Quick & Easy Cheap Party Finger Foods Recipes

Your appetizers will be the hit of your party and easy on your pocketbook with these quick and easy cheap party finger foods recipes.

Throwing a party, hosting family reunions, holiday gatherings, or a baby shower is always fun, but sometimes it can get expensive to feed a crowd. So for your next party, I have good news. I have gathered some great inexpensive finger food ideas to become some of your favorite party foods to serve. I have easy finger foods and quick appetizer ideas for a tight budget. In addition, you will find great ideas for all your special events.

How do you make cheap finger foods?

The best way to make cheap finger food is to gather a list of recipes you enjoy making for parties. Then, make a shopping list of all the ingredients and check the grocery sales page each week. When you see an item on your list go on sale, buy several of the items. Freeze or store them until it is time to host a party needing finger foods. This will help keep your cost low, and you will always be ready for a party.

Here are some good party food items to keep on hand for a last-minute get-together.

• Puff pastry - Keep in the freezer
• Tortilla chips - Always keep an extra bag of chips on hand because chips and salsa is favorite finger food for sure. Try my green tomato salsa for an extra special treat!
• Mozzarella sticks - Great for slicing with crackers. It's also an item kids really enjoy.
• Jars of olives and spicy pickles.
• Crackers - Keep a variety on hand.
• Cream cheese - I buy these when they are on sale and keep them in my freezer. Allow thawing overnight in the fridge.
• Assorted blocks of cheese - These keep for months in your refrigerator and are perfect for quick cheese boards with crackers.
• French fries - Chili cheese fries are a sure hit for last-minute parties or watching the big game. Make a batch of my Wendy's Copy Cat Chili or Best Copycat Texas Roadhouse Chili and freeze it in pint-size containers. Defrost and heat the chili, then top baked fries with chili, Cowboy Candy, and cheese. Toast in the oven until cheese is melted, then serve.

Inexpensive serving dishes

There are many inexpensive options for serving party finger food that will make your party look good and feel festive. I have found some creative options that you might like to try.

• Dollar store - They have many plastic cut glass-looking serving bowls and trays.
• Party store - Now there are many paper and plastic products that look like china or metal at a fraction of the cost.
• Thrift stores - This is one of my favorite places to find serving pieces. They don't have to match just have a general feel for the theme of a party.

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Easy finger food recipes

Easy Sausage Rolls with just 3 ingredients! (VIDEO RECIPE)

Easy Pork Sausage Rolls with just 3 ingredients - Customize these easy sausage rolls easily with your favorite flavor pairings, and they can be frozen too!

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Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps - A Yummy Keto Snack - Flavor Mosaic

These amazing Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps are crispy bites of baked parmesan, provolone cheese, and a jalapeno slice, that make a delicious low carb, Keto snack, or topper for soup.

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Easy Greek Hummus Phyllo Bites Recipe - Chef Savvy

Quick and Easy Healthy Greek Hummus Phyllo Bites. Layered with creamy hummus, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta and parsley. Served in mini phyllo cups.

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Party snacks

Without a lot of extra cost, you can provide large batches of finger food snack mixes and nuts.

Kick up your next batch of slow cooker Unique Flavored Chex mix with a combination of spices, that is simple to make. It will be the hit of your next party or a low-key family night. Everyone is going to want this recipe from you.

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews are a delightful appetizer, snack or gift to give that is quick and easy to make. The best part is these cashew nuts are good for you, gluten-free and vegan.

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BBQ Roasted Chickpeas Recipe

BBQ Roasted Chickpeas recipe is a simple to make a healthy snack, full of sweet bbq flavor and the best part is they are protein packed, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free!

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Maple Glazed Popcorn

Maple Glazed Popcorn is an addictive treat with a naturally sweet buttery maple glaze made with maple syrup, butter, vanilla, and cinnamon.

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Dipping sauce recipes

Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Roasted Red Pepper Spread is a delightfully sweet, Mediterranean flavored roasted red pepper and tomato spread that can be used as a dip for naan bread, a sauce for pizza and pasta, or a sandwich spread.

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Black Eyed Pea Hummus

Black Eyed Pea Hummus is where the south meets traditional hummus with a twist in this delicious, slightly nutty flavored dip.

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Muhammara Spicy Red Pepper Dip Recipe

Muhammara spicy red pepper dip is a healthy and flavorful vegan appetizer recipe, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. Delicious with Pinot.

