Looking for appetizers that will make your next party a breeze? This collection of 33 party favorites has you covered with crowd-pleasing dips, savory bites, and simple-to-make treats. From the creamy, zesty kick of Buffalo Chicken Dip to the irresistible sweet-and-salty combo of Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites, these recipes are guaranteed to wow your guests with minimal effort. Whether you’re hosting game day, a holiday gathering, or just a casual get-together, these easy and delicious appetizers will keep everyone coming back for more.

Rotel Sausage Dip

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

A fan-favorite for game days and parties, this warm dip blends savory sausage with Rotel tomatoes, Velveeta, and cream cheese for a creamy, cheesy indulgence. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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Easy Sauce Ideas For Crockpot Meatballs

6 bowls of 3 ingredient sauce idea meatballs
3-Ingredient Sauce Ideas For Crockpot Meatballs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Transform frozen meatballs into a savory masterpiece with three simple ingredients. From tangy BBQ to sweet-and-sour combos, these sauces are ready in under 5 minutes for stress-free prep.
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Best Maryland Crab Dip Recipe

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Best Maryland Crab Dip Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Here is the best Maryland crab dip recipe, which features a creamy, cheesy texture packed with classic crab seasonings. Whether hosting a fun gathering with friends or simply treating your loved ones to a special appetizer, this hot crab dip is guaranteed to be a showstopper. 
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Creamy Tortilla Crab Pinwheels

Pinwheel tortilla rolls filled with vegetables and cheese are arranged on a tray. Garnished with chopped green onions and red peppers, lemon wedges are placed at the edges.
Creamy Tortilla Crab Pinwheels. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Tortilla pinwheels filled with a creamy crab mixture make a flavorful and easy appetizer. Prepare them ahead, slice before serving, and enjoy their fresh taste.
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Mexican Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

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Mexican Cream 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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Saucy Crockpot Meatballs

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Saucy Crockpot 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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Cold Crab Meat Dip

Cold Crab Meat Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet lump crab meat from a can, creamy cheeses, and a hint of Old Bay combine to whip up a tasty and crowd-pleasing dip in less than 5 minutes! When you make this creamy cold crab dip recipe, you will almost hear the ocean waves.
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Meatball Recipes You Need To Try

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Meatball Recipes You Need To Try. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get meatball tips and tricks! After learning how to make the perfect meatball, scroll through the list of all the best meatball recipes I could find! Then tap the recipe button to learn more and print the recipe card.
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Creamy Queso Dip (Restaurant-Style)

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Creamy Queso Dip (Restaurant-Style). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy restaurant-style homemade queso dip recipe is a blend of gooey cheeses and Mexican seasonings with a punch of heat. It’s the perfect dip with tortilla chips or any of your favorite Mexican foods.
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Saucy BBQ Wings Slow Cooker Recipe

Crock pot chicken wings with Dr Pepper and barbecue sauce beans brushed on
Saucy BBQ Wings Slow Cooker Recipe. 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.
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Quick and Easy Hot Pimento Cheese Dip

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Quick and Easy Hot Pimento Cheese Dip. 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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Sweet and Savory Strawberry Pretzel Dip

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Sweet and Savory Strawberry Pretzel Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this irresistibly creamy Sweet Pretzel Dip. Made with creamy ingredients and a touch of sweetness, this dip is perfect for parties, snacks, or whenever you need a little pick-me-up. Try it with your favorite pretzels for a sweet-and-salty flavor combo that’s simply out of this world.
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy buffalo chicken dip recipe features juicy rotisserie chicken, three types of cheeses, hot sauce, and seasonings, all combined to create a creamy party dip appetizer. 
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Baked 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.
Baked 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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Cold Cream Cheese and Shrimp Dip

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Cold Cream Cheese and Shrimp 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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Pickle Rollups Recipe

Party pickle Roll-Ups on a plate with fresh dill ready to be served
Pickle Rollups Recipe. 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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Easy Marinated Sicilian Green Olives

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.
Easy Marinated Sicilian Green Olives. 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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Buffalo Chicken Crockpot Dip

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Buffalo Chicken Crockpot Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy, make-ahead crock pot buffalo chicken dip recipe is filled with the zesty tang of hot sauce whipped into creamy melted cheeses. The best part is how quick and easy it is to whip up a crock pot full of this dip because you make it with a rotisserie chicken. I promise you can’t stop eating it once you start; it keeps you coming back for more.
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Easy Pasta Salad Skewers Recipe

Skewers with tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, and slices of pepperoni arranged on parchment paper, accompanied by a small bowl of green dipping sauce.
Easy Pasta Salad Skewers Recipe. Image Credit: Inquiring Chef

These pasta salad skewers are the perfect answer to serving a salad for a cocktail party! Tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil are layered onto skewers for an easy to eat handheld appetizer.
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Mexican Caviar Recipe (Cowboy Salsa)

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Mexican Caviar Recipe (Cowboy Salsa). 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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Quick Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip

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Quick Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip is an ideal quick party dip that only takes two minutes to prepare. With a blend of Greek yogurt, mayo, minced onion, garlic, and dill perfect with veggies and chips.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip

spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This 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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Saucy Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

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Saucy Buffalo Turkey Meatballs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Buffalo Air-Fried Turkey Meatballs are the perfect quick snack or appetizer. You can make them ahead and freeze them in large batches. Then, when you need a quick party snack, just place them in your air fryer and bake. You can sauce them mild, medium, or extra hot.
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Knorr Vegetable Dip Original Recipe

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Knorr Vegetable Dip Original Recipe. 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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Cheesy Ground Beef Layered Taco Dip

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Cheesy Ground Beef Layered Taco Dip. 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.
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Festive Baked Brie Appetizer With Cranberry Jam

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Festive Baked Brie Appetizer With Cranberry Jam. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and savory baked brie recipe with cranberry jam is an upscale appetizer that is very quick to make and perfect for the holidays.
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Mini Zucchini Pesto Quiches

Mini zucchini quiches with golden, flaky crusts are arranged on a baking sheet. The filling is light green with visible zucchini shreds, indicating a freshly baked, savory treat.
Mini Zucchini Pesto Quiches. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage

Serve a zucchini appetizer right out of the oven or at room temperature, baked in prepared phyllo cups, they’re a breeze to make.
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Super Easy Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

Close-up of several bacon-wrapped items secured with toothpicks, arranged on a white surface.
Super Easy Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites. 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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Caprese Dip With Cream Cheese

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.
Caprese Dip With Cream Cheese. 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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