Prepping for a dinner party but at a loss on what to serve before the actual meal? Appetizers don’t need to be complicated. In fact, the simpler the appetizer, the better they go over with your guests. Here are four appetizers your guest will love and won’t cause you any more cooking stress!
Caprese Skewers
Perfect for summer dinner parties on the back porch, these caprese skewers are simple, require minimal prep, and are absolutely delish!
Begin by cutting bamboo skewers in half and giving them a quick rinse. Then, skewer cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil. Place on a serving platter and sprinkle with a homemade or store-bought balsamic reduction. Fresh and easy, these are always a hit!
Stuffed Mushrooms
Savory and full of fresh herbs, these stuffed mushrooms are the perfect bite-sized appetizer.
Begin by removing the stems of button mushrooms. Dice the stems and add to a bowl. In that same bowl, add fresh thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Add softened cream cheese and a few cracks of fresh pepper and stir until combined. Fill each mushroom and top with breadcrumbs and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Bake until golden and bubbly!
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This creamy dip is a famous appetizer that everyone loves diving into. Perfect for any kind of party, this simple yet delicious appetizer comes together in no time!
Begin by placing softened cream cheese into a large mixing bowl. Add shredded parmesan cheese and set to the side. In a pan, sautee garlic and spinach until wilted and losing its moisture. Chop up a can of artichoke hearts and add everything to the mixing bowl with the cheeses. Blend with a hand mixer until thoroughly combined.
Serve with cut-up Hawaiian bread, carrots, pretzels, celery sticks, and fresh broccoli. Creamy and oh-so-good, this will be one of everyone’s favorites!
Mini Quiche
Another extremely popular, well-loved party appetizer is mini quiches. These savory snacks include a buttery crust, cheese, egg, and veggie center, making them the perfect tasty bite.
Begin by preparing a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Using pie crust, cut small circles out of the dough. Place each circle into the muffin tin, forming multiple mini pie crusts. Set to the side.
In a mixing bowl, prepare your egg mixture. You can make a variety or stick with a ham, broccoli, and Swiss cheese mix. Whisk your eggs and add heavy cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cooked broccoli florets, diced ham, and shredded Swiss cheese.
Bake until set and serve warm.
Wrapping Up Simple Yet Impressive Dinner Party Appetizers
With these four tasty ideas, preparing appetizers for your next dinner party will be simpler than ever. They won’t take up too much extra time, and your guests will love the quick bite before the dinner is served. Just be sure to pair them with some fresh cocktails!