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Vegetarian options

The best part about vegetarian snack food is how healthy it can be. You might have guests that are trying to eat healthily and offering healthy vegetarian appetizers is often appreciated.

Bring a little Sicily to your table with this delicious Green Marinated Sicilian Olives Recipe. The olives are infused with fresh herbs, garlic, dried oregano, a pinch of chili pepper for heat all smothered in extra virgin olive oil and white vinegar dressing.

Cauliflower Hummus

Cauliflower Hummus has a creamy nutty flavor, with hints of roasted garlic, cumin, and sesame. It is a nutritious snack that is paleo, keto, and vegan.

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Roasted Grapes and Olives Recipe | Saporito Kitchen

Roasted grapes and olives are some of the best easy appetizers. Red grapes and green olives are roasted together for a flavorful tasty snack!

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Italian Tomato Bruschetta Recipe • CiaoFlorentina

Authentic Italian tomato bruschetta recipe, the classic Italian appetizer and the real garlic bread.

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JACKFRUIT BBQ PARTY POPPER - The Fresh Fig

his Jackfruit BBQ Party Popper is an amazing appetizer to bring to parties and events! Buttery, flaky, and filled with tangy-sweet, and spicy BBQ Jackfruit, this appetizer will be sure to wow all of your guests!

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No cook finger food

Easy Grilled Crostini Sandwich Bites – Health Starts in the Kitchen

Elevate boring sandwiches to an elegant, appetizer ready, beautiful & easy Grilled Crostini Sandwich Bites! Delicious enough for a party, easy enough for an every day lunch!

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Stuffed Celery Recipe - Appetizer Addiction

Easy stuffed celery sticks are ready on your table in minutes which makes them the perfect last-minute appetizers for any party or family gathering.

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Fancy dinner party finger foods

With a little creativity, you can create simple, inexpensive appetizers perfect for a fancy dinner party.

Warm blue cheese and fig bruschetta – The Tasty Chilli

This creamy blue cheese and fig bruschetta is a scrumptious appetizer at a dinner party, a picnic or as a simple light meal all on its own.

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30-Minute Marinated Mozzarella Balls

These marinated mozzarella balls are ready in just 30 minutes and are always a crowd favorite! They are simple to make and so tasty.

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Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms are a perfect appetizer for your next party, full of garlic, toasted pecans, sundried tomatoes, spinach, and then topped with a citrus basil dressing. They are easy to make and you can make them ahead then bake just before a party.

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Asparagus Tart

Fresh picked asparagus in a creamy filling on top a light crispy puff pastry shell makes this easy Asparagus Tart so beautiful and tasty that your friends will think you worked hours on preparing it. It's a perfect quick appetizer or side dish for your spring luncheons or dinners.

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Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates are the perfect quick snack when you are craving something sweet and good for you.

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Chicken wings

Ultimate Garlic Chicken Wings

These Ultimate Garlic Chicken Wings will amaze your friend when you make a batch of these delicious and easy-to-make garlicky sweet wings.

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

This air fryer lemon pepper wings recipe is the best recipe for getting incredibly flavorful, super crispy wings. This easy recipe is made with a dry rub to make insanely crispy wings in 20 minutes.

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The Most Delicious Air Fryer Chicken Wings (With Hot Honey!)

Crispy air fryer chicken wings smothered with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. The result: the best chicken wings you have ever tasted!

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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings

These oven baked chicken wings are crispy, flavorful and are a favorite at any party. Discover the best recipe for oven baked barbecue chicken wings.

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Mini sandwiches

If you are looking for hearty finger food, mini sandwiches are a good choice. Your party guests are sure to enjoy a pan of these.

AIR FRYER PUNJABI SAMOSA PUFFS

How to make Air Fryer Punjabi Samosa Puffs using a ready made puff pastry

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Little Smokies Crescent Rolls - Mini Pigs in a Blanket!

Little Smokies Crescent Rolls aka Mini Pigs in a Blanket are easy to make party appetizer. Little Smokies Pigs in a Blanket are great on Football Sundays!

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Creamy dip recipes

Serving dips is a great way to make inexpensive potato chips, veggie sticks, or crackers taste delicious.

Baked Goat Cheese Dip Recipe

Need some ideas for holiday entertaining? Check out this amazing warm goat cheese dip recipe.

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Fresh Garlic Herb Goat Cheese Dip

Goat cheese dip with fresh herbs and garlic will be the star of the show at your next party. The flavors work perfectly for a yummy app!

