These 50+ party snacks are so good, even your pickiest friend will ask for seconds (and thirds). Think Loaded Savory Cream Cheese Dip, Cajun Snack Mix, Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle, and Gluten-Free Baked Jalapeño Poppers. Bonus: we’re tossing in Honey-Roasted Pistachios, Baked Tofu Nuggets, Simple Hummus, and Crackers. Yes, even your air fryer’s invited with those Air Fryer Roasted Peanuts!
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are a delicious party appetizer or side dish with tons of amazing flavors. One of our favorite mushroom recipes, these crab-stuffed mushrooms are a delicious blend of lump crab meat stuffed in savory mushroom caps.
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3 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
Learn how to make the best guacamole recipe with only three ingredients! It’s quick, easy, and delicious—perfect for any occasion.
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Savory Mexican Roasted Cashews
Easy and delicious, savory Mexican roasted cashews are the perfect tasty treat! Whether you make for a quick snack or serve them at a party, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Crudités Platter
A crudités platter is one of the easiest things to make for unexpected company. You always have vegetables in your fridge, so cut them up to make a simple veggie board. It is always a crowd-pleaser!
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Balsamic Kettle Chips with Blue Cheese and Truffle Oil
Crunchy Kettle Chips drizzled with truffle oil, sweet balsamic glaze and topped with crumbled blue cheese! Perfect with a cold beer, wine or mixed drinks!
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Gluten-Free Baked Jalapeño Poppers
These Gluten-Free Baked Jalapeño Poppers are not only poppin’, but vegan, top-8 allergy-free, and require no oil. Filled with a delicious creamy hummus and crusted for crunchy perfection, this recipe will be gone in a flash!
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Simple Hummus
Are you looking for an easy appetizer to serve to friends or something to hold your teenager over until dinner? Made with a can of chickpeas, this simple hummus recipe is just the thing.
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Savory Italian Tigernut Flour Crackers
A healthy and delicious grain-free snack! Savory Italian Tigernut Flour Crackers, easy and homemade, baked in the oven, and gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free! They are perfect for an everyday snack or a fancy addition to an appetizer platter!
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Cajun Snack Mix
This Cajun Snack Mix recipe is the ultimate bold and spicy snack to serve anytime! From game day, parties, Holidays, and more, this party mix is a favorite with everyone!
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Crack Chicken Pinwheels
Try these delicious and addictive Crack Chicken Pinwheels for your next party, snack, lunch, or gathering! Filled with a savory cream cheese and chicken mixture, these pinwheels are sure to be a crowd favorite.
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Air Fryer Roasted Peanuts
Air fryer roasted peanuts are a savory snack that is so simple and easy to make. It is a great recipe for your new and upcoming little chef. There is no cutting, just mixing and pouring. You will have a tasty treat for everyone to enjoy in only 20 minutes.
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Honey-Roasted Pistachios
Enjoy these honey-roasted pistachios as a sweet treat. The combination of honey to these healthy little seeds, yup they are seeds, is the perfect snack. Pistachios have wonderful healthy properties that make them a favorite for us.
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Kalamata Olive And Fig Tapenade Recipe
This delicious Kalamata Olive and Fig Tapenade is so easy to make. In 10 minutes, this unique blend is on your table, perfect for a last-minute appetizer.
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Creamy Anchovy Bruschetta Recipe With Parsley
Savory and rich umami-flavored, this Creamy Anchovy Bruschetta spread tastes amazing on toasted bread slices or Garlic Crostini to add to your appetizer menu or Mediterranean platter. You only need a handful of simple ingredients and just 5 minutes.
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Baked Tofu Nuggets
These Tofu Nuggets are easy to make and call for 8 simple ingredients. They bake up super crispy and they’re totally kid-approved! Serve them at parties, movie night, or snack time along with your favorite dipping sauce. They are irresistible!
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Pepperoni Pizza Dip
This baked pepperoni pizza dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, and parmesan tastes just like pizza.
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a great tasting dish that features chickpeas, tahini, red peppers and garlic. This is perfect as a healthy snack that’s full of spice and flavor or enjoy it on the side with your next dinner. Making hummus at home tastes a lot better than mass-produced store-bought hummus and is a lot more cost efficient too!
