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Appetizers + Snacks

Easy Appetizers for all occasions- party food, snack ideas, simple finger food, one-bite appetizers, appetizers for a crowd and even last minute horderves.

I could probably just live off of nothing but appetizers and finger food for the rest of my life. I prefer having just a little bite of everything rather than a whole big meal of just one flavor.

Tell me I am not alone….

Caprese Skewers are the perfect party appetizer made with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, garlicky croutons, and zesty pepperoni, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic reduction sauce! #capresesalad #capreseappetizer www.savoryexperiments.com
Caprese Skewers

Which is why I realized that there were a HUGE number of appetizers ideas on the site. Over 130+ to be exact and I presume that number will increase month after month.

So here you are folks, killer appetizers recipes for any occasion. I tried to break them down into sections so it is easier to read, but feel free to look at all of our appetizer and snack ideas!

Most commonly asked questions:

What is an appetizer? An appetizer is generally categorized as a dish served before the meal or to satiate between meals. We are quenching the appetite, if you will.

What is considered an appetizer? The term is really open to interpretation, but it is generally a small meal that is one-bite, like a crostini, or shared, like a dip.

What is the difference between an appetizer and a hor dourve? The two are interchangeable. Hors D’oeuvres is the French word translating to “outside of the meal” and served prior. They are commonly passed, but can also be served individually while seated.

What is a canape? A small piece of bread with toppings. Sometimes you’ll see them call crostini.

What is amuse bouche? People write to me asking for moosh boosh recipes. While that is kinda of what is sounds like, it is actually amuse bouche and is just fancy for a single bite appetizer.

How many appetizers should I serve at my party? This depends on how many people you have at your party, if you plan to serve dinner and what time of day it is.

The general rule is to serve 6 types of appetizers for a party of 50 or less if you aren’t serving dinner.

Serve 8 or more appetizers for a party of 50 or more if you aren’t serving dinner.

If you are having a small intimate gathering, 2-3 easy party foods should suffice. Have a variety like one cold and one hot, and a vegetarian option.

If you are serving a full dinner at a seated meal, one should do, but making it something like a Fancy Cheese Platter or charcuterie board is best.

What are the most popular appetizers? In the US, these are the top 10 appetizers to serve at parties or any other time.

  1. Buffalo Chicken Wings
  2. Crab Cakes
  3. Caramelized Onion Dip
  4. Deviled Eggs
  5. Artichoke Dip
  6. Pigs in a Blanket
  7. Olive Oil Bread Dip
  8. Cocktail Meatballs
  9. Steamed Shrimp
  10. Hush Puppies (this one surprised me!)

Okay… here we go- here are just some of the recipes you’ll find here!

Hot Appetizer Recipes:

  • Grape Jelly Meatballs
  • Cheesy Tater Tots
  • Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
  • Crispy Corn Fritters
  • Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a quick and easy appetizer that will spice up any party! Simmered in spicy wing sauce and blue cheese, these will be a winner! #buffalochicken #partymeatballs #buffalochickenmeatballs www.savoryexperiments.com
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Cold Appetizer Recipes:

  • Mexican Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
  • Texas Caviar
  • Olive Tapenade 
Zucchini Goat Cheese Rolls are tasty toothpick appetizers made with roasted red peppers, seasonings and creamy goat cheese. Make them ahead for an easy appetizer!
Zucchini Goat Cheese Roll Ups

One-Bite Appetizers:

  • Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Cheesy Fried Ravioli 
  • BBQ Bacon Wrapped Scallops 
Lemon Ricotta Fritters are a savory fritter recipe. Smooth and and rich, they are filled with cheese with subtle lemon and sage. Served with garlic aioli!
Lemon Ricotta Fritters

Dip Recipes:

  • Party Cheese Ball
  • Chorizo Queso Fundido 
  • 7 Layer Dip
Mexican Corn Dip is a decadent and colorful appetizer recipe! A mix of corn, spices, bell peppers, jalapenos, and onion, will bring a fiesta to your table! #corndip #hotcorndip www.savoryexperiments.com
Cheesy Mexican Corn Dip

