Baby shower party food recipes

65 Fun Baby Shower Finger Foods I Taste of Home

Whether you're expecting a boy or a girl, you can expect another thing for sure: your friends and family to adore these delicious baby shower finger foods.

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My guests peeled rubber getting to the table to munch on these puffs. The tender bites are made with hassle-free refrigerated crescent rolls and a flavorful chicken and cream-cheese filling. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan, Virginia

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These bite-sized snacks are rich, buttery and full of flavor. You can serve them alone or with a dip.—Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

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Caramelizing onions, broiling peppers and whipping up a homemade aioli with fresh herbs adds dimensions of flavor you won’t find in a store-bought bruschetta. —Stephanie Kalina-Metzger, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

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This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for holidays, game days or special occasions. —Marilyn Edelman, Sabetha, Kansas

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This colorful appetizer is one of my potluck go-tos. My family loves it served either warm or cold. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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Prepare these easy, cheesy roll-ups several days in advance if desired. Serve with your choice of mild or hot salsa or picante sauce. —Barbara Keith, Faucett, Missouri

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My family is picky, but everyone loves these little bites. I make dozens of them at a time because they’re gone the second I turn my back. —Colleen MacDonald, Port Moody, British Columbia

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There's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. —Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington

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For a fresh take on fried jalapeno poppers, we stuff chicken, cheeses and jalapenos inside puff pastry, then bake it. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

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Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California

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These fancy-looking appetizers are ideal when entertaining large groups. The cute crunchy cups are stuffed with a cheesy pork sausage filling that kids of all ages enjoy. We keep a few in the freezer so we can easily reheat them for late-night snacking. —Mary Thomas North Lewisburg, Ohio

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As a starter or light snack, this bruschetta is a wonderful way to savor the season with just a bite of fresh peach amid a medley of lively flavors. —Nikiko Masumoto, Del Ray, California

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My husband enjoys this recipe so much that he even helps me roll up the roulades! You can change the filling any way you like—I have used feta instead of Parmesan, or sun-dried tomatoes in the place of the olives. —April McKinney, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature. Try adding a little leftover caponata to scrambled eggs for a savory breakfast. —Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana

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Here's an impressive-looking dish that's a snap to prepare. Even when my cooking time is limited, I can still serve this delicious crescent wreath. The red pepper and green broccoli add a festive touch. —Marlene Denissen, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin

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My children like these so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

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I love incorporating new flavors into old classics, and these garlic deviled eggs were a big hit! The garlic can be roasted and the eggs can be hard-boiled up to three days in advance. The egg yolk filling can be made the night before. —Ellen Weaver, Denver, Colorado

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Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it’s perfect for weeknight noshing or something a little fancier for entertaining. —Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia

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Guests will think you spent hours preparing these cute appetizers, but they’re really easy to assemble, using purchased puff pastry. And the tasty combination of Brie, caramelized onions and caraway is terrific. —Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio

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My mother shared this fabulous recipe with me, and I have shared it with many friends. They are always requesting this tasty appetizer. The flavor explosion is something else. —Stephanie Perenyi, Littleton, Colorado

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I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers are a really fun twist! For easier prep on the day of the party, make the meatballs in advance and freeze them. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

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I love this recipe because you can serve it warm or cold. I usually make these stuffed potatoes ahead and serve them chilled with a tzatziki sauce. —Dee Guelcher, Acworth, Georgia

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I created this deep fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as unbelievably delicious because of the crispy deep-fried coating on the outside and the creamy richness on the inside. —Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida

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Three kinds of cheese and some curry powder make this cheese log a little more lively than most. Swipe it on your favorite cracker with a drizzle of honey for a sensational snack. —Ethel Johnson, North Saanich, British Columbia

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Pimiento cheese has long been a favorite in our family, so these bite-sized appetizers are a treat! I add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to give them a little kick. Caramelized onions create another layer of flavor. You can make the cheese and onions three to five days in advance; they store well. If you need to save time, you can use premade jalapeno pimiento cheese. —Caitlyn Bunch, Trenton, Georgia

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My whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. —Jane Vince, London, Ontario

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Filled with sausage, sweet pepper and cream cheese, these roll-ups are excellent for unexpected visitors, a cocktail party or a halftime snack. Besides being easy to make, they can be done way ahead and kept in the freezer. All you have to do is pop them into a hot oven! —Cindy Nerat, Menominee, Michigan