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Spicy Nuts
Spicy nuts can be made with any nuts you have on hand! They are easy, delicious, and perfect for your next party table or for gift-giving!
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Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
Homemade cottage cheese queso is the perfect protein-packed dip for nachos or game day snacks! Blended cottage cheese is the perfect creamy base, while the salsa and cheddar cheese give that classic cheesy flavor. Plus, it comes together in the microwave, so it’s faster, easier, cheaper, and healthier than most recipes. What’s not to love?
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Cheesy Cauliflower
Transform steamed cauliflower into these tasty and healthy loaded cheesy cauliflower bites with kale! They’re a fun and easy way to incorporate some extra veggies for the whole family, but they’re an exceptional option for baby-led weaning or as a finger food for toddlers! Serve them warm or cold or with or without a dipping sauce. Either way, they taste great! (Low carb, keto, gluten-free & vegetarian)
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Bison Brisket Nachos
Load up your plate with these filling bison brisket nachos! Bubbling cheese melts into the hearty bison brisket and crunchy tortilla chips as your nachos bake in the oven. After a smoked brisket dinner, these nachos offer a tasty way to use up your leftovers.
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Corn Nuggets
Homemade corn nuggets are a tasty, vegetarian substitute for chicken nuggets; everything, including vegetables, tastes better when it is fried. I will show you how to make corn nuggets at home: with three variations of corn, it gives different flavors and texture, while the fried exterior gives the nuggets a good crunch.
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Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus
Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus is ultra creamy and refreshing with a hint of spice. Enjoy this healthy, delicious snack with fresh veggies or pita chips.
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Mango Habanero Wings
I’m a huge fan of sweet and spicy chicken, and since I made this mango habanero wings recipe, I’ve been SO obsessed with it. It’s absolutely DELICIOUS—sweet, spicy, and flavorful!
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Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Made with just 4 main ingredients, this Avocado Chocolate Mousse is smooth, fluffy and velvety and so decadent! Enjoy this 5 min vegan dessert that is made without any refined sugar!
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Zucchini Patties Recipe
Inspired by my Cabbage Patties recipe, I decided to make zucchini patties with some fresh zucchini I had in the fridge. They turned out AMAZING—crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside. Plus, they were incredibly easy to make!
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RITZ Crackers Party Sandwiches
These two-bite RITZ Crackers Party Sandwiches are the perfect addition to your appetizer buffet. Kids love them, too!
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Hanky Panky Appetizers
This 1970’s classic is a crowd pleaser! Hanky Panky Appetizers are the perfect savory appetizer that you can make ahead.
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Loaded Hummus
Loaded hummus is a perfect easy appetizer. Creamy hummus is topped with crispy persian cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, red onions, tangy feta, salty olives and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a delicious snack dip that will be the hit of your next party.
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Hummus Recipe With Tahini
Easy, 8-ingredient homemade hummus that is creamy as can be. This is seriously the best hummus recipe with tahini. It can be eaten as a tasty dip with pita bread and veggies or spread over bread to make an amazing vegan sandwich.
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Lemon Guacamole
This easy lemon guacamole recipe is made without tomatoes. Featuring perfectly ripe avocados, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and spices. This guacamole is the perfect topping or dip.
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders
The ultimate Buffalo Chicken Sliders are made with soft and buttery Hawaiian rolls, loaded with creamy buffalo-flavored shredded chicken and melted mozzarella cheese. The tops of the buns are brushed with herb-infused butter for a golden finish!
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Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy goodness with the bright flavors of spinach and artichokes. Sour cream, cream cheese, and mozzarella create a luscious base, while a blend of spices adds just the right amount of seasoning.
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Italian Hoagie Dip
Our Italian Hoagie Dip brings the classic sub sandwich flavors into a scoopable treat perfect for parties, potlucks, and game day. It’s a mix of diced meats, cheese, and veggies dressed in a simple Italian seasoning. Perfect for sharing, it’s a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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Crispy Beer Battered Onion Ring Recipe
Make the crispiest onion rings at home with this easy beer battered onion ring recipe! Perfectly golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor, they’re ideal for parties, BBQs, or a fun snack.
