10 Money-Saving Appetizers

Updated December 03, 2013

Save money with these easy appetizer recipes from All You that are all under $1.50 a serving. They're perfect for the holidays when you may be a little short on cash.

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Stuffed Cheese Puffs

Stuffed Cheese Puffs Recipe

These savory little cheese puffs are great alone, or you can fill them with crabmeat, mushroom filling, or chicken salad. The cost of the filling is not included, but at $0.23 per serving, you've got room to splurge.

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Cheese and Guinness Spread

Cheese and Guinness Spread Recipe

Think of this appetizer as a dip version of the ever-popular beer cheese soup. It's best to use Guinness or another type of stout so that you'll get the maximum beer flavor.

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White Bean Dip

White Bean Dip Recipe

Turn to a bean dip when you need a budget-friendly appetizer. All you need is a can of cannellini beans, some fresh herbs, lemon juice and olive oil, plus your choice of dippers. Fresh veggies or pita chips are great options.

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Sausage Rolls

Sausage Rolls Recipe

These hearty sausage-filled puff pasty rolls are sure to be a hit at your next cocktail buffet or when you have folks over to watch the big game.

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Vidalia Onion Tarts

Vidalia Onion Tarts Recipe

If Vidalia onions aren't in season, or if you can't find them in your area, use another type of sweet onion to top these biscuit-like tarts.

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Lemon-and-Black-Pepper Cheese Straws

Lemon-and-Black-Pepper Cheese Straws Recipe

Make shortcut cheese straws by adding Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and black pepper to frozen puff pasty dough. They're not only great for snacking, but also as an accompaniment for soup or salad.

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Tangy Marinated Cheese

Tangy Marinated Cheese Recipe

Ideal for entertaining, this cheese appetizer is about as easy as they come. Make the entire recipe the night before your party, then all you have to do is pull it out of the fridge and serve with French bread or crackers.

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Cheese-and-Tomato Toasts

Cheese-and-Tomato Toasts Recipe

If you've got cream cheese on hand, you can use it instead of goat cheese for these easy toasts. The goat cheese will be slightly tangier, but because of the tomato, garlic and olive, the flavor's great either way.

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Potato Nests with Sour Cream and Smoked Salmon

Potato Nests with Sour Cream and Smoked Salmon Recipe

Using just a small amount of smoked salmon, along with inexpensive ingredients like potatoes and sour cream, is a great way to make an impressive appetizer without spending a fortune.

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Creamy Dill Dip with Pita Chips

Creamy Dill Dip with Pita Chips Recipe

Thick and creamy Greek yogurt is the star of this easy dip. Save money by making your own pita chips rather than buying bagged chips or crackers; make your own Greek yogurt to save even more.

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