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  4. 100 Super Fast Finger Foods to Serve a Crowd

100 Super Fast Finger Foods to Serve a Crowd

Updated January 24, 2019
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Hosting a party or headed to a potluck? You'll want to take a look at these easy, fast, and portable finger food recipes first. No spoons or forks required. 

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Cheesy Sausage Roll-Ups

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Cheesy Sausage Roll-Ups Recipe

These southwestern-style roll-ups require just 5 ingredients. 

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Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

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Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños Recipe

Searching for that perfect, crowd-pleasing appetizer for you next get-together? Look no further than these stuffed jalapeño poppers. The rich and creamy combination of bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled jalapeño peppers. This grilled appetizer recipe is a healthy, fresh alternative to the popular breaded and fried version. If you’re looking to keep your stuffed jalapeño poppers vegetarian-friendly, you can eliminate the bacon or replace it with coarsely chopped nuts, like smoked almonds or toasted pecans. 

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French Onion Soup Bites

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French Onion Soup Bites Recipe

Easy to assemble and perfectly portable, these French Onion Soup bites are the perfect addition to any holiday party spread. They’re like your favorite Trader Joe’s freezer aisle find, but tastier. 

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These Crunchy Air-Fried Corn Dog Bites Have Just 82 Calories

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These Crunchy Air-Fried Corn Dog Bites Have Just 82 Calories Recipe

Who doesn’t love a corn dog? These whimsical, perfect little bites of smoky hot dog goodness come with a crunchy cornflake coating that will make party guests smile. Look for high-quality uncured hot dogs at upscale grocery stores such as Whole Foods, Fresh Market, or Sprouts. Mustard is best friends with corn dogs, so pick out your favorite to serve with these fun and festive snacks.

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Pigs in an Everything Blanket with Cream Cheese Dip

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Pigs in an Everything Blanket with Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

Two finger food favorites collide as pigs in a blanket get an everything bagel makeover. Rather than the traditional canned biscuit or croissant dough, the "blanket" of this playful appetizer is made with fresh pizza dough that is first boiled, brushed with egg wash, and rolled in an "everything" seasoning blend (poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, and coarse salt) before being baked. Using a yeasted dough and this double cooking method is what gives these tailgate-ready bites their bagel personality. Serve them up with a tangy cream cheese dip for a party-perfect snack platter. 

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers Recipe

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Pizza Rolls

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Pizza Rolls Recipe

These tender, buttery snack rolls are akin to cinnamon buns in structure… but they’re full-on pizza perfection in flavor. Using canned crescent roll dough and prepared marinara sauce keeps both the prep time and ingredient list short, making these cheesy, kid-friendly bites easy to whip up at a moment’s notice. Of course, you can also prep them ahead to enjoy as after-school snacks or on-the-go breakfasts throughout the week. Feel free to customize you homemade pizza rolls with your own favorite toppings. 

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Chicken Sausage Puffs with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce

Chicken Sausage Puffs with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce
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Chicken Sausage Puffs with Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe

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Easy Party Pizza Sticks

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Easy Party Pizza Sticks Recipe

If you’re searching for an easy and inexpensive appetizer for a crowd, the hunt stops here. These crispy, cheesy pizza sticks are the perfect snack to whip up for a Super Bowl spread, birthday party, or a casual family get-together. Besides being inherently kid-friendly, these tasty pizza sticks are endlessly customizable—just pile on your favorite toppings!

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Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Salad Bites

Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Salad Bites
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Lemon-Caper Parmesan Potato Salad Bites Recipe

Turn "jacket potatoes" into irresistible potato salad bites. Capers offer a twist on traditional relish; they're actually pickled flower buds and add bright, briny flavor to this appetizer.

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Mini Potato Skins

Mini Potato Skins
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Mini Potato Skins Recipe

This party-perfect appetizer will be gone before the last guest even arrives. At a dinner party or holiday gathering, the main dish and a few incredible sides are really the stars of the show. But we can’t imagine a supper club or Christmas dinner without something to snack on as guests arrive, pour cocktails, and catch up before the meal is served. This five-ingredient recipe makes a bite-sized appetizer that every guest will rave about, and it has a high yield for your biggest crowds. But appetizers aren’t just for dinner occasions—For an at-home or away tailgate, you can’t beat an easy and portable snack like Mini Potato Skins. Our Test Kitchen professionals said these Mini Potato Skins pair well with beer, so cheers! A tip from the Test Kitchen: Place the sour cream in a piping bag for a nice neat dollop. If you don’t have a piping bag, simply cut off one corner of a ziplock plastic bag. These appetizers were made to travel. To take them to a party, prepare the recipe through Step 3 and place potato skins in a container. Complete Step 4 before serving.

