353 party appetizer recipes

Sweet and savory sausage bites in a sticky pineapple-brown sugar glaze with green peppers and cherries. A retro party appetizer made for the chafing dish.

Chinese five-spice chicken wings marinated in soy, sherry, and ginger, coated in water chestnut flour and deep-fried until golden and crispy. A crunchy, aromatic appetizer or party snack.

Sesame-crusted tofu cubes fried golden and served with a homemade plum dipping sauce made from fresh plums, soy, and teriyaki. A vegetarian party appetizer that serves 16.

Filled tortillas are make-ahead pinwheel appetizers, flour tortillas spread with spiced cream cheese, jalapenos and black olives, then rolled, chilled and sliced into bite-size rounds. Crowd-pleasing party finger food.

Spicy sausage and sharp cheddar mixed into biscuit dough, rolled into bite-sized balls and baked golden for Southern party appetizers

Have a party with these savory and succulent meatballs that can be served as an appetizer or with a pasta dish.

Cheesy sausage balls roll bulk sausage, sharp cheddar and biscuit mix into walnut-size bites baked golden. The 3-ingredient Southern appetizer for parties and brunches.

Easy spicy sausage balls with a sweet apple butter glaze: just two ingredients baked into bite-size party appetizers with a sweet-and-spicy punch. Fast to make and always the first thing gone at a party.

Elegant crawfish mousse with cream cheese, sour cream, brandy, and Tabasco set in a decorative mold. A make-ahead Cajun party appetizer that unmolds into a stunning centerpiece.

Chili cheese ball with cream cheese, salsa, and Tex-Mex chili seasoning, rolled in shredded Monterey Jack or chopped nuts. A five-minute party appetizer ready for tortilla chips.

Canned salmon spread with mayo, pimentos, dill, horseradish, and tarragon vinegar. A no-cook party appetizer ready in 10 minutes. Serve on brown bread or crackers.

Mini Reuben appetizers on toasted white bread with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a horseradish-chili mayo. Bite-sized party snacks baked until the cheese melts and bubbles.

Hot clam dip with cream cheese, minced clams, Worcestershire, mustard, and a kick of cayenne. Served warm with Melba toast for easy party appetizer.

Party cheese log made with cream cheese and sharp cheddar, seasoned with Worcestershire and red pepper, rolled in pecans and parsley. A make-ahead appetizer that chills overnight.

New Orleans crab canapes: buttered toast rounds topped with creamy crab and gruyere-parmesan cheese balls, baked until bubbly. A classic French Quarter party appetizer.

Shrimp and spicy black bean spread on crackers with jalapeño, lime, garlic, and cilantro. Easy make-ahead party appetizer from the pantry.