One-Bite Appetizer Recipes for Hassle-Free Hosting
No matter the occasion, when hosting company, having an appetizer ready as soon as they walk through the door is always a good idea. However, for more laid-back gatherings or impromptu happy hours, we understand not wanting to have to drag out extra plates for the pre-dinner course. So, we have a solution for you: our best one-bite appetizers. These no-fuss appetizers don't require extra plates or utensils for serving. Just place a stack of napkins next to your serving platter and allow your guests to enjoy these appetizers with one hand while being able to hold a drink in the other. Your guests will love not having to juggle carrying a plate and you'll love having less dishes to wash when the party's over. Plus, most of these one-bite appetizers come together with just a handful of ingredients so they come together both quickly and easily.
Mini Potato Skins
Recipe: Mini Potato Skins
If you don't have a piping bag on hand, you can use a zip top plastic bag to pipe on the sour cream.
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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
Recipe: Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
You're just two ingredients away from getting this easy appetizer on the table.
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Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
As the name implies, the secret ingredient to crowd-pleasing meatballs is grape jelly. Plus, your slow cooker will do the work while you prepare for your guests.
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Cheddar Cheese Straws
Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Straws
If you just want to offer up a small snack before the main course, you can never go wrong with cheese straws.
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Cranberry Brie Bites
Recipe: Cranberry Brie Bites
Our favorite appetizers are delicious, come together quickly, and require just a few ingredients. These cranberry bites are all three.
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Mushroom-Stuffed Phyllo Cups
Recipe: Mushroom-Stuffed Phyllo Cups
These warm bites bake for just 5 minutes, meaning you can get them on the serving platter in just 25 minutes.
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Cheese Dreams
Recipe: Cheese Dreams
Keep these cheese snacks in the freezer for last-minute guests.
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Baked Brie Bites
Recipe: Baked Brie Bites
This recipe packs plenty of flavor and texture into every bite
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Inside-Out Hot Brown Bites
Recipe: Inside-Out Hot Brown Bites
Serve up the taste of the classic sandwich in bite-sized form.
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Basic Deviled Eggs
Recipe: Basic Deviled Eggs
Start any cookout off on the right foot with classic deviled eggs. This recipe makes 12 halves, so you may want to consider doubling the ingredients.
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Crispy Cheese Wafers
Recipe: Crispy Cheese Wafers
To make sure this recipe is successful, we recommenced grating the cheese by hand.
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Maple-Bacon Smokies
Recipe: Maple-Bacon Smokies
In our book, you can't go wrong serving bacon-wrapped appetizers.