Holidays & Occasions Memorial Day 30 Memorial Day Appetizers To Feed A Crowd These snacks will keep your guests occupied while the meats are on the grill. By Southern Living Editors Updated on May 4, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox These Memorial Day appetizers will keep your guests occupied while the meats are on the grill. From veggie kabobs to tarts, dips, and bites, we have you covered with plenty of appetizer recipes for your Memorial Day get-together. These recipes are so good, your guests may even forget about the rest of the meal. (That is, until they smell the barbecue on the grill. One whiff of that, and they're sure to be hungry again.) We have Memorial Day snacks for everyone, even kids, picky eaters, and those with allergies, so take a look and start planning your menu today. You can feed a crowd with these delicious app ideas, all of which are easy enough to whip up the morning before the party. 01 of 30 Peach Salsa Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Make the most of peach season by whipping up a fresh salsa with sweet, freshly cut produce. It can be served alongside chips or on its own. 02 of 30 Grilled Okra-and-Pepper Skewers with Dijon Dipping Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis While the grill is firing up, throw on some peppers for a quick snack before the main meal. Your guests won't be able to get enough of this dijon dipping sauce. 03 of 30 Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Crostini is an easy-to-serve appetizer, and this recipe is a go-to for any summer celebration. Think of it as a bite of spicy sweet goodness with a crunch! 04 of 30 Creamy Crab Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez Nothing says the beach like a creamy crab dip. Pair this favorite dish with celery and crackers. 05 of 30 Spinach-Artichoke Dip Caitlin Bensel When in doubt, go with a tried-and-true spinach and artichoke dip. It's a classic for a reason. 06 of 30 Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Pepper jelly and cream cheese are a match made in Southern heaven. Add shrimp and seasoned crackers for a summer appetizer that is easy to serve. 07 of 30 French-Style Radishes Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Yes, radishes can be delicious! Follow this recipe for a three-ingredient dish one writer claims is "to easy to be this pretty." 08 of 30 Classic Deviled Eggs Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Depending on the size of your crowd, you may want to double this recipe (which can be done easily) because we guarantee they'll disappear quickly. 09 of 30 Roasted Artichokes With Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl Jones Roasted artichokes are a light, refreshing appetizer that won't take away from the main meal. Plus, this creamy garlic sauce has all the flavor you need. 10 of 30 Party Cheese Ball Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox What is a party without a cheese ball? Copy this crowd-favorite and display alongside fresh veggies and your favorite crackers. 11 of 30 Cucumber Salsa Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist:Christine Keely Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer For a light take on traditional salsa, consider this cucumber variation. It is perfect for snacking in warm weather! 12 of 30 Five-Alarm Firecracker Saltines Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford This is an appetizer crowds love no matter the occasion. Leave out a fresh batch before dinner, and even whip up some extra for snacking all weekend if you plan on having house guests. 13 of 30 Pizza Pepper Poppers Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Think of this as a pizza without the dough. The pepper base makes these extra flavorful—plus, they come together in just 30 minutes. 14 of 30 Cheddar Cheese Straws Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford Cheddar cheese straws are a welcome addition to any holiday table, trust us. 15 of 30 Party Poppers Hector Manuel Sanchez Your guests will be snacking on these stuffed, bacon-wrapped poppers all afternoon (and requesting them at every other get-together this summer). 16 of 30 Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip Photo: Greg Dupree When feeding a crowd, go for vibrant, party-pleasing dips. 17 of 30 Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs Hector Manuel Sanchez Memorial Day and deviled eggs go together like peas and carrots. 18 of 30 Herbed Tomato Tart Becky Luigart Stayner Slices of tomatoes and a scattering of herbs make this tart a lovely seasonal addition to your appetizer spread. 19 of 30 Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Stephen DeVries These bite-size enchiladas are delicious and easy to eat (no utensils needed!). 20 of 30 Mini Caprese Bites William Dickey Bursting grape tomatoes make a perfect app for a backyard party. 21 of 30 Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers Jennifer Davick Keep your apps fresh and flavorful with juicy melon, delicious prosciutto, and creamy mozzarella. 22 of 30 Chunky Guacamole Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox It’s the ultimate summertime dip. Serve alongside salsa and chips for a no-fail app. 23 of 30 Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus Hector Manuel Sanchez Gather your favorite seasonal veggies for a flavorful spread. 24 of 30 Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos Laurey W. Glenn Make nachos even easier by preparing them in your slow cooker. 25 of 30 Pimiento-Stuffed Summer Squash Hector Manuel Sanchez Pop a few of these onto your plate, and you’ll be off to a delicious afternoon. 26 of 30 Summer Fruit Skewers Southern Living Combine all your favorite fresh fruits from the farmers' market for an easy-as-can-be app. 27 of 30 Classic Pimiento Cheese Hector Manuel Sanchez You can’t go wrong with classic Southern pimiento cheese and toasts. 28 of 30 Barbecue Deviled Eggs Southern Living Barbecue and deviled eggs? Of course! It’s a perfect pairing. 29 of 30 Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip Iain Bagwell Better make a few batches of these delicious potato wedges. 30 of 30 Deviled Potatoes Hector Sanchez Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham If you love deviled eggs, meet the deviled potato. This recipe tastes exactly what it sounds like—deviled egg mixed with potato salad. Yum! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit