Graduation season is here, and it’s time to throw a party that’s just as unforgettable as your grad! This collection of 43 crowd-pleasing grad party recipes has everything you need to keep guests full and happy—from creamy buffalo chicken dip and tangy deviled eggs to sticky wings, crispy taquitos, slow-cooked meatballs, and cheesy sliders. You’ll find bold flavors, easy make-ahead bites, crockpot favorites, and shareable dips perfect for grazing tables and finger food spreads. There’s something here for every kind of appetite and party vibe—so don’t miss a single delicious idea!

Crockpot Meatballs With Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce

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Crockpot Meatballs With Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These tender, slow-cooked meatballs in grape jelly and chili sauce are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it appetizer—ideal for feeding a hungry grad party crowd with zero fuss.
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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Creamy 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 perfect for game day. 
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Gardetto-Inspired Mustard Pretzels in a Snap

Honey mustard pretzels
Gardetto-Inspired Mustard Pretzels in a Snap. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crispy, tangy, and ready in 30 minutes, these pretzels are the perfect snack to keep guests munching while the graduates celebrate.
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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.
Rich And Creamy Pretzel Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Making this homemade pretzel cheese dip recipe is easy and quick. To make the dip, start by creating a roux with melted butter, flour, and milk. Then, incorporate the cheese and seasonings. And voila! You have upped your snacking game to a whole new level!
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Creamy Deviled Eggs With a Tangy Twist

A white plate with seven deviled eggs, each topped with a smooth yellow filling and garnished with small green parsley leaves. The plate sits on a soft yellow cloth.
Creamy Deviled Eggs With a Tangy Twist. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make the creamiest and most flavorful deviled eggs with cream cheese using this easy recipe. Made with cream cheese for extra richness, these deviled eggs are a timeless favorite that guests will come back for again and again.
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Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip

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

Hot, cheesy, and packed with flavor—this classic dip is a guaranteed hit for graduation tables full of snackers. This creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip only takes 10 minutes to prep and will be hot and bubbly when your guests arrive.
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Iconic Pimento Cheese Sandwiches for Sharing

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Iconic Pimento Cheese Sandwiches for Sharing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Southern classic is easy to prep ahead and cut into small portions—perfect for party platters and mingling guests. With its creamy texture, tangy pimentos, and a blend of sharp cheeses, this is the ultimate pimento sandwich for golf fans and food lovers alike.
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Sweet & Tangy Hawaiian Meatball Bites

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Sweet & Tangy Hawaiian Meatball Bites. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These sweet and sour meatballs are a mouth-watering combination of tender meatballs, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful bell peppers, all simmered in a delicious blend of sweet BBQ and teriyaki sauce. Juicy meatballs paired with pineapple and peppers offer a colorful, tropical twist to your grad party spread.
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Pulled Pork Sliders

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

Mini but mighty, these BBQ sliders are packed with flavor and super easy to serve to a hungry crowd of grads and guests. With tender and juicy pulled pork, sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, and sweet Hawaiian slider buns, these sliders are a crowd pleaser.
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Air-Fried Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

A plate of glazed meatballs garnished with chopped herbs, with a small dish of sauce in the background. The sauce is drizzled on the white plate, enhancing the presentation.
Air-Fried Buffalo Turkey Meatballs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these meatballs bring bold flavor without the heaviness—great for all-day celebrating. 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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No-Fuss French Onion Dip in 5 Minutes

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No-Fuss French Onion Dip in 5 Minutes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This homemade French onion dip recipe is a classic party dip that’s always a hit! It takes less than 5 minutes to whip up a bowl of this rich and creamy dip using everyday pantry staples and fresh sour cream.
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Texas Caviar: The Ultimate Party Bean Dip

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Texas Caviar: The Ultimate Party Bean Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This colorful, zesty dip is hearty, fresh, and ideal for scooping with chips at casual gatherings. It is a snap to make, with a variety of beans, tomatoes, chilies, fresh onions, cilantro, and garlic, all tossed in a light cumin and lime dressing.
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Sticky Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

A tray of seasoned chicken wings with lemon slices is placed on white parchment paper. The tray rests on a yellow checked cloth, creating a bright, appetizing display.
Sticky Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These sweet and savory wings come out crispy and glazed—perfect for finger food fans and party tables alike. Crispy, oven-baked recipe lemon pepper wings are coated in a sweet, sticky honey glaze, making the perfect dish for game nights, family gatherings, or an easy weeknight dinner.
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Savory Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread Bites

