These easy cold appetizers finger food ideas use simple ingredients and are perfect for your next party! These simple recipes take party food to the next level and every one of them has proven to be a crowd pleaser!
I’m always on the look out for easy appetizers and cold finger foods for a last minute game day party or get together! These easy cold appetizer recipes include both sweet and savory bites for your next gathering.
I have no doubt you’ll find the perfect finger food from this list of my favorite cold appetizers!
NOTE: Remember a lot of these types of appetizers will only be good at room temperature a few hours. So you’ll want to store your leftover cold appetizers and finger foods in the refrigerator after your cocktail party or get together!
Below are the best cold hors d'oeuvres and small bites for any special occasion or party! These Chicken Salad Pinwheels are the perfect snack, light lunch, or appetizer! A little sweet, a little salty, creamy, and delicious! Easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with family and friends. These 3-Ingredient Salami Roll Ups are so easy to make and perfect to serve as an appetizer or enjoy as a snack! They’re so delectable you won’t even miss the tortilla! Super quick and easy to make, these tasty ranch ham and cream cheese roll ups make a great appetizer or easy lunch eat. Burrito Sized Tortillas are filled with ham salad made with ham, cream cheese, celery, mayo, mustard, relish, and more, for a make-ahead, budget-friendly party appetizer! These chicken and bacon tortilla pinwheels are things of legend among men! You definitely want to include this hearty hors d'oeuvre in your menu! These tasty tortilla wraps are perfect to make ahead of time and serve whenever you’re ready. These two-bite sandwiches are perfect for a party! These tomato pops are so quick and easy to make and are a great option if you're looking for healthy appetizers! This fun take on a classic spinach dip is easy to make and one of our favorite appetizer ideas! An easy, cold dip bursting with olive flavor. This olive dip is the perfect combination of creamy and salty. Great party or potluck appetizer. This super easy flavorful dip combines salsa, cream cheese, black olives and more is one of the best appetizers we've ever had! This cookie dip is super simple to make and such a fun, easy recipe to make! Easy Smoked Salmon Dip will be the hit of your party! Easy Smoked Salmon Dip is made with reduced-fat cream cheese and salty, smoked salmon. It can be put together in minutes, making it a winning smoked salmon dip recipe for you and your guests! Guacamole is one of my favorites! This is a great guacamole recipe for any Friday night – or really any night! This BLT Dip is super creamy, full of flavor, and the star of the party! Made with crisp bacon, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, and other tasty ingredients. This homemade version of Lawson's Chip Dip tastes great and is easy to make right at home. The mild onion and fresh sour cream taste is unmistakable! Jalapeño artichoke dip is packed full of chunky artichokes and spicy jalapeños in a creamy, savory cream cheese and sour cream base. Pimento Cheese Dip is a classic southern recipe that’s rich, creamy, and easy to whip up. This “caviar of the south” is the perfect dip for crackers or veggies, and tastes heavenly on burgers, sandwiches, and even grilled cheese. This roasted garlic white bean dip has a secret ingredient: cottage cheese! It lends a super creamy texture and healthy protein boost to each bite. This Apricot Pecan Goat Cheese Ball is a delicious and easy make-ahead appetizer. This festive holiday Pumpkin Cheese Ball recipe is perfect for fall and Thanksgiving. It’s super easy to make and has sweet and savory flavors that resemble a pumpkin pie. This easy Ambrosia fruit salad recipe is super creamy and packed with tropical fruit! It’s one of our favorite recipes during the Summer because it’s so easy to make and a crowd-pleaser! These Caprese skewers keep the classic ingredients of a traditional Caprese salad, but are transformed into an easy and fantastic appetizer. They’re so flavorful and pretty, perfect for a brunch, holiday, or any occasion! Easy to assemble, our Holiday Cheese Charcuterie Board will be the center piece of your table with it’s unexpected Balsamic Roasted Grapes and Buttery Spiced Pecans! These mini puff pastry cups (vol au vents) are filled with shrimp or salmon, easy to make, and great for parties as canapes, appetizers, and snacks. Coctel de Camarón, or Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, is loaded with spice and flavor. It’s served cold and easy to make ahead of time. A delicious twist on classic deviled eggs! The filling is a divine mixture of creamy ranch dressing, bacon, Dijon mustard and chives. Guests will love Sun-dried Tomato Ricotta Crostini appetizer. These little bites are packed with flavor and make a great speedy snack, light lunch or crowd-pleasing appetizer. Raisin Fruit Bruschetta is the perfect holiday bruschetta recipe that comes together in minutes. It’s easy enough to make with kids, and provides fresh fruit, like raisins and pomegranate seeds.37 Easy Cold Appetizers & Tasty Finger Food Ideas
If you’re looking for additional small bites and easy finger food recipes that your party guests will love, check out our list of cream cheese appetizers!
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