The 50 Best Appetizers for Celebrating Any Occasion

From a playoff game to a summer bash and everything in between, these appetizers have something for your next get-together. Packed with flavor, these 50 best appetizers for celebrating have everything you need for a great party. Try cream cheese caramel apple dip, cheesy mushroom toasts, Ritz cracker sandwiches, and more.

Bourbon Meatballs

Meatballs in bowl with fork. — Bourbon Meatballs. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Bourbon Meatballs make a great dinner or appetizer cooked entirely in the crock pot. The thick bourbon sauce is delightfully savory with a spicy kick.
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Cheesy Mushrooms Appetizer Toasts

Golden-browned toasted bread slices topped with melted cheese, chopped onions, and herbs on a wooden surface are the epitome of cheesy comfort foods. — Cheesy Mushrooms Appetizer Toasts. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mushroom appetizer toasts are cheesy, delicious, and easy to eat in just a bite or two! The perfect potluck appetizer to make everyone swoon!
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Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

A bunch of sweet sriracha bacon wrapped shrimp with a piece of pineapple on a plate. — Sweet Sriracha Or Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp bursts with flavor. The savory bacon adds a salty note while the sweet chili sauce adds heat and balanced sweetness.
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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe Everyone Will Love

A hand placing a strawberry atop a bowl of yogurt, with another bowl of blueberries and fruit dip nearby, on a white countertop with a polka dot napkin. — Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Recipe Everyone Will Love. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This marshmallow cream cheese fruit dip recipe is so easy and good. It only takes 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make this tasty treat.
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Fried Pickle And Ranch Dip

A chip dipped in pickle dip. — Fried Pickle And Ranch Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip tastes exactly like fried pickles and ranch! It’s creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced with a refreshing dill flavor.
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Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

A hand is picking up a classic stuffed mushroom appetizer from a wooden board. The mushroom cap is filled with a creamy, baked cream cheese topping. — Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Simple Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is keto, uses large or portobello mushrooms, and is full of shrimp, crab, cheeses and more!
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Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites

Close-up of a cheesy bacon and cheese-topped pastry on a wooden board, garnished with parsley. — Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crispy parmesan bacon bites are an easy snack or appetizer to make! These parmesan toasts are perfect for parties and groups.
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Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

Ritz Cracker Sandwiches are a quick, easy, crunchy and delicious snack to serve your family or guests. These little bites are the perfect blend of flavors for any occasion.
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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

This cream cheese salsa dip is super addictive! It's the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and savory deliciousness, and is a must-try for all your parties!
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Mushroom Turnovers With Cream Cheese Pastry

Closeup of turnover cut in half. — Mushroom Turnovers With Cream Cheese Pastry. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These easy mushroom turnovers with a homemade cream cheese pastry dough and a savory filling of caramelized onion and mushrooms.
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Cheese Bacon Dip

Close-up image of a cheesy dip with bits of bacon, sprinkled with green onions, and a stack of potato chips on top, perfect for party snacks. — Cheese Bacon Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy Cheese Bacon Dip makes the perfect warm dip for bread, tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables! It's full of crispy bacon and plenty of cheesy goodness!
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Crispy Cheese Bruschetta Bites

Slices of toasted bread topped with melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and herbs on a baking sheet make a perfect example of cheesy comfort foods. — Crispy Cheese Bruschetta Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bruschetta with cheese is full of fresh juicy tomatoes, mayo and mozzarella for easy appetizer bites everyone will love for parties and more.
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Spicy Shrimp Dip

Spicy Shrimp Dip is creamy and delicious dip that makes for a great game day or New Years appetizer. Cheesy, spicy and oh so flavorful.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

A spoonful of dip. — Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spinach artichoke dip without mayo is rich, creamy, and loaded with all the classic flavor we love in the iconic dip.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Two meatballs on a fork held in the air. — Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. Photo Credit Kitchen Divas.