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I first made this for an open house three years ago and everybody liked it. It's easy to make and tastes delicious. Cheesecake is popular in these parts—it's fun to have it for an appetizer instead of dessert for a change. —Joanie Elbourn, Gardner, Massachusetts

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Korean wontons (called mandoo) are not hot and spicy like many of the traditional Korean dishes. Filled with inexpensive vegetables and beef, the fried dumplings are very easy to prepare and so tasty!. —Christy Lee, Horsham, Pennsylvania

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Cherry tomatoes may be small, but these are full of amazing flavor. Plus, they add color to any table. —Rev. David Bostedt, Zephyrhills, Florida

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Unless you plan to make two, don't count on leftovers. As an appetizer or side, this cheesy flatbread will be devoured in less time than it takes to bake. And that's not long! —Suzanne Zick, Maiden, North Carolina

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These small bites are well worth the time they take. Serve them as part of an antipasto platter or as a cheese course alongside your favorite wine. —Eleanor Grofvert, Kalamazoo, Michigan

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We love to entertain at home and the office. Ham and cheese rolled in tortillas make a quick and easy appetizer that's easy to transport. —Susan Zugehoer, Hebron, Kentucky

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Even if you don't like mushrooms, you will have to try them again with these pretty appetizers, which taste divine. For a main dish, double the filling and use large portobellos. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

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My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey

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I came across this recipe years ago. Everyone who tries these little toasts absolutely loves them. The pesto is easy to find in the grocery store, and it blends beautifully with the tangy, creamy goat cheese. —Jennifer Kunz, Troy, Michigan

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Here's a healthy and delicious addition to any buffet spread. Mushrooms and pearl onions seasoned with herbs, balsamic vinegar and red wine are terrific on their own or alongside a tenderloin roast. —Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California

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If you love sweet red, yellow and orange peppers, pair them with fresh mint for a cold kitchen appetizer. Marinate for up to one hour before assembling. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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I created this appetizer because I entertain a lot and wanted something simple but special. People like these empanadas so much! I always make extra. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California

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This is an easy tomato appetizer that all of my family and friends love. The garden-fresh ingredients capture summer and meld together for a delightful hors d’oeuvre recipe that goes well with many different main dishes. —Lisa Kane, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Fancy-looking and filling, these sensational appetizers are a lot easier to make than they look. With just a few ingredients and our easy directions, it'll be a snap! —Kaitlyn Benito, Everett, Washington

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I used this recipe when I was in a culinary-arts program and had to prepare an entire buffet by myself. It’s an impressive party appetizer yet goes together so easily. —Amy Gaisford, Salt Lake City, Utah

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This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear at the buffet table. It's attractive, delicious—and easy! —Laurie Casper, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

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For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. —Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida

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These tasty little bites go over well with kids. They're also delicious with soups or as party appetizers. —Mrs. Marvin Buffington, Burlington, Iowa

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For a light bite, I created these pretty appetizers. I really like asparagus, so I’m always trying it in different things. This is a delicious twist on traditional bruschetta. —Elaine Sweet, Dallas, Texas

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This recipe is just like any other Asian wrap but with more flavor, a healthy twist and the convenience of a slow cooker. Instead of ordering Chinese, try making these yourself. —Melissa Hansen, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

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I needed a brand-new appetizer for a big party. I covered polenta with Gorgonzola and a tangy sauce. That’s how you spread holiday cheer. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

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It's believed the Greeks served cheesecake at the first Olympics, so why not rewrite history with a Greek cheesecake appetizer? Ingredients in this version "tame" the kalamata olives, so even if you shy away from kalamatas, you'll be glad you tried this one. For a milder flavor, use the more common black or green olives. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

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Roasted red peppers and ricotta cheese give these pastry puffs delicious flavor, while parsley and oregano add a little spark. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

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I made a healthier spin on my favorite celebrity chef’s recipe by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going easy on the cheese. To top crostini, use this recipe for a pastelike pesto. For use on pasta, add more broth for a saucelike consistency. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

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I took a couple of my favorite recipes and combined them into these delicious hors d'oeuvres. The colorful and impressive snacks come together easily with refrigerated crescent roll dough, prepared pesto sauce and a jar of roasted red peppers. —Kathleen Farrell, Rochester, New York

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I call toasted ravioli a fan favorite because it disappears faster than I can make it. With just five ingredients, this is how you start the party. —Kathy Morgan, Temecula, California

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These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites. I've served the fun little stacks at every event, including holiday gatherings, showers and tailgate parties. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

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This unique, flavorful salad and bread combo will get rave reviews—guaranteed. —Frances Pietsch, Flower Mound, Texas

