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By Kristyn Merkley
on Dec 23, 2014, Updated Dec 19, 2024
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Start your party off right with these easyappetizer ideas – a few ingredients, quick prep, or make-ahead, one way or another they are ALL easy!

We Love Easy!
We love making several no-fuss hors d’oeuvres because everyone can have a wide sampling. From Cheese Balls to Poppers and Wings, choose from a variety of mouth-watering snacks and bites depending on how much time you have to prepare.
Many of these simple appetizers can be made in 20 minutes or less or use less than 5 ingredients – one way or another, they are ALL easy!
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Our Top 10 Easy Appetizer Ideas
1 Crockpot Meatballs
AppetizerCrockpot Meatballs
Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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5 from 215 votes
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2 Beanie Weenies
AppetizerBeanie Weenies
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
5 from 18 votes
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3 Spinach Artichoke Dip
AppetizerSpinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 188 votes
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4 Easy Bruschetta Recipe
AppetizerEasy Bruschetta Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 28 votes
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5 Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Appetizer, Main CourseChicken Quesadilla Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.97 from 308 votes
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6 Bean Dip Recipe
AppetizerBean Dip Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 379 votes
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7 Hot Dog Nuggets Recipe
Appetizer, Main CourseHot Dog Nuggets Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.93 from 42 votes
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8 Deviled Eggs
AppetizerDeviled Eggs
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 53 votes
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9 Nacho Cheese Recipe
AppetizerNacho Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.97 from 117 votes
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10 How to Make a Charcuterie Board
AppetizerHow to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 15 votes
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11 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
AppetizerBacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 16 votes
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12 Tortellini Skewers Recipe
AppetizerTortellini Skewers Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
5 from 13 votes
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13 Veggie Tray
AppetizerVeggie Tray
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
5 from 16 votes
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14 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
AppetizerBacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 81 votes
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15 Hamburger Dip
AppetizerHamburger Dip
Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
5 from 52 votes
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16 French Onion Dip Recipe
AppetizerFrench Onion Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
5 from 9 votes
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17 Potato Rounds
Appetizer, Side DishPotato Rounds
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
5 from 72 votes
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18 Pina Colada Dip Recipe
Appetizer, DessertPina Colada Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
5 from 11 votes
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19 Pigs in a Blanket
Main CoursePigs in a Blanket
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 181 votes
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20 Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Appetizer, Main CourseCrock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 132 votes
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21 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Appetizer, Main Course, Side DishHam and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 98 votes
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22 Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe
AppetizerCream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 minute minute
5 from 5 votes
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23 Salsa Recipe
AppetizerSalsa Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 113 votes
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24 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
AppetizerCheese Ball Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
4.88 from 24 votes
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25 Sweet Salsa Verde Recipe
AppetizerSweet Salsa Verde Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
26 Cheese Fondue
AppetizerCheese Fondue
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 15 votes
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27 Easy Fruit Dip
Dessert, SnackEasy Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 207 votes
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28 Mexican Pinwheels
AppetizerMexican Pinwheels
Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 230 votes
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29 Asparagus Roll Ups
Appetizer, Side DishAsparagus Roll Ups
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.92 from 34 votes
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30 Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
Appetizer, Main CoursePizza Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
5 from 12 votes
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31 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Appetizer, SnackDill Veggie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
5 from 49 votes
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32 Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
AppetizerBaked Brie in Puff Pastry
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 18 votes
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33 Pull Apart Bread Recipe
AppetizerPull Apart Bread Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 7 votes
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34 Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
AppetizerVeggie Tortilla Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours hours 8 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 31 votes
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35 Black Bean Corn Salsa
AppetizerBlack Bean Corn Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 21 votes
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36 Buffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
AppetizerBuffalo Chicken Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
5 from 18 votes
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37 Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
DessertYogurt Fruit Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.95 from 37 votes
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38 Pizza Muffin Recipe
AppetizerPizza Muffin Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.86 from 7 votes
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39 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
AppetizerSausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.98 from 36 votes
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40 Nachos Recipe
Appetizer, Main CourseNachos Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 1 vote
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41 Spinach Puffs Recipe
AppetizerSpinach Puffs Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.97 from 196 votes
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42 Buffalo Chicken Dip
AppetizerBuffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.97 from 65 votes
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43 Knorr Spinach Dip
Appetizer, SnackKnorr Spinach Dip
Total Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 4 votes
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44 Brie and Pear Tarts Recipe
AppetizerBrie and Pear Tarts Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
5 from 6 votes
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45 Buffalo Wings Recipe
AppetizerBuffalo Wings Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 11 votes
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46 Fried Ravioli Recipe
Main CourseFried Ravioli Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.91 from 22 votes
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47 Pizza Dip Recipe
AppetizerPizza Dip Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 25 votes
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48 How to Make Guacamole
AppetizerHow to Make Guacamole
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 13 votes
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49 Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe
Appetizer, Side DishBacon Wrapped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
5 from 12 votes
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50 Zucchini Fries Recipe
Side DishZucchini Fries Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 28 votes
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51 Burrata Board Recipe
AppetizerBurrata Board Recipe
Total Time: 26 minutes minutes
5 from 6 votes
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52 Greek Cucumber Cups Recipe
AppetizerGreek Cucumber Cups Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
4.91 from 10 votes
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53 Cheese and Crackers
AppetizerCheese and Crackers
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
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54 Fruit Kabobs
Side DishFruit Kabobs
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
5 from 15 votes
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55 Veggie Cups Appetizer
AppetizerVeggie Cups Appetizer
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
5 from 3 votes
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56 Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Appetizer, Side DishBuffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
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57 Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe
AppetizerChicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.90 from 47 votes
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58 Fried Pickles
AppetizerFried Pickles
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 167 votes
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59 Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Appetizer, BreadBarbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
5 from 10 votes
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60 Homemade Hummus Recipe
Side DishHomemade Hummus Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
5 from 14 votes
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61 Egg Rolls Recipe
AppetizerEgg Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.99 from 195 votes
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62 Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Appetizer, Main CourseMini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
5 from 11 votes
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63 Caprese Kabobs Recipe
AppetizerCaprese Kabobs Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
5 from 12 votes
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64 Zucchini Tots Recipe
Appetizer, SnackZucchini Tots Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
4.91 from 50 votes
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65 Chicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe
Appetizer, Main CourseChicken Parmesan Sliders Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
5 from 9 votes
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66 Cheese Quesadilla
Main Course, SnackCheese Quesadilla
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Recipe Video
5 from 9 votes
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My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!
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14 Comments
Great content, easy, yet great recipes. I’m a yacht chef and this site helps me with easy meals for crew!! Thank you!!Reply
Been making this recipe for years. So easy and quick and delicious. Thanks for reminding.Reply
Love these easy to make recipes!
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I’m so glad you enjoy them! I’m a huge fan of easy appetizers too!
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what a Wonderful and delicious appetizers list. liked your website . thanks for sharingReply
Awe, thank you so much for saying that! I hope you find some recipes to try!
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Wow Yummy Dishes here.
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll try some 🙂
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This. Looks. AWESOME! , Oh these look like one of those meals I wouldn’t want to stop eating!!!
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LOL!! I know, me too!! We love appetizers at our house!! Thanks for stopping by!
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What an awesome roundup. I’m drooling! Thanks for sharing my wing recipe!
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Of course! 😀
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Wow – so many wonderful recipes. Thanks so much. Merry Merry tomorrow.
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Thank you, Liz!!
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