27 Make Ahead Appetizers For A No-Stress Party (2024)

Plan your next party with ease using these Make-Ahead Appetizers. These starters are designed to be prepared in advance, freeing you up to enjoy your event without last-minute stress. From elegant finger foods to hearty dips, these appetizers guarantee you’ll have a delicious start to any event. Delight your guests with these tasty, ready-to-serve dishes that make entertaining a breeze.

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Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipe

The most popular appetizer in Key West, Florida, this Florida Smoked Fish Dip recipe is rich with savory flavor and a hint of smokiness. It’s the perfect appetizer for happy hour and meals with friends and families.

Get the recipe: Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipe

Avocado Salsa

Avocado Salsa, also called Salsa de Aguacate, is a spicy sauce that’s just right for tacos or any of your favorite Mexican dishes. It’s spicy, creamy, and absolutely delicious! It’s like a dream come true for your taste buds!

Get the Recipe: Avocado Salsa

Easy Crudité Platter with Spring Pea Goat Cheese Dip

This beautiful easy crudité platter is such a simple appetizer to make and pairs perfectly with my lemony delicious spring pea goat cheese dip. It’s also a great way to sneak in extra veggies to lighten up the holidays.

Get the recipe: Easy Crudité Platter with Spring Pea Goat Cheese Dip

Mango Habanero Salsa

Mango Habanero Salsa is the sweet and spicy hero of snack time. It’s perfect for dipping chips or drizzling on your favorite foods (goes great on fish tacos!), making snack time delicious!

Get the recipe: Mango Habanero Salsa

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is just as creamy, cheesy, and delicious as my reader-favorite baked buffalo chicken dip. Made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, hot sauce, and loads of cheese, enjoy this easy-to-make and easily transportable recipe at your next potluck or party!

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ground Beef Taquitos

Classic Ground Beef Taquitos bring a crispy, flavorful twist to your snack table, perfect for dipping into your favorite salsa or guacamole.

Get the recipe: Ground Beef Taquitos

Bacon Wrapped Dates

These Bacon Wrapped Dates can be made with either cream cheese or goat cheese, and both versions are incredibly delicious! Sweet Medjool dates are stuffed to the brim with a chorizo cheese filling and wrapped in savory bacon. These easy-to-make appetizers simply fly off the baking sheet faster than you can make them. And everyone always wants a copy of the recipe. There are two make-ahead options listed to make your entertaining even easier.

Get the recipe: Bacon Wrapped Dates

Creamy Guacamole

Guacamole offers an incredibly delicious and creamy flavor. Use on top of tacos, tamales, and whatever your heart desires! This Mexican food favorite is perfect for parties or just because.

Get the recipe: Creamy Guacamole

Crab Deviled Eggs

Crab Deviled Eggs are the perfect appetizer for your next party! These little bite size bundles of elegant eggs are all dressed up, taking classic deviled eggs to the next level. They’re so tasty, and beautiful.

Get the recipe: Crab Deviled Eggs

Mango Pico de Gallo

Mango Pico de Gallo, a tropical twist on classic salsa, is a zesty, sweet blend perfect for any occasion. Grab some chips and dig in!

Get the Recipe: Mango Pico de Gallo

Antipasto Skewers, Easy Party Appetizers

These Antipasto Skewers are an elegant appetizer to bring to any party!

Get the recipe: Antipasto Skewers, Easy Party Appetizers

Whipped Truffle Burrata Recipe (Dip + Sauce + Spread)

Indulge in flavors of fall with this savory, cheesy whipped truffle burrata recipe! Ready in under 10 minutes, it can easily transform from appetizer dip to pasta sauce, bagel spread, or a tasty topping for baked potatoes and roasted squash.

Get the recipe: Whipped Truffle Burrata Recipe (Dip + Sauce + Spread)

Mango Salad with Avocado and Cucumber

This zesty and colourful Mango Salad with Avocado and Cucumber is packed with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes. It is the perfect side dish for your summer cookouts, picnics, or potlucks!

