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50 Best Baby Shower Party Foods
Hosting a baby shower and planning your baby shower party menu? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re hosting a shower for a boy or a girl or gender neutral, you’ll find the perfect baby shower party foods to feed mom-to-be and your party guests!
Always be sure to ask the soon to be parents and baby shower guests of any dietary restrictions or food allergies. It’s always nice to be sure everyone at the party has options to enjoy.
Serve your baby shower foods on a dining table or kitchen island on a variety of tiered trays or platters. Down South, we love to use our grandma’s gigantic silver trays and you can find similar ones at just about any estate sale! Simple white platters or even large plates will do the trick too!
Another hostess tip? Print out simple food tent cards to label your foods so guests know what you’re serving! You can find super cute themed food label cards on Etsy too. This is always a welcomed addition to any party food table and it can help carry out your theme!
Baby Shower Party Appetizers
Appetizers are perfect for baby showers. Whenever I host baby showers, I like to offer 3 to 5 different party appetizers along with a couple of desserts and a signature cocktail. I find that’s the perfect amount for guests to enjoy while mixing and mingling with mom-to-be!
Here are a few of my go-to party appetizers for baby showers!
Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
A Southern twist on the classic sausage ball, these pimento cheese sausage balls are completely fool-proof and so delicious!
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Baked Brie Bites
Always a winner, these phyllo cups are filled with baked brie and fig jam. So simple to make and so delicious!
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Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly Phyllo Cups
Another phyllo cup appetizer that’s ready in minutes are these cream cheese and pepper jelly bites topped with a toasted pecan. These are much easier to eat than serving a block of cream cheese topped with pepper jelly.
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Whipped Ricotta Crostini
An elegant and simple crostini topped with whipped ricotta, thinly sliced apple, chopped pistachios and a drizzle of honey!
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Party Toast Cups
Fill these little party toast cups with any prepared spread or dip like pimento cheese, spinach and artichoke dip, etc.
They’re so simple, twice baked and extra crispy!
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Blueberry Goat Cheese Log
The gorgeous bright blue color of this goat cheese log makes such a beautiful baby shower appetizer! You could also recreate with raspberries for a gorgeous pink hue.
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Spinach Cheese Squares
This old-fashioned party appetizer is making a comeback! I love these spinach and cheese squares!
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Avocado ToastsMini Avocado Toasts
Simple to make and perfect for a baby shower appetizer idea, these mini avocado toasts are perfect. Tip, sprinkle on everything bagel seasoning to take them over-the-top!
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Easy Goat Cheese & Honey Bites
These elegant goat cheese and honey bites make the perfect baby shower appetizer!
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Mini Cheeseburgers
Always a hit, serve up mini gourmet cheeseburgers with all the toppings!
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Nacho Wonton Cups
Mom-to-be craving all her Mexican favorites? Serve up these nacho wonton cups!
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Pink Popcorn
Hosting a baby girl shower? This pink popcorn is perfect for serving on your food table or packaging up as a cute favor! Don’t worry, boy mamas, you can make it blue too!
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Chicken Salad Cups
Recreate these adorable chicken salad cups with tuna salad, egg salad, or any other type of salad!
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Watermelon Feta Bites
Simple and easy to eat, these watermelon and feta bites are the perfect bite sized appetizer for a baby shower!
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Veggie & Dip Cups
These party-ready veggie cups are always a hit! Fill up mini cups with your favorite dips or hummus then load it up with fresh veggies!
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Chicken and Waffle Bites
Turn this Southern brunch favorite into the perfect baby shower appetizer!
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Cuban Sandwich Skewers
Skewers are always a good idea, they’re easy to eat and these Cuban Sandwich Skewers also happen to be easy to make in advance for your baby shower!
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Brie and Fruit Skewers with Prosciutto
Another skewer favorite are these Brie, Fruit and Prosciutto Skewers!
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Baby Shower Desserts
Serve up a little something sweet for mom-to-be and the baby shower guests! Here are a few ideas for your baby shower dessert menu…
Bubbly Champagne CupcakesChampagne Cupcakes
This delicate and moist champagne cupcake recipe is sure to be the superstar of the dessert spread at your baby shower.
Tint the frosting pink or blue if desired!