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It's hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf these cream cheese pinwheels down. Now I bake a double batch whenever we have a get-together. —Krista Munson, Sharpsburg, Kentucky

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Simple ingredients—in fact you probably have most if not all in your kitchen— are used to create a fantastic, but different appetizer.—Meta West, Abilene, Kansas

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Basil mayonnaise is the secret to these tasty little sandwiches. Keep any extra mayo in the fridge to spread on other sandwiches, stir into egg salad or layer on pizza crust before topping it with other ingredients. —Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina

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You won't believe the compliments you'll receive when you greet guests with these warm appetizers. Every crispy bite offers the savory tastes of feta cheese, tomatoes, basil and garlic. They're terrific for holiday parties or most any gathering. —Stacey Rinehart, Eugene, Oregon

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You won't be able to eat just one of these mini quiches. Filled with savory sausage, Swiss cheese and a dash of cayenne, the mouthwatering morsels will disappear fast from the breakfast or buffet table. —Dawn Stitt, Hesperia, Michigan

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Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina

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I sandwich full-flavored meats, cheeses and veggies between layers of flaky crescent dough for this sensational treat. We like to have marinara sauce on hand for dipping. —Amy Bell, Arlington, Tennessee

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This is my go-to appetizer in the summer when tomatoes and basil are fresh from the garden. The balsamic glaze takes this bruschetta recipe over the top. I like to use a Tuscan herb- or basil-infused olive oil for this. But, it's great with just plain olive oil, too. —Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona

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These delicious corn croquettes are baked like muffins instead of fried. They can be served with butter, but my family prefers salsa as an accompaniment. —Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas

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Every bite of this cheesy dip delivers tons of flavor. I have been asked over and over again for the recipe. It's so easy to make and a great appetizer for any time of year. —Maggie McDermott, Central Square, New York

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Originally Published: August 15, 2019

Annamarie Higley

Annamarie Higley is an Associate Print Editor for Taste of Home magazine, as well as the brand's special issue publications. A midwestern transplant originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she enjoys hiking, trivia-ing, and—you guessed it!—all things cooking and baking.

20 Easy-to-Make Baby Shower Food Ideas

Leave the guests wanting for more with these easy and tasty delicacies.

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You cannot plan a baby shower without some finger-licking food. To help you plan a memorable event, we have some of the best baby shower food ideas to share with you. These food suggestions will leave your guests with delicious snack options and make you a loving host.

So, what are you waiting for? Check out our list to explore some delectable meal options for your guests, varying from finger foods to appetizing mains. Trust us; your guests will love them!

Easy Baby Shower Food Recipes

You need not pull off a Michelin-star restaurant menu to please your guests. Simple and easy, yet comfortingly delicious food can be enough to impress your guests. So, here are a few easy baby shower food ideas.

1. Lasagna grilled cheese bites

These bite-sized grilled cheese sandwiches have a tangy twist to them. This is one of the snacks your guests would not mind having a second and even third time.

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You will need:

¼ cup mayonnaise or butter
8 slices sourdough bread
½ jar of marinara sauce (26oz)
One container ricotta (14oz)
2 cups shredded mozzarella

How to:

Spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of each bread slice.

On the other side spread marinara sauce, add a dollop of ricotta and spread evenly, then sprinkle mozzarella on top of each slice.

Now, close the sandwich by placing one slice over the other.

Heat a cooking pan and add half a spoon of oil, and fry the sandwiches on both sides until crisp golden brown.

Once they are cooled, cut into triangular pieces and serve them. If you wish to serve them later, then place them in an oven preheated to 200°C.

It’s important to let it cool before cutting them else the ricotta and mayo will ooze out making a mess.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 30min

2. Fruit kebabs

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This vitamin packed snack is healthy, colorful and is a great refresher during summers. If there are kids among your guests, then impress them with fruits cut in different shapes, which they will love to eat.

You will need:

10 raspberries
10 hulled strawberries
10 tangerine segments
10 peeled, cubed mango
10 peeled, cut pineapple chunks
10 peeled and cut kiwis
10 green grapes
10 red grapes
17 blueberries
Lemon juice (optional)

Serves: 10

Preparation time: 15min

How to:

Take a wooden skewer and thread a raspberry, a hulled strawberry, a tangerine segment, a cube of peeled mango, a chunk of peeled pineapple, a chunk of peeled kiwi, a green grape, and a red grape.

