Appetizers

What’s a party or gathering of friends and family without lots of delicious appetizers? This collection of appetizer recipes includes easy-to-prep finger foods and dips that are loaded with flavor and always crowd pleasers.

No matter the occasion you’re sure to find an appetizer in this ever-growing collection of recipes. Be sure to try these cranberry brie bites for Thanksgiving, these bacon-wrapped dates for Christmas parties, and this beer cheese dipping sauce for the Super Bowl and Saint Patrick’s Day!

Caramel cheesecake dip with a granny smith apple slice being dipped into it. The apple has caramel, nuts and sweet cream cheese on it. The dessert dip is on a platter that has apple slices and graham crackers surrounding it.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip (Easy Fall Dessert Dip)

This creamy caramel apple cheesecake dip starts with a fluffy cheesecake layer, topped with caramel sauce and crunchy toppings like nuts or toffee. Serve this no-bake dessert dip with crisp apples, graham crackers, and ginger snaps for a fall party favorite that captures all the flavor of a caramel apple.
Caramel cheesecake dip with a granny smith apple slice being dipped into it. The apple has caramel, nuts and sweet cream cheese on it. The dessert dip is on a platter that has apple slices and graham crackers surrounding it.
Brown sugar bacon-wrapped club crackers on a serving board for an appetizer.

How to Make Candied Bacon Crackers with Brown Sugar

Candied Bacon Crackers are a sweet and savory appetizer that feature bacon-wrapped club crackers baked to crispy perfection. Each bite has just the right amount of sweet from the caramelized brown sugar with a little spice from the black pepper. These bacon crackers are truly irresistible.
Brown sugar bacon-wrapped club crackers on a serving board for an appetizer.
Homemade marinated olives in a glass bowl next to an olive spoon, garlic bulb and herbs.

Quick & Easy Marinated Olives

Skip store-bought marinated olives and make them yourself! This easy marinated olives recipe only takes 10 minutes to prepare and tastes amazing. The marinade is loaded with lots of garlic and fresh flavors and the olives are a fantastic addition to party spreads, salads and meals.
Homemade marinated olives in a glass bowl next to an olive spoon, garlic bulb and herbs.
Homemade beer cheese dip in a dipping sauce bowl on a tray surround by pretzel bites for dipping.

Beer Cheese Dip (Easy Recipe for Pretzels)

This easy pub-style Beer Cheese Dip only takes 10 minutes to make with freshly grated cheese, your favorite beer, spices and a few additional ingredients. Serve this malty, cheesy dipping sauce with soft pretzels, bread, chips or vegetables. This crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for game day and all types of parties!
Homemade beer cheese dip in a dipping sauce bowl on a tray surround by pretzel bites for dipping.
Baked brie in a brie baking dish topped with maple pecans, all on a board with crackers and bread for dipping.

Maple Pecan Baked Brie Appetizer

Maple Pecan Baked Brie is a sweet and savory appetizer that features melted brie cheese covered in the most delicious maple pecan praline topping. This simple, yet sophisticated appetizer is perfect for holiday entertaining.
Baked brie in a brie baking dish topped with maple pecans, all on a board with crackers and bread for dipping.
Small white bowl overflowing with homemade maple glazed pecans.

Homemade Maple Glazed Pecans

This easy Maple Glazed Pecans recipe coats lightly toasted pecans in a buttery maple syrup glaze for a sweet and salty treat that's truly irresistible. The recipe takes less than 10 minutes to cook on the stove and makes the most delicious candied nuts, perfect for snacking or topping desserts, salads or side dishes.
Small white bowl overflowing with homemade maple glazed pecans.
An appetizer of cranberry brie bites on a serving board that's garnished with sprigs of rosemary.

Cranberry Brie Bites (with Crescent Roll Dough)

Cranberry Brie Bites are a festive holiday appetizer that feature baked crescent dough filled with sweet cranberry sauce, brie cheese and toasted pecan chips. This easy finger food recipe has a handful of ingredients and only takes minutes to assemble.
An appetizer of cranberry brie bites on a serving board that's garnished with sprigs of rosemary.
Pile of bacon-wrapped dates on a plate with maple glaze and fresh thyme sprinkled on top.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Maple Glaze

Easy bacon-wrapped dates recipe that features pitted dates stuffed with goat cheese and coated in a sweet maple glaze. This easy 5-ingredient appetizer can be prepped ahead of time and is the perfect sweet and salty appetizer your holiday guests will love.
Pile of bacon-wrapped dates on a plate with maple glaze and fresh thyme sprinkled on top.
Homemade cranberry pecan cheese ball on a serving dish with round crackers in a circle around the cheese ball with a small cheese knife for spreading.

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

Dried cranberries and crunchy pecans take a classic cheese ball and make it a festive holiday party appetizer. This cranberry pecan cheese ball recipe only takes 15 minutes to prep and is always a crowd-pleaser.
Homemade cranberry pecan cheese ball on a serving dish with round crackers in a circle around the cheese ball with a small cheese knife for spreading.
Bowl of homemade cinnamon sugar pecans that were candied on the stovetop.

Stovetop Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans

This stovetop cinnamon sugar candied pecans recipe is easy to make in a skillet on the stove and yields a wonderfully sweet and crunchy snack. In under 10 minutes the sugar and spice pecans are ready to enjoy and make a tasty addition to charcuterie boards, salads, desserts and holiday spreads.
Bowl of homemade cinnamon sugar pecans that were candied on the stovetop.

10-Minute Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Marinated Mozzarella Balls are an easy party appetizer that only take 10 minutes to prepare. Tossed in olive oil and Italian herbs, these cherry-size mozzarella balls are loaded with flavor and delicious served with your favorite Italian bread or crispy crackers.

Easy Caprese Salad Skewers

These easy Caprese salad skewers are simply fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and cherry tomatoes threaded onto a wooden skewer. Drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze, this party appetizer only takes minutes to assemble and has all the same components as a classic Caprese salad.