6 easy, delicious party appetizer
ideas everyone will devour
Bored with typical party appetizers? Boost taste and texture for your next get-together with bold flavors and surprising combos. Whether your crew craves savory, spicy or sweet, we have a party appetizer idea that’s sure to have them coming back for more.
savory party appetizers
savory party appetizers
Pull-Apart Pizza Bread
Serves: 8
Everyone will pick apart this app … in a good way. For more flavor, serve dipping sauces like garlic butter, ranch and marinara sauce.
Ingredients
24 oz can refrigerated biscuits
16 oz block mozzarella cheese
1 cup pepperoni
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp kosher salt
16 oz jar pizza sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning and salt in a bowl.
Cut biscuits into quarters and mozzarella cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
Spread half of the biscuit cubes across the bottom of the pan. (Do not pack down! You’ll want some of the cheese and butter to fill in between the biscuit cube layers.)
Pour half of the seasoned butter mix over the biscuit layer. Spread half of the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices on top.
Repeat with the remaining half of your ingredients.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool and serve!
Flavor Poppin’ Rosemary Popcorn
Serves: 8-10
Take popcorn up a notch with rosemary-infused butter and grated Parmesan. Warning: You’ll be tempted to lick the bowl once all the popcorn is gone.
Ingredients
10-12 cups popped corn
1 sprig rosemary, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
Directions
Prepare rosemary butter by melting butter in a saucepan over low-medium heat with minced rosemary, garlic, and sea salt. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Mix popped corn with Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle with rosemary butter and toss well.
Season with black pepper and additional salt, if desired.
spicy party appetizers
spicy party appetizers
Totally Loaded “Tachos”
Serves: 8
What do you get when you combine salty tater tots with spicy nacho toppings? TACHOS! The best thing about this recipe? You can totally load them with as many toppings as your taste buds can handle.
Ingredients
1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings: cooked bacon crumbles, salsa, melted queso, sliced green onions, sliced jalapeños, cilantro
Directions
Following the instructions on the package, bake tater tots in the oven on a baking sheet.
Once finished, top immediately with shredded cheese and all the toppings you want. Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.
Flamin’ Hot Walking Tacos
Serves: 12
Fire up the crowd with this fun and fiery twist on tacos. Each portion is served in individual snack bags, making it easy for guests to grab and munch away.
Ingredients
12 snack-sized bags of hot cheese-flavored puffs or chips
2 lbs ground beef
4 tbsp taco seasoning
2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
4 cups shredded lettuce
4 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
Sour cream
Jalapeño slices
Directions
In a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
Add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Stir until heated through.
Assemble walking tacos by opening each snack bag. Fill each bag about 2/3 full with meat, then top each with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and jalapeño slices.
sweet party appetizers
sweet party appetizers
To-Die-For Brownie Batter Dip
Serves: 12
No need to bake when you can get a chocolate fix from this decadent dip. Serve with dippers like small pretzels, graham crackers or strawberries.
Ingredients
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
18 oz dry brownie mix
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp milk
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in whipped topping.
Add in brownie mix and milk. Mix until smooth.
Fold in mini chocolate chips, saving a few for garnish.
Sugary-Berry Shortcake Donuts
Serves: 8
Donut let the night end without breaking out this genius combo. So simple, yet so satisfyingly delicious!
Ingredients
8 cake or glazed donuts
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 lbs strawberries, chopped
Whipped cream
Directions
Place chopped strawberries in a bowl and add sugar. Stir to coat and place in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble.
When ready to serve, slice donuts in half. Top the bottom half of the donuts with strawberries and whipped cream. Place the other donut halves on top, then add more whipped cream and strawberries.