Thread all the skewers in a similar order, and put a bowl of lemon juice next to the skewers, for guests who wish to have something tangy.

Arrange all the skewers in order and ask the guests to help themselves.

3. Italian pasta salad:

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This salad is fresh, healthy, and colorful when you add a variety of vegetables. You can also add your choice of meat if you like. This dish is super easy to make and tastes better when prepared two hours before the guests arrive.

You will need:

16 oz tri-color rotini pasta
½ cup diced green bell peppers
½ cup diced orange bell peppers
½ cup red bell peppers
1 pint halved grape tomatoes
½ cup sliced black olives
1 cup mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup diced red onions
8oz chopped salami
1 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

How to:

Cook the pasta and immediately transfer it into chilled water. This gives them a rich texture. Add salt and a little oil to boiling water.

Add all the chopped ingredients in a large bowl, then add the dressing and toss well so that the ingredients are coated well with the salad dressing.

Refrigerate the salad for two hours before serving.

Serves: 12

Preparation time: 20min

4. Cheesy pizza bombs

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There is a burst of flavor in each bite of these easy cheesy pizza bombs! It’s an excellent appetizer and easy to handle. Serve them to your guests and amaze them with this treat.

You will need:

1 tube crescent roll dough
2 sticks white string cheese (cut into 4 even pieces)
One jar pizza sauce
32 slices of pepperoni
2 tbsp dried Italian herbs
8-Muffin tin

How to:

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

You can either spray the muffin tin with cooking spray or just apply melted butter with a brush so that it doesn’t stick.

Use a roller pin to flatten the dough and cut it into eight small triangles that fit into the muffin mold.

Place one triangle in each of the molds of the muffin tray.

Now add a spoonful of Pizza sauce into each of the triangular pieces of the dough.

Add two slices of pepperoni on top of the Pizza sauce, then add one string cheese slice and add two more pepperoni slices on top. Repeat the same for all the other pieces.

Fold the dough ends to close it completely, like a dough ball.

Sprinkle Italian herbs and cheese on top, and bake for 10 minutes.

Serves: 8

Preparation time: 12min

5. Guacamole deviled eggs

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This is a common appetizer and can be made in many ways. Here is a recipe that combines guacamole and deviled eggs.

You will need:

9 large eggs
1 pitted and halved avocado (only ripe ones)
2tbsp sour cream
1 ½ tbsp lime juice
⅓ cup finely chopped tomato
¼ cup scallions
Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro to taste
Jalapeno, diced and de-seeded

How to:

Boil the eggs for 20 minutes, then shell them, cut into halves and remove the yolk.

Add the yolk in a bowl, add the rest of the ingredients and mix until it forms a creamy texture.

Transfer the mixture into a piping bag and top the egg halves.

Serve the spicy, tangy deviled eggs to your guests.

Serves: 18

Preparation time: 30min

6. Sausage bites

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These bite-sized appetizers are easy to make, and your guests would simply love them.

You will need:

1 tube pizza dough
40 cocktail sausages
¼th cup salt
1 tbsp flaked salt

How to:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Take out the pizza dough and cut it into as many long strips as there are cocktail sausages.

Now, wrap the sausages in the pizza dough stripes. Make sure you tuck or pinch the ends inside so that they do not open up.

Take 4-6 cups of water in a pan, add salt, and let it come to a boil. Turn off the heat once done.

Drop the wrapped sausages into the water and let them sit until they float on their own, later remove them and place them on a baking sheet. You can brush them with butter on either side.

Bake the sausages for 10-12 minutes until they become golden brown and the sausage is cooked through.

Once done, remove them from the oven, sprinkle flaked salt and serve.

Serves: 40

Preparation time: 30min

7. Bacon jalapeno poppers

These are addictive and make the perfect food for a baby shower party.

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You will need:

18 medium-sized jalapenos
One pack 8oz cream cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar
2 thinly sliced green onions
18 slices of bacon (cut in half)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder

How to:

Crank up the oven to 325°F.

Wash the jalapenos and remove the ends.

Slice them into lengthwise halves and remove the seeds and membranes.

In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Fill the jalapeno halves with the cheese mixture.

Wrap the bacon around the jalapenos and secure it with toothpicks.

Pop them into the oven and bake for one hour until bacon is crispy.

Serves: 36

Preparation time: 1hr 30min

Baby Shower Mini Food Recipes

Want to serve finger foods, but do not want to miss out on some of the mom-to-be’s favorite dishes? Here is how you can create the most interesting mini versions of them.