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Melted Manchego Tortas with Romesco and Chorizo

Melted Manchego Tortas with Romesco and Chorizo
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Melted Manchego Tortas with Romesco and Chorizo Recipe

Spanish flatbreads, or tortas, are a tapas staple. Make these with thin sandwich round halves and a 1 1/4-inch circular cutter. You'll only use 1/4 cup of the romesco, but the remainder makes a great sauce for meats, vegetables, or fish.

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Bacon Endive Tomato Bites

Bacon Endive Tomato Bites
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Bacon Endive Tomato Bites Recipe

Multicolored grape tomatoes shine in these little bites. Prepare this appetizer when the tomatoes are at their ripest, sweetest, and juiciest. This starter makes for a bright and fresh starter that is bursting with flavor and color. On the light side, this appetizer will ensure that you and your guests don't get too full before the main course.

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Pimiento Cheese Squares

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Pimiento Cheese Squares Recipe

We take the flavors of the South's favorite spread and make into savory bites of Pimiento Cheese Squares--perfect for parties or gifts.

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Caprese Salsa

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Caprese Salsa Recipe

We loved the classic caprese salad so much, we transformed it into a vibrant summer “salsa,” so that we could top just about everything with it. The simple, but so satisfying, flavor combo of ripe, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and rich mozzarella cheese is the perfect path to amping up any number of your favorite summertime staples. Serve this fresh and flavor-packed topper over grilled steak or chicken, use it as a burger relish, or spoon it onto crostini or grilled bread for an awesome and easy appetizer. 

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Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers

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Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers Recipe

Put out half of the skewers, and keep the remaining chilled until ready to serve. Everyone loves a good melon salad, so we took that idea and "skewer-ed" it. Salty cured ham meets creamy, fresh melon for the ultimate savory/sweet combination. With the addition of smooth mozzarella cheese, these skewers are texturally satisfying and not shy on flavor. Your guests will absolutley the easiness and accessibility of these skewers, and you'd be surprised at how impressed they'll be.

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All-Purpose Entertaining Crackers

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All-Purpose Entertaining Crackers Recipe

Why buy something that you can make easily and more deliciously at home? Make these all-purpose crackers as they are, or top with Asiago cheese, sea salt and black pepper, Italian herbs, or sesame seed oil after rolling the dough and before cutting it into desired shapes. Note that if you choose to make larger, 2" crackers, the yield is around 60 crackers, which serves 30 people.

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Strawberry Bruschetta

Strawberry Bruschetta
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Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe

Usher in the warm days of spring and summer with Strawberry Bruschetta. This refreshing mixture of  nectarine, grape tomatoes, strawberries, and basil are served over baguette slices with slatherings of goat cheese.

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Pesto Pastries

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Pesto Pastries Recipe

Unlike classic pesto, there's no oil in this filling. Once everything is minced in the food processor, though, it develops a paste-like consistency. Thaw the pastry in the fridge overnight, or leave out at room temperature for an hour or two.

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Mini Cheese Balls

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Mini Cheese Balls Recipe

Almond milk cream cheese is delicately nutty, with a buttery-rich texture and zero grams of sat fat. Find it at Whole Foods stores nationwide. You can substitute 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, which adds 1.6g sat fat to each serving.

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Everything Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers

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Everything Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

We all know that the addictiveness of the savory everything spice blend is amplified when paired with smooth cream cheese. Each popper is bursting with flavor and a variety of optional toppings keeps each bite interesting (and makes for a gorgeous platter). It seems you've found your new go-to party appetizer. Make sure that the jalapenos are par-cooked  before adding the cream cheese filling to ensure that the cream cheese doesn't burn. 

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Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey

Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey
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Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey Recipe

In addition to being a delicious appetizer that feels special, these Goat Cheese Poppers with Honey make for extra awesome croutons on salads and as "meat" balls for vegetarian pasta dishes. Be sure to bring your oil to the right heat before adding the poppers--if the oil is not hot enough, you will end up with a soggy, greasy mess instead of crisp poppers. Available at most stores that carry kitchen equipment for around $10, a kitchen thermometer is an incredibly worthy investment.

