Easy Appetizer Ideas (2025)

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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!

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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

Recipe Video

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

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

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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

  1. Easy Appetizer Ideas (71)
    Great content, easy, yet great recipes. I’m a yacht chef and this site helps me with easy meals for crew!! Thank you!!

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  2. Easy Appetizer Ideas (72)
    Been making this recipe for years. So easy and quick and delicious. Thanks for reminding.

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  3. Love these easy to make recipes!

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    1. I’m so glad you enjoy them! I’m a huge fan of easy appetizers too!

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  4. Easy Appetizer Ideas (73)
    what a Wonderful and delicious appetizers list. liked your website . thanks for sharing

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    1. Awe, thank you so much for saying that! I hope you find some recipes to try!

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    1. Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll try some 🙂

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  5. This. Looks. AWESOME! , Oh these look like one of those meals I wouldn’t want to stop eating!!!

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    1. LOL!! I know, me too!! We love appetizers at our house!! Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. What an awesome roundup. I’m drooling! Thanks for sharing my wing recipe!

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    1. Of course! 😀

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  7. Wow – so many wonderful recipes. Thanks so much. Merry Merry tomorrow.

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    1. Thank you, Liz!!

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