Need a tasty nibble but don’t have a ton of time? Some of our favorite appetizers and snacks are the easiest to make. Figs wrapped in bacon, fresh tomato bruschetta, and other crowd-pleasers are sure to fit the bill.
Ro-Tel dip in a bowl at a table setting with a bowl of chips and a glass of beer
This 5-Minute Queso Dip Made My Mom a Neighborhood Legend
Corn chip with chile con queso cascading off it into a bowl with more chile con queso (at a table setting)
Chile Con Queso
20 mins
Table Knife With a Bit of Pea Pesto Rested on Top of a Bowl of Pea Pesto Surrounded by Slices of Toasted Bread on the Counter (Some Pieces of Bread Is Smeared With Pea Pesto) and a Blue and White Stripped Kitchen Towel
Pea Pesto
10 mins
microwave caramel corn in a brown bowl
Microwave Caramel Corn
4 mins
Bowl of Easy Spinach Dip Surrounded by Veggie Strips and Pita Triangles
Easy Spinach Dip
15 mins
A tray of baconwrapped dates served with toothpicks accompanied by a glass of red drink in the background
Devils on Horseback Are the Ultimate 3-Ingredient Holiday Appetizer
25 mins
A bowl of dip garnished with dill surrounded by potato chips arranged on a plate
The Easy Pickle Dip I’m Making All Year Long
15 mins
Frito pie dip in a cast iron skillet at a table setting with a bag of fritos lays, a single serving of dip on a plate, a small bowl of diced tomatoes, and a beer
Frito Pie Dip
40 mins
Bowl of nutella puppy chow next to a smaller bowl with more on a counter with some pieces of puppy chow scattered around
Nutella Puppy Chow
12 mins
Sweet and spicy chex mix in a bowl at a table setting with two glasses of beer and a yellow kitchen towel
Sriracha Honey Chex Mix
60 mins
Pajeon, Kimchi, and Rice on a Plate Next to a Small Bowl of Sauce
Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)
40 mins
Pimento Cheese in a Bowl Next to Some Crackers
Pimento Cheese
10 mins
Platter of Grilled Okra Next to a Small Bowl of Sauce
Grilled Okra
18 mins
Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta
Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta
20 mins
Platter of Vegetables and a Bowl of Veggie Dip
Homemade Veggie Dip
20 mins
Trader Joe’s Homemade Cowboy Caviar in a Bowl Surrounded by Chips
Trader Joe’s Homemade Cowboy Caviar
20 mins
Two Pieces of Whipped Ricotta Toast Topped with Lemon-Thyme Honey Next to a Bowl of More Honey
Easy Whipped Ricotta Toast
25 mins
Pizza bagel on a sheet pan.
Homemade Pizza Bagels
20 mins
Arepas on a blue plate.
Arepas con Queso
30 mins
Smoked salmon, cucumber, and cream cheese crostini on a platter.
Smoked Salmon Crostini
40 mins
Whipped feta with figs, nuts, and honey in a bowl with bread dipped in the side.
Whipped Feta with Figs, Pistachio, and Honey
20 mins
Last minute snacks and apps
16 Last Minute Party Snacks and Appetizers
A bowl of guacamole with two tortilla chips i nit
How to Make the Best Guacamole
10 mins
Red striped paper cartons overflowing with popcorn recipes
Perfect Popcorn
10 mins
Overhead view of a plate of green tomatoes that have been breaded and fried.
Fried Green Tomatoes
30 mins
Three jars of pickled eggs; the middle jar includes pickle juice for bright pink eggs
Pickled Eggs
30 mins
Overhead view of a bowl of a shrimp ceviche recipe.
Shrimp Ceviche
40 mins
Candied walnuts in a white bowl
Candied Walnuts
25 mins
cold Shrimp Dip
Easy Shrimp Dip
10 mins
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
25 mins
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Balls
20 mins
Mozzarella Stuffed Mini Peppers
Mozzarella Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
30 mins
avocado and Edamame Dip
Edamame Avocado Dip
20 mins
Easiest Ever Garlic Bread
3 mins
Tomatoes on Toast
Tomatoes on Toast
5 mins
Mushroom Caviar on a plate with crackers
Mushroom Caviar
20 mins
buffalo chicken dip warm out of the oven
Buffalo Chicken Dip
40 mins