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

This delectable Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread is a quick and easy appetizer perfect for nibbling on before dinner. With their savory, buttery flavor and aromatic herbs, they’re sure to impress your guests.
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Hot & Cheesy Maryland Crab Dip Crowd Favorite

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Hot & Cheesy Maryland Crab Dip Crowd Favorite. 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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4-Ingredient Pickle Roll-Ups

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4-Ingredient Pickle Roll-Ups. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These quick-to-make bites are tangy, creamy, and easy to serve—ideal for grazing guests. Pickle roll ups, are a crowd-pleasing appetizer with minimal prep time requiring only 4 ingredients perfect for any party occasion.
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Rainbow Veggie Spring Rolls With Creamy Peanut Dip

Spring rolls with translucent rice paper wrap, revealing colorful vegetables like radish and mango, are arranged on a black plate. A small bowl of peanut sauce is beside them. Fresh basil and cilantro leaves garnish the arrangement.
Rainbow Veggie Spring Rolls With Creamy Peanut Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Vegetable spring rolls with peanut sauce are a delicious and easy way to get a rainbow of veggies all wrapped up into one eye-popping meal.
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Creamy Salsa Cheese Dip

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Creamy Salsa Cheese 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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Crispy Chicken Taquitos

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Crispy Chicken Taquitos. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Homemade chicken taquitos cook up crispy and delicious for a warm snack, finger food for parties, and more! Easy to make ahead to store in the freezer so you can make a few at a time or a whole batch for friends!
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Savory Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Close-up of a skillet containing stuffed mushrooms topped with a mixture of herbs, nuts, and vegetables. The mushrooms are garnished with fresh green parsley, adding color to the golden brown filling.
Savory Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Stuffed Mushrooms are a perfect appetizer for your next party. The stuffing is filled with mellow garlic, toasted pecans, sundried tomatoes, and spinach and then topped with a citrus basil dressing.
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Knorr Veggie Dip With Spinach

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Knorr Veggie Dip With Spinach. 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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Simple Classic Deviled Eggs

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.
Simple Classic Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A timeless snack that’s always welcome—these deviled eggs come together with just a few ingredients and big flavor. These creamy, tangy little bites of goodness combine hard-boiled eggs with a few basic ingredients like mayonnaise and yellow mustard.
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5-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

chili cheese dip with onions and jalapeno on top
5-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip . Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Spice up your party with this delicious and easy make-ahead 5 ingredient chili cheese dip! Perfect for game day or topping on baked potatoes and nachos.  This warm creamy cheese dip recipe is the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for which everyone will want the recipe.
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Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe (Freeze & Bake)

Crab pinwheels with hot cheese and crab meat wrapped in flour tortilla.
Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe (Freeze & Bake). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These crab pinwheels are a great finger food for parties and freezer friendly, too! Rolled in a flour tortilla, the crab filling combines canned crab meat, softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, diced red bell pepper, and Creole seasoning. Bake the bite-size pinwheels until golden brown and bubbling. Serve hot and fresh out of the oven.
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Crispy Lobster Corn Fritters

Lobster corn critters on a plate and spicy aioli sauce in a small bowl with lemon zest and chopped green onion.
Crispy Lobster Corn Fritters. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These tender fritters combine sweet corn and lobster for a Southern-style appetizer that feels special but is easy to prep in batches.
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Creamy Strawberry Pretzel Dip Recipe

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Creamy Strawberry Pretzel Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy dessert dip has a sweet and salty twist that’s perfect with pretzels—and adds a fun treat to the party table. 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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Velveeta Ground Beef Taco Dip

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Velveeta Ground Beef 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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Ultimate Meatball Appetizer Recipes

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Ultimate Meatball Appetizer Recipes. 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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Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe

A black bowl filled with creamy cheese dip topped with sliced jalapeños. A tortilla chip is partially dipped in the cheese, and another chip rests on the side. A rust-colored napkin is partially visible in the background.
Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Queso Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This protein-packed cottage cheese queso is the perfect guilt-free solution! By swapping traditional cheese for cottage cheese, you get a dip that’s just as creamy and flavorful but loaded with protein.
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Peanut Butter Date Bites

stuffed dates filled with peanut butter sprinkled on top with coconut and bits of cranberry and cinnamon
Peanut Butter Date Bites. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sweet, chewy dates filled with peanut butter make an easy, no-cook finger food that tastes like a treat. These Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are the perfect easy-to-make snack or party appetizer. A perfect blend of sweet and salty, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Spiced Roasted Cashews