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Mini Vanilla Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
For a show-stopping dessert, make these bite sized Vanilla Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes and garnish with edible flowers!
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Baby Shower Sugar Cookies
There’s nothing better than classic baby-themed sugar cookies at a baby shower. Whether you serve them on a platter to enjoy during the baby shower or wrap them up in a little bag for a baby shower favor, these are a must at any shower!
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Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cake
In the South, there isn’t a baby shower that doesn’t include a pound cake make from a family recipe book. My favorite? My Cream Cheese Poundcake! It’s absolutely delicious!
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Pink Covered Strawberries
Chocolate, white chocolate or yogurt covered strawberries are an elegant and easy baby shower dessert that can be jazzed up by tinting the color pink or blue and adding sprinkles or sugar!
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Mini Strawberry Bundt Cakes
I love mini desserts, especially for baby showers because they’re easy to serve to a crowd.
These mini bundt cakes with pale pink strawberry frosting would be a huge hit at a baby shower for a girl!
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Chocolate Chip Pastry Puffs
Delicious bite-sized pastry puffs complete with a chocolate chip filling? Yes, please! These are so pretty when drizzled with pink or blue candy melts.
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Baby Rattle Cake Pops
Adorable cake pops that look just like baby rattles? Absolutely! These are such a cute baby shower dessert!
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Vanilla Snowball Cake
I made this vanilla snowball cake for my brother’s baby shower. You know those powdered sugar cookies that look like snowballs? They are his favorite, so I had to top my vanilla almond cake with them! I LOVE how it turned out!
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Blackberry Cookies (naturally blue!)
How cool are these naturally blue cookies? PERFECT dessert for a baby boy shower.
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Blueberry Vanilla Cupcakes
Blueberry treats – like these blueberry vanilla cupcakes – are absolutely perfect for baby boy shower dessert!
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Neapolitan Cupcakes
Perfect for a baby girl shower, these cupcakes are a twist on the classic neapolitan dessert!
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Strawberry Cake
This strawberry cake is loaded with fresh berries and topped with a light whipped frosting.
The pink color is so beautiful for a baby shower dessert!
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No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
A light and refreshing cheesecake that is super simple to make, no oven required! You’ll have enough on your to-do list hosting a baby shower, let dessert be simple and delicious!
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Rosewater Cupcakes
These beautiful pink rosewater cupcakes are soft, delicate, floral and so unique! They are made with rosewater and a simple rose and vanilla buttercream!
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Pink Ombre Cake
This beautiful cake boasts the prettiest shades of pink! It would make a lovely baby shower dessert!
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French Macarons
Albeit a bit more tedious to make than simple cupcakes or other desserts, these French Macarons are gorgeous and a perfect baby shower favor!
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Baby Shower Drinks and Cocktails
While Mom-to-be can’t partake in a cocktail, your guests will certainly enjoy the offering so my suggestion is to have a signature cocktail for the baby shower as well as at least one festive mocktail or non-alcoholic drink option.
Keep a pitcher of ice water on hand as well.
Mint Julep Punch
A classic Southern cocktail that’s oh so pretty when garnished with fresh fruit slices and an edible flower!
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Champagne Punch
You can’t go wrong with a simple champagne punch. It’s naturally a gorgeous pink so it’s the perfect pink baby shower cocktail!
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Pink Party Punch
This punch punch is a go-to winner for a baby girl’s shower! Best part? It’s made with only 2 ingredients!
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Sweet Tea Sangria
Hosting a baby shower in the summer? Serve up a refreshing baby shower cocktail like sweet tea sangria! Set up a sweet tea sangria bar with all the mix-ins like fresh fruit and mint sprigs. Mom-to-be can opt for just sweet tea all jazzed up with her favorite fruit slices and refreshing mint!
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Old Fashioned Lemonade
Want a delicious non-alcoholic drink to serve? You can never go wrong with lemonade.
It was one of my pregnancy cravings too! Serve it up with fresh fruit slices for garnishing!
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Strawberry Mocktail Spritzer
I love this baby shower mocktail spritzer idea – and it turns out the most beautiful pink color!
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Kir Royale Cocktail
This elegant champagne cocktail is perfect for toasting mom-to-be!
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Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Mimosas
An elegant twist on the classic mimosa, try this raspberry lemon version for a gorgeous pink colored baby shower drink!