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Olive Dip - Easy Olive Appetizer

An easy dip bursting with olive flavor. This olive dip is the perfect combination of creamy and salty. Great olive appetizer for a party, holiday or potluck.

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Caramelized Onion Dip | Salt & Baker

Creamy, flavorful, and 100% addicting, this Caramelized Onion Dip will be the star of every party!!

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Easy Tuna Dip

Easy Tuna Dip is creamy, full of flavour and takes just minutes to prepare! Enjoy this homemade dip with just a few minutes of preparation time!

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Crackers and chips

Pimento Cheese Crackers

The best Pimento Cheese Crackers recipe is easy to make with only 4 simple ingredients. These homemade crackers are perfect to serve as an appetizer or enjoy as a savory snack.

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Bacon Crackers with Parmesan Cheese

You’ll love this easy appetizer recipe for Parmesan Bacon Crackers, featuring crispy bacon oven-baked on club crackers with melted cheese.

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Easy Homemade Tortilla Chips

Perfectly crispy restaurant-style Tortilla Chips made with only 3 ingredients. Plus all my tips on how to make the best and tastiest homemade tortilla chips.

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Cold finger foods

A great inexpensive option that can be made before your guest arrives is cold finger foods.

Mini Taco Salad Cups - The Art of Food and Wine

Mini Taco Salad Cups are great easy appetizers for parties or Big Game Day event. Two bite tortilla cups are layered with meat, cheese, lettuce, lime crema.

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Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels - Low Carb, Keto, THM S

Turkey Bacon Ranch Pinwheels are a crowd pleasing, five-minute prep appetizer.They have a lot of flavor with only a little bit of effort.

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Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels

Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels are always a hit for a potluck or party.

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Cocktail meatballs

Warm small bites such as meatballs is a good hearty finger food that your party guest will enjoy. Make these and keep them in your freezer. Then with minimal effort, you will have hearty finger food to serve guests.

Meatballs are easy make-ahead party food, so browse through these 60 delicious and easy meatball appetizer recipes for your next party. You are sure to find the perfect meatball recipe that your guest will love them so much they will want your recipe!

Popular party food

Classic Cheese Ball Recipe - Easy Budget Recipes

This Classic Cheese Ball recipe is perfect for any occasion, and it’s so easy to make. Everyone will want this rich and creamy appetizer.

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Low-Carb Mini Cheeseburger Bites

Keto friendly mini cheeseburger bites are a fantastic low carb appetizer that is easy to make and the perfect addition to any party.

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Game day party food

Football games are fun to watch but are even better when you have crowd-pleaser snacks while watching the game.

These game-day party food bar ideas are a fun and easy way to feed a crowd while watching your favorite team play. Get tips for decorating, setting up a foobar, and recipe ideas for the next big game day.

Unique crowd favorites

Pepperoni Pizza Dip - Salt & Baker

This Pepperoni Pizza Dip is cheesy, creamy, and bursting with all the pizza flavors! It’s an easy appetizer loved by all! #saltandbaker

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Cheesy Apple Bites

These Cheesy Apple Bites are the easiest appetizer to to make.They’re made with the most delicious Autumn Glory Apples with cinnamon & caramel flavor tones.

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Crock Pot Boiled Peanuts

Crock Pot Boiled Peanuts in the shell are a southern snack traditionally served in a brown paper bag with a salty and sometimes spicy delicious flavor.

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Parmesan Zucchini

These Parmesan Zucchini are cheesy, and baked to perfection. They’re a vegetarian dish that is crispy and bursting with delicious flavors.

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Pasta Frittata Muffins - What to do with Leftover Pasta

These Pasta Frittata Muffins are fun for breakfast, snacks or appetizers. While this simple on the go breakfast recipe uses fresh angel hair it is also a great way to use up leftover pasta. Pasta Frittata

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Bang Bang Cauliflower

Crispy, crunchy oven baked cauliflower bites with a sweet and spicy Bang Bang sauce. This cauliflower is BANGIN’!

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Mac and Cheese Balls

Mac and Cheese Balls make a tasty side dish, appetizer or finger food! All the great taste of macaroni cheese, but in crispy bites. You’ll love this recipe.

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Hummus

Try some of these 50 delicious and unique hummus recipes—fun ingredients such as beetroot, carrot, avocado, and various veggies, beans, and spices.