45 Easy Cold Appetizers For A Party

These Easy Cold Appetizers include a mouthwatering variety of snacks that are perfect for your next party. From flavorful cheeseballs to fancy finger foods, we’ve got all the easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing options you could possibly need!   

Easy Cold Appetizers

If you’re planning a party or get-together with family or friends, you’ll want to serve the best cold appetizer recipes! There are so many amazing cold appetizer ideas to choose from but we’ve found some of the all time best delicious party foods!

Many of these take just minutes to make and you can even make them ahead of time (those are always my favorite appetizers!). From savory mini cheese balls and crispy cucumber bites to deliciously easy crostini recipes, this list has something for everyone!

These small bites are not only delicious and easy to make, but with a variety of colors and textures, they also look as good as they taste. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a special celebration, these will take any party or gathering to the next level!

Why We Love These Recipes

• Great for any occasion: These appetizer ideas are great for holiday season entertaining or special occasions or just simple snacking.
• Simple recipes: Each of these recipes are easy to make, using basic ingredients you can get from most any grocery store.  
• Versatile choices: These recipes include vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and more, so there’s something here for everyone.

Mini Cheese Balls

These savory Mini Cheese Balls are filled with flavor and make the perfect cold appetizer for holiday celebrations, game day parties and more!

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Seven Layer Dip Cups

Why serve chips and salsa when you can make this delicious cold appetizer instead! These 7 Layer Dip Cups are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next get-together! 

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Avocado Deviled Eggs

Need a great make ahead recipe for your get-together? This classic recipe is made even better with the addition of avocado, bacon and blue cheese…what’s not to love!

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BLT Pinwheels

This easy BLT pinwheels appetizer made with a flour tortilla are super easy to make and so delicious! They also make the perfect easy lunch or snack time treat.

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Antipasto Skewers

Antipasto kabobs are always a perfect appetizer for holiday parties or just a simple get-together. Take all of your favorite Italian style ingredients, put them on a skewer and serve cold. Then watch how fast this fun snack disappears!

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Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball

Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball is a giant ball of cream cheese and cheddar rolled around in bacon. It’s the perfect snack to serve for parties, holiday gatherings, tailgating, wine and cheese parties, and more.

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Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

Why settle for ordinary deviled eggs when you could make this Bloody Mary version? The fun combination of cocktail and party appetizer will make this recipe the hit of your next party.

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Everything Bagel Cheese Log

Your guests will love this Everything Bagel Cheese Log appetizer. It’s perfect served with bagel chips at your next birthday party, game day, fall gatherings or during the holiday season.

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Summer Sausage Cucumber Bites

These Keto Summer Sausage Bites feature a savory flavor combined with a cream cheese mousse for a bite size food that’s loaded with flavor!

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Feta Stuffed Dates with Walnuts

These Feta Stuffed Dates, made with whipped feta cheese, toasted walnuts, and wrapped in prosciutto can be served chilled or at room temperature making them the perfect party finger food.

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Mini Pear, Pecan and Goat Cheese Appetizers

These pretty Pear, Pecan and Goat Cheese Appetizers are easy, delicious and perfect for the holidays!

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Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Dates

These simple and delicious Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Dates are a perfect snack or appetizer for any gathering.

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Pickle Roll Ups

Salami dill pickle roll ups are such a great appetizer. With a layer of cream cheese and a fresh mozzarella ball on top, it’s a fun finger food your party guests will love!

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Salmon Cucumber Bites

Impress everyone at your next dinner party with these delicious bites. It’s the perfect light appetizer for summer entertaining.

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Cucumber Hummus Appetizers

These hummus bites are refreshing healthy and easy put together, making them the perfect finger food for summer.

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Shrimp on Cucumber Appetizer

This easy and healthy shrimp on cucumber recipe is great for the summer. It’s an anytime kind of food that everyone will love!

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Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers

These gorgeous cucumber appetizers, topped with a flavor-packed avocado and cheese mixture, are the perfect appetizer for entertaining!

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Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing

Mini BLT Bites with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing and cherry tomatoes make a delicious low carb choice. They’re the perfect recipe for game day, a holiday party food idea or just a healthy afternoon snack.

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Italian Burrata Stuffed Tomatoes

If you’re looking for bite size finger food for your next gathering or cocktail party, you’ll love this Italian appetizer recipe. All you need are four ingredients to make an easy summer recipe that everyone will love!

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How to Make Charcuterie Cones

Why not make some beautiful charcuterie cones for your get-together! These work for so many different events, including weddings, baby showers, or even holidays like Christmas!

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Endive Appetizer with Strawberry Relish

Perfect for any occasion, these endive appetizers are stuffed with goat cheese, pepitas, and strawberries (or other fresh fruits like apples!) for a recipe that’s both easy and delicious!