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Baby Shower Blue Punch
Finding a blue drink can be a little difficult, but not to worry – this blue punch will be a hit at your baby boy shower!
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Blue Mermaid Cocktail
Now mom-to-be can’t partake in this festively blue cocktail but the guests will surely love the offering! Serve up a mocktail version for mom on the side!
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Pink Lemonade Mimosas
Make “momosas” for mom – pink lemonade style!
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More Baby Shower Party Foods
Not quite fitting into appetizers or desserts are these delightful additions to any baby shower party menu! Some are fitting for a morning baby shower (think brunch or breakfast foods) but can certainly be served any time of day!
Granola Parfaits
You can never go wrong with a make-ahead granola parfait! Adjust the berry colors to pink or blue for an extra festive touch!
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Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Use crescent dough to make these mini cinnamon rolls in mere minutes!
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Waffle Bites
Delightful little waffle bites with decadent brie cheese up the ante on this classic brunch favorite!
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Mini Blueberry Muffins
You can never go wrong with a basket full of mini muffins, especially these blueberry mini muffins!
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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.
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Great snack! Suitable for both boys with vodka and girls with wine.
Very fast and interesting. Vary the mix of vegetables yourself, to your taste.
A wonderful appetizer of fish without bread and butter! At the same time, both boys and girls will appreciate it! An unusual combination and an excellent result - a reason to surprise your guests.
A delightful appetizer for the holiday table. This is a beautiful, impressive, delicious dish. There are many types of julienne, the most classic one is with chicken and mushrooms. Try the salmon option.
I love bruschetta. All sorts. I already told you how to make it with mushroom paste. Now another variation - with balsamic onions. This is a great appetizer for wine or just by itself.
Stuffed champignons are always popular during feasts. Proven by time. If the company is large, make a whole baking sheet at once. For a family party, my version is enough. Delicious!
Now the World Cup is taking place.
Realizing how many men (and women, what is there to hide ha-ha-ha) of our country are sitting at the screens with beer, I decided to urgently please everyone with a snack for it. Very tasty, crunchy, fast disappearing. Don't forget the sauce!
The tasters of these cookies ran after me shouting that this could not be and it was impossible to cook this on their own. In general - you understand, right? To the store and to the kitchen! You can keep it in the bank for several days. But I'm afraid it won't work.
If you are celebrating the New Year not only with your family, but, for example, in a large group of friends, and you need a generous table, then, definitely, one herring under a fur coat will not get off. And it is much more convenient to prepare goodies a la buffet. Just right for a big company. This option is just that. Mini pizzas are cute and savory. Aromas and tastes of Italy will not leave anyone indifferent. Even on New Year's Eve.
The combination of red fish with cream cheese has long been a classic. Therefore, I offer you my turrets. You can take any red fish: salmon, trout, salmon, chum salmon ... salted or cold smoked. Here for your taste.
Julien in our country is already a well-known and beloved hot appetizer. But the fact is that we call it quite wrong. The dish comes from France. And it is called "kokot", by analogy with the mold in which it is baked. A julienne is a way of cutting into strips. But, you can't argue against it ... so pay attention, Julien. Again, what is good for the holiday - you can make preparations in advance, and just put them in the oven with guests.
This is a great option for breakfast or "snacks". Very tasty, satisfying and healthy. Why do we need fast food, if we ourselves can cook such yummy food at home in 5 minutes?
A wonderful variant of savory cheese muffins. I had Adyghe cheese at home, you can change it for suluguni and do not put salt.
They are funny - cute green. If 12 is too much for you, divide the ingredients in half and bake 6.
I, as a well-known cheese lover (and suluguni takes pride of place among cheeses in my addictions), offer you a quick and easy way to taste delicious pies. There is a minimum of body movements, but a lot of positive emotions! (Most importantly, not only you - do you understand what I mean?)
This stuffing is amazing! You must definitely try it! For speed, I buy ready-made puff pastry. Usually I take yeast-free, but this time it was not in the store and I bought yeast. And you know, in this stuffing it played the game perfectly! Choose yourself.