These buffalo chicken meatballs are big on flavor, not on work. Make these tasty buffalo chicken meatballs in the slow cooker! It's easy!
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Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

A hand dipping a tortilla roll-up filled with cream cheese, spinach, and tomato into a small bowl of ranch dressing. — Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy chicken bacon ranch pinwheels are so good and so easy. Serve as a chicken bacon ranch wrap or pinwheel and wow the crowd.
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Best Sausage Balls Without Bisquick

A plate of sausage balls with sauce on the side. — Best Sausage Balls Without Bisquick. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Sausage Balls Without Bisquick are so tasty and addictive! We're taking your favorite sausage cheese ball recipe and amping it up with bacon and onion!
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Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas

A half of a cheesy Baked Empanada being held in the air. — Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Best Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas uses the best empanada filling recipe, with beef, chicken or pork, a delicious appetizer, snack or meal!
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Italian Nachos

A hand dipping a tortilla chip loaded with cheese, ground meat, and chopped greens into a small bowl of red salsa. Other similar chips with toppings are around the bowl—an unexpected but delicious twist reminiscent of Italian cuisine's flair for combining robust flavors. — Italian Nachos. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Italian nachos are the Mexican/Italian fusion dish you never knew you wanted - but you DO! Italian nachos are delicious and easy.
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Cheesy Honey Mustard Turkey Pinwheel

A hand holding a tortilla roll up with turkey, lettuce, red peppers, and cream cheese, dipped halfway into a bowl of yellow sauce. — Cheesy Honey Mustard Turkey Pinwheel. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This honey mustard turkey pinwheel recipe is perfect for meals or for snacking. Serve up this honey mustard turkey wrap any time at all!
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Salsa Pesto

A bowl of fresh guacamole garnished with cilantro, onions, and tomatoes, served with tortilla chips—one of the 28 dips offered. — Salsa Pesto. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Salsa Pesto is a tasty and fresh fusion recipe that combines tomato salsa and basil pesto to create a brand-new condiment. It is tart, light, and bursting with amazing garlic flavor.
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Seafood Dip Recipe

A cracker pressed into the dip. — Seafood Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Seafood Dip recipe is the easiest appetizer to make. Some cans of crab and shrimp and this delicious snack is ready in minutes perfect for family or an event.
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Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

A spoonful of caramelized apple dip with chopped nuts, held above a bowl of the same dip, with fresh apples slices in the background. — Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cream cheese caramel apple cheesecake dip is easy and delicious. This toffee apple dip is the best Heath bar apple dip you'll ever make.
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Cheesy Ham Roll Ups

A close-up of a hand holding a tortilla wrap with ham, cream cheese, and spinach, with more wraps visible in the background. — Cheesy Ham Roll Ups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These cheesy ham roll ups make the perfect meal. Serve these ham and cheese roll ups as a whole ham and cheese tortilla wrap or as roll ups.
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Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Dip

A bowl of cream cheese dip topped with cherry pie filling, surrounded by an assortment of pretzels and crackers. — Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This no bake cherry cheesecake dip recipe is quick, easy, and so good. Serve it in a bowl or as individual cheesecake dessert cups!
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Ham Salad Pinwheels

A hand picks up a ham and cream cheese pinwheel sandwich among others on a plate at a street food festival, showcasing the spiral filling. — Ham Salad Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Ham Salad Pinwheels are simple to make and pack a punch of delicious flavor. They are the perfect party appetizer or finger food.
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Easy Grape Salad Recipe

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This easy grape salad with cream cheese is full of summery flavor and comes together fast. It only takes minutes to make this tasty treat!
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Best Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels Ever

Cheesy rotisserie chicken muffins topped with melted cheddar and garnished with chopped green onions on a white plate. — Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Kitchen Divas.

You're going to love the flavor of these Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels. A little bit of spice with a little bit of chew!
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Cheeseburger Meatball Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Cheeseburger Crescent Rolls or meatball crescent rolls are so addictive and our favorite crescent roll recipe with ground beef or without!
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Simple Football Deviled Eggs With Bacon

Best football deviled eggs with or without bacon, is an easy twist on the simple classic recipe for those who want to make deviled eggs.
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Sweet And Creamy Oreo Dip

Close-up of a cracker being dipped into one of 22 dips, featuring a creamy mushroom bowl with visible chunks. — Sweet And Creamy Oreo Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cream cheese Oreo dip uses a few simple ingredients to create a rich, sweet dessert dip that keeps everyone coming back for more.
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Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip

A person's hand holding a cracker dipped in 22 Dips' spinach and artichoke dip with visible chunks of red peppers. — Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Spinach bacon artichoke dip is a deliciously rich, crowd-pleasing, creamy, and cheesy dip that is wonderful served warm or cold.
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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

A skillet filled with pepperoni pizza dip, topped with melted cheese, slices of pepperoni, and garnished with herbs, surrounded by baked dough balls. This dish is perfect for party dips. — Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip recipe, made with cream cheese, pizza sauce and loaded with pepperoni, surrounded by bread that's perfect for dipping!
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Manchurian Chicken

