Are you looking for some of the best appetizers, ever? We've gathered up some of our most flavorful and delicious finger foods that are perfect for any type of party, gathering, or just a hungry weekend at home.
The great part about making finger foods for a party is that they're fast and easy to whip up. What you'll find from these simple appetizers listed below is that they're all simple and quick to cook, which also means that everyone is able to dive in and eat them sooner, too!
Have fun working your way through this amazing list of party appetizers...we've given you quite a few amazing recipes to choose from!
What is an appetizer?
In the traditional sense, an appetizer is any kind of small dish of food or a drink served before a meal or the main course of a meal to stimulate the appetite.
In a party setting, appetizers are simply small finger foods designed to be eaten by hand while people mingle and interact.
These foods are generally either small enough to be held with the fingers - think wings or pigs in a blanket - or they're able to be held in the hand while eaten - sandwiches, for example.
Why serve appetizers at parties?
Appetizers are the quintessential party food, and for good reason! When we're walking around the house or the yard talking and mingling, the last thing we want is a plateful of something we have to eat with a fork.
It's much more convenient - and let's face it, more fun - to have a plate full of food that we can eat with our hands easily. Of course, that food has to be full of delicious flavor, too.
That's why appetizers and finger foods are so perfect for parties. From pigs in a blanket to chips and dip and everything in between, these foods are fun, full of flavor, and so easy to eat. It makes the party so much more enjoyable.
What drinks go well with appetizers?
Appetizers come in so many different flavors and varieties, but one thing that most of them have in common is that those flavors are bold and spicy.
Almost all appetizers generally pair well with beer, wine, spirits, and even pop. There's really no wrong drink to serve with appetizers for parties.
Why You'll Love These Recipes
All of these recipes are easy, delicious, and so much fun to eat! That's the trifecta and the hallmark of any good finger food. These recipes are:
- Easy to make
- Made with only simple ingredients you can find easily at your local store
- Full of flavor
- Always a hit with everyone
Best Appetizers for Parties, Tailgates, or Cravings
As far as finger foods go, these are the absolute top-shelf, best appetizers to serve at whatever event you have coming up. Browse through and bookmark a few recipes for your next party, tailgate, game day, or rainy day!
Game Day Food Board
Looking for appetizer board ideas or charcuterie board ideas? This easy game day food board is a fun way to make the perfect party platter.
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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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Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites
Jalapeno Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites are spicy pretzel bites that are filled with a gooey cheese center.
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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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Instant Pot Queso
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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Crescent Dough Pizza
This crescent dough pizza rolls cheese-stuffed crescent dough into a pinwheel shape, tops it with sauce, and bakes it to perfection.
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Dominos Pizza Loaded Tots
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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Crispy Potato Skin Chips
Potato Skin Chips make a mouth-watering spare time snack that can actually help reduce kitchen waste while satisfying your hunger cravings and taste buds.
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Mashed Potato Fries
Mashed Potato Fries are a fun alternative to french fries. A crisp outside with a nice creamy filling on the inside from leftover mash or made from scratch.
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potatoes
Buffalo chicken stuffed potatoes are loaded with flavor, not work. These Buffalo chicken twice baked potatoes make the perfect meal any time.
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Italian Herbs and Cheese Bread
Every time we stop at a Subway for a snack or meal I ALWAYS choose their Italian herbs and cheese bread. The inside of the sandwich often changes, but the bun remains the same. Here's why.
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Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip
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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Hard Shell Taco Recipe
Taco bar menu has the best hard shell taco recipe and a COMPLETE checklist with free ebook full of ingredients and ideas for home, a taco party or wedding.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili
This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe has all the wonderful flavors and ingredients in enchiladas but is an easy-to-make slow cooker chili.
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Chorizo Sausage Stuffed Peppers
These Chorizo Sausage Stuffed Peppers are packed full of delicious Mexican flavors! With spicy chorizo, veggies, and cooked rice, it makes a perfectly balanced meal.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
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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Italian Nachos
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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Smoked Crab Dip Recipe
This easy smoked cream cheese crab dip recipe is bursting with smoky flavor. Easy to make, it's heavy on taste and not on work! Try it for yourself!
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Bacon and Mushroom Cheese Ball
If you love Christmas cheese balls, you're going to go crazy for this easy Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball recipe. Simple homemade cheese balls!
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Cranberry Feta Dip
This Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip is about to be your favorite dip, ever. Don't miss the sweetness combined with the feta cheese!
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Air Fryer Bacon Onion Rings
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings? Is this real life? This is certain to be your new favorite way to cook up onion rings in an air fryer.
