Snacks recipes

Snacks and appetizers for parties, game days and afternoon cravings, from crunchy bites to creamy dips. The crunchy side includes baked kale chips, cottage cheese chips, spicy ranch crackers, homemade cheese crackers and baked jalapeno poppers. For dipping, there are baba ganoush, a layered 7-layer dip, chili cheese dip and a slow-cooker Rotel dip.

Lighter picks include marinated cucumbers, three bean salad, watermelon feta salad and fruit skewers. Sweet bites such as no-bake cookie dough bites, peanut butter granola bars and puppy chow fit holiday trays. Times run from 5 minutes for a simple fruit dip to about 45 minutes for sheet pan sliders or soft pretzel bites. Pick no-bake and chilled recipes when you need to prep ahead, and baked ones when you want a warm, crisp bite for a crowd.

Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks with Panko

Crispy Baked Mozzarella Sticks

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Use a double-coating and flash freeze method for these Baked Mozzarella Sticks. Flash freezing keeps the crust intact while the center melts in 1h 30min.

Red White and Blue Fruit Skewers with Honey-Lime Dip

Fruit Skewers in 20 Minutes

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Toss with citrus to keep these Fruit Skewers bright and colorful. This method prevents browning for a bold, healthy snack ready in 20 min.

Ultra-Crispy Baked Eggplant Slices with Panko and Parmesan

Ultra-Crispy Baked Eggplant Slices

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Enjoy a rigid crunch with these Ultra-Crispy Baked Eggplant Slices. Pre-salting the rounds draws out moisture for a crispier exterior; try this side today.

Roasted Eggplant Dip with Tahini

Roasted Eggplant Dip

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Roasted Eggplant Dip brings a bold, smoky flavor to any spread. High heat charring the skin provides savory depth. Ready in 1 hour 20 minutes.

Easy Cucumber Sandwiches with Cream Cheese

Easy Cucumber Sandwiches

4.20 (5 Ratings)

How do you keep Easy Cucumber Sandwiches from going soggy? Salt the cucumber for 10 minutes first to draw out water before it meets the bread.

Golden Tomato Halloumi Puff Pastry Tart

Tomato Halloumi Tart

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Appetizer lovers will enjoy this Tomato Halloumi Tart. It includes a guide to the cooking steps for a crisp, golden pastry and savory browned cheese.

Brie Apple Onion Tart with Balsamic Onions

Brie Apple Onion Tart

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Balsamic onions, melted brie, and apples make this Brie Apple Onion Tart. Learn what each ingredient does in this guide ready in 55 minutes.

Savory Puff Pastry Tart with Gruyère

Savory Puff Pastry Tart

4.67 (6 Ratings)

This Savory Puff Pastry Tart delivers a bakery-style lift at home. Learn more in the Why This Method Works section. Ready in just 30 minutes.

Creamy Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Cremini mushrooms, garlic, and shallots make these Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts. It includes a guide on the process for a crisp crust in 30 minutes.

Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts with Cream Cheese

Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Soggy crusts often ruin savory appetizers. These Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts use a cream cheese base to stay crisp, as explained in Why These Tarts Actually Work.

Zucchini Bread Mini Loaves: Moist and Tender

Zucchini Bread Mini Loaves

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Soggy bread often ruins garden bakes. These Zucchini Bread Mini Loaves stay moist by pressing the veg dry; see why these loaves actually work.

Quick Grilled Eggplant Salad with Balsamic

Quick Grilled Eggplant Salad

3.50 (2 Ratings)

This Quick Grilled Eggplant Salad uses a bright balsamic dressing. Try this Mediterranean Eggplant Salad and use our budget swap table for easy prep.

Smoky Healthy Baba Ganoush

Healthy Baba Ganoush

5.00 (3 Ratings)

This Healthy Baba Ganoush is a smoky, creamy dip. Try this homemade baba ganoush for a Lebanese baba ganoush recipe vibe. Includes a budget swap table.

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant with Cornstarch

Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Get Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant using cornstarch to prevent oil soak. This breaded air fryer eggplant recipe includes a temperature chart. Ready in 32 minutes.

Low Calorie Fruit Skewers: Fresh and Bright

Fruit Skewers in 25 Minutes

4.50 (6 Ratings)

These Fruit Skewers are a refreshing treat. Try these low calorie fruit skewers recipes for parties. Includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 25 min!

Healthy Watermelon Feta Salad: Fresh and Crisp

Healthy Watermelon Feta Salad

4.00 (3 Ratings)

This Healthy Watermelon Feta Salad is a summer hit. Try this Watermelon Salad with Red