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Smoked Trout, Arugula, and Granny Smith Stacks

Smoked Trout, Arugula, and Granny Smith Stacks
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Smoked Trout, Arugula, and Granny Smith Stacks Recipe

Crisp apples serve as a base for Smoked Trout, Arugula, and Granny Smith Stacks, lending crunch and flavor to these healthy bites.

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Chicken Salad Tarts

Chicken Salad Tarts
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Chicken Salad Tarts Recipe

This appetizer recipe for Chicken Salad Tarts is perfect for any occasion and (almost!) too pretty to eat.

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Bruschetta with Peach Salsa and Melted Brie

Bruschetta with Peach Salsa and Melted Brie
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Bruschetta with Peach Salsa and Melted Brie Recipe

Place the cheese in the freezer for about 20 minutes for easier cutting. To make this appetizer in advance, you can prepare and refrigerate the salsa up to a day ahead. Toast bread and assemble just before serving.

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Cheese Dreams

Cheese Dreams
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Cheese Dreams Recipe

These savory little gems will be the first party appetizer to disappear. Make ahead the day before and refrigerate, or you can freeze them up to 3 weeks in advance. If frozen, pop in the oven straight from the freezer and increase the bake time by 10 minutes. We find that sharp cheddar works best for creating a super cheesy flavor, but feel free to experiment with your favorite flavor of cheddar--an aged white cheddar would be amazing here. These are guaranteed to be one of the best easy appetizer recipes you've ever made.

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Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups

Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups
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Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups Recipe

Turn a beloved side dish into a cute and savory appetizer. Frozen phyllo shells speed prep time, as does bagged baby spinach (rather than frozen). Toasting the phyllo cups keeps them crisp longer after being filled.

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Skewered Persimmon and Herb Bites

Skewered Persimmon and Herb Bites
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Skewered Persimmon and Herb Bites Recipe

The combination of persimmons with Southeast Asian herbs and dunk sauce comes as a surprise in these quick appetizers, and it's totally addictive. You'll need 20 short (3 1/2 in.) bamboo skewers; cut bigger ones if you can't find this size.

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Broccoli-and-Cheddar Mini Quiches

Broccoli-and-Cheddar Mini Quiches

Broccoli-and-Cheddar Mini Quiches Recipe

Who needs a pie pan or pastry dough when you've got muffin tins? This quiche recipe combines the standard custard mixture with steamed broccoli and cheddar cheese baked into muffin-sized mini quiches. These are the perfect breakfast treats for your little ones—especially if you have a daily broccoli battle on your hands!

Little quiches fit perfectly in little hands. Best of all, they can be served for any meal of the day. If you're feeling brave, try adding other fresh vegetables or leftover meat to this recipe.

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Pepper Jelly-Goat Cheese Cakes

Pepper Jelly-Goat Cheese Cakes
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Pepper Jelly-Goat Cheese Cakes Recipe

Microwave pepper jellies in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 20 to 25 seconds or until melted.

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Egg and Anchovy Crostini

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Egg and Anchovy Crostini Recipe

Chris Cosentino—chef at San Francisco's Incanto restaurant and author of Beginnings; My Way to Start a Meal (Olive Press; $25)—likes his eggs with soft yolks, and here he nestles them into lemon-scented toasts. Instead of using ordinary canned anchovies, he uses marinated white anchovies, which have a fresher, cleaner taste.

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Caramelized Onion-Apple Bites

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Caramelized Onion-Apple Bites Recipe

These savory hors d'oeuvres can be assembled in advance—ideal for relaxed entertaining. Prep and Cook Time: 1 1/2 hours. Notes: The onion-apple topping can be made up to 2 days ahead. The triangles can be prepared, covered, and chilled the morning of a party, then popped into the oven when guests arrive. They can also be frozen, wrapped well, for up to 3 months (do not defrost before baking).

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Creamy Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Cups

Creamy Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Cups
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Creamy Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Cups Recipe

The filling can be made and refrigerated up to a day in advance, then brought to room temperature before filling the cups. Phyllo shells come conveniently prebaked, so they're ready to fill once thawed.

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Easy Cream Cheese Truffles

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Easy Cream Cheese Truffles Recipe

For an easy pick-up dessert, make these easy sweet cream cheese truffles with cream cheese, sugar, chocolate, and coat in cocoa, almonds or coconut.

