Short but flavorful and presented beautifully enough to increase the appetite, party appetizers are the nicest ideas to start every party. So, learn from these easy party appetizer ideas and recipes to prepare almost every small dish, from finger foods, dips, and Bruschetta to cheese and meatballs, shrimp and mini pizzas, and much more. Everybody can finish a party appetizer at dinner (or anytime!) in two bites, but more fun will be to make one of these ideas, plate, and then serve!
Easy Party Appetizer Ideas and Recipes
These fun party appetizer recipes and ideas are quick to make, and finished ones will keep hungry guests engaged before starting the big event. Whether you want some dinner party appetizer ideas for weddings, festivals, birthdays, or New Year parties, you will find the best recipes to cover your whole appetizer table easily.
Cold or hot, sweet or spicy, vegetarian or meaty, crunchy or soft like pastries, saucy or plain, there will be everything for all tastes to explore in these special appetizer recipes and ideas. So, keep reading this list to find your best party appetizer idea and easy guide, as each one will excite the guest!
Chips Appetizer Recipe With Cheese Dip
Total Time: 15 Minutes Mins
Ingredients
- 16 Ounce Package Velveeta
- 10 Ounce Can Ro*tel
Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipe Idea
Total 30 Minutes Mins
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Asparagus (About 12-16 Ounces) Ends Trimmed
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Sheets Frozen Puff Pastry Thawed
- 8 Ounces Gruyere Shredded
- 12 Slices Prosciutto
- 1 Egg Beaten
Crockpot Little Smokies Appetizer Recipe
Total Time 2 Hours Hours 5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Packages Little Smokies 12-14 Ounce Size
- 1 ½ Cups Barbecue Sauce
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Bbq Meatballs Appetizer Recipe
Total Time: 3 Hours Hours 5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 32 Oz Frozen Appetizer Size Meatballs, Thawed (Approximately 60-65 Meatballs)
- 17 Oz Bottle Of Your Favorite Bbq Sauce
- 14 Oz Can Jellied Cranberry Sauce (Or Equivalent Amount Of Homemade Cranberry Sauce)
- Fresh Parsley, Minced Optional Garnish
- Black Pepper, Optional Garnish
Pepperoni Pizza Dip Recipe
Total Time 40 Minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (reserve some for sprinkling on top)
- ½ tsp. garlic powder or onion powder
- ½ tsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. oregano
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 3 oz. pepperoni slices (*verify gluten-free)
Meatball Marinara Poppers Appetizer Recipe
Total Time 30 Minutes Mins
Ingredients
- 40 Meatballs fresh or frozen
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup marinara sauce or any favorite red sauce
- fresh minced parsley
Chicken Parm Sliders
Total Time 35 Minutes Mins
Ingredients
- 12 King’s Hawaiian Rolls
- ½ Cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 Pound Chicken Tenders Cooked
- 8 Slices Provolone Cheese
- 8 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
- ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter Melted
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- Grated Parmesan For Garnish
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Appetizer Recipe
Total Time 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Zucchini ¼inch Slices
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
- ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
Veggie Pizza Party Appetizer Recipe
Total Time16 Minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls 1 can- use the full sheet crescent dough if you can find it!
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened (reduced-fat or full fat)
- ½ cup sour cream light or full fat
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chopped assorted veggies broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, green onion, cucumber
Spinach Squares Keto Appetizer
Total Time: 50 Minutes
Ingredients
- 10 oz frozen spinach thawed
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 6 ounces cheddar, grated
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
Chicken Parm Meatball Pops
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Chicken
- ½ Cup Italian Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs
- 3 Tbsps Spaghetti Sauce
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 Tsps Garlic Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 3 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Each Cut Into 5 Equal Pieces
- 2 Tsps Olive Oil
- 15 Lollipop Sticks
Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe
Total: 25 Minutes
Ingredients
- 10 Ounces Goat Cheese (In Log Form)
- ⅓ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Honey
- ½ Teaspoon Orange Zest
- ¼ Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ¼ Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- ¼ Teaspoon Dried Basil
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- Pinch Of Red Pepper Flakes
Greek Yogurt Dip Recipe
Total Time: 4 Hours Hours 10 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons Finely Minced Fresh Parsley
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Dill
- 4 Teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt, Plus More To Taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
Easy Bruschetta Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon Minced Fresh Garlic
- 26 Oz. Roma Tomatoes, Diced (About 7-8)
- ¼ Cup Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar, Or More To Taste
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt, Then More To Taste
- ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ Cup Chopped Basil Ribbons (Chiffonade)
- 1 (14.5 Oz) Loaf Hearty French Bread (Such As La Brea), Sliced Into ½-inch Thick Slices (About 12 Slices)
Shrimp Cocktail Appetizer Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 Small Shooter-style Glasses
- 12 Jumbo Uncooked Shrimp
- 1 In Lemon (Cut Quarters)
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ Cups Cocktail Sauce
- 4 Slices Of Lemon – Cut In Quarters