8. Mini banana cream pies

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These no-bake pies are extremely easy to make and take less time to prepare and is super delicious too.

You will need:

6 mini Graham cracker shells
8oz whipping cream
2 medium bananas
2oz Graham cracker crumbs
1 cup Banana instant pudding

How to:

In a bowl, beat the whipping cream for about 4-6 minutes. And fill it into a piping bag.

Add two tablespoons of the banana pudding into each Graham cracker shell, then line each shell with five slices of banana.

Sprinkle Graham cracker crumbs on top, and pipe the cream in the center.

1. Add an extra piece of banana on top and garnish with some more Graham crackers crumbs.
  1. You can top up with sweet shredded coconut for that extra flavor.

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 10min

9. Slider style mini burgers

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These mini burgers are bite-sized and make the perfect appetizers for the baby shower.

You will need:

1. - 2lb ground beef
  - 1.25oz onion soup mix
  - 2tsp cooking oil
  - ½ cup mayonnaise
  - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  - 24 dinner rolls split equally into two
  - ½ cup sliced pickles

How to:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  1. Heat a large skillet and add two teaspoons of cooking oil, now add the ground beef and onion soup mix and stir until the beef cooks to evenly brown.
  1. Drain the excess grease if any and take it off heat. Add the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese and mix well.
  1. On a baking tray, spread the baking sheet and arrange the bottom portion of the dinner rolls.
  1. Spread the beef and cheese mixture on the dinner rolls, and cover it with the other half. Now, cover all the burgers with an aluminum foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
  1. Once the burgers are baked and the cheese melts, add the sliced pickles and serve.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 50min

10. Mini mac and cheese bites

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Convert the good old Mac and Cheese into bite-sized appetizers and see them disappear in seconds.

You will need:

1. - 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  - 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  - 2tbsp butter
  - 2tbsp all-purpose flour
  - ½tsp onion powder
  - ½tsp garlic powder
  - ½tsp salt
  - 1-¾ cup milk
  - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  - 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  - ¾th cup baking mix
  - 2 large eggs (beaten)

How to:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  1. Take a muffin tray and sprinkle bread crumbs in each of the muffin tins.
  1. In a skillet add butter, flour, onion, garlic powder, and salt and mix well.
  1. Now, add the milk while stirring continuously, let the mixture boil for 3 minutes.
  1. Add the cheddar and Swiss cheese and mix until all the ingredients come together.
  1. Remove it from heat and add the biscuit mix, eggs, and bread crumbs mix and then add the elbow macaroni.
  1. Now take a spoonful of this mixture and add them into the muffin tray, and add some cheddar cheese and bread crumbs on the top.
  1. Bake them for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and serve hot.
  2. You can tailor these bites by adding jalapenos, herbs, and spices of your choice or mashed bacon.

Serves: 36

Preparation time: 45min

11. Mini cinnamon rolls

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These mini Cinnamon rolls are the best if you are planning a tea-time baby shower.

You will need:

1. - ⅔ cup whole milk
  - ⅓ cup maple syrup
  - ⅓ cup softened butter
  - 1 large egg
  - ¾ tsp salt
  - 3 cups bread flour
  - ¼ ounce active dry yeast

Topping

1. 1. ½ cup packed brown sugar
  1. 2tbsp bread flour
  1. 4tsp ground cinnamon
  1. 6tbsp cold butter

Maple icing

1. - 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  - 3tbsp melted butter
  - 3tbsp maple syrup
  - 1-2tsp whole milk

How to:

1. 1. Place the first seven ingredients in a bread machine and knead.
  1. Once done, place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it into two 12×7 rectangles.
  1. Mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon powder, and cold butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  1. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the two triangles and roll them up in jelly-roll style and pinch to seal the ends.
  1. Now, cut each roll into 12 slices each. Put them on a greased baking pan, cover and leave for about 20 minutes.
  1. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  1. In another small bowl add all the ingredients of maple icing and spread it over the warm rolls.

Serves: 24

Preparation time: 60min

12. Mini phyllo cups

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These taco seasoned beef filled cups will be a surefire hit at your party.

You will need:

1. - 1lb lean ground beef
  - ½ cup finely chopped onion
  - 1oz taco seasoning
  - ¾th cup of water
  - 1-¼ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  - 2 packs of frozen phyllo tart shells

How to:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  1. In a skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until and drain any excess grease.
  1. Now stir in the taco seasoning, add water and bring it to a boil.
  1. Reduce the heat and let it cook for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  1. Remove from the heat and add the cheese blend and mix thoroughly.
  1. Take a baking pan and place the phyllo shells on it and fill each with a spoonful of the beef mixture.
  1. Place the tray in the oven and bake them for 6 minutes.
  1. Add some more cheese blend on top and bake for 2-3 minutes.

