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 co*cktail party or get together!
Below are the best cold hors d'oeuvres and small bites for any special occasion or party! Photo Credit:bellyfull.net 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. Photo Credit:soreyfitness.com These3-Ingredient Salami Roll Upsare 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! Photo Credit:recipesfromapantry.com Super quick and easy to make, these tasty ranch ham and cream cheese roll ups make a great appetizer or easy lunch eat. Photo Credit:flavormosaic.com 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! Photo Credit:www.sandraseasycooking.com 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! Photo Credit:www.beyondthechickencoop.com These tasty tortilla wraps are perfect to make ahead of time and serve whenever you’re ready. Photo Credit:www.giftofhospitality.com These two-bite sandwiches are perfect for a party! Photo Credit:intheplayroom.co.uk These tomato pops are so quick and easy to make and are a great option if you're looking for healthy appetizers! Photo Credit:whereismyspoon.co This fun take on a classic spinach dip is easy to make and one of our favorite appetizer ideas! Photo Credit:www.diprecipecreations.com 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! Photo Credit:recipesfromapantry.com Photo Credit:www.movienightsathome.com This cookie dip is super simple to make and such a fun, easy recipe to make! Photo Credit:www.reneeskitchenadventures.com 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! Photo Credit:soreyfitness.com Guacamole is one of my favorites! This is a great guacamole recipe for any Friday night – or really any night! Photo Credit:mykitchenserenity.com 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. Photo Credit:joyfoodsunshine.com Fruit salsa with cinnamon chips is an easy and one of the best appetizers for someone looking for healthy options! Photo Credit:budgetdelicious.com Cream Cheese Fruit Dip is light, airy and so good you’ll want to keep on dipping! This tasty treat is perfect for your next party, BBQ, or gathering. Photo Credit:www.reneeskitchenadventures.com 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! Photo Credit:www.babysavers.com This Mexican Street corn dip takes everything tasty about Mexican street corn and makes it easier to eat. It’s a cold, tangy appetizer that’s just a tiny bit spicy. Photo Credit:www.glutenfreepalate.com Jalapeño artichoke dip is packed full of chunky artichokes and spicy jalapeños in a creamy, savory cream cheese and sour cream base. Photo Credit:belleofthekitchen.com 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. Photo Credit:www.runningtothekitchen.com 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. Photo Credit:www.spiceupthecurry.com Looking for a healthy yet delicious dip (snack) recipe? This black bean dip is a perfect dish that is easy to make and it can be made in advance. Just serve with veggies or tortilla chips! Photo Credit:beyondfrosting.com This Creamy Homemade Hummus dip is wonderfully easy to make and so flavorful! Naturally vegan and gluten-free, you can customize this hummus recipe to get your ideal flavor and texture! Photo Credit:www.chocolatemoosey.com Photo Credit:cravingsomethinghealthy.com This Apricot Pecan Goat Cheese Ball is a delicious and easy make-ahead appetizer. Photo Credit:www.platingpixels.com 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! Photo Credit:bellyfull.net 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! Photo Credit:www.wenthere8this.com These Vietnamese Chicken Homemade Summer Rolls are fresh, easy and packed full of incredible flavor. And the peanut dipping sauce is TO. DIE. FOR. Photo Credit:swirlsofflavor.com 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! Photo Credit:lovefoodies.com 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. Photo Credit:inmamamaggieskitchen.com Coctel de Camarón, or Mexican Shrimp co*cktail, is loaded with spice and flavor. It’s served cold and easy to make ahead of time. Photo Credit:www.simplystacie.net A delicious twist on classic deviled eggs! The filling is a divine mixture of creamy ranch dressing, bacon, Dijon mustard and chives. Photo Credit:www.platingpixels.com 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. Photo Credit:www.bucketlisttummy.com 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
Chicken Salad Pinwheels
Salami Roll Ups with Cream Cheese & Peppers
Ranch Cream Cheese Ham Roll Ups
Ham Salad Tortilla Pinwheels
Chicken and Bacon Tortilla Pinwheels
Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
Cucumber Sandwiches
Healthy Party Food: Tomato Pops
Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Olive Dip
5 Layer Mexican Dip
Yogurt Dip Recipe
Animal Cookie Dip
Easy Smoked Salmon Dip
Great Guacamole
Easy BLT Dip
Healthy Fruit Salsa
Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Lawson's Chip Dip
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Jalapeno Artichoke Dip
Pimento Cheese Dip
Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
Black Bean Dip
Creamiest Homemade Hummus
Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
Apricot Pecan Goat Cheese Ball
Pumpkin Cheese Ball Recipe
Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe
Mini Caprese Skewers Recipe
Chicken Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Holiday Cheese Board
Shrimp or Salmon Vol Au Vents
Coctel de Camarones
Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
Sun-dried Tomato Ricotta Crostini Appetizer
Raisin Fruit Bruschetta
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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