37 Of The Best Appetizers And Hors D’oeuvres For A Party

Mashed potato cakes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, but more importantly, they are incredibly delicious. Add some dipping sauce, and look out because everyone will be gathered around to get one.

Cornbread fritters check all the boxes for tastiness. They are full of flavorful ingredients, easy to make, and can be made in a variety of ways.

Wings are always a great choice for parties. With plenty of spice, this dish will hit the spot. Plus, check out the blue cheese dip. The two recipes are off the charts!

Baked brie with puff pastry, brown sugar, and pecans is a mouthwatering treat that will liven up the table. It's best right out of the oven, while the flavors are merging. Grab those crackers and get ready!

It's official...jalapeño poppers need to be on any table that is serving appetizers. Football parties, graduation parties, cocktail parties, or just about any kind of party is the perfect time to make them.

Egg rolls are a great addition to any dinner party. This recipe features chicken, coleslaw, garlic, oyster and soy sauce, and a few more tasty ingredients that will get your tastebuds rockin'.

Cheese bites are a must at any party. Made with mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, and a few other yummy ingredients, the one-bite item turns out fresh and delicious every time.

Bacon-wrapped little smokies - talk about a flavor explosion! Made with brown sugar, bacon, cayenne pepper, and little smokies, these toothpick-friendly hors d'oeuvres are calling out your name.

Avocado toast is not only nutritious but full of flavor. The best part? The recipe only takes five minutes to make.

If you're having a cocktail party, you'll want to add the ultimate grazing platter to your table with plenty of choices and a variety of colors. Your guests can grab a small plate and grab some of the fruit, cheese, or crackers off of the centerpiece.

You'll need the perfect dip for the grazing platter and this sour cream dip will hit the spot. The recipe calls for six simple ingredients that you most likely already have. And, it takes less than five minutes to whip up. You can add chips, raw vegetables, and crackers to the board with the dip.

Deviled eggs are one of those great appetizer recipes that everyone loves. It's one of our favorite finger foods that can be made in a variety of ways. One thing we know for sure is that they are always good to eat and disappear fast.

Caramelized onion dip is one of those recipes that you must have at your next gathering because it's so full of yumminess. You can serve it with chips, crackers, crostini, or veggies.

People will always be looking for shrimp cocktail on the table. The traditional hors d’oeuvres idea has always been popular and belongs with the party staples.

Prosciutto crostini is an easy starter because it only takes five ingredients to make including ciabatta bread, garlic, parmesan cheese, prosciutto, and black pepper. It's a taste that is going to make you reach for more than one.

Cocktail meatballs are a great addition to the party. They can be served on a toothpick, on top of mashed potatoes, or nestled in some bread (as a main dish). It's the perfect holiday appetizer because it's hearty and stays nice and toasty in the slow cooker. And, the recipe only calls for three ingredients. It's that easy.

Small bites on the appetizer table are always a good thing. These bacon-wrapped water chestnuts are packed with flavor in one little bite and take food to the next level. Everyone will love these.

Everyone loves pizza, so give these mini pizzas a try. They are easy to make, taste great, and will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Mozzarella sticks are one of my favorite foods and I love to see them on the party table. This is a delicious recipe for savory snacks, and it's homemade, so you know it will be good. Get a little marinara sauce on the side, and you're set.

Cream cheese dip with sausage is not only a simple recipe, it tastes pretty amazing, too. You don't need any special equipment to make it, just a skillet and a bowl, and you've got something to add to your table of delicious appetizers. You can cook it up, add some tortilla chips to the side, and it's ready to go.

We all love pinwheels because you can pack a lot of flavor in between those flour tortillas. But, you know what else is great? They are a quick appetizer so you can get things ready for your party and not spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Bruschetta is a great recipe to add to your list of hors d'oeuvres. The ingredient list includes French bread, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, fresh cilantro, and more for a wonderfully succulent dish.

Of all the easy appetizers, this is one of the best. With only two ingredients, you can have these little smokies crescent rolls in the oven and cooking in no time.

A cheese tray can be a small dish or a large dish, it depends on how many people you're feeding. One thing is for sure, you can't go wrong with cheese. It tastes amazing when you pair it with other items such as apples, olives, crackers, and more.

Baked potato slices are another great finger food. They are a simple recipe and taste fantastic. These are definitely some of my favorite things.

If you're wanting a little bit more of a main event, ham and cheese Hawaiian roll sliders are the way to go. Guests will be able to get a little more on their plate with this delicious dish.

Add a little sweetness to the table with brownie mix cookies. They are incredibly easy to make and fill that chocolate void.

Cream cheese chocolate chip dip belongs front and center on the appetizer table. It's super easy to make and goes great with Nilla Wafers or graham crackers.

Apple pie bites are a great way to add some sweet flavor to the party. The bites are super easy to make and come in small portions.

Add some fun and color to the table with unicorn dip. Such great ingredients, lots of sprinkles, and everyone will want some.

We love no-bake foods and these cheesecake bites are the ticket. They are not only delish but can be made in 20 minutes.

Chocolate turtle fudge is a chocoholics' dream. But, keep in mind, they will fly off the table, so have plenty made.

Muddy Buddies are fun to make and can be created with a variety of colors for different occasions. You can add some fresh mint, M&M's, chocolate chips, candy, or just about anything else you like.

Bacon crackers combine savory and sweet for a mouthwateringly good appetizer that everyone will be going up for seconds.

Lemon tarts are a must for any party and these are made with three ingredients and can be made in less than 30 minutes. It's a win-win!

Praline pecans are a combination of pecans, buttery flavors, and plenty of sweetness. The dessert can be made a couple of days in advance and will still taste amazing.

Cinnamon pretzels are always a great dessert and are hard to pass up. These homemade pretzels are much better than any you'll buy at the store, so dig in.