Serves: 30

Preparation time: 40min

13. Mini chicken pot pies

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These mini pot pies are easy to make, and they are so good that your guests would want some more.

You will need:

1. - 1½ cups cubed cooked chicken
  - 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
  - 16oz chopped mixed vegetables (onions, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, potatoes, celery, and cauliflower florets)
  - All-purpose flour to roll the biscuits
  - 12oz refrigerated biscuits
  - ½ cup shredded cheese

How to:

1. 1. Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a muffin tray with butter.
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix all the vegetables and the soup and chicken.
  1. On a flat surface, flatten the biscuits and place them in the muffin mold of the tray and press the sides to form a cup.
  1. Fill one-third of each cup with the chicken and vegetable mixture, press gently so that it settles, add two teaspoons of cheese on top of each.
  1. Place them in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Serves: 5

Preparation time: 40min

14. Chocolate dipped S’mores

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These s’mores are dipped in chocolate and will take your guests into a state of euphoria.

You will need:

1. - 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  - ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  - 1 pack of graham crackers (quartered)
  - 1 cup marshmallow creme
  - 14oz milk chocolate for dipping

How to:

1. 1. In a saucepan, add whipping cream and boil it. Add it to the milk chocolate chips. Stir it until it forms a smooth mixture.
  1. Melt marshmallows in a bowl. Now spread the chocolate mixture on half of the graham crackers and marshmallow creme on the other half.
  1. Place the chocolate crackers on the top of the marshmallow crackers.
  1. Dip one end of the combined crackers into a bowl of melted milk chocolate and place it on a baking sheet until the chocolate settles.

Serves: 43

Preparation time: 55min

Budget Baby Shower Food Recipes

Can’t spend on an exorbitant menu for the shower? Here are some budget options you may like.

15. Veggies and black bean dip

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This is not only light on the pocket but also one of the best options for health conscious guests and refreshing and easy to make. You can either serve veggies, nachos, or pita bread with this dip.

You will need:

1. - Assorted vegetables of your choice (chopped into long pieces)

Black bean dip

1. - 2¼oz cans of black beans
  - ¾th cup of salsa
  - 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  - 2tsp fresh lime juice
  - 1tsp ground cumin
  - 1tsp water
  - ⅛tsp salt
  - ¼ cup chopped cilantro

How to:

1. 1. In a food processor, add all the ingredients but cilantro, and blend into a smooth paste.
  1. Now add the chopped cilantro and pulse until it is just mixed.
  1. Serve this yummy dip with your assorted vegetables.

Serves: 2 cups

Preparation time: 15min

16. Pink brownies

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These are the perfect addition to a pink or flamingo themed baby shower.

You will need:

1. - 1 box strawberry cake mix
  - 2 large eggs
  - ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
  - ½-¾ cup white chocolate chips

How to:

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  1. In a larger bowl add the cake mix, eggs, and oil and mix until it becomes a smooth paste.
  1. Then add chocolate chips and stir well.
  1. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray lined with greased parchment paper.
  1. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes off with a few crumbs.
  1. Once it is cooled, refrigerate for some time and then cut into bars and serve.

Serve: 10

Preparation time: 20min

17. Vegetable chili

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This is the vegetarian version of the famous chili.

You will need

1. - 2tbsp olive oil
  - 2 bell peppers (diced)
  - 1½ cup medium yellow onion
  - 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
  - 1½ cups zucchini chopped
  - 1½ cup corn
  - 1 can dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  - 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  - 1½tbsp minced garlic
  - 1 can diced tomatoes
  - 1 can tomato sauce
  - 1 can vegetable broth
  - 2tbsp chilli powder
  - 2tsp ground cumin
  - ½tsp ground coriander
  - ¼tsp cayenne pepper
  - Salt and black pepper

How to:

1. 1. In a large pot, add olive oil and heat it on medium-high flame.
  1. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and carrots and sauté for three minutes.
  1. Next, add the garlic and sauté for two more minutes, now add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  1. Bing the mixture to boil and reduce the flame to medium-low, cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  1. Add the Zucchini and simmer for ten minutes. Next add corn, kidney beans, and black beans and let it boil for two more minutes.
  1. If it thickens, add some more broth and adjust the consistency.
  1. Serve hot with the toppings of your choice.

