51 Shortcut Holiday Appetizers
Why make it when you can fake it? With a few store-bought staples and these smart recipes in hand, you'll always have a quick party snack at the ready.
Why make it when you can fake it? With a few store-bought staples and these smart recipes in hand, you'll always have a quick party snack at the ready.
"Really tasty little morsels that couldn't be easier. They're perfect for munching with drinks. These little beauties will be made again and again!"
-Noo
"A perfect party treat! This is such a simple recipe and such a sanity saver because you can even make it the night before and chill it overnight. I have made this cheese ball over and over and it always disapears quickly!"
- Pamela
"These came out so cute that everyone said they felt bad eating them."
-Foofoo Sullivan
"You can't get any easier than this, and they're so tasty. My husband loves mushrooms. He went crazy for these!"
-loof
"This was excellent. It's so easy to prepare, delicious and impressive!"
-hollyfrolly
"These were fabulous! The spicy BBQ sauce was perfect with the sweet preserves and pineapple. I will definitely make these again."
-Boxergurl
"Wonderful recipe! I made it on the spur of the moment and it was perfect!"
-daniemejias
"These were fun for my kids to help make, and they enjoyed eating all the scrap pieces that i baked. I'll make these again for a quick holiday treat, or just to keep my kids entertained on a rainy day."
-gourmetmomma
"I loved these and so did my guests. Whoever developed this recipe is brilliant. Stop thinking about it and just make 'em already!"
-Chef #1244006
"Quick easy and simply delicious, with minimal ingredients. Took 10 minutes to make. Awesome recipe."
-Lisa Ruffin
Add Christmas spirit to your party table with this pesto and puff pastry creation.
"I mix the entire package of seasoning mix into the cream cheese before spreading it on the bread. It always comes out delicious and flavorful."
-Pomtini
"This dip is awesome! I made it for Christmas last year and my cousin ate the whole bowl. Everyone at the party wanted the recipe."
-Madimaymomma
"This is so yummy! Doesn't get any tastier and easier than this."
-Caroline Cooks
“Impress everyone with these delicious Calzones. The filling is what I enjoy, but just like a pizza it can be adapted to any taste.”
-Kathleen Talbot
"This is just too easy to be so good! It has a surprising kick for unsuspecting guests. Everyone loved it!"
-cookiedog
"So EASY and delish! I added a dash of ground black pepper to the cheese mixture before baking. These Cheese Puffs were turned out great! Will totally make them again with other spices."
-SharonChen
"These are fabulous! Tonight I added 3 of them to the top of my tossed Italian salad and it made my average salad gourmet! Great to eat as an appetizer or an elegant top to a vinaigrette salad!"
-Cook4_6
"Oh man, these are good!!! We had to stop ourselves from eating so many!!! I love the mushroom filling, it is creamy and has great texture!! I used portobello mushrooms with a few button mushrooms thrown in. These really did "puff" in the oven and the filling looked so pretty coming out of the middle of each puff."
-ChefLee
"There is no going wrong with this simple recipe. It couldn't get any easier or tastier!"
-Stardustannie
"What a treat for me and my dinner guests!It is so easy to make, and I loved the garlic/cheeses."
-Miss Annie
"These were so delicious. The Gorgonzola gave it such a creamy and savory flavor."
-JackieOhNo!
"Been making these for 25 years. TIP:To avoid being too dry make sure all ingredients are at room temperature and mix sausage and biscuit mix first then add the cheese. Yummmmmmm"
-Maggie Joe
"I absolutely love this spinach dip. The crunch of the water chestnuts adds a nice texture to it."
-beckas
Need a last-minute app? Look no further.
"This was the most popular item I brought to a potluck. Not only does it look good, but everyone loved it!"
-jnettes
"My family and I loved this - gorgeous flavour. I also added some carrots & peas & corn to 'spread' the meal out - it was amazing! Lovely consistency in the sauce. Definitely a keeper!"
-San3393
"These perfectly balanced salty and spicy nuts got rave reviews from everyone! They're great to munch on while drinking wine."
-Lalaloula
"These are great little appetizers! They are very easy to make and look pretty, too. I made these as written, using the mini phyllo tart shells. They are best when they're kept warm."
-Parsley
"This baked brie puff pastry is rich, creamy, and dessert-like. It always disappears."
-Rita1652
"Delicious combination - I love the salty crunch that the bacon adds to these treats!!"
-Mom2Rose
"This was a very easy recipe, and it was a big hit. The guests kept asking for more. They couldn't seem to get enough of them!"
-Granny carol
"This is a great, easy holiday recipe, it was gobbled down by my guests."
-princessrwa
"This is my favorite fruit dip recipe. I love the flavor the coconut milk adds — it gives it a slightly tropical taste that really enhances the fruit."
-Jessica
"I'll never buy store-bought cheese straws again. This was fantastic and easy!"
-Georgia Dave
"Really excellent recipe! I've been searching for a cheese ball recipe and this turned out great. With the red and green ingredients, it really does look like Christmas."
-ATouchofZing
"These were so delicious! Everyone loved these so much that they were all gobbled up by the end of the meal."
-~ValeLovesFlorida~
"This dip was so creamy and wonderful! This is my new party dish. It's super easy and flavorful."
-Smoofinator
“Easy to make and so yummy! These can be made ahead of time and stored. People can't get enough of these.”
-prettyeyes196
"This spread is addicting! We like it best cooked at a higher temperature for a longer period of time so that the onions really caramelize."
-cookiedog
"These were different and delicious! I made them over the holidays and they were very inexpensive and easy to prepare."
-Amber of AZ
"I am rating this recipe again because the first time I forgot to put the stars on it ( and it deserves AT Least 5 stars)! I made this, along with other appetizers for Christmas Day. They were delicious! There were none left! They were so easy to make."
-ckambic
"My grandkids and I had a lot of fun making this for our Christmas Eve dinner. I used the piminto out of a jar of green olives in place of the red pepper and minced up some of the green onion in with the cream cheese. Festive and tasty!"
-mammafishy
"An easy-to-put-together QUICK little number that will tingle the taste buds with its perky piquant flavor combination."
-Debber
"These are so yummy! They have a strange appearance, due to the spinach, but once people try them they'll be gone! I make these for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner to serve as an appetizer."
-LeAnne Conaway
“Cone shape vegetable appetizer to enhance the table during the Christmas holidays.”
-Texas Gran Mama