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Easy Appetizers and Finger Food Recipes

We've gathered Easy Appetizer and Finger Food Recipes that are easy to make, simple to serve, and always a hit. Our Southern Pimento Cheese, Charcuterie Skewers, and Spinach and Feta Rolls are crowd-pleasers we serve for game days, holidays, and casual get-togethers.

Stylish Starters

Ramp up your appetizer game with our selection of stylish starters. From Avocado Bruschetta to Mini Caprese Skewers, these recipes are as beautiful as they are delicious.

  • Firecracker shrimp feature image close up with sweet chili sauce and cilantro
    Firecracker Shrimp (Shrimp in a Blanket)
  • Prosciutto wrapped cantalope feature image
    Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe
  • charcuterie skewers feature image
    Charcuterie Skewers + Video
  • Crispy rice sushi stack with spicy shrimp feature image close up arranged on platter with garnish.
    Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp
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Savory Finger Foods and Sliders

Perfect for mingling, our savory finger foods are easy to eat and full of flavor. Try our Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs, and more.

  • Roast beef sliders feature image 6 sliders prepared with buns and mustard in background.
    Roast Beef Slider Recipe
  • Sloppy Joe sliders feature image close up
    Sloppy Joe Sliders
  • close up of cheese quesadilla feature image
    3 Ingredient Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
  • Vegetarian egg rolls recipe feature image close up of 10 egg rolls on wire rack
    Crispy Vegetarian Egg Rolls Recipe

Easy Dips

No party is complete without a variety of dips. From Classic Hummus to Spicy Queso, these recipes will keep your guests coming back for more.

  • Guacamole
    Restaurant Style Guacamole Recipe with (or without) Cilantro
  • Cowboy redneck hillbilly caviar with lime and cilantro in a serving bowl.
    The BEST Redneck (aka Cowboy, Hillbilly) Caviar Dip Recipe
  • Fire roasted salsa in a bowl.
    The Best Fire Roasted Salsa Recipe + Video
  • Copycat Chipotle corn salsa with toppings in a decorative bowl.
    Easy Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa

Fresh and Light Bites

Keep things light and fresh with our healthy appetizers. Enjoy dishes like Cucumber Sushi Rolls and Veggie Spring Rolls that are both nutritious and tasty.

  • Watermelon caprese bites with skewers and balsamic
    Easy Watermelon Caprese Skewers
  • burrata caprese prepared featured image
    Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Easy Italian Style Giardiniera Recipe feature image close up
    Giardiniera Recipe (Italian Pickled Vegetables)
  • healthy cucumber bites with cream cheese radish and dill feature image. 7 stack with white background.
    Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese, Radish, and Dill

Greek Appetizers

Bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table with our Greek appetizers. Enjoy dishes like Spanakopita, Tzatziki with Pita Chips, and more.

  • Dolmades on a platter with lemon sauce and a lemon on top.
    Greek Dolmades Recipe (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
  • Spinach and feta rolls with phyllo feature image
    The Best Spinach and Feta Rolls (with Phyllo)
  • Easy flaming saganaki cheese feature image
    Easy Flaming Saganaki Cheese Recipe
  • Skordalia Greek Potato dip with garlic in a black bowl topped with kalamata olives and extra virgin olive oil.
    Skordalia Recipe (Greek Potato Garlic Dip)

Satisfy your guests with our stylish and tasty appetizers. From elegant starters to crowd-pleasing savory bites, our finger food collection has you covered.