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

With just the right mix of sweet heat, these roasted cashews are simple to make ahead and a great bowl snack for mingling. Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews are a delightful appetizer, snack or gift to give that is quick and easy to make.
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Tangy Sour Cream Dip

A bowl of creamy dip topped with chopped herbs is placed on a table. Surrounding it, there's a grey napkin, a partially squeezed lemon, a small dish with herbs, and sliced vegetables including carrots, cucumbers, and yellow bell peppers.
Tangy Sour Cream Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick and delicious way to upgrade your snacks or appetizers? This sour cream dip is a crowd-pleaser that’s bursting with flavor and so simple to make. With a creamy base of sour cream, a tangy kick from lemon juice, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, this dip is perfect for pairing with fresh veggies, crispy chips, or even dolloping onto baked potatoes.
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3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Wings With Sauce

Crock pot chicken wings with Dr Pepper and barbecue sauce beans brushed on
3-Ingredient BBQ Chicken Wings With Sauce. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Easy 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe will become your favorite go-to recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have juicy and flavorful chicken wings that will surely be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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Tangy Fried Pickle Dip Recipe

A round white dish contains a creamy dip topped with sliced pickles, chopped herbs, and breadcrumbs. It's placed on a wooden board next to a stack of pita bread. A green and white checkered cloth is partially visible in the background.
Tangy Fried Pickle Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Easy Fried Pickle Dip is creamy, tangy, and packed with pickle flavor, topped with crispy breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch.
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Spicy Jalapeño Popcorn Recipe

A bowl of spicy popcorn topped with green jalapeño slices, placed on a sheet of parchment paper. A striped cloth is nearby, and a few pieces of popcorn are scattered around the bowl on a white surface.
Spicy Jalapeño Popcorn Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Spicy Jalapeño Popcorn is the bold, zesty twist your taste buds have been waiting for! Perfect for movie nights, game days, or anytime you crave something with a little kick, this recipe combines the buttery crunch of freshly popped kernels with the heat of jalapeños and chili powder.
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Easy Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

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Easy Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese. 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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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick, tasty way to make crispy oven-baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe, along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip (2-Minute Prep)

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Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip (2-Minute Prep). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip is an ideal quick party dip that only takes two minutes to prepare. Goes great with salty chips or veggie sticks.
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Mini Pimento Cheese Balls with Bacon and Pecans

Mini Pimento Cheese Balls with Bacon and Pecans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Perhaps one of the most famous of Southern delicacies, the Pimento Cheese Ball is tangy, cheesy, and creamy—making it the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Whether serving these at a Kentucky Derby or Super Bowl party, on your girls’ night charcuterie board, or for a late-night snack, this easy party appetizer will satisfy everyone in the room.
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30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes 

Close-up of bacon-wrapped appetizers secured with toothpicks, served on a dark plate. The bacon is crispy and seasoned with pepper, and a white dipping sauce is partially visible on the side.
30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Bacon-wrapped mini potatoes are the perfect party finger food! These bite-size potato appetizers takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and they emerge from the oven with crispy bacon outside, and fork-tender potatoes inside. Serve with a sriracha and sour cream dipping sauce, and enjoy! Recipe yields 36 servings.
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Pigs in a Blanket

A plate of baked crescent roll hot dogs, some with melted cheese, arranged neatly. The golden-brown pastries are flaky and appear freshly baked, placed on a white, ribbed plate.
Pigs in a Blanket. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

A classic appetizer for kids and adults alike, these homemade Pigs in a Blanket will be the first thing you run out of at your next party. These mini cocktail sausages are rolled in buttery crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection!
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31 Summer Dinners for When You’re Over Hot Dogs

A plate of spaghetti topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and fresh basil leaves, sprinkled with grated cheese. The plate is green and set on a table with additional dishes and a partial view of a drink.
31 Summer Dinners for When You’re Over Hot Dogs. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you’re completely over hot dogs and ready to shake up your summer dinners, this lineup is exactly what you need. These 31 crave-worthy recipes are bursting with bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and easy prep—perfect for hot days when you want something satisfying but not heavy. Think lemon butter tilapia that cooks in just 10 minutes, zesty shrimp salsa, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, and seafood boils packed with Creole spice. You’ll want to see every single dish on this list—they’re anything but boring and just what your summer table’s been missing. Get All The Recipes: 31 Summer Dinners for When You’re Over Hot Dogs