Profiteroles are choux pastry buns. The dough itself is made very quickly, then "products" of any shape (round or long, if you want eclairs) are laid out on a cold baking sheet, certainly at a considerable distance from each other and baked in the oven, which must not be opened under any circumstances! Then they evenly rise, become golden.
And inside, a void is formed, which can be filled with fillings, sweet or not. They are very convenient to prepare for the holiday. Bake the day before, store on a board, covered with a towel, and fill with the contents the next day. We will have this recipe with mushrooms - tender and deliciously delicious, they will amaze your guests. This is a great appetizer for the table.
I offer you another version of homemade burgers with Italian touches. The combination of pesto, mozzarella and basil adds charm to an ordinary burger. Try it!
Since I found this recipe for myself, I consider it the most successful. Haven't eaten anything better! If you think it's difficult - nothing like it! Well, or connect relatives to the process. What could be more romantic - to cook sweets together with your loved one? Or with the kids together izvazyukatsya in chocolate? The taste of these truffles is worth it. And please note - no butter!
This is Jamie Oliver's genius recipe.
I saw it on one of the TV shows. And as usual with him - everything is very fast and simple, but interesting and tasty! Cinnamon in dough and delicate cream... Guests will be delighted. We ate everything at once.
Very even to itself country and not only a snack. Quick bang - and you're done. Take any canned fish. I have saury. You can take sprats. The main thing is that the spicier the fish, the spicier the appetizer.
It's time to attract summer in every possible way. Today we are preparing express ice cream. It's exactly 3 minutes. The main thing is the presence of a blender. Well, freeze bananas in advance. Berries take any, to your taste.
This is our all-time favorite take on the classic burger. I give you the recipe with some intent. It is clear that burgers are easy and simple to cook at home if you want homemade fast food. But I suggest you diversify your picnic trips with this idea! Of the special devices, you only need a grill for the grill, on which you can fry the cutlets and warm the buns.
All other ingredients can be cut at home and put into containers. And collecting cheeseburgers with the whole company will certainly be fun. But unusual and new!
original recipes for party snacks
The work week is over and it's Friday night. I would like to dedicate this long-awaited event to something pleasant. What if you invite friends over and have a party? Do not rush to buy chips, crackers, salted nuts and other snacks. You can cook something more tasty and healthy yourself. In our article you will find original recipes for snacks for a party. It will take you very little time, ordinary products and a couple of free hands to manage faster.
Tasty geometry
What kind of appetizer can be prepared for a party without much hassle? Sandwiches in all varieties. It is enough to put something tasty between the slices of bread. The more layers the better. Perhaps one of your friends is coming to you straight from work and will not mind having a bite to eat.
We offer to meet them with sandwiches with cheese, tomatoes and arugula.
Ingredients:
- bread toast - 12 pcs.
- hard cheese - 200 g
- tomatoes - 5-6 pcs.
- cottage cheese - 300 g
- arugula - bundle
- dill - 5-6 sprigs
- salt - to taste
Preparation:
- Cut the cheese into slices and the tomatoes into slices.
- Wash arugula. Finely chop the dill, mix with cottage cheese, knead well with a fork, salt to taste.
- Grease 6 bread toasts.
- Place cheese slices, arugula leaves and tomato slices on each.
- Top with remaining bread toast and press lightly with palms.
- Cut the sandwiches diagonally with a wide knife and serve hearty triangles on a large platter.
Golden Pyramid
Breaded snacks are always the first to disappear from the plate. Crispy cheese balls - even more so.
You can add ham, bacon or any other meat to the cheese. Spicy notes will give garlic and hot spices. For juiciness, put fresh herbs or pickled cucumbers. An interesting combination will turn out if you combine cheese with nuts or dried cranberries. We offer a basic recipe, and then improvise yourself.
Ingredients:
- hard cheese - 300 g
- egg whites - 3 pcs.
- flour - 3 tbsp. l.
- salt and spices to taste
- breadcrumbs - for breading
- vegetable oil - 300 ml
Method of preparation:
- Grate the cheese on the finest grater to get thin shavings.
- Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until fluffy.
- Add cheese and flour, salt to taste, knead the dough. It should be sticky and thick. If the dough spreads, add more flour.
- While the oil is heating up, form balls the size of a ping-pong ball with wet hands and roll in breadcrumbs.