Quick Appetizers:

  • Strawberry Jalapeno Crostini
  • Easy Mexican Pizza
  • Beer Buttered Shrimp
Smoked Salmon Pesto Crackers are easy no-cook appetizers perfect for any potluck, party or afternoon snack. They are also healthy!
Smoked Salmon Pesto Crackers

Simple Party Food:

  • Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
  • Crab Bruschetta
  • Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
Crabby Totchos are crispy fried tater tots smothered in hot crab dip and topped with melty cheddar cheese. The perfect party appetizer! #tatertots #easyappetizerrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com
Crabby Loaded Tater Tots

collage of appetizers and snacks

Easy Appetizers for all occasions- party food, snack ideas, simple finger food, one-bite appetizers, appetizers for a crowd and even last minute horderves.

I could probably just live off of nothing but appetizers and finger food for the rest of my life. I prefer having just a little bite of everything rather than a whole big meal of just one flavor.

Tell me I am not alone….

Caprese Skewers are the perfect party appetizer made with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, garlicky croutons, and zesty pepperoni, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic reduction sauce! #capresesalad #capreseappetizer www.savoryexperiments.com
Caprese Skewers

Which is why I realized that there were a HUGE number of appetizers ideas on the site. Over 130+ to be exact and I presume that number will increase month after month.

So here you are folks, killer appetizers recipes for any occasion. I tried to break them down into sections so it is easier to read, but feel free to look at all of our appetizer and snack ideas!

Most commonly asked questions:

What is an appetizer? An appetizer is generally categorized as a dish served before the meal or to satiate between meals. We are quenching the appetite, if you will.

What is considered an appetizer? The term is really open to interpretation, but it is generally a small meal that is one-bite, like a crostini, or shared, like a dip.

What is the difference between an appetizer and a hor dourve? The two are interchangeable. Hors D’oeuvres is the French word translating to “outside of the meal” and served prior. They are commonly passed, but can also be served individually while seated.

What is a canape? A small piece of bread with toppings. Sometimes you’ll see them call crostini.

What is amuse bouche? People write to me asking for moosh boosh recipes. While that is kinda of what is sounds like, it is actually amuse bouche and is just fancy for a single bite appetizer.

How many appetizers should I serve at my party? This depends on how many people you have at your party, if you plan to serve dinner and what time of day it is.

The general rule is to serve 6 types of appetizers for a party of 50 or less if you aren’t serving dinner.

Serve 8 or more appetizers for a party of 50 or more if you aren’t serving dinner.

If you are having a small intimate gathering, 2-3 easy party foods should suffice. Have a variety like one cold and one hot, and a vegetarian option.

If you are serving a full dinner at a seated meal, one should do, but making it something like a Fancy Cheese Platter or charcuterie board is best.

What are the most popular appetizers? In the US, these are the top 10 appetizers to serve at parties or any other time.

  1. Buffalo Chicken Wings
  2. Crab Cakes
  3. Caramelized Onion Dip
  4. Deviled Eggs
  5. Artichoke Dip
  6. Pigs in a Blanket
  7. Olive Oil Bread Dip
  8. Cocktail Meatballs
  9. Steamed Shrimp
  10. Hush Puppies (this one surprised me!)

Okay… here we go- here are just some of the recipes you’ll find here!

