Looking for some last-minute party snack ideas? Look no further than this list of craveable, dippable, and oh-so-yummy recipes that all come together in a half hour or less. Make one or make them all—we just know this party is going to be a hit!
Antipasto Skewers
Skewers are a party snack classic for a reason: They’re easy to make, don’t require any plates or cutlery, and are always a crowd-pleaser! We’ll be making this antipasto version from Tidy Mom for our next get together because the skewers require only a few ingredients and there’s no chopping necessary! It’s an Italian antipasti platter all in a few neat bites.
Baked Ham-and-Cheese Sliders with Everything Spice
This Goodtaste original recipe is one of our party go-to’s. Soft Hawaiian buns are arranged in a large baking dish and then topped with a creamy mustard sauce, sliced ham, and cheese. You can assemble these sliders in advance and then pop them in the oven when your guests arrive. You can even double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your crowd!
Cool Ranch Kale Dip
This recipe from How Sweet Eats tastes like your favorite ranch or spinach dip, but so much better! Barely cooked chopped kale adds texture to the Greek yogurt and mayo mix. Did we mention it all comes together in only 20 minutes? This is a surefire party win!
Marinated Olives and Feta
Marinated cheese is such an easy but impressive-looking party dish. In this version from Bon Appétit, smashed green olives are cooked gently in olive oil with garlic, lemon zest, and chili flakes. The infused oil is poured over crumbled feta for an elegant snack. The most important ingredient? Plenty of crusty bread for people to mop up that flavorful oil. Double or triple this recipe for larger groups.
Greek Quesadillas with Tzatziki
We all love Tex-Mex, so how about Greek-Mex? This cheesy mash-up from Damn Delicious takes the flavors of Greece—feta, dill, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives—and packs them into a gooey quesadilla filling. Instead of salsa or hot sauce, serve them with a quick yogurt tzatziki. If you want to make these quesadillas before your guests arrive, preheat your oven to low, then set a cooling rack in a rimmed baking sheet and place it in the oven. As you cook up your quesadilla batches, place them on the baking sheet to stay warm. The cooling rack allows air to circulate, so the tortillas stay crispy. Cut into small wedges and arrange on a platter with tzatziki sauce.
Green Pea Guacamole
Guacamole purists might be tempted to skip right over this recipe, but we strongly recommend you give this take from New York Times Cooking a try. Blanched spring peas are mashed lightly and folded into an otherwise traditional dip. The texture and sweetness of the peas contrast so nicely with the creamy avocado and the tart lime juice. Plus, the peas make the guac a vibrant green that keeps its color while sitting on a snack table for a few hours (if it even lasts that long!).
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