35 Fun Party Foods

Be the life of the party with these fun and easy finger foods

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Mini Ham, Cheddar and Apple Paninis

What could be better than a fancy grilled cheese sandwich? A miniature one!
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Fruit Skewers with Marshmallow Dipping Sauce

Fruit is really a sweet treat on its own. But when the occasion calls for something special, this light and fluffy dip is just the ticket.
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Hot Pizza Dip

This cheesy, Italian flavored dip is a hit wherever we bring it.
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Cheese Cracker Crusted Chicken Tenders

This recipe combines two childhood favorites—chicken tenders and cheese flavored crackers.
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Mini Pita Pizzas

These tiny pizzas are the perfect kid-friendly snack. Not only are they incredibly easy to assemble but they are actually quite delicious.
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Mini Fried Chicken and Waffles

Surprise your guests with this bite-sized version of a soul food classic.
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Sticky Rice Balls with Soy Dipping Sauce

These fun rice balls are like sushi for beginners.
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Chicken Kofta Meatballs with Apricot Dipping Sauce

These gently spiced meatballs are outstanding when dipped into the sweet and tangy apricot dipping sauce.
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Meatloaf Muffins with Whipped Cheddar Mashed Potato “Frosting”

Who would have thought that cupcakes with piles of gorgeous frosting would make a healthy meal? They are when made this way!
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Grits Cakes with Shrimp and Jalapeño Jelly

Paige Travis C. credits her two grandmothers for inspiring these zesty fried cakes, which serve as a warm-up to the family Thanksgiving.
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Pickles in a Blanket

There's just something irresistible about the mini pickles. Kids can never eat enough of them and they also like to help roll the salami blankets.
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Pierogies With Pizzazz

Although this hearty, warm-the-soul appetizer looks a bit labor-intensive, fear not: the pierogies (the half-moon-shaped dumplings that are a Polish specialty) can be found ready-made in the frozen-foods section of many supermarkets.
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Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Avocado Dip

These finger-foods are healthier than chicken wings but so delicious your crowd won't even miss the old standby.
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Bacon and Cheese Appetizer Bites

Start your party off with this can't-miss appetizer dish—made with bacon, cheddar cheese and Hungry Jack® Buttermilk Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix, it's the perfect combination of ingredients!
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Pepperoni Sizzle Sticks

Get these simple snacks ready in no time … everyone will love them.
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Edamame Dip

It looks like guacamole, but it's made with edamame -- it's guacamame! Served as a flavorful party dip or a novel sandwich spread, it's sure to be a healthy hit.
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Cream Cheese Crisps

These crunchy and creamy bite-size sandwiches are a cinch to put together.
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Easy Egg Rolls

Fry up a batch of these irresistible Asian-inspired appetizers.
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Ham and Cheese Empanadas

These savory turnovers are easy for kids to assemble and even easier for them to eat.
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Savory Pancakes

Easy to make and customize, these tasty treats are perfect any time of day. Kids love these roll-ups because they're tasty, and parents love them because they're nutritious.
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Thai Coconut Peanut Dip

Peanuts are popular in Thailand, where dishes fuse sweet and sour, strong and subtle, hot and cold. They all come together in this delicious dinnertime dip, perfect for chicken fingers and cut vegetables such as celery, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots.
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Mexican Sushi Bites

Great appetizers for a Mexican-themed party, these sushi bites combine cream cheese, salsa and bell peppers for a spicy, unique treat.
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Lasagna Rolls

This twist on a classic recipe takes the mess out of dishing up lasagna because it's prepared in individual serving sizes. And it freezes nicely, so you can make it well in advance if you know you'll be pressed for time on potluck day.
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Cheeseburger Bread

How do you offer warm cheeseburgers at a potluck without a grill or skillet? Bake them in a loaf, of course! At the potluck, simply slice the loaf into individual servings for dipping in ketchup or mustard.
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Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

This easy appetizer of savory bacon and crisp water chestnuts gets a big flavor boost from homemade sweet and sour sauce.
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Apple Hand-Pies

When you don't have a lot of time to create a snack, look to this twist on an American classic. Sweet, tender apple slices nestled into two slices of bread create a handheld version of apple pie that's quick and easy to make.
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Strawberry Rosebuds

These chocolate-covered strawberries inspired by Fauna, Flora and Merryweather from Sleeping Beauty are sure to have loved ones beaming in delight.
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Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls

Everyone goes crazy for these golden nuggets for good reason—the crisp exterior yields to rich, melted, cheesy goodness.
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Veggie Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dipping Sauce

These rolls are my daughter’s favorite meal, hands down. Not only are they fun to eat, but kids love to help assemble the ingredients and stack them inside the rice paper wrappers.
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Devilish Eggs

These zingy, old-fashioned deviled eggs have a hint of curry for an extra flavor kick.
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Spinach-Dip Bread Bowl

A party mainstay, this fun and yummy dip gets a healthy makeover thanks to yogurt and cottage cheese. Extra spinach and whole wheat bread add another healthy layer. But don't worry, it's just as delicious as the one Mom used to make.
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Spinach Sticks

Inspired by spanakopita, these spinach sticks have all the flavor of the Greek spinach and phyllo pastry without the complicated preparation. And even though the main ingredient is spinach, the fun stick shape may just prove too tempting for kids to resis
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Parsley Ranch Dip

Parsley brightens up the flavor of classic ranch dip, a party staple.
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Mexican Cheese Fondue

Add zip to this cheese fondue with a few spoonfuls of salsa.
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Mini Caramel Apples

Bite-size versions of the fall fair treat, these tiny "caramel" apples are a great party snack.
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