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  • Creamy queso blanco dip in a bowl with paprika, green onion, and jalapeno garnish.
    Creamy Queso Blanco Dip
  • A white platter of garlic buffalo wings with celery and blue cheese.
    Baked Garlic Buffalo Wings with Homemade Wing Sauce
  • Tomato confit in a white skillet with dried oregano and garlic cloves.
    Easy Tomato Confit Recipe
  • Crispy potato skins with cheese on a serving plate with garnish and sour cream.
    Crispy Potato Skins with Habanero Cheese and Bacon
  • Spinach dip without mayonnaise in a ceramic dish next to a linen and glass of water.
    Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip without Mayo
  • Baked brie with fig jam and pecans in ceramic acorn decorative dish cooked.
    Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pecans
  • A blue cheese cheese ball on a plate surrounded by crackers.
    Blue Cheese Cheese Ball Recipe
  • Mini caprese skewers with salami roses lined up on a platter.
    Mini Caprese Skewers with Salami Roses
  • Cold BLT dip with cream cheese in glass pie plate with some removed to show layers.
    Cold BLT Dip with Cream Cheese
  • Easy vegetarian quesadillas with black beans and corn sliced up with toppings on a platter.
    Easy Vegetarian Quesadillas
  • Cheese twists with puff pastry on a white serving platter.
    Cheese Twists Recipe with Puff Pastry
  • Easy Italian fried cheese recipe with fresh mozzarella and marinara feature image. close up on plate with basil leaves on top
    Crispy Fried Mozzarella Cheese Recipe
  • Buffalo chicken dip nestled in a serving dish surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Rotisserie Chicken
  • Prepared turkey sliders on a sheet pan with buttery toasted buns.
    Turkey Sliders Recipe (with Leftover Turkey)
  • A large bowl of shrimp ceviche with cooked shrimp.
    Shrimp Ceviche with Cooked Shrimp (Easy Recipe)
  • Turkey pinwheels arranged on platter with skewers.
    Turkey Pinwheels with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Elote corn dip in molcajete bowl with garnish and chips.
    Creamy Elote Corn Dip (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
  • Baked feta appetizer surrounded by olives.
    Baked Feta Appetizer with Olives and Herbs
  • Cauliflower bites in white bowl with garnish and a side of garlic aioli.
    Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites
  • Best Irish pub nachos recipe crispy potato nachos with cheddar and ranch feature image close up with toppings and a side of ranch
    Loaded Oven Baked Potato Slices
  • Tzatziki sauce in a blue bowl with decorative utensil and lemon wedge.
    Authentic Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
  • A photo of boiled peanuts in the Instant Pot.
    Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts (Spicy)
  • Pineapple Habanero Salsa close up feature image
    Pineapple Habanero Salsa Recipe
  • Bruschetta Dip with Creamy Boursin Cheese hero image close up in bowl with baguette.
    Easy Bruschetta Dip with Boursin Cream Cheese
  • Cranberry salsa with jalapenos in a white serving bowl.
    Cranberry Salsa with Jalapeños
  • Cheesy sausage puff pastry bites feature image close up out of oven sliced.
    Cheesy Sausage Puff Pastry Bites
  • Best southern deviled eggs recipe with crispy bacon feature elegant close up on wooden board with all the toppings
    Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe
  • Easy dill pickle dip with Grillo's feature image holding a chip with dip and bowl in background.
    Easy Dill Pickle Dip Recipe
  • Quick and easy marinated olives with feta cheese feature image close up in white bowl with rind.
    Simple Marinated Olives with Feta
  • cilantro jalapeno dip chuys copycate recipe feature image close up in bowl with garnish being dipped
    Jalapeño Ranch Dip
  • Easy tirokafteri recipe greek spicy feta dip feature image close up with lemon and kalamata olives on platter with warm pita
    Easy Tirokafteri Recipe (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
  • Authentic greek hummus recipe with lemon garlic and pine nuts feature image close up in large serving bowl with topping and lemon wedge.
    Authentic Greek Hummus Recipe with Lemon, Garlic, and Pine Nuts
  • Easy pizza egg rolls air fryer feature image close up with toppings and marinara for dipping.
    Pizza Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
  • Crispy crab bites with remoulade on a platter with lemon and sauce.
    Crispy Crab Bites with Remoulade
  • Broccoli patties feature image close up with dipping sauce and garnish
    Broccoli Cheese Patties (Air Fryer and Oven Method)
  • Bacon wrapped salmon bites feature image with dipping sauce.
    Salmon Bites Recipe with Bacon and Maple Bourbon Glaze
  • creamy smoked gouda dip with bacon easy instant pot recipe feature image close up with crostini
    Creamy Smoked Gouda Dip with Bacon
  • A feature image of fried green tomatoes on a platter with a serving of remoulade sauce.
    Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade
  • Mini cream cheese puff pastry bites 4th of July celebration feature image. 6 on white platter with powdered sugar.
    Mini Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Bites: July 4th Celebration
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Game Day Recipes

  • A blue cheese cheese ball on a plate surrounded by crackers.
    Blue Cheese Cheese Ball Recipe
  • Cold BLT dip with cream cheese in glass pie plate with some removed to show layers.
    Cold BLT Dip with Cream Cheese
  • Cheese twists with puff pastry on a white serving platter.
    Cheese Twists Recipe with Puff Pastry
  • Crispy potato skins with cheese on a serving plate with garnish and sour cream.
    Crispy Potato Skins with Habanero Cheese and Bacon
  • Buffalo chicken dip nestled in a serving dish surrounded by tortilla chips.
    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip with Rotisserie Chicken
  • Garlic parmesan wings with garnish on a plate beside garlic parmesan dipping sauce.
    Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce for Wings, Tenders, or Dipping
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