Serves: 7

Preparation time: 45min

18. Waffle ice cream sandwiches

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These are delicious, and you can serve a variety of toppings like decorative candies, sprinkles, crushed nuts, coconut, granola, etc., within your budget.

You will need:

1. - One 28oz box waffle mix
  - Waffle iron
  - 1 tub vanilla ice cream

Toppings

1. - Maple syrup
  - Roasted nuts
  - Fresh berries

How to:

1. 1. Take a large bowl, add the waffle mix, make it into a smooth batter by adding water.
  1. Pour the batter into the sections of the waffle iron and cook until they are golden brown and set them aside.
  1. Open the tub of ice cream and dump the block of ice cream and cut it into 1- inch thick slices.
  1. Once the waffles cool down, cut them into desired shapes and sandwich the ice cream between two waffles.
  1. Press the sides of the sandwich into your favorite toppings and serve them chilled to your guests.

Serves: 14

Preparation time: 30min

19. Tortilla pinwheels

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With this recipe, you can serve a large crowd, and within the budget too.

You will need:

1. - 6 spinach tortilla wraps
  - 6 tomato tortilla wraps
  - ½ pound jalapeno turkey, thinly sliced
  - ½ pound roast beef, thinly sliced
  - 7½oz chive onion cream cheese
  - 7½oz jalapeno cream cheese
  - 6oz baby spinach

How to:

1. 1. Take one tortilla wrap and spread the cream cheese evenly on it.
  1. Arrange the meat all over the tortilla wrap, and sprinkle the greens on the top.
  1. Start from one end and tightly roll the tortilla to form a log, wrap it, and let it set.
  1. When your guests arrive, take out the rolls, slice them, and serve.

Serves: 20

Preparation time: 30 min

20. Vegetable fried rice:

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This is another recipe which you can make at once and serve a large number of guests.

You will need:

1. - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  - 3 cups cooked rice
  - 12oz packed, frozen stir-fry vegetables
  - ½ cup water
  - 2tbsp soy sauce
  - 1tbsp sesame oil
  - A pinch of sugar
  - 1-2 eggs (beaten)

How to:

1. 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the cooked rice and fry it for five minutes, until each grain is separated and fried.
  1. Next, add the vegetables and stir for 19 minutes, until the vegetables are half-cooked.
  1. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Add this mixture to the rice and mix.
  1. In another pan, add a spoon of oil, and the beaten eggs and scramble them, with some seasoning if you prefer.
  1. Now add the scrambled eggs to the rice and mix so that it gets evenly distributed.
  1. You can serve this rice while hot.
  2. You can add mushroom, bell peppers, french beans, carrots, etc., according to your taste, availability.

The list of baby shower food ideas has many refreshing and quirky dishes with their presentations. These recipes include various appetizers, main courses, desserts, and finger foods to offer your guests. However, you may want to replace certain food items with suitable alternatives to suit your dietary choices based on your requirements. So either create a simple meal plan or design an elaborate one that suits your ideas and the guests’ requirements for the party.

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What dishes to include in the children's menu to make it tasty and healthy

In winter, vulnerable children's immunity needs to be strengthened by any available means. And for this, you should add as many healthy dishes with a shock portion of vitamins to your daily diet as possible. Mostly it is vegetables in all possible variations. They are good to bake and stew, serve as a side dish, make soups and even delicious desserts based on them. This topic is dedicated to our selection of recipes.

Soup classic

Chicken soup with vegetables is the perfect embodiment of a balanced vitamin meal for a child. To prepare it, take 2 chicken thighs, pour 3 liters of water and leave to cook over low heat for half an hour. In the meantime, we will make a ruddy frying of the onion, carrot and celery stalk in a saucepan. Just don't overcook the vegetables. As soon as they soften, pour 3 potatoes into cubes and fry for another 5 minutes.

Strain the finished broth and pour the contents of the pot. When the potatoes are completely cooked, lay 50-60 g of egg noodles, salt and pepper the soup to taste, add fresh herbs. Grind the cooled chicken thighs and also pour into the pan. It remains to bring the soup to readiness and let it brew under the lid.

Peppers with a surprise

For the second, offer your child hearty stuffed peppers. Let's start with the filling first. To do this, cook until half cooked 100 g of rice. While it is quietly boiling in a saucepan, we pass the onion into cubes and grated carrots until golden brown. We mix the frying with semi-cooked rice and 300 g of any minced meat, which the child likes best. Add a little salt and dry herbs, knead the mass with your hands. We cut off the caps of 4-5 medium-sized bell peppers, remove the seeds and partitions, fill with minced meat and put upright in a wide pan.

