I am so glad that they did! They are one of the first things to get gobbled up and any leftovers make a great lunch or snack.
Easy Pizza Knots – Hostess At Heart
Fresh Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart – Kylee Cooks
Easy Ham and Swiss Sliders – West Via Midwest
How to Make Pot Stickers – Bowl Me Over
Asparagus Fontina Tart – The Foodie Affair
Skillet Pizza Bombs – Life Currents
Seafood & Meats
You would think this is where the burly men would hang out right? Well, you may see me elbowing my way in as well! The thing I like about these appetizers is that I am less likely to mindfully nosh on them all night long.
Baked Turkey Meatballs with Green Chiles – Hostess At Heart
Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Wings – Lemon Blossoms
Delicious Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs – An Affair From the Heart
Oven Baked Korean BBQ Chicken Wings – House of Nash Eats
Cajun Shrimp Appetizer (Ruth’s Chris Copycat) – West Via Midwest
Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce – Lemon Blossoms
Crab Imperial Appetizer – A Dish of Daily Life
Sensational Baked Blackened Shrimp – Hostess At Heart
Fruits and Veggies
Everyone loves a fruit or vegetable platter any time of year. They stand well on their own or accent platters full of meats and cheeses with all of their beautiful colors and textures. And, if your guests have any dietary concerns, platters full of fruits and veggies fit the bill.
How To Make The Best Fruit and Cheese Platter – House of Nash Eats
How To Make the Easiest Crudites Platter – Take Two Tapas
The Easiest and Best Baked Stuffed Mushrooms – Bowl Me Over
Pan Blistered Shishito Peppers Ponzu – Take Two Tapas
Easy Antipasto Platter – Platter Talk
Creamy Marsala Mushrooms – A Dish of Daily Life
Waffled Twice Baked Potato Pancake Bites – A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventure
Sweet Treats
Chocolate Vodka Infused Strawberries – Hostess At Heart
Pecan Butter Rum Toffee – Take Two Tapas
Blue Cheese, Fig and Caramelized Palmiers – Life Currents
Puffed Pastry Raspberry Chocolate Wontons – Platter Talk
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzels – Hostess At Heart
I hope you’ve found a few recipes that you want to try. What is your favorite appetizer?
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There are so many great appetizers here! Great options for New Year’s Eve – fun party food!
Thank you, Debra! I love serving appetizers sometimes instead of dinner.
These all sound good. I’m still not sure what to bring to Christmas. I was told that it shouldn’t be too big because she didn’t want people to fill up on appetizers. And she wanted it to look fun – so I assume she didn’t want dips. I think you have several options here. Thanks!
Thank you, Debi! We used to fill up on appetizers before our holiday meals too so now we just overindulge in dinner!
Thank you so much for these! Saved your link
Thank you, Britni! I hope you find a few you enjoy!
YUM. These appetizer recipes are so perfect for this time of year!
Thank you, Nellie! I hope you will find a few favorites in this list.
You have everything you need for a great party right in this post! YUM!
Thank you Wilhelmina!
Love a party with “heavy apps” and these look like there’s more than enough to go around. A great selection, thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Loretta! I actually scheduled a dinner party in January and thought of you.
Wow – lots of good choices Julie! Not sure what I want to make first. By the way your “Easy Pizza Knots” links to your cinnamon pretzel sticks. I only looked at a few so I don’t know if there are any more linked wrong 🙂
Thank you, Judi! So glad you caught that! Happy Holidays my friend!