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Football Deviled Eggs With or Without 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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Cheeseburger 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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Air Fryer Brats
These air fryer brats are so easy, so good, and they come out perfectly every time. You'll never need another air fryer bratwurst recipe.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings - Crispy Oven Directions too!
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings with crispy oven directions are fast, easy, and always delicious. Just spicy enough for your taste buds and so flavorful!
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Chèvre Cheese Balls
If you love cheese ball bites, these Chevre Goat Cheese Balls are going to be a dream! So much flavor in this classic cheese ball recipe!
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Easy Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms Recipe
Easy Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms Recipe shows how to make stuffed baby bella or white mushrooms packed full of cheese and so much more!
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Corned Beef Sliders
Easy Corned Beef Sliders are full of flavor and total comfort food that leave your taste buds wanting more. Sliders are the best party food or weeknight dinner.
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Salmon Sliders
Salmon Sliders are delicious, versatile mini sandwiches that pack amazing flavor and will impress family and friends as an appetizer, lunch, or light dinner recipe option.
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Jalapeno Cheeseburger Sliders with Spicy Mayo
Delicious mini cheeseburger sliders with a kick. This cheeseburger sliders recipe uses jalapeno peppers and cheddar cheese served on rolls.
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Big Mac Sliders Recipe
Ready to learn how to make Big Mac Sliders? These mini burgers with a copycat Big Mac sauce hit the spot! You'll love your newfound ability to make homemade Big Macs whenever you like! Stop spending your time sitting in the drive-thru and try this simple homemade Big Mac recipe instead!
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Beer Infused Slow Cooker Hotdog Chili
How to Make Hot Dog Chili Sauce is an easy homemade hot dog chili recipe with a secret ingredient for the best flavor, in a crock pot or not.
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Reuben Sliders - An Easy Variation on a Classic
This Reuben sliders recipe combines all the flavor or the classic Reuben with the sensibilities of a Hawaiian roll slider recipe. It's Legit!
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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip is an easy bean dip with a classic combination of flavors that everyone will love. Zesty ranch beans, cheese, and bacon make this the perfect party dip or appetizer!
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Salsa Pesto
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. It can be used in so many ways.
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Homemade Honey Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Homemade Honey Buffalo Cauliflower Bites recipe is baked in the best buffalo wing sauce and served with ranch or blue cheese for dipping! Perfect for any occasion!
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Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers, with or without bacon, are full of flavor, oh so cheesy and baked, fried or grilled.
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Easy Tomato Bruschetta
This Easy Tomato Bruschetta recipe is the best Italian appetizer with onion, and parmesan, mozzarella, feta or goat cheese, if desired, on a crusty bread.
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Perfect Meatballs
These are called Perfect Meatballs for a reason! Always moist and flavorful. Full of garlic, parmesan cheese and your favorite ground meat!
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
These Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are prepared with a secret ingredient that makes them crispy on the outside and oh-so juicy on the inside. Slather them in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce for a wing recipe that will earn you rave reviews.
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Best Subway Tuna Salad Sandwich
The Best Subway Tuna Salad Sandwich copycat recipe shows you how to make a classic Subway tuna salad sandwich with a list of all possible Subway toppings!
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Best Classic Egg Salad
The Best Classic Egg Salad or Boiled Egg Salad recipe is healthy, perfect for sandwiches, full of flavor, with celery, pickles, onions and so much more!
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Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Ken and his buddies play poker once a month and these meatballs are always a huge hit. Sweet and Sour Meatballs are so easy to make. If we have time we make our Perfect Meatballs and if not we buy a large bag of frozen prepared meatballs. Throw it all in the slow cooker and in a few hours total perfection! The sauce is absolutely fabulous!
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How to Make Pasta Chips in Air Fryer, Deep Fried or Baked
Here's a fun appetizer your family and friends will lose their minds over. Pasta chips. Salty, crunchy and seasoned your way, pasta chips go with all our favorite dips. Put these crispy snacks on your entertainment menu.
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Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
You're going to love the flavor of these Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels. A little bit of spice with a little bit of chew makes for the easiest appetizer dish, ever.
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Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip (Gluten-Free!)
If you’re in the market for a super creamy, extra easy, gluten-free appetizer recipe, you simply must try my copycat recipe for Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip. Made with juicy artichoke hearts, frozen spinach, creamy sour cream, three types of cheese, and plenty of garlic and onion, this *may* just be the best baked spinach artichoke dip around.
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Easy Chicken Salad Snack Wraps
This easy chicken salad wraps recipe with shredded chicken in a creamy mayo-based sauce served up in a pan toasted tortilla. An easy and tasty lunch everyone will love!
