Whether you’re hosting or attending, holiday parties are meant to be fun—they shouldn’t feel like work! Avoid overcomplicated recipes and make one or two of these easy, low-ingredient appetizers instead. Each bite packs maximal flavor with minimal effort so you can spend more time socializing and less time in the kitchen!
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Pinch of Yum’s ultra-simple, three-ingredient appetizer employs three unique textures—crispy bacon, chewy dates, and silky goat cheese—to create a dynamic bite that’s guaranteed to please crowds at any party. Use red and green toothpicks to amp up the holiday spirit!
Cranberry Brie Bites
Ditch the classic baked brie appetizer, which requires lots of hands touching the same utensils, and opt for these cranberry brie bites from Food Network instead. These individually portioned apps come together in less than an hour, and they reheat beautifully. Leftovers would make a great light breakfast the next day!
Marinated Spanish Olives
Marinated olives are an elegant party bite that can sit out or be served all night. In this Goodtaste original recipe, we call for chorizo to add a layer of smoke, but you can easily make this dish vegan by leaving it out. Consider using smoked olive oil in its place.
Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs
This great party snack from Allrecipes pulls double duty: the protein will help guests handle their alcohol while also keeping them sated until dinner is served. If you’d prefer a slightly less sweet sauce, add grated ginger in the final cooking step and swap ketchup out for cocktail sauce.
Savory Cucumber Sandwiches
Assemble Taste of Home’s four-ingredient cucumber sandwiches a couple hours before serving and store them in the fridge. Right before setting them out, sprinkle with fresh dill and flaky sea salt, which will leave you with plenty of time to enjoy your party!
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