Making appetizers for a crowd does not have to be difficult. There are so many easy party recipes you can put together with little effort.
Whether you're looking for easy cold appetizers or fancier hot appetizers for your swanky soirée, you'll find lots of amazing, easy party recipe ideas here.
Also check out this list of Italian appetizer recipes and this list of delicious homemade cream cheese dip recipes for more ideas.
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Preparing a bunch of easy appetizers for a crowd is a great way to serve food at a party without having to worry about place settings and all that comes hosting a sit-down meal.
I always have cheese for a charcuterie board as well as charcuterie board condiments which really take the board to another level!
A vegetable and dip platter is always a good idea for those who have food allergies.
It's important to have something for everyone, like these easy vegan stuffed mushrooms that are also gluten-free. People can start munching on those the minute they arrive.
The more substantial appetizers can come out in waves, and you'll always have those guests who insist on bringing something. Let them!
Serve these popular appetizers on pretty platters along with cocktails, mocktails, or wine. Choose from these easy holiday cocktails or these martini cocktails. This skinny Vodka Margarita recipe and this French Martini are a couple of my favorites!
And if you're a fan of cream cheese (so many good ideas!) you have to try a few from this list of easy cream cheese appetizers.
Feeding a large crowd will be a piece of cake! And speaking of cake, be sure to have something sweet at the end of the evening. Check out these Italian dessert recipes for ideas.
36 Delicious Appetizers for a Party
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If your party is scheduled around dinner time and you are only serving appetizers, you should plan on 6-8 servings per person.
You can make all these ahead of time. If the dish needs to be warm, just pop it in the oven for 15 minutes (longer if it's cold) before serving. If the dish is served on bread, crackers, or lettuce, wait until you're ready to serve to put the appetizers together. If taking to a gathering, store the cracker or bread in a separate container so nothing gets soggy.
In my opinion, the best appetizers for a crowd would be a charcuterie tray with a lot of different meats, cheeses, spreads, and a big basket of sliced toasted bread. This will be the star of any gathering. Add a few of the above recipes and you'll be set.
As I said, serving appetizers for a crowd doesn't have to be difficult. I hope you have some new favorites from this list of appetizers for a crowd. Let me know which one is your favorite!
Enjoy your gathering and remember the rules of a great party; always have food, and drink responsibly.
More Festive Appetizers
This post first appeared on Food, Fun & Faraway Places on December 29, 2015.
40 Easy Appetizers for a Crowd
Ingredients
- Authentic Maryland Crab Dip
- How to Make Charcuterie Cones
- Oven Baked French Dip Sliders
- Festive Sweet Potato Bites
- Festive Sweet Potato Bites
- Easy Italian Stromboli Crescent Rolls
- Simple Charcuterie Board
- Easy Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
- Delicious Hot Shrimp Dip
- Best Bruschetta Recipe
- Delicious white bean dip
- Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese
- Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Appetizer
- Easy Baba Ghanoush Recipe
- Delicious Tomato Tarts!
Instructions
- Pick a party appetizer recipe.
- Gather the ingredients.
- Make and serve a delicious appetizer your guests will love.
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