Get the recipe: Mango Salad with Avocado and Cucumber

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

These Whole30 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are the perfect appetizer to serve on game day! Or turn them into a bowl for dinner with some veggies and ranch! Either way – these are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Gluten free, dairy free, Paleo, Keto!

Get the recipe: Whole30 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Carolina Caviar (or Georgia or Texas Caviar)

A marinated mix of beans and field peas, fresh veggies, cilantro, and zesty Italian dressing are the signature ingredients of this Carolina caviar recipe. Depending on where you grew up, the name of this simple dip varies.

Get the recipe: Carolina Caviar (or Georgia or Texas Caviar)

Creamy Jalapeno Salsa

Elevate your Mexican cuisine with the spicy, smooth Creamy Jalapeno Salsa, adding depth to your favorite dishes. Or serve with chips for guests, it’s sure to please any crowd!

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Prosciutto and Cheese Wraps

These Prosciutto and Cheese Wraps make a great, salty, savoury appetizer. Gluten free, low carb and flavourful, they will appeal to a wide audience.

Get the recipe: Prosciutto and Cheese Wraps

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

These cream cheese stuffed mini peppers make a delicious, quick and easy appetizer or snack perfect for sharing!

Get the recipe: Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

Lithuanian Egg Salad With Cheese (Pikantiskos Salotos)

An easy Egg Salad With Cheese is one of the most popular Lithuanian salads that you will find used in different ways: be it used as a sandwich filling, or on a festive table stuffed into vol-au-vents. A simple recipe, called Pikantiskos Salotos truly brings the taste of home to me when I am feeling nostalgic!

Get the recipe: Lithuanian Egg Salad With Cheese (Pikantiskos Salotos)

Onion Pakora Recipe – Crispy Indian Onion Fritters

These deep fried Onion Pakora are one of the popular Indian tea-time snacks that go well with homemade Green Chutney! Light and crisp, each bite of this incredibly delicious onion pakoda is indulging.

Get the recipe: Onion Pakora Recipe – Crispy Indian Onion Fritters

Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters

Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy way to add vegetables to your dinner rotation. This flavor-packed recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and is a delicious appetizer or side. Top with Greek yogurt, fresh basil, and roasted corn for extra flavor and texture!

Get the recipe: Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters

Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts

Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts feature flaky puff pastry, creamy herbed goat cheese filling, and scrumptious seasonal vegetables. These easy tartlets take just 30 minutes to make with minimal prep. Bake individual tartlets or one large tart to be sliced and shared at your next get together.

Get the recipe: Puff Pastry Vegetable Tarts

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach

These festive vegan stuffed mushrooms are a perfect appetizer for the holiday season. Umami-packed mushrooms filled with cheesy vegan ricotta, spinach and garlic and topped with vegan parmesan make a perfect vegan alternative to traditional stuffed mushrooms, but are gluten- and dairy-free and so delicious!

Get the recipe: Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach

Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts

These Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut Filling are a delightfully simply, healthy vegan appetizer. Three ingredients, some artfully chosen spices, and less than an hour of time and you have a vegan treat for the tastebuds with these walnut stuffed eggplant rolls.

Get the recipe: Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

Quick and easy, these creamy chicken bacon ranch pinwheels are the perfect appetizer or snack. Packed full of ranch flavor, this simple recipe is full of savory bacon, creamy ranch, flavorful cheddar cheese and tender chicken in every bite of these delicious pinwheels.

Get the recipe: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels

Seasoned Whipped Ricotta With Honey

Seasoned Whipped Ricotta with Honey is a perfect blend of creamy ricotta cheese, aromatic herbs, lemon zest, and sweet honey. This versatile spread is ideal as an appetizer or as a party snack for entertaining or gatherings. It’s quick to prepare and delightfully delicious.

Get the recipe: Seasoned Whipped Ricotta With Honey

Potato Tacos Dorados

Make Bean Tacos Dorados for a crunchy, crispy meal that everyone at the table will love.

Get the recipe: Potato Tacos Dorados

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