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Spicy Chicken Wrap with Salsa
This spicy chicken wrap recipe isn't just easy, it's downright delicious! All you need are five simple ingredients! These Mexican wraps are perfect for a taco party, quick lunch or snack any time!
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Reuben Crescent Ring with Sauerkraut
This baked Reuben crescent ring appetizer is full of Reuben flavor and wrapped in a tasty, flaky crescent roll crust. It's delicious AND easy!
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Air Fryer Pizza
This semi-homemade air fryer pizza is delicious and comes together so fast. Just six ingredients make this air fried pizza quick and tasty.
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Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
Learn how to make these cheesy seafood stuffed mushrooms for that next house party you're hosting. They're super easy to make and a total crowd pleaser!
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The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus
The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus is delicious perfection! I love the roasted garlic and the flavor it adds to this delicious healthy dip!
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The Ultimate Guacamole
Our recipe for The Ultimate Guacamole is a big hit around here. We serve it regularly as a snack or appetizer. Avocado, tomato, lime, cilantro and more!
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Baked Pita Chips
Baked Pita Chips, made in 20 minutes, and fabulous served with any dip or on their own. Seasoned with your favorites, this easy snack won't disappoint!
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Easy Cheese and Ham Pinwheels
Easy Baked Ham Pinwheels with cheese are so quick and easy to make! Your favorite sandwich meat, cheese, garlic butter and refrigerated pizza dough are all you need! The possibilities are truly endless and a delicious result every time.
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Cheesy Bacon Bites
Cheesy Bacon Bites are so addictive! All you need is some bread, cream cheese, more cheese, bacon and seasonings and you have the perfect appetizer!
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Bacon Wrapped Cheese Biscuits
These Bacon Wrapped Cheese Biscuits are really good. I hate how awesome they taste. Garlic butter, melted cheese and bacon? The perfect combination.
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Sweet Chili Shrimp with Bacon
This recipe for Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is bursting with flavor. The savory bacon adds a salty note while the sweet chili sauce adds heat and balanced sweetness.
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Cheesy Bacon Hot Dog Bites
Cheesy Bacon Hot Dog Bites are simply hot dogs stuffed with cheese and surrounded by bacon! Perfect for dipping in your favorite toppings!
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Seafood Dip Recipe
This Seafood Dip recipe is the easiest appetizer to make. Cans of crab and shrimp and this delicious snack is ready in minutes, perfect for family or an event.
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Mushroom Turnovers with Cream Cheese Pastry
These easy cream cheese mushroom turnovers are made with a homemade cream cheese pastry dough and a savory filling made with seasoned caramelized onion and mushrooms. They're a tasty snack or the perfect party appetizer for holidays and special occasions.
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Air Fryer Wontons
Air Fryer Pizza Wontons are easy to make. These tasty bites make for a delicious lunch or snack.
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Air Fryer Spiced Walnuts
If you're looking for a quick snack, you're going to go crazy for this Air Fryer Candied Walnuts recipe. They're so simple and easy to do!
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Toasted Cheesy Bacon Bites
These Toasted Cheesy Bacon Bites are a fast and yummy snack! Who doesn't love a little bit of cheese, bacon and onions in every crunchy bite?
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Sausage Balls Without Bisquick
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! Even better you can make them in the oven or air fryer!! These sausage balls are perfect for breakfast, brunch or even game day!
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Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip
Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip is a deliciously rich, creamy, and cheesy dip that is usually served cold. It's filled with artichoke hearts, spinach, onions, garlic, bacon, and loads of cheesy goodness.
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Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake
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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Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo
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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Cheesy Mushrooms Appetizer Toasts
Mushroom appetizer toasts are cheesy, delicious, and easy to eat in just a bite or two! The perfect potluck appetizer to make everyone swoon! These mushroom snacks are made with a simple saute of mushrooms, baguette, and plenty of cheese for the perfect party snack.
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Crispy Cheesy Bruschetta Bites
These crispy cheesy bruschetta bites are an easy cocktail party Italian bread appetizer that everyone is going to love. Bruschetta with cheese is full of fresh juicy tomatoes, mozzarella cheeses, and more! All you need are a few simple ingredients and a few minutes to fix them up! makes this delicious party food perfect for an easy snack
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Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites
Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites are an easy snack or appetizer to prepare! The cheesy parmesan mixture includes garlic, onions, seasoning and as much or as little bacon as you desire! Every bite is so tasty, you really have to try it to believe it!