- We lower the balls into boiling oil in a slotted spoon - then they will not hit the bottom and turn out to be perfectly round.
- Fry them in small batches until golden brown.
- Remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels.
- When excess fat drains, put the balls on the dish in a pyramid.
Sea guests
Shrimps are always welcome at the party. Snacks with their participation are light, refined and so delicious! It is best to take chilled shrimp. Frozen food should be thawed at room temperature beforehand. An important point is to carefully remove the intestinal threads. If you forget about them, the whole impression will be spoiled. Let's cook such a quick snack on skewers.
Ingredients:
- shrimp - 1 kg
- dry white wine - 200 ml
- olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.
- lemon juice - 3 tbsp. l.
- garlic - 3-4 cloves
- parsley - 4-5 sprigs
- salt and black pepper to taste
Method of preparation:
- Pass garlic through a press, mix with finely chopped parsley.
- Add olive oil, wine and lemon juice.
- String prepared shrimp on wooden skewers, place in a deep container, pour marinade for half an hour.
- This delicacy is best obtained on the grill. At home, you can fry shrimp skewers in a grill pan. Oil may not be added. The main thing is to turn the shrimp over in time so that they are appetizingly browned on all sides.
Skewer Abundance
Feel free to include other skewers in your party menu. You can use any products for them. The main thing is that they are well combined with each other and liked by the guests. In addition, treats on skewers are convenient to eat with your hands. Vegetables and meat are a good combination.
Ingredients:
- small potatoes - 18 pcs.
- zucchini - 2 pcs.
- sausage - 300 g
- vegetable oil - 1 tbsp. l. for frying + 50 ml for marinade
- garlic - 2 cloves
- ground paprika - 1 tsp.
- Provence herbs - 1 tsp.
- salt and ground chili - to taste
Preparation:
- Cut the zucchini into circles and lightly fry in vegetable oil on both sides.
- Boil potatoes until half cooked and cut into thick slices. If the peel is thin, you can leave it.
- Sausage cut into thick washers.
- Now let's start assembling. We string pieces of potatoes, zucchini and sausages on skewers.
- Mix oil with spices and salt, pour over the appetizer, put in the oven at 200°C for 15–20 minutes.
It is desirable that the appetizer is still warm when guests arrive.
Canapes in a new form
What would a party be without canapes? There are countless variations here. The classic products for this snack are: red fish, seafood, ham, various smoked meats, hard and soft cheeses, olives, fresh vegetables. Let's treat our friends to light vegetable canapes with mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients:
- zucchini - 2 pcs.
- cherry tomatoes - 15 pcs.
- mozzarella - 15 balls
- cream cheese - 200 g
- olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.
Method of preparation:
- Zucchini is well washed, dried, peeled.
- Using a vegetable peeler, cut the vegetables into thin wide strips.
- Spray them with oil and fry in a grill pan.
- Roll the zucchini strips so that the cherry tomato fits inside.
- Put the resulting rolls upright on a dish, fill with cream cheese, put whole tomatoes on top. We put mozzarella balls on skewers and fasten the rolls.
These are the original canapes we got!
Basket with mushrooms
Another party hit is tartlets. Crisp baskets for them are sold in any supermarket. You can use ready-made puff pastry or even thin pita bread. And what to put inside is up to you. Most often, tartlets are filled with cream or curd cheese, various pastes and thick sauces.
And they are supplemented with chicken meat, slightly salted fish, boiled eggs, crispy vegetables, crab sticks or olives. Mushroom tartlets will be a win-win option.
Ingredients:
- tartlets - 15 pcs.
- champignons - 400 g
- onion - 2 pcs.
- hard cheese - 100 g
- sour cream - 3 tbsp. l.
- parsley - 1 bunch
- vegetable oil - for frying
Preparation:
- Finely chop the mushrooms and onion, fry in vegetable oil until golden brown.
- Add sour cream and chopped greens, keep on fire for a couple more minutes.
- Leave a few sprigs of parsley for decoration. At the end, pour the grated cheese over the mushrooms and mix everything well.
- Fill the baskets with stuffing, place on a baking sheet and put in the oven at 200°C for 10 minutes.
- Serve tartlets on a platter, decorate with greenery petals and serve warm.
