When it comes to appetizers, everyone loves something that’s easy to make but feels a little special. These 31 easy appetizers deliver just that—delicious, crowd-pleasing recipes with minimal effort. From creamy dips to savory bites, there’s something here for every occasion. Imagine flavorful Parmesan rosemary shortbread, tangy cranberry salsa over cream cheese, or warm, cheesy taco dip fresh from the slow cooker. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear fast, so get ready to find some new favorites!

Easy to Make Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread

Six buttery, golden-brown shortbread cookies arranged on a piece of brown parchment paper. The cookies have a round shape with slightly crumbly edges.
Easy to Make Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These savory and easy to make parmesan rosemary shortbread cookies are an elegant appetizer or special late-night snack with a glass of wine.
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Creamy Tzatziki Greek Dip Recipe

A bowl of creamy tzatziki sauce with a spoon, surrounded by fresh dill, cucumber slices, lemons, a small glass bowl of olive oil, and measuring spoons on a marble countertop.
Creamy Tzatziki Greek Dip Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a fresh and creamy Mediterranean dip made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and dill. Perfect as a topping, dip, or mix-in, it’s quick to make and adds a tangy twist to your favorite dishes.
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Mexican Caviar

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Mexican Caviar. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Also known as Texas caviar, this dip features black-eyed peas, corn, and a tangy dressing. It’s quick to assemble and can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
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Roasted Cashews: Quick and Easy Appetizer

A brown ceramic bowl filled with roasted cashews is garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary, placed on a white surface.
Roasted Cashews: Quick and Easy Appetizer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews are a delightful appetizer, snack, or gift to give that is quick and easy to make and is gluten-free.
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Cheesy Layered Taco Dip (Easy Crockpot)

layered beef and bean dip in crockpot
Cheesy Layered Taco Dip (Easy Crockpot). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This cheesy Velveeta taco dip with ground beef is a hot and creamy Crock Pot recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away in your slow cooker to absolute perfection.
Get The Full Recipe: Cheesy Layered Taco Dip (Easy Crockpot)

Deviled Eggs Recipe

A plate of deviled eggs is arranged neatly, each with a creamy orange filling and a sprinkle of paprika on top. The background features stacked white plates and a white cloth.
Deviled Eggs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A classic holiday appetizer, these Deviled Eggs are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for serving before Christmas dinner, they’re a delightful bite-sized treat that’s both savory and satisfying.
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Cranberry Salsa Over Cream Cheese

A dish with cream cheese topped with bright red cranberry salsa, garnished with chopped green onions, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cranberries. Corn tortilla chips surround the dish on a wooden surface, accompanied by parsley leaves.
Cranberry Salsa Over Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and savory 5-minute cranberry salsa is served over soft cream cheese for an irresistibly fresh creamy appetizer or easy snack.
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Pulled Pork Sliders

Pulled pork sliders
Pulled Pork Sliders. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The recipe takes you through the steps of preparing the shredded pulled pork sliders. There is also a secret sandwich sauce that adds a delightful creamy flavor, perfectly complementing the meat.
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Homemade Mustard Pretzels Recipe

Honey mustard pretzels
Homemade Mustard Pretzels Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Copycat Gardetto Mustard Pretzels Recipe is a quick and easy snack with a slight honey-sweet tangy coating in just 30 min.
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Cold Shrimp Cream Cheese Dip

shrimp dip
Cold Shrimp Cream Cheese Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for an easy and delicious party dip? Try my family’s cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, a touch of mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
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Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Wings

Crock pot chicken wings with Dr Pepper and barbecue sauce beans brushed on
Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Wings. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These Slow Cooker BBQ Wings is a sophisticated and simple appetizer, they’re the ideal way to start your Christmas dinner. Keep them warm in the slow cooker and serve them with your favorite dipping sauces.
Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Wings

Pickle Roll Ups: Easy Appetizer

Party pickle Roll-Ups on a plate with fresh dill ready to be served
Pickle Roll Ups: Easy Appetizer. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Pickle roll ups are an easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for the holidays.  With these simple how-to steps, you can make this crowd-pleasing snack with minimal prep time. The best part is you only need 4 ingredients to make a big serving tray of these delicious appetizers.
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Classic Rotel Sausage Dip

cheese and sausage dip
Classic Rotel Sausage Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy warm Rotel sausage dip recipe combines the classic flavors of sausage and Rotel tomatoes with creamy Velveeta and cream cheese for a sure party or game day hit.
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Marinated Green Olives Recipe

A wooden bowl filled with marinated green olives garnished with herbs. Fresh parsley, basil leaves, a garlic clove, and chili flakes are scattered nearby on a wooden cutting board. The background is a light marble surface.
Marinated Green Olives Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These vibrant Green Marinated Sicilian Olives is a quick and easy appetizer perfect for nibbling on before Christmas dinner. Infused with fresh herbs, garlic, oregano, and chili pepper flakes, they’re a burst of flavor in every bite.
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Easy Grape Jelly Saucy Meatballs

grape meatballs with jelly
Easy Grape Jelly Saucy Meatballs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crock Pot meatballs with grape jelly and chili sauce are and easy appetizer. Beyond easy to make and cooked in the slow cooker, these cocktail meatballs are tender, juicy, and full of flavor – and you barely have to lift a finger.
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Flavor-Packed Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Flavor-Packed Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Easy and Creamy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip is a no-fuss appetizer that’s perfect for busy holiday hosts. Assemble it in advance and bake it fresh for a warm and comforting treat.
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Crunchy Chickpeas: Appetizer

