Here is a sweet and savory appetizer spread that will encourage guests to graze all night. From oven-baked to no-cook, these little bites offer something for everyone. Everyone will flock to your table with the platter(s) you will take.
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1) Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Balls
They are sweet and salty, and you will eat them in about thirty seconds.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Balls
Salty prosciutto gives juicy melon balls an amazing taste combo to create the easiest two-ingredient bites.
Ingredients
Method
- Scoop the cantaloupe into balls with a melon baller and pat them dry.
- Cut the prosciutto slices into long strips.
- Wrap each melon ball in a strip of prosciutto.
- Secure with a toothpick and arrange on a platter.
- Scatter torn mint over the top and serve chilled.
Notes
A tiny grind of black pepper on top adds a nice savory edge.
2) Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Casual, modern, and sophisticated with absolutely no effort.
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Cucumbers topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon.
Ingredients
Method
- Slice the cucumbers into thick rounds and pat them dry.
- Mix the cream cheese with dill and lemon zest.
- Spread or pipe a small dollop onto each cucumber round.
- Top each with a folded piece of smoked salmon.
- Finish with a crack of black pepper and serve chilled.
Notes
Pipe the cream cheese with a zip-top bag for a tidy, party-ready look.
3) Bacon-Wrapped Dates
The tempting sweetness and smokiness that everyone loves.
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Bacon-wrapped, oven-caramelized, goat cheese-stuffed, and plump dates.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Tuck a small spoonful of goat cheese into each pitted date.
- Wrap each date in a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange on the sheet seam-side down.
- Bake 18-20 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
A drizzle of warm honey over the top takes them over the edge.
4) Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Cups
Small mouthfuls of seasonal joy that you will love all year round.
Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Cups
Tart cranberry sauce and melted brie fill crispy phyllo cups.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350F and arrange the phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
- Drop a cube of brie into each cup.
- Bake 8-10 minutes until the brie melts.
- Top each cup with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce and a few pecans.
- Garnish with thyme leaves and serve warm.
Notes
Swap in fig jam for a different sweet-savory spin.
5) Mini Caprese Skewers
Bright and crunchy, they have that crunch that makes you want to eat them first.
Mini Caprese Skewers
Skewers of mozzarella and cherry tomatoes with a touch of balsamic glaze and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Method
- Thread each skewer with a tomato, a folded basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball.
- Arrange the finished skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
Assemble these no more than an hour ahead so the basil stays bright.
6) Stuffed Mini Peppers
Crunchy little pepper boats filled with a creamy herby filling.
Ingredients
Method
- Halve the mini peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Beat the cream cheese with sour cream, chives, and garlic until fluffy.
- Fold in the feta.
- Pipe or spoon the filling into each pepper half.
- Chill 15 minutes, then arrange on a platter and serve.
Notes
A sprinkle of paprika on top makes them look extra festive.
7) Honey Mustard Sausage Bites
Sticky and sweet, they are the first thing to go from the toothpick tray.
Honey Mustard Sausage Bites
Bite-sized sausage pieces that are brown and have been mixed in with a shiny honey mustard glaze.
Ingredients
Method
- Slice the sausage into bite-sized rounds.
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until caramelized.
- Stir together honey, Dijon, and butter, then pour over the sausage.
- Simmer 4-5 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the pieces.
- Transfer to a platter with toothpicks and serve warm.
Notes
Keep them warm in a small slow cooker on low for a long party.
8) Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs
These are difficult to stop eating because of the sweet flavor of pineapple combined with a bit of spiciness.
Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Kabobs
Shrimp and pineapple skewers are glazed and broiled to perfection.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks onto the skewers.
- Whisk honey, sriracha, and lime juice, then brush over the skewers.
- Broil 4-5 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and char slightly.
- Brush with any remaining glaze and serve hot.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water first so they don't scorch under the broiler.
9) Cheese and Charcuterie Cones
Grab-and-go charcuterie – takes just a minute to grab from the counter, an d instant conversation starter!
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Cheese and Charcuterie Cones
Papers cones packed with rolled meats, cheese cubes, and crunchy snacks.
Ingredients
Method
- Roll or fold each slice of salami into a small rosette.
- Cube the cheddar and rinse the grapes.
- Tuck a few crackers into the bottom of each paper cone.
- Layer in salami, cheese, grapes, and almonds so everything peeks out the top.
- Stand the cones upright in a holder or tall glasses and serve.
Notes
Stand the cones in a muffin tin lined with napkins so they don't tip.
10) Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs
Somewhat elegant, slightly sugary, and irresistibly snackable.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet.
- Slice an X into the top of each fig and gently open it up.
- Pipe or spoon goat cheese into the center of each fig.
- Set on the baking sheet and bake 6-8 minutes until warmed.
- Drizzle with honey, scatter walnuts and thyme over the top, and serve.
Notes
Serve them at room temperature if fresh figs are very ripe.
11) Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks
Warmed, garlicky, and perfect for a twirl in the marinara.
Parmesan Garlic Breadsticks
Soft golden breadsticks brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with Parmesan.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
- Stretch the dough and cut it into long strips, then twist each one.
- Lay the twists on the baking sheet and brush with garlic butter.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley while warm and serve with marinara.
Notes
Brush with a little extra garlic butter the moment they come out.
12) Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
All dippable bites now come with buffalo flavor!
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Buffalo sauce coated tender chicken meatballs served with a refreshing blue cheese dip.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
- Mix the chicken, breadcrumbs, and egg, then roll into small meatballs.
- Bake 16-18 minutes until cooked through.
- Warm the buffalo sauce and butter together, then toss the meatballs to coat.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
Wet your hands before rolling so the chicken mixture doesn't stick.
13) Pesto Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists
Cheesy and fluffy spirals that are bakery style and look fancy without the hassle!
Pesto Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists
Puff pastry is buttery and is layered with Parmesan and pesto. Then it's twisted and baked to a golden color.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Spread pesto over the puff pastry and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Fold the pastry in half, then cut into long strips.
- Twist each strip a few times and lay on the baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Press the ends down firmly so the twists hold their shape while baking.
14) Mini Quiche Lorraines
Mini quiches that make it feel like you hosted a Sunday brunch!
Mini Quiche Lorraines
Mini quiches featuring flaky pastry and fillings of bacon and Swiss cheese, plus a silken egg custard.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and set the tart shells on a baking sheet.
- Divide the bacon and Swiss among the shells.
- Whisk the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper together.
- Pour the custard into each shell until nearly full.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don't overfill the shells or the custard will bubble over.
15) Chocolate-Covered Bacon Bites
The secretly loved salty and sweet dare!
Chocolate-Covered Bacon Bites
Bacon pieces that are crispy and doused in dark chocolate with a finishing touch of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and bake the bacon on a rack 15-18 minutes until crisp.
- Drain the bacon and cut each strip into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt the chocolate gently in a bowl over simmering water.
- Dip each bacon piece halfway into the chocolate and set on parchment.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt and let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
Chill the dipped pieces 10 minutes to set the chocolate fast.
16) Maple Pecan Brie Bites
Sweet enough to be dessert, yet gooey and warm.
Maple Pecan Brie Bites
Delicious flaky pastry cups are filled with melted brie cheese, maple syrup, and toasted pecans!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Cut the puff pastry into small squares and press one into each cup.
- Add a cube of brie to each pastry square.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until the pastry is golden and the brie melts.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and top with pecans before serving warm.
Notes
Toast the pecans in a dry pan first for deeper flavor.
17) Deviled Eggs with Avocado
Here is a green and delicious version of everyone's favorite deviled egg.
Ingredients
Method
- Boil the eggs 10-12 minutes, then cool in ice water and peel.
- Halve the eggs and scoop the yolks into a bowl.
- Mash the yolks with avocado, mayo, lime juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon the filling back into the egg whites.
- Dust with smoked paprika and chill until serving.
Notes
Press a little plastic wrap onto the filling to keep the avocado green.
18) Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Sweet and spicy sticky wings, perfect gloss finish on the sauce!
Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Crispy baked wings tossed in a wonderful sweet chili glaze.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425F and set a rack over a baking sheet.
- Pat the wings dry, toss with baking powder and a pinch of salt, and arrange on the rack.
- Bake 35-40 minutes until crisp and golden, flipping once.
- Warm the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice in a pan.
- Toss the wings in the glaze until well coated.
- Top with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Drying the wings well is the secret to crispy skin without frying.
19) Lemon Ricotta Crostini
Bright, creamy, and with a flavor that takes you straight to sunshine.
Lemon Ricotta Crostini
Baguette slices that have been toasted and topped with whipped lemon ricotta and a touch of honey.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F, brush baguette slices with olive oil, and toast 6-8 minutes.
- Whip the ricotta with lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Spread the lemon ricotta generously over each toast.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with thyme.
- Arrange on a platter and serve.
Notes
Whip the ricotta a few hours ahead and keep it chilled until go time.