Carnival of Vegetables
Surely among the guests there are those who are not particularly hungry or are on a regular diet. Offer them a colorful vegetable cut with an interesting presentation. For example, cut vegetables into strips, collect in small bundles and secure with a cheese whip. And to make crunching raw vegetables more interesting, serve a delicious sauce.
Ingredients:
Basic:
- fresh cucumber - 3 pcs.
- carrots - 2 pcs.
- celery stalks - 4 pcs.
- bell peppers of different colors - 3 pcs.
- cherry tomatoes - 15-20 pcs.
- any fresh herbs
Sauce:
- hard cheese - 100 g
- garlic - 2 cloves
- cream 33% - 100 ml
- salt, black pepper, nutmeg to taste
Method of preparation:
- Peel carrots and cucumbers.
- Caps, seeds and membranes are removed from sweet peppers.
- Cut all vegetables into the same strips.
- For the sauce, grind the cheese on a grater.
- Add garlic, cream and spices passed through the press to it.
- We put the resulting mixture in a water bath, melt the cheese and bring the sauce to a creamy consistency.
It remains to figure out how interesting to serve such an appetizer.
Mexican
Let's add some sunshine to our party menu and prepare a quesadilla. The advantage of this appetizer is the generous variety of toppings. Chicken with cheese, beans with vegetables, minced meat with spicy chili sauce, mushrooms with greens and even a variation on the Greek salad - the combinations can be anything. We suggest stopping at a quesadilla with corn.
Ingredients:
- cheese tortillas - 12 pcs.
- canned corn - 400 g
- onion - 2 pcs.
- hard cheese - 200 g
- olive oil - for frying
- tomato sauce - 2 tbsp.
l. - salt and ground chili - to taste.
Method of preparation:
- Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cut the onion into small cubes and fry in olive oil until golden brown.
- Pour the corn kernels, add the tomato sauce, salt and pepper, mix well.
- Place the tortilla on a preheated grill pan.
- Sprinkle one half with cheese, spread some filling, sprinkle with cheese again, cover with the other half and press down with a spatula.
- Brown the tortilla until golden stripes and turn over.
- In the same way we prepare the rest of the cakes.
Bite Burger
Mini buffet burgers will brighten up any party. They differ from ordinary hamburgers only in size. But there is always room for improvisation. You can make such an appetizer multi-tiered. And so that it does not fall apart, fasten the layers with a toothpick or skewer. We suggest not to go far from the classics.
Ingredients:
- mini buns - 20 pcs.
- minced meat - 500 g
- chicken eggs - 1 pc.
- flour - 2 tbsp. l.
- processed cheese - 5 slices
- cherry tomatoes - 6-8 pcs.
- lettuce leaves - 4-5 pcs.
- mustard, salt, black pepper - to taste
Cooking method:
- Mix minced meat with egg and flour to form tiny balls 2–3 cm in diameter.
- Roll them out a little and make a dent with your finger. So the cutlets do not swell during the frying process. You do not need to salt them raw, otherwise they will be tough.
- We send the blanks to a frying pan with heated oil and fry on both sides for a minute.
- Cut tomatoes into circles, cheese into small squares.
- Wash lettuce leaves, after which we proceed to assembly.
- Cut the buns in half. On the bottom half put a leaf of lettuce and cutlet.
- Lubricate it with mustard, cover with a circle of tomato and the top of a bun.
Warm the mini burgers slightly before serving.
Pizza in miniature
Homemade mini pizza continues the theme of culinary miniatures. Yeast dough can be kneaded in advance - it can be safely stored in the refrigerator for two days. And with the filling we will decide on the spot. Let's not overload it with heavy meat ingredients. Let it be your favorite Italian trio - tomatoes, olives and mozzarella.
Ingredients:
Dough:
- flour - 450 g
- milk - 300 ml
- fast acting yeast - 6 g
- sunflower oil - 3 tbsp. l.
- sugar - 2 tbsp. l.
- salt - 1 tsp.
Filling:
- tomato sauce
- cherry tomatoes, red and yellow - 10-12 pcs.
- basil - 4-5 sprigs
- pitted olives - 120 g
- mozzarella - 10 balls
Preparation:
- Stir sugar and yeast in slightly warm milk, cover the container with a towel and leave for 10 minutes.