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Baked Curry Puffs
This curry puffs recipe (karipap) yields savory pastries with a crisp, flaky butter crust and aromatic spiced potato filling. They taste just like veg puffs at your favorite Indian café, and they’re easier to make than you might think!
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Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
When people show up for dinner, it’s nice to have something out to munch on, so that you can sit down and enjoy a drink with your friends and take the edge off of everyone’s hunger. You can make everyone feel warm and welcome and a little bit fed before you have to hunker down in the kitchen to finish making the meal.
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No-Knead Cheesy Garlic Bread Fingers
This recipe started with a deep dig through the freezer in search of a baguette to serve as a vehicle for regular old garlic bread.
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Garlic Knots
These easy homemade garlic knots are the perfect appetizer, snack, or side dish for anyone who loves Italian food (and isn’t that everyone?)! They’re soft, light, and chewy, brushed with glorious garlic butter, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
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Gougères Gruyère – French Appetizer Recipe
Gougères Gruyère is a French appetizer recipe that is not only a mouthful to pronounce but also a mouthful of cheesy deliciousness.
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White Truffle Garlic Bread with Whipped Ricotta
White Truffle Garlic Bread with Whipped Ricotta is a quick appetizer when you want to treat yourself or your guests. Whipped Ricotta with truffle oil is a silky, creamy spread with the rich, distinct flavor of truffles. It adds the perfect umami flavor to garlic bread, and it’s super simple to make.
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Chipotle Almond Dip
Chipotle almond dip is a creamy, southwestern inspired dip that pairs perfectly with crackers and veggies. But it’s so good that you’ll want to put it on tacos, wraps, sandwiches and salads too. It’s perfect for anything that needs a little smoky, southwestern zing. It’s also naturally vegan.
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Zesty Gruyere Olive Dip
You don’t have to be an olive lover to fall in love with this Green Olive Dip! This zesty dip is the perfect go-to for pairing with your favorite crunchy snacks, fresh veggies, or even as a spread on sandwiches.
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Hot Boursin Cheese Dip
Oh, let me tell you about this amazing Boursin Cheese Dip recipe! It’s creamy, indulgent, and seriously delightful. Trust me, it’s the shining star of my dip collection. You’ve got to try it! Soft and creamy Boursin cheese is baked with Italian sausage, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, then finished with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, creating the ultimate dipping experience.
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Easy Marinated Cheese
This Marinated Cheese is a rich and delicious, easy, make-ahead appetizer that is perfect for parties and holiday get-togethers! Also, it’s sometimes called “Christmas Cheese” and it’s a ‘pretty’ appetizer that will brighten up your table and make everything look so festive! Serve it with your favorite crackers or celery!
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Sausage Balls with Red Lobster Biscuit Mix
These Sausage Balls with Red Lobster Biscuit Mix blend savory sausage and garlic flavor with the cheesy goodness of Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix. Easy to prepare, only 4 ingredients and perfect for any occasion! Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers are the perfect appetizer to put out at your next party. Loaded with cream cheese, sausage, garlic, and chives, these bite-size peppers have something for everyone!
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Spicy Seasoned Pretzels
Coated in a zesty, homemade spice blend, these Spicy Seasoned Pretzels are the ultimate snack – crunchy, flavorful, and perfectly spicy! They’re great for parties, school lunches, or anytime snacking!
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Loaded Savory Cream Cheese Dip
Hospitality doesn’t require perfection—especially in the kitchen. You don’t need to be a five-star chef to create meaningful moments with the people you invite in. Hospitality is about connection, not perfection. That’s why I’m all about sharing recipes that are simple, satisfying, and sure to make your guests feel welcome. This savory cream cheese dip is just the thing!
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Tomato and Mozzarella Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle
Warm, toasted baguette with a basil-kissed Caprese salad, straight from the oven, drizzled with balsamic goodness. It’s so irresistible, your guests will be begging for the recipe!
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Farah Zeb is a mother of five, including two children with special needs. She shares practical parenting tips and resources to help other families navigate daily challenges and create supportive, nurturing environments.
