Easy Cold Appetizers (Finger Food, Dips & Skewers)

These delicious appetizer skewers are like a tiny meal on a stick. Combine your favorite cured meats, cheeses like cheddar cubes or mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), stuffed tortellini, and vegetables onto wood skewers.

Sweet fruit and savory ham and cheese are a refreshing combination that's always a party favorite. Create these delectable skewers ahead of time for easy entertaining.

These are like a one bite mini cheese kabob. The sweetness of pineapple and the saltiness of cheddar is a marriage made in heaven. These are perfect as a pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres.

Three simple ingredients come together for a light and tasty bite. Pair sliced apples with cheese and deli meat and serve with wine or cider for an hors d'oeuvres that won't leave you feeling full.

Cold shrimp cocktail gets an upgrade when you make this marinated version. A fun way to serve it to make shrimp skewers. Add a pinch of old bay seasoning to finish, and garnish with green onion and a squeeze of lemon juice.

When it comes to cold foods, chicken salad is a classic recipe. And when you add it to mini pie pastry shells you get the most amazing party bites for any gathering. This version has honey, celery, nuts, and cranberries for a delightful mix of texture and taste.

This chicken salad recipe has a mayonnaise base with honey, soy sauce and sesame oil to kick up the flavor. Serve these easy cold appetizers in puff pastry cups or in phyllo shells.

A delicious combination of Asian flavors is added to canned tuna to make this amazing tuna salad. Serve it in wonton cups, phyllo shells, or lettuce wraps.

Deviled eggs are a party staple and this recipe has depth and complexity that take them to the next level. They're always welcome at showers, family gatherings, and brunch parties.

This combination of waffle fries, creamy filling, and smoked salmon is fantastic! Serve it for appetizer parties or for brunch.

This goat cheese appetizer is divine as it's topped with homemade apple chutney you can make ahead for its boldest flavor. This is great for holiday gatherings.

Cut watermelon into bite size cubes and toss with feta cheese, fresh herbs such as basil, and balsamic glaze. This refreshing recipe can be a healthy side dish too!

Cherry tomatoes act like tiny cups when you fill them with this yummy cucumber and cream mixture also known as Benedictine. This is the perfect light appetizer that's easy to eat.

You'll get flavor in every single layer from seasoned sour cream and refried beans, to fresh toppings. Choose your favorite combination of toppings like diced tomatoes, green or red onion, black olives, and avocado or guacamole.

Make fresh hummus from scratch with canned chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil. Serve it with veggies or pita chips.

Make this creamy dip with sour cream, spinach and a vegetable soup mix seasoning pack. It's got tons of flavor and texture and your guests will devour it!

You won't believe all the flavor you get from four simple ingredients. Plus, this dip can be prepared in about 5 minutes! The secret is to use fresh high quality ingredients so each one shines through.

Easy cowboy caviar combines canned ingredients with fresh ingredients for a flavorful dip for corn chips and tortilla chips.

A traditional Southern food, everyone has their favorite pimento cheese recipe. Make this ahead so the flavors can fully develop, then serve it with dippers like vegetables, crostini and crackers.

Serve this classic cheeseball made with cream cheese and sharp cheddar, and seasoned to perfection. Cover it in a crunchy pecan and bacon coating and serve. As a bonus, you can shape it like a football for game parties!

A fantastic cheese ball with 3 kinds of cheese and ranch seasoning all rolled in toasted pecans is perfect for any party table.

Pretty layers of cream cheese, pesto and sundried tomato pesto creates a delicious combination in every bite. Serve with crackers, crostini bread or pita chips.

Canned chicken is a busy hosts best asset for quick appetizers. This flavorful dip with cream cheese, artichokes, and canned chicken needs to be made ahead so the flavors can fully combine. That makes it a fabulous recipe for entertaining.

Technically this is served as a side dish salad, but you won't believe how addictive and delicious it is as a dip too! There's so much flavor from the Doritos plus the other ingredients that make it creamy, crunchy, spicy and sweet.

This make-ahead cheese spread uses beer as a flavoring! It's perfect for guys night or an Oktoberfest party.

A simple layered dip with only 4 ingredients but tons of flavor. Serve with thin rice crackers for a delicious bite.

Crudités is always a welcome addition to any party and it's a wonderful way to add fresh veggies. Add these bread cups to the table, filled with dressing made from ranch mix or straight from a bottle, plus carrots and celery sticks.

Turn this classic sandwich into party food when you serve it on party rolls topped with decorative picks. The creamy tomato and bacon sauce keeps these moist and delicious.

What could be better than roast beef and blue cheese appetizer sandwiches? Guys particularly love these small bites and they are terrific for guys night in or happy hour.

Turn Jiffy muffin mix into mini muffin sandwiches. These sweet and savory bites are loaded with deli turkey, brie, and a cream cheese-berry spread.

Party sandwiches provide something hearty and filling to an appetizer table. Use mini rolls and fill them with roast beef, bacon and an easy chili-lime mayonnaise.

Put all the classic combos of an antipasto platter onto one board, including smoked sausage, different cheeses, condiments and crostini. But don't stop there. Pile on some nuts, fruit, and chips too!

When you don't have time to prepare party appetizer recipes, you can turn a cheese board into a meal with a variety of food groups represented.

Take your guests on an elegant journey with a caviar appetizer tray and all the accoutrements. This is for special occasions and for when you want to splurge.

Give standard potato chips a party upgrade by piling on some scrumptious toppings. Blue cheese, bacon and balsamic glaze take them to the next level.

Give your guests an equal amount of sweet and savory with a charcuterie board filled with chocolate, cheese, fruit, and nuts. It's a great way to provide a little dessert at your appetizer party.