Hot Appetizer Recipes:

  • Grape Jelly Meatballs
  • Cheesy Tater Tots
  • Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
  • Crispy Corn Fritters
  • Pigs in a Blanket with Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a quick and easy appetizer that will spice up any party! Simmered in spicy wing sauce and blue cheese, these will be a winner! #buffalochicken #partymeatballs #buffalochickenmeatballs www.savoryexperiments.com
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Cold Appetizer Recipes:

  • Mexican Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
  • Texas Caviar
  • Olive Tapenade 
Zucchini Goat Cheese Rolls are tasty toothpick appetizers made with roasted red peppers, seasonings and creamy goat cheese. Make them ahead for an easy appetizer!
Zucchini Goat Cheese Roll Ups

One-Bite Appetizers:

  • Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Cheesy Fried Ravioli 
  • BBQ Bacon Wrapped Scallops 
Lemon Ricotta Fritters are a savory fritter recipe. Smooth and and rich, they are filled with cheese with subtle lemon and sage. Served with garlic aioli!
Lemon Ricotta Fritters

Dip Recipes:

  • Party Cheese Ball
  • Chorizo Queso Fundido 
  • 7 Layer Dip
Mexican Corn Dip is a decadent and colorful appetizer recipe! A mix of corn, spices, bell peppers, jalapenos, and onion, will bring a fiesta to your table! #corndip #hotcorndip www.savoryexperiments.com
Cheesy Mexican Corn Dip

Quick Appetizers:

  • Strawberry Jalapeno Crostini
  • Easy Mexican Pizza
  • Beer Buttered Shrimp
Smoked Salmon Pesto Crackers are easy no-cook appetizers perfect for any potluck, party or afternoon snack. They are also healthy!
Smoked Salmon Pesto Crackers

Simple Party Food:

  • Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
  • Crab Bruschetta
  • Jalapeno Popper Potato Skins
Crabby Totchos are crispy fried tater tots smothered in hot crab dip and topped with melty cheddar cheese. The perfect party appetizer! #tatertots #easyappetizerrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com
Crabby Loaded Tater Tots

collage of appetizers and snacks

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Alfredo Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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Apricot Cranberry Baked Brie is the ultimate appetizer. This baked brie appetizer will be perfect for any occasion. #bakedbrierecipe #bakedbrieappetizer www.savoryexperiments.com
Appetizers + Snacks

Apricot Cranberry Baked Brie

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Bacon Jam Scallops are a play on classic bacon wrapped scallops, only using sweet and salty bacon jam with scallions and flaky puff pastry! #puffpastryappetizers #scallopappetizers #baconjam www.savoryexperiments.com
Appetizers + Snacks

Bacon Jam Scallops

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Balsamic Cherry Crostini are an easy appetizer using goat cheese and a tangy cherry balsamic reduction. The perfect holiday appetizer recipe! #crostinirecipes #goatcheeserecipes #easyappetizerrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com
Appetizers + Snacks

Balsamic Cherry Crostini

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BBQ Bacon Wrapped Scallops are an easy and tasty seafood appetizer or dinner. With just a handful of ingredients, they're ready in just 15 minutes! #baconwrappedscallops #bakedscallops www.savoryexperiments.com
Appetizers + Snacks

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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BBQ Cauliflower Bites make a healthy and quick appetizer or side. Make them zesty, tangy or even sweet! #cauliflowerrecipes #bbqcauliflowerbites www.savoryexperiments.com
Appetizers + Snacks

BBQ Cauliflower Bites

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beer battered onion rings on blue bottle
Appetizers + Snacks

Beer Battered Onion Rings

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Beef Carpaccio Crostini are thinly sliced pieces of beef with garlic aioli, black sea salt and fresh rosemary with tomato. The perfect party appetizer. #beefcarpaccio #crostinirecipes www.savoryexperiments.com
Appetizers + Snacks

Beef Carpaccio Crostini

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BBQ Chicken Pinwheels are a simple puff pastry appetizer, made with chicken, BBQ sauce, mayo and cheese. Easy, cheesy and deliciously flaky, it'll become one of your go-to pinwheel recipes. #puffpastryrecipes #appetizerrecipes #pinwheels www.savoryexperiments.com
Appetizers + Snacks

BBQ Chicken Pinwheels

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Appetizers + Snacks

Apple Cinnamon Popcorn

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Antipasto Salad Cups are made of chopped salami, prosciutto, sopressata, mozzarella cheese, peppadews and artichokes. The best way to eat salad with your fingers!
Appetizers + Snacks

Antipasto Salad Cups

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