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Zucchini Rolls with Guacamole

Simple yet elegant, these zucchini rolls take thinly sliced zucchini strips and stuff them with guacamole for a tasty, healthy low-carb appetizer.

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Melon Basil Prosciutto Skewers

These Melon Basil Prosciutto Skewers are a delicious, healthy appetizer that’s perfect for summer parties!

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Everything Bagel Stuffed Mini Peppers

This easy recipe for mini peppers makes the perfect snack for your party! Packed with flavor thanks to everything bagel seasoning, you won’t be able to resist these tasty peppers!

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Shrimp Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Shrimp Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce, an easy, healthy and delicious recipe filled with tender shrimp and fresh vegetables. Make plenty though because this fresh appetizer that will disappear fast.

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Stuffed Celery

Stuffed celery made with cheeses and crumbled bacon is the perfect party appetizer or snack!

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Smoked Salmon Canapés

For an appetizer that is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, check out these Smoked Salmon Canapés. Made with delicate salmon, horseradish and sour cream spread, this simple party idea is certain to become a favorite!

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Mexican Shrimp Bites

This recipe for Mexican shrimp bites features seared shrimp and guacamole dip layered onto individual potato chips). Easy to whip together and super delicious, delicious, it’s always a hit!

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Caramel Apple Brie Appetizers

Caramel Apple Skewers come together in minutes for a fast, easy app that’ll be a hit at fall parties or the Thanksgiving holiday!

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Cream Cheese Board {Jalapeño Popper Style}

This cream cheese board is an easy recipe made with simple ingredients. With all the flavor of a deconstructed jalapeño popper, this dip is sure to be a hit!

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Herb Marinated Goat Cheese

This herb marinated cheese takes just 5 minutes to assemble and is the perfect make-ahead appetizer for your next get-together!

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Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

These sweet and satisfying Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese and Walnuts are perfect for entertaining, or a quick and easy healthy snack.

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Peach Prosciutto Caprese Skewers

These Peach Prosciutto Caprese Skewers with balsamic glaze are perfect for when peaches are in season! They’re an easy no-cook appetizer, made in just 15 minutes!

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Cream Cheese Garlic Ranch and Veggie Appetizer

Made with cheese, garlic ranch and fresh veggies, this appetizer is loaded with flavor! Perfect for any type of party, these ranch and veggie bites are are always a crowd pleaser.

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Wedge Salad Skewers

These savory and visually stunning Wedge Salad Skewers have tons of flavor and are so easy to prepare! They’re sure to impress all your guests.
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Cold Shrimp Appetizers

Well-seasoned shrimp is served over creamy guacamole on a piece of smoked salmon and a crunchy slice of cucumber, for a dish that’s packed full of flavor!

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Bacon Deviled Eggs

These Bacon Deviled Eggs, topped with crumbled bacon and a pinch of cayenne pepper, are a crowd-favorite appetizer at any party.

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Tomato Pesto Cheesecuit

Impress your guests with these super simple and delicious Tomato Pesto Triscuits (aka Caprese Bites) at your next dinner party.

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Asparagus Crostini Appetizer

This delicious asparagus crostini recipe is a win for entertaining in spring & summer! A cold asparagus appetizer with white bean spread makes a cold appetizer that your party guests will love.

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Cold Crostini Appetizers

Crostini is the perfect blank slate for a variety of delicious toppings! Their versatility makes them one of the best appetizer choices for any occasion. These are some of our favorites:

Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini

Toasted crostini topped with creamy brie cheese, a sweet and savory bourbon, and brown sugar bacon jam makes for a delicious appetizer packed with flavor.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini

Sun-Dried Tomato Crostini is a quick and easy appetizer recipe that is sure to leave your guests impressed and asking for more.

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Nectarine Bruschetta

Nectarine Bruschetta is an easy-to-assemble, no-oven-required, summer appetizer that takes advantage of fresh seasonal fruit.

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Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Crostini

This recipe for Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Crostini is the perfect combination of flavors! The pear slice and drizzle of honey are the perfect complement for the blue cheese and toasted baguette slice.

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Burrata Caprese Crostini

This Burrata Caprese Salad Crostini, drizzled with a balsamic vinegar glaze, is a classic appetizer that’s perfect for any event!

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Whipped Ricotta Crostini

These whipped ricotta crostini are a fun vegetarian appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining. Very easy to whip up, they make a great snack too!

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More Party Food Recipes

Love these appetizer recipes but want even more ideas for your next party? You’ll want to check out these recipes too…

• Meatball Appetizers
• Puff Pastry Pinwheel Recipes
• Easy Pinwheel Recipes (with wraps)
• Charcuterie Board Dips
• Best Bite Size Desserts
• Grill Recipes for Summer Cookouts