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Peaches and Cream Mini Cupcakes

Peaches and Cream Mini Cupcakes
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Peaches and Cream Mini Cupcakes Recipe

Petite and almost too cute to eat, these miniature cupcakes are infused with the sweet flavor of summer's juiciest fruit.

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Crab Cake Hush Puppies

Crab Cake Hush Puppies
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Crab Cake Hush Puppies Recipe

Serve these Crab Cake Hush Puppies with your favorite rémoulade or cocktail sauce for tasty appetizers. Hush puppies, a Southern classic made by deep-frying a cornmeal batter gets a seafood makeover. Served with a creamy, thick dipping sauce, these salty critters are a great option for a potluck meal or an appetizer that serves to impress. Freeze any leftovers and defrost up to 3 months later.

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Stuffed Celery

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Stuffed Celery Recipe

For an easy side dish, serve guests Stuffed Celery. This stuffing is also great as a dip. In your food processor, blend until creamy for the right consistency and serve with crudites or pita chips.

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Sweet and Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix

Sweet and Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix
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Sweet and Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix Recipe

Set a timer to remind you of the nuts toasting in the oven.

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Herbed Onion Parmesan Toasts

Herbed Onion Parmesan Toasts
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Herbed Onion Parmesan Toasts Recipe

An all-Chardonnay blanc de blancs has an herbal quality that loves the green onions and dill in this appetizer, a brioche layer that echoes the toast itself, and a bright acidity that cuts through the rich mayo and cheese.

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Mini Corn Cakes with Smoked Salmon and Dill Crème Fraîche

Mini Corn Cakes with Smoked Salmon and Dill Crème Fraîche
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Mini Corn Cakes with Smoked Salmon and Dill Crème Fraîche Recipe

Make these in the morning, and top with salmon and crème fraîche just before your guests arrive. Tight on time? Use store-bought blini instead.

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Brie with Jeweled Fruit Compote

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Brie with Jeweled Fruit Compote Recipe

This lovely appetizer is about as quick and easy as it gets--as tasty, too. You don't even need to let the cheese come to room temperature first; the warm fruit that goes on top will soften it up. Serve with crostini or crackers.

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Pecan-Raisin Mini-Tarts

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Pecan-Raisin Mini-Tarts Recipe

For variations of this recipe (Pecan-Raisin Tarts), see below.

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Modern Cheese Balls

Modern Cheese Balls
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Modern Cheese Balls Recipe

These are not your mother's cheese balls. First, they're made with goat cheese and shaped into bite-size balls, making them super easy to serve and eat. Also, they're rolled in a variety of tasty toppings: wasabi-coated peas, crushed gingersnaps, granola, and a Parmesan-fennel seed mixture.

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Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
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Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Recipe

Prepare the fig jam for this savory-meets-sweet appetizer up to three days in advance, and store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature, and assemble bruschetta just before serving. For smaller groups, use half the amount of bread. Leftover jam is great on toast at breakfast.

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Classic Shrimp Cocktail with Red and Green Sauces

Classic Shrimp Cocktail with Red and Green Sauces
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Classic Shrimp Cocktail with Red and Green Sauces Recipe

For convenience, make this dish ahead, and refrigerate until time to serve.

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Endive Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Endive Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
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Endive Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Walnuts Recipe

This elegant first course showcases a marvelous partnership between slightly bitter endive, creamy goat cheese, and sweet orange juice. From pretty presentation to fantastic flavor, you can't go wrong with this simple appetizer.

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Goat Cheese Tarts with Lemon-Fig Compote

Goat Cheese Tarts with Lemon-Fig Compote
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Goat Cheese Tarts with Lemon-Fig Compote Recipe

These dainty little bites are surprisingly simple to prepare. The phyllo pastry shells are sold in the frozen food section in the supermarket; thaw before filling. The lemon-fig topping lends a subtly sweet note to the savory goat cheese filling. Prepare the compote up to two days in advance, and store it in the refrigerator.

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Onion Frittata Bites

Onion Frittata Bites
Credit: Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Onion Frittata Bites Recipe

Sweet caramelized onions and salty Parmesan cheese flavor these bite-sized appetizers. Bake the day before the party; cover and refrigerate in the baking dish. Shortly before guests arrive, reheat at 200° for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with sour cream and chives.

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Barbecue Pizza Bites

Barbecue Pizza Bites
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Barbecue Pizza Bites Recipe

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Panko-crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli

Panko-crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli
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Panko-crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli Recipe

Crab cakes crusted with panko—coarse Japanese-style breadcrumbs—are super easy, elegant appetizers that are perfect for any occasion.