Now let's fill it. Stir in 300 ml of hot water, 3 tbsp. l. tomato paste and thick sour cream, put salt and black pepper. Pour the stuffed peppers in a saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat under a lid for 40–45 minutes. At the end, put the bay leaf and keep the peppers without fire under the lid for a quarter of an hour.

Fish delicacy

In winter, meat in the children's diet is especially important to alternate with seafood. Grilled red fish with sauce is just what you need. We rub the lime zest on a fine grater, squeeze the juice from the fruit and mix everything. Shred 5-6 sprigs of cilantro. We cut the onion into a small cube. Mix citrus juice with zest, herbs and onions. Lubricate 5 portioned pieces of salmon with marinade, leave for 15 minutes.

It is better to cook such fish in a grill pan in order to preserve the maximum of nutrients. Fry the salmon on both sides until golden brown stripes appear. Light yogurt sauce is perfect for it. Chop as finely as possible 1 tbsp. l. capers, a clove of garlic, 2-3 sprigs of tarragon. Add 100 g of natural yogurt, juice of half a lemon, season with salt and black pepper. Little gourmets will be pleased, especially if you serve fish on wooden skewers.

Potatoes with vegetable vitamins

Experience shows that children prefer potatoes to many other vegetables. And therefore, you won’t have to persuade them to eat baked potatoes for a long time. We wash 4 oblong tubers in water, wipe dry, grease with oil and bake whole with the skin in the oven at 220 ° C for 45–50 minutes.

Let's make the salad while the root vegetables are ready. Cut 6-8 cherry tomatoes into slices, fresh cucumber into half circles, red onion into half rings. Do not forget to pour boiling water over the onion to remove unpleasant bitterness. We chop 5-6 sprigs of parsley, mix with vegetables, salt to taste, season with Greek yogurt.

We cool the finished potato tubers, cut off the side part and remove part of the core, we will also mix it into the salad. We fill potato boats with salad and decorate with lettuce leaves.

Curd breakfast

All food for children in the cold season should be healthy, and desserts are no exception. In this regard, the traditional cottage cheese casserole is a win-win option for all occasions.

Whisk the egg vigorously with 1 tbsp. l. sugar and a pinch of salt. Add 300 g of cottage cheese with a fat content of at least 9%, 1 tbsp. l. semolina, 0.5 tsp. baking powder and a pinch of vanilla. We knead the resulting mass well and leave it for 10-15 minutes so that the semolina disperses. If desired, you can put a grated apple, a handful of raisins, banana slices or dried berries here.

Lubricate ceramic molds with oil, sprinkle with ground breadcrumbs and fill with curd mass. We put them in the oven at 180 ° C for about half an hour. This cottage cheese casserole can be prepared for breakfast. Just let it cool down properly, garnish with mint and serve with sour cream.

Cake with an orange mood

Even homemade cakes can be charged with vitamins and made extremely healthy. Spicy carrot cake is just such a case.

In one container, mix 130 g flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 70–80 g of sugar, 0.5 tsp each. cinnamon and ground ginger, a pinch of vanilla and nutmeg. In another container, beat 2 eggs with 80 ml of vegetable oil, pour 300 g of grated raw carrots. We combine dry and liquid bases, carefully knead the dough until a homogeneous consistency.

Fill buttered muffin tins with it and bake in the oven at 180°C for 40-45 minutes. When the carrot muffins cool down, they will taste even better. Serve a healthy dessert with whipped cream, and there won't be a crumb left.

Health cocktail

Almost all children drink milk with pleasure. Why don't we make a strawberry and banana milkshake?

Grind 200 g of fresh strawberries in a blender and rub the resulting mass through a sieve to get rid of small seeds. Mash a large ripe banana with a fork into a thick gruel. We combine strawberry and banana puree, add honey and vanilla sugar to taste, beat everything until a smooth consistency is obtained. Pour in 400 ml of milk and continue whisking until a fluffy foam appears. Pour the cocktail into tall glasses, decorate with mint petals and treat the children. Don't forget the colorful straws. It is much more pleasant to sip a thick fragrant cocktail through them.

This is the vitamin menu we propose to prepare for your children. For more fun ideas, check out the recipes page from Eat at Home readers. And what vitamin dishes do you prepare for your child? Share branded recipes in the comments and tell us what helps you keep children's immunity normal.

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