Close-up of multiple meatballs coated in a rich, reddish Asian sauce, garnished with chopped green onions on a white plate. — Manchurian Chicken. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Chicken Manchurian Recipe. Manchurian Chicken is the perfect mix of crispy chicken and a spicy sauce. Chicken Manchuria originates in India.
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Instant Pot Queso

Queso being scooped out of a bowl with a chip.. — Instant Pot Queso. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Instant Pot Queso is sure to be your new favorite way to make chili con queso for parties. Cheese lovers know that a good queso dip can turn any gathering into a truly special event.
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot)

A casserole dish filled with buffalo chicken dip topped with shredded cheese and green onions, surrounded by tortilla chips and fresh ingredients, perfect for party dips. — Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of the best dips! Pieces of chicken in Buffalo wing sauce, with a creamy, cheesy base baked until golden and bubbly!
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Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake

A spoonful of white bean tomato bake. — Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This cheesy white bean tomato bake is an easy, hearty meal everyone loves. It's loaded with flavor and ready in a snap.
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Bagel Dip Recipe

A dish of dip garnished with herbs and bacon bits, surrounded by sliced cucumbers, carrots, and toasted bread on a wooden table. This appetizer is perfect for any occasion. — Bagel Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy bagel dip recipe is loaded with the delicious flavors of cream cheese, shallots, bacon bits, dill and so much more. Perfect for any occasion.
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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

A bowl of smoked salmon dipping sauce topped with capers, served with crackers, beside garlic cloves and a lemon slice.

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip is the best smoked salmon dip recipe that takes minutes to prepare and is perfect for stuffing and dipping!
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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs is the perfect combination of sweet and flavorful. These meatballs make for an excellent appetizer.
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Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip

A person holding a cracker topped with a scoop of chicken salad from 22 Dips, mixed with cranberries and green onions. — Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip recipe is about to be your favorite dip, ever. Don't miss the sweetness combined with the feta cheese!
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Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

A plate of bacon-wrapped jalapeño peppers garnished with green onions, served on a white oval plate with a blue napkin and a drink in the background. — Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers, with or without bacon, are full of flavor, oh so cheesy and baked, air fried or grilled.
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Olive Garden Meatballs

This copycat Olive Garden meatballs recipe has all the flavor of our favorite meatballs inside tender, juicy, perfectly cooked meatballs.
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Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers Bacon Wrapped Mummies

These air fryer Halloween bacon wrapped mummy jalapeno poppers are perfect for any Halloween party. They're delicious and adorable. Give them a try.
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Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

A plate of crispy wonton cups filled with creamy, seasoned rotisserie chicken mixture, garnished with fresh herbs. — Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Buffalo chicken wonton cups recipe is basically Buffalo chicken dip and chips in one cup! It's they perfect party food for your event.
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Creamy Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

A hand dipping a celery stick into a bowl of creamy blue cheese dip, with extra celery sticks and cheese pieces nearby. — Creamy Blue Cheese Dip Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Blue Cheese Dip is creamy and tangy, and makes the perfect dip for your wings and vegetables. This is the best blue cheese dip recipe.
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Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Plate of pinwheel roll-ups with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and spinach in a tortilla wrap, neatly arranged and sliced. — Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy smoked salmon pinwheels make a great appetizer. Serve this dish as a whole salmon tortilla wrap or cut it up into pinwheels.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

A bowl of dip surrounded by oatmeal cookies and sliced apples on a wooden surface. — Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This rich and creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect fall treat. The pumpkin dip recipe is super easy with only 5 ingredients and is the best pumpkin dip for ginger snaps.
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Jalapeno Cheeseburger Sliders With Spicy Mayo

Hamburger with a bite taken out, showing juicy beef patty, melted cheese, sliced tomatoes, jalapeños, and sauce inside a soft bun—a perfect addition to creative lunch recipes for fun meals for kids. — Jalapeno Cheeseburger Sliders With Spicy Mayo. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Delicious mini cheeseburger sliders with a kick. This cheeseburger sliders recipe uses jalapeno peppers and cheddar cheese served on rolls.
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Loaded Tater Tots

Bowl of Tater Tots with sauce over it. — Loaded Tater Tots. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These copycat Domino's loaded tater tots are just as beefy and cheesy as the original. Get ready for loaded tots heaven!
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