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Entertaining is one of my very favorite things to do. Having friends and family over to enjoy a meal is such a fun way to get to know people better, share with others, and just enjoy life.

One of the parts of having guests I love most is making delicious appetizers recipes. But sometimes it’s tough to come up with new or unique appetizer ideas and no one wants to eat plain old cheese and crackers all the time.

That’s why I’ve gathered plenty of delicious appetizers recipes for your next party on this page! There are savory snacks for guests, sweet treats for all ages, crackers, chips, chicken wings, and more to choose from – and they’re all easy recipes you can make at home!

Appetizers: Easy Hors D'Oeuvres Recipes for Busy Moms

Appetizers: Recipes for Your Next Party

These appetizers recipes are well-suited for all kinds of occasions. You could serve them at a fancy brunch. Just dress them in crystal serving dishes. Or if you want to set them out for your friends at a football watching party – they’ll work there too!

Some of these are also super kid-friendly, which means they’d be perfect for a kids’ party, a school event, an after-school snack, or a neighborhood block party. The choice is yours!

If you want more options, I have a ton of simple easy recipes!

  1. This Simple Smokies Recipe is the perfect finger food for a party!
  2. Don’t miss these yummy Super Bowl appetizer recipes for next year’s big game!
  3. These Tailgating Deviled Eggs are awesome for a football watch party!
  4. Pass around a bowl of this Pizzaria Snack Mix for your friends! (Be sure to make enough to serve seconds!)
  5. This list of over 30 Yummy Nacho Recipes is sure to include your new favorite.
  6. Don’t miss this list of 25+ Fun Bacon Recipes!
  7. You’ll love making this Greek Salad Skewers Recipe!
  8. Don’t miss this Instant Pot Cocktail Wiener Recipe!
  9. Everyone always loves this Triscuit Sloppy Joe Recipe!
  10. These Emmi Swiss Cheese Sliders are simple and easy!
  11. I love making this Baked Brie with Fig Jam, Pecans, and Rosemary!

Crave Worthy Crackers & Chips:

Crave worthy chips and crackers appetizer recipes

Make a batch of these Cheesy Tuna Salad Stackers for the kids to enjoy after school!

Trying to eat right? These Spicy Cheesy Kale Chips are poppable and delicious!

Get a taste of the Southwest with these Triscuit Tex-Mex Melts!

Try these Cheesy BBQ Chicken Triscuits at your next BBQ!

Enjoy the tropical taste of these Jerk Chicken Nachos!

Serve sloppy Joe on a cracker with these Triscuit Sloppy Joes!

Stop the show with these melty nachos you can make at home!

Make this loaded Macho Nachos Appetizer for your next game day party!

Delicious Dips:

Delicious Dips Appetizer Recipes

Get started planning your next party with this list of over 30 three-ingredient dips!

This super easy sour cream and onion dip is perfect for potato chips!

Serve this hot three-ingredient sausage rotel dip with tortilla chips or bread!

This roasted garlic cheese dip is a great topper for sliced vegetables!

This Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip has a unique tangy taste from a top-secret ingredient!

Get a taste of both sweet and salty with this list of over 30 sweet and savory popular dip recipes!

Love the spinach artichoke dip you get at restaurants? Make your own with this Spinach and Artichoke Dip!

Ever tried to make dip in the crockpot? Try this easy Slow Cooker Seven-Layer Dip!

This Roasted Red Pepper Triscuit Dip is perfect for crackers!

Make your own Homemade Fresh Guacamole and use it as an appetizer or to top tacos!

This Creamy Parmesan Dip is delicious with chips!

Get the taste of chicken wings with this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip!

Serve this cheesy Yummy Pizza Dip with crispy breadsticks!

This Buffalo Chicken Dip would go wonderfully with celery sticks!

Try this recipe for Pizza Dip with tortilla chips!

Queso is a traditional cheese dip for chips. Make your own with this easy Skillet Queso!

Serve up a batch of this delicious Rotel Dip with Hamburger with chips or crudites!

Put a pot of this Parmesan Fondue on the table and let your guests serve themselves!

This delicious Monster Cookie Dough Dip is the perfect appetizer for kids (or dessert-loving adults)!

These 25+ Easy Crockpot Appetizers are so great for serving family and friends!

Check out this Everything Bagel Charcuterie Board Recipe!

Make this Bacon Water Chestnut Bites Recipe for everyone!

This Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese Recipe is fun and easy!

Fantastic Finger Foods:

Fantastic Finger Foods Appetizer Recipes

These spicy deviled eggs are a twangy twist on basic deviled eggs!

Bake up these addictive Savory Parmesan Bites and they’ll be gone in no time!

These lovely Caprese Kabobs would be great for a brunch!

Make these cheesy Baked Mozzarella Bites and serve them with marinara sauce!

Your family will love these salty and sweet Proscuitto Melon Bites!

The kids will go nuts for these yummy Pizza Pinwheels!

These dry Roasted Pecans are the perfect finger food for parties!

Make a batch of these Southern Roasted Pecans and wrap them in cellophane as party gifts!

No one can deny these Cheese Pretzels Recipe!

This Gorgonzola Stuffed Figs Recipe is elegant and delicious!

Pleasing Party Platters:

Pleasing Platters Appetizer Ideas

Try these meat and cheese plate ideas for your next get-together!

These Seafood Platter Ideas are light and delicious, no matter the time of year!

The kids will love eating their fruits and veggies with this lovely Rainbow Fruit and Vegetable Plate!

Forget the prepackaged trays! Learn to make your own DIY Vegetable Tray!

These 25 Game Night Recipes are a great addition!

We’re obsessed with this Tailgate Charcuterie Board Recipe!

Check out this super fun Grilled Cheese Charcuterie Board Recipe!

You have to make this Deviled Egg Charcuterie Board Recipe!

You can make this Pink Dessert Charcuterie Board Recipe for so many occasions!

This Charcuterie for Two is perfect!

Make a plan to make this Jalapeno Popper Cream Cheese Board Recipe!

Wait until everyone sees this Shark Shaped Charcuterie Board!

Whip up this yummy Fall Charcuterie Board Recipe!

Spectacular Spreads:

Appetizers Spectacular Spreads and Toppers

This Yummy Mummy Cheese Spread is a fun fall treat for the kids to share!

Make this Triscuit BBQ Bacon Spread and your guests will love you!

These delicious cracked pepper cheesecake toppers would be perfect for a family dinner!

This Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball Recipe is so fast and easy to make!

Check out the flavor of this Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheeseball Recipe!

Wonderful Wings:

Wonderful Wings Appetizer Recipes

These sticky East Asian-Style Wings are finger-licking good!

Surprise your friends with these unique Avocado Chipotle Chicken Wings!

Put a twist on a classic with this recipe for Creamy Buffalo Wings!

Avoid the fat with these Grilled Chipotle Chicken Wings

These Honey BBQ Wings are my absolute favorite!  They taste kind of like the ones you can get at Walmart’s Deli.

Find out how delicious these Cheese Stuffed BBQ Meatballs Recipe is!

Easy Appetizer Recipes for Busy Folks

Do you have a holiday party coming up? Check out these Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers!

With this huge list of appetizers to try, you’ll never run out of ideas for serving guests at parties, banquets, catered affairs, movie night get-togethers, brunches, game day parties, or kids’ parties!  Which one do you plan to try first?

Appetizer Resources:

These affiliate resources are wonderful for putting together unforgettable appetizers for your guests!

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