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Easy Cheesy Beef Empanadas
Follow this Easy Cheesy Baked Empanadas recipe and the results will be one of the tastiest empanadas around. Filled with beef, chicken or pork, it's the perfect appetizer, snack or meal for Taco night or on any occasion
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Cheesy Tuna Bombs
Cheesy Tuna Bombs are a great snack or small meal! If you enjoy tuna melts, you will love this recipe! Fast and easy, just the way we like them!
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
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! It's easy to make in the oven, slow cooker, and instant pot.
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How to Make Queso Dip
This Queso dip recipe is easy to follow and the results will be a cheesy, creamy, restaurant-quality dip. With or without Velveeta, this Mexican appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit at your next party!
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Wing Bites
Easy Buffalo Chicken Bites have all the great flavors of Buffalo chicken wings baked up into a soft and cheesy dough ball. This easy appetizer is a crowd pleaser!
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Easy Maple Bacon Sticky Pull Apart Bread
Easy Maple Bacon Sticky Pull Apart Bread is super easy to make. The caramel and bacon work beautifully together to create the most addictive treat you'll love.
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Easy Hamburger Pinwheels
This Easy Hamburger Pinwheels or Cheeseburger Roll Ups recipe with ground beef or other meat shows you how to cook pinwheels with bacon, cheese and more.
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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip
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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Bacon Cheese Dip
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! It's a bacon cream cheese dip recipe loved by all!
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
These Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are prepared with a secret ingredient that makes them crispy on the outside and oh-so juicy on the inside. Slather them in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce for a wing recipe that will earn you rave reviews.
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Breadsticks 6 Ways
Breadsticks 6 Ways with Pillsbury pizza dough makes copycat breadsticks or cheese sticks from Pizza Hut, Olive Garden and garlic pizza bread.
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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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Prosciutto Wrapped Garlic Chicken
This Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Garlic Chicken Breast or Chicken Thigh recipe is perfect in salad, a sandwich, as an appetizer or main course.
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Air Fryer Homemade Stuffed Mini Bagels
Copycat Dunkin Donuts Bagel Bites are easy to make and a great way to start off your day or enjoy as a snack. These cream cheese filled bagels don't disappoint.
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Loaded Potato Bites
Looking for a tasty appetizer for your next party? Look no further. These Easy Potato Bites are the answer. A breeze to make, these potato bites are simply delicious and the ideal appetizer or side!
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Easy Taco Egg Rolls
Cheesy taco egg rolls are full of ground meat, onions, peppers, salsa, refried beans and, of course, cheese! Every bite is perfection! Whether deep fried, air fried or baked, they're loaded with flavor, making them the ideal snack or appetizer for Taco night.
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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls with Bacon
This bacon cheeseburger egg rolls recipe combines all the flavors of a classic bacon cheeseburger with the golden, crispy crunch that we all love in our egg rolls. It's an absolutely delicious twist on the classic cheeseburger and a unique appetizer to serve up for parties and get togethers.
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Homemade Easy Cream Cheese Hot Mexican Corn Dip Recipe
Homemade Easy Cream Cheese Hot Mexican Corn Dip Recipe is luscious, spicy and loaded with flavor. Thanks to the Jalapeno peppers, this dip fires up the taste buds and brings everyone together!
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Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons
Air Fryer Cream Cheese Wontons are crispy wonton wrappers that are filled with a garlic and onion cream cheese.
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Air Fryer Ham & Cheese Sliders
Air Fryer Ham and Cheese sliders are tasty mini sandwiches that are great for parties.
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Cheeseburger 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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Pizza Dough Balls
This pizza ball recipe is wonderful and can be either baked or fried. Everyone will love these pizza dough balls! Fried pizza bites anyone?
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Pizza Pinwheels Recipe
Love the idea of a simple pizza pinwheel recipe? Don't miss out on these delicious Pizza Pinwheels with crescent rolls. It's literally the perfect treat!
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Braided Pizza Bread
With this recipe for braided pizza bread it's going to be easy as pie (pun intended) to have a treat for yourself at any gathering.
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How to Make Cocktail Onions
This recipe for making Cocktail Onions is super easy! Made with pearl onions and a simple blend of spices, they are perfect for cocktails and to enhance the flavors of other dishes.
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Whether you're a fan of sandwiches, dips, pizza, poppers, or even dough balls, you're going to find something you love on this list of the best appetizers and finger foods for parties. If you have a dog maybe they'll enjoy a treat too.
Air Fryer Dog Treats - Peanut Butter Pumpkin!
Your dog will love these homemade air fryer dog treats. These peanut butter pumpkin air fried dog treats are tasty and healthy for your pooch!
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From sandwiches to pizza bread, dips of all kinds, and everything in between. There's something for everyone to love on this list. If you're planning a party, be sure you include some of these recipes!
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