Appetizers are a must-have for just about every occasion and gathering! They are the perfect snack to have with you while you have a conversation. The perfect appetizer is delicious but, more importantly, super easy to eat on the go. With that in mind, we have composed a list of 23 finger foods perfect for your next get-together!
Strawberry Bruschetta
Strawberry Bruschetta is a wonderful way to celebrate strawberries during Spring and Summer. It features a perfect balance of sweet and sour and boasts a bold and fresh flavor—a fantastic twist on classic bruschetta that tastes phenomenal!
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Puff Pastry Tacos
These puff pastry tacos provide all the amazing flavors of a taco with the addition of a flaky and delicious puff pastry shell. They are especially good as a game-day snack but are just as nice as a weeknight meal. Six ingredients make for a great base to customize as you please!
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Crabmeat Balls
Crab is such a versatile and tasty food to bring to the table! Super succulent crab meat is mixed with a punchy panade and baked to golden, crispy perfection. They are perfect to eat on their own, but they are great with a wide variety of sauces as well!
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Baked Clams
Super simple flavors and a mix of fresh ingredients ensure a light and luxurious treat. These delectable and elegant Baked Clams are sure to elevate any appetizer spread! Baked and served in the shell for amazing flavor and flair!
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Best Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed with a delightful vegetarian filling and topped with melty cheese, these mushrooms are a must-try! They are super straightforward to make and easy to customize to your taste. Perfect for fancy festivities and casual celebrations alike!
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BBQ Chicken Flatbread
Juicy chicken atop a flatbread with your favorite BBQ sauce and toppings. The flavors are kid-friendly already but easy to customize as well! These BBQ Chicken Flatbreads are quick and convenient, perfect for a speedy snack or midweek meal.
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Bruschetta Flatbread Pizza
Taking a classic bruschetta and transforming it into a pizza is truly a recipe for success! It’s super versatile, perfect for an appetizer or meal, and filled with vibrant and iconic Italian flavor!
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Buffalo Chicken Phyllo Cups
This recipe uses store-bought ingredients to make a delicious appetizer effortless! The filling is a savory and spicy combination of chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese. The phyllo makes for a crunchy cup that makes it easy to eat on the go.
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Cajun Shrimp Crostini
Creamy and fresh guacamole is spread and topped with pico de gallo and cajun shrimp. All are served atop a perfectly toasted baguette. All those flavors combine to make a creamy, fresh, and spicy cajun delight!
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Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
Whipped Goat Cheese Crostinis are a perfect appetizer for the cooler months of the year. The goat cheese is fluffy and provides an amazing salt to balance the sweet roasted grapes. Just a few simple ingredients come together to make an elegant and easy appetizer.
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Caramelized Onion Tartlets
These caramelized onion tartlets are a wonderful combination of sweet and savory, crunchy and creamy. The crispy phyllo cups are filled with gooey brie cheese and topped with caramelized onions. They look amazing and taste just as good!
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Tater Tot Appetizer Cups
Loaded potatoes are a surefire crowd-pleaser! These Tater Tot Appetizer Cups take those classic flavors and reinvent them into a handheld delight! Frozen tater tots and simple ingredients make for a quick and easy party appetizer!
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Chicken Skewers With Peanut Sauce
Tender, juicy chicken is served on skewers with a zingy Asian peanut sauce. The sauces and marinades are all homemade, which makes them easy to customize to your liking. This is an excellent Asian appetizer for all occasions!
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
The only thing that makes a piece of sweet and spicy shrimp better is bacon! Bold Cajun-seasoned shrimp is brushed in honey for sweetness, balanced out with a smoky and salty strip of bacon. They are bite-sized bursts of bold flavor!
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Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are an iconic appetizer that just about everyone has a recipe for! These deviled eggs take that classic flavor and make them gourmet. Using the concept of a Bloody Mary, these deviled eggs are an interesting fusion of an appetizer and a cocktail!
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Mini Croque Monsieurs
Croque Monsieurs are a beloved French sandwich made of ham and cheese. This recipe transforms them into bite-sized puff pastry cups that are fantastic and flaky. You get all the amazing flavors of the classic sandwich with none of the mess!
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Baked Stuffed Mussels
Baked Stuffed Mussels or Cozze Gratinate are a super popular finger food throughout Italy. Mussels are cooked once in water and then finished in the oven. The Mussels are topped with a zesty and herby breadcrumb topping, adding a wonderful taste and texture!
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Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
Buffalo Chicken is a classic appetizer that is super versatile! A creamy buffalo chicken filling is put inside a crispy wonton cup and topped with bleu cheese and scallions. These Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups take that fan-favorite flavor and make them easy to eat.
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Korean Fried Chicken
These Korean-fried chicken Wings are double-fried for an extra crispy exterior. They are brushed in a bright and zingy Korean Chicken sauce. Perfect for the spicy chicken wing lover looking for something different from classic buffalo!
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Cucumber Tuna Kimbap
These Cucumber Tuna Kimbaps are a slight variation on the super popular Korean staple. Kimbap is very similar to sushi; it is made of rice and fillings rolled in seaweed. This kimbap is light, refreshing, and super easy to eat on the go!
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Goat Cheese Croquettes
These Goat Cheese Croquettes are sure to dazzle wherever they are served. They are great for making ahead of time and freezing. They feature a tantalizing combination of sweet and salty flavors with an enchanting crunch from the crust and toppings!
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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
These Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites are reminiscent of a Philadelphia sushi roll without the rice. Cucumber strips are wrapped around goat cheese and smoked salmon, topped with chives, for a light and refreshing hor d’oeuvres.
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Layered Cheese Appetizer
Layers of cheddar or pepper jack cheeses are layered with their own respective fillings. One is a tangy sun-dried tomato topping, and the other is a sweet almond and cherry spread. This Layered Cheese Appetizer features two different combinations of fantastic finger foods!
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