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Ham-and-Cheese Skewers

Ham-and-Cheese Skewers
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Ham-and-Cheese Skewers Recipe

Thread blue cheese wedges, apple slices, cubes of deli ham, and fresh watercress leaves onto wooden skewers for a super fast, super easy appetizer. 

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Yummy Sausage Cups

Yummy Sausage Cups
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Yummy Sausage Cups Recipe

These yummy sausage cups are the perfect morning treat. Easy to grab and go, these little cups will be a hit at your next brunch.

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Pigskins in a Blanket

Pigskins in a Blanket
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Pigskins in a Blanket Recipe

Using puff pastry instead of crescent roll dough to wrap up the sausages adds a great deal of richness and flavor. And replacing the pig in this version of pigs in a blanket is fully-cooked chicken sausage.

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Mini Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes

Mini Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Mini Peppermint and Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes Recipe

To cut this recipe in half, just omit the egg whites from the filling.

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Tomato-Feta Bites

Tomato-Feta Bites
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Kristen Shelton Fielder

Tomato-Feta Bites Recipe

Start with frozen puff pastry to make these  6-ingredient Mediterranean-style appetizers featuring the savory goodness of tomatoes, kalamata olives,  and feta cheese.

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Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites Recipe

Cram all the amazing flavor of pecan pie into these bite-sized treats that are perfect for parties and gift-giving alike. 

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Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls
Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski

Sausage Balls Recipe

Made in under 30 minutes, this is such a quick and easy breakfast addition. Freshly shredded cheese is a must for these sausage balls, which have become a traditional favorite during the holiday. This three-ingredient recipe is the perfect finger food for Christmas morning when children are too excited to sit down for breakfast, but it's also a great choice for breakfast and brunch any time of the year. 

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Fruit, Cheese, and Herb Skewers

Fruit Cheese, and Herb Skewers
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Fruit, Cheese, and Herb Skewers Recipe

Stack various combinations of fruit, mozzarella cheese, and herbs on 6-inch wooden skewers for a fun and fresh party appetizer that can be made up to three hours ahead of time.

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Bourbon Balls

Bourbon Balls
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Bourbon Balls Recipe

These rich bourbon balls are a festive holiday dessert. The bourbon flavor gets mellower with time, so make these at least one week ahead.

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Mini Bacon Quiches

Mini Bacon Quiches
Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Linda Hirst

Mini Bacon Quiches Recipe

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Pizza Sticks

Pizza Sticks
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Pizza Sticks Recipe

Jarred bruschetta topping, chock full of flavorful herbs and veggies, saves both money and prep time for these cheesy pizza sticks.  Simply top a refrigerated thin pizza crust with the bruschetta topping and a shredded cheese blend, bake, and cut into bite-size strips.

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Mini Caprese Bites

Mini Caprese Bites
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Mini Caprese Bites Recipe

Serve these mini tomato and mozzarella skewers in individual glasses as an appetizer at a seated dinner party, or arrange on a platter for your buffet. Fresh mozzarella bites, tomatoes, basil, and balsomic join forces for a summery, adorable appetizers that will have your guests swooning. Kids love the presentation, and the skewers allow for easy, mess-free eating. Caprese is always a party showstopper, and these cute mini-skewer ideas are no exception.

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Cumin-Roasted Cashews

Cumin-Roasted Cashews
Credit: Theresa Raffetto; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Cumin-Roasted Cashews Recipe

This simple appetizer of Cumin-Roasted Cashews is full of flavor and will subdue an appetite until the feast is complete.

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Mini Sausage Tarts

Mini Sausage Tarts
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Mini Sausage Tarts Recipe

Easy to make but mouthwatering enough to serve as Hors d'Oeuvres, these little tarts are party-perfect... but fair warning: Mini Sausage Tarts will disappear faster than you can make them.

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Chocolate Bruschetta

Chocolate Bruschetta
Credit: Randy Mayor; Cindy Barr

Chocolate Bruschetta Recipe

Salt enhances the chocolate flavor. For best results, use good-quality chocolate and coarse sea salt. Garnish with fresh mint leaves instead of orange rind, if desired.

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Chicken Salad Tomato Cups

Chicken Salad Tomato Cups
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Chicken Salad Tomato Cups Recipe

Shredded chicken salad, when paired here with fresh herbs, is served up in little tomato cups: which makes this item the perfect finger food for your next party or get-together. 