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Healthy Snack Idea
Crunchy Chickpeas: Appetizer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe is a quick and delicious crunchy appetizer snack ready in 15 minutes, and all you need is a can of chickpeas, seasoning, and your air fryer.
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Turkey Meatballs Recipe

buffalo turkey meatballs
Turkey Meatballs Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Stress-free Holiday appetizers? These Buffalo Turkey Meatballs made in the Air Fryer are the perfect quick snack or appetizer that you can make ahead and freeze in large batches.
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Cold Creamy Cheese Salsa Dip

cream cheese salsa dip
Cold Creamy Cheese Salsa Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Need a quick cool creamy dip for your next party? Cream cheese salsa dip is sure to be a winner with everyone.  The cool, creamy dip is made with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar mixed in with salsa and Mexican spices.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe

Easy & Unique Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe in a bowl with an almost empty bowl by it
Easy Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Elevate your Chex mix game with this slow cooker recipe featuring a unique blend of spices. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
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Perfect Rich and Creamy Pretzel Cheese Dip

A close-up of soft pretzels sprinkled with salt next to a white bowl filled with creamy pretzel cheese dip. The smooth dip, with visible specks of seasoning, sits invitingly on a wooden surface.
Perfect Rich and Creamy Pretzel Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Perfectly creamy and cheesy, this easy-to-make pretzel dip is a must-try for your next snack, party, or cozy movie night on the couch.
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Easy 15-Minute Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

A creamy dip topped with a vibrant red cranberry relish and garnished with slices of green jalapeño peppers. Surrounding the bowl are fresh cranberries, sliced bread on a wooden board, whole jalapeños, and crackers.
Easy 15-Minute Cranberry Jalapeño Dip. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Try this irresistible Cranberry Jalapeño Dip for your next party. Fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and cream cheese make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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Salsa Fresca

A bowl of fresh pico de gallo, featuring diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, is placed on a teal cloth. The vibrant red tomatoes are prominent, and a small wooden spoon with a portion of the mixture, along with a side dish of cilantro, are visible nearby.
Salsa Fresca. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make salsa fresca with this simple and delicious recipe. Classic Mexican spices, tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, & lime
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Classic Knorr’s Vegetable Dip

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Classic Knorr’s Vegetable Dip. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This classic dip made with Knorr’s vegetable mix is perfect for pairing with fresh veggies or bread. Make it the day before to allow the flavors to develop.
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Stunning Strawberry Cream Cheese Bites

Strawberry Balsamic Cream Cheese Bites
Stunning Strawberry Cream Cheese Bites. Image Credit: Lanas Cooking

A simple appetizer that combines a stunning look with Classic Italian flavors of strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and cracked black pepper. The addition of cream cheese makes a creamy, tangy base for the strawberry topping.
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Bruschetta Al Pomodoro

A person's hand picking up a slice of bruschetta al pomodoro.
Bruschetta Al Pomodoro. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Bruschetta al pomodoro is a delicious appetizer that’s made with simple, fresh ingredients. The combination of ripe, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and warm, crusty bread makes for a refreshing and flavorful bite that will keep you wanting more. Seriously, this easy-to-make snack will give you nothing but big flavors and pure comfort.
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Easy 10-Minute Caprese Dip

A glass dish with a layer of cream cheese topped with pesto and sliced cherry tomatoes. Slices of toasted bread are arranged on the side. The dish is placed on a checkered cloth and an orange napkin.
Easy 10-Minute Caprese Dip. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Combining cream cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and pesto, this dip has a rich and savory flavor. Just layer the ingredients and bake for 10 minutes, and you’ll have a delicious appetizer ready in no time. The red and green colors are perfectly festive for your holiday table. Serve it with toasted baguette slices or crunchy veggies.
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Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked

A close-up of a bowl filled with Chex mix snack, featuring a combination of pretzels, corn and wheat cereal squares, and brown rye chips. Some of the mix is spilled over a gray cloth in the background.
Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage

This Homemade Chex Mix Recipe coated in a bold and buttery seasoning is an ideal snack. Great for road trips or back to school.
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Hot Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe

pimento cheese dip
Hot Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe. Image Credit: Butter & Baggage

Transform a Southern classic, Pimento Cheese Dip, into a quick and easy burrito dinner. Or, keep it warm in a crock pot for an amazing hot dip to serve for Game Day or your next get together. If you’ve never tried pimento cheese as a warm crockpot dip instead of a cold spread, you’re going to love it.
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No-Cook Strawberry and Apple Salsa

No-Cook Strawberry and Apple Salsa. Image Credit: Mitten Girl

Fresh apples, strawberries, and mint come together in this fresh apple salsa. No cook fruit salsa is perfect for serving at parties or backyard BBQs.
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Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites (10-Minute Recipe)

Close-up of several bacon-wrapped items secured with toothpicks, arranged on a white surface.
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites (10-Minute Recipe). Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

These bacon-wrapped pineapple bites are a game-changer. Soft, juicy pineapple chunks wrapped in crispy, savory bacon are amazingly simple yet surprisingly satisfying – talk about textural bliss! They’re great for entertaining or simply fulfilling your sweet and salty cravings.
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19 Holiday Treats That Santa Will Want Instead of Cookies

A pile of pretzel sandwiches filled with peanut butter and partially dipped in chocolate. The sandwiches are stacked on a white plate, with scattered chocolate chips and pretzels around.
19 Holiday treats. Image Credit: On My Kids Plate.

Santa’s been indulging in cookies for centuries—don’t you think it’s time for a change? This year, surprise him (and your guests!) with a lineup of festive treats so irresistible that cookies will be a distant memory. From sweet and salty Chex mix to adorable reindeer Oreos, these holiday goodies are sure to make you the hero of the season. Scroll through to find sweet, salty, and everything in between—you won’t want to miss these show-stopping ideas! Get All The Recipes: 19 Holiday Treats That Santa Will Want Instead of Cookies