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Creamy Pesto Pinwheels

Creamy Pesto Pinwheels
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Creamy Pesto Pinwheels Recipe

Make quick and easy appetizer pinwheels with sandwich bread, cream cheese and prepared pesto. 

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Brownie Bourbon Balls

Brownie Bourbon Balls
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Brownie Bourbon Balls Recipe

In this quick-and-easy rendition, we used packaged brownie mix, a little bourbon, and chopped toasted walnuts for a spunky after-dinner treat.

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Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce

Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce
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Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce Recipe

These mini sandwiches are a great beef tenderloin appetizer.  Serving beef tenderloin as an appetizer is an elegant, yet budget-friendly way to enjoy a pricey cut of meat.

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Kahlúa Cookie Dough Bites

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Kahlúa Cookie Dough Bites Recipe

If you're only going to have "a bite" of dessert, this is the bite to have.

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Piña Colada Boozy Bites

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Piña Colada Boozy Bites Recipe

All of the tropical, rum-soaked flavors you love, loaded into one snackable bite. 

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Boozy Banana Split Bites

Boozy Banana Split Bites
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Boozy Banana Split Bites Recipe

These banana split-inspired, vodka-soaked cherries are the perfect adult rendition of a childhood favorite.

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Brie-and-Fig Puffed Pastry Bites

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Brie-and-Fig Puffed Pastry Bites Recipe

You don’t need a culinary degree and ample free time to create impressive appetizers for your next party. In fact, all you need is three simple ingredients and about ten minutes of hands-on work to whip up these easy and delectably cheesy bites. They’re yet another reason that puff pastry is the true MVP when it comes to entertaining. 

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Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
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Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe

Whether you’re having vegetarian friends over to watch the game or you just enjoy recipe mash-ups starring your favorite flavors, these spicy air-fried cauliflower bites check all the boxes. It just takes a smidgen of blue cheese to add a lot of flavor to the quick stir-together sauce. If you’re not a fan of pungent blue cheese, try milder gorgonzola, or even feta. To make this no-fuss recipe even easier, pick up a package of pre-cut cauliflower florets.

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These Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings With Comeback Sauce Have 1g Sat Fat

Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings With Comeback Sauce
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These Crispy Air-Fried Onion Rings With Comeback Sauce Have 1g Sat Fat Recipe

Ah, onion rings—the ultimate deep-fried indulgence. Thanks to your air fryer, you can rescue this crunchy favorite from the realm of diet banishment and invite it back to your plate. These rings of allium awesomeness come out of the air fryer boasting a superbly crispy coating without any heavy greasiness. And if you’ve ever had comeback sauce, you know its tangy and sweet flavor is the perfect pairing with the crunchy, savory onion.

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Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites

Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites
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Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites Recipe

We took the classic spinach-artichoke dip and made it easier to enjoy while holding a cocktail. Try arugula instead of spinach for a peppery flavor.

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Make This One-Bite Jewish Deli Breakfast for Your Next Brunch Party

EC: Make This One-Bite Jewish Deli Breakfast for Your Next Brunch Party
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Make This One-Bite Jewish Deli Breakfast for Your Next Brunch Party Recipe

Offering the same salty satisfaction as regular pastrami, salmon pastrami is a bit lighter, which makes it ideal for breakfast. Chef Sean Telo of Williamsburg's 21 Greenpoint was inspired by pastrami on rye—a classic Jewish breakfast found at most New York delis—to create a bite-size appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining. This pastrami salmon recipe is simple, but its success depends on the quality of the ingredients you use. (This even applies to the type of salt you purchase.) Telo sources the salmon pastrami from neighboring seafood market, ACME Smoked Fish. “Don’t hold back,” he says. “Shove the whole thing in your mouth in just one bite!”

Salmon Pastrami on Rye with Smoked Trout, Gribiche, Trout Roe, and Dill

 

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Ginny Branch

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites Recipe

In my hometown, you'll find a local twist on sausage balls, the ubiquitous Southern nibble. Sweet potato farmers' wives often mix a bit of roasted sweet potato into the dough. I've switched out breakfast sausage for peppery Mexican-style chorizo.

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Baked Brie Bites

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Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Food Styling: William Smith; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Baked Brie Bites Recipe

This five-ingredient appetizer packs a lot of flavor and texture into one bite. For some holiday green, top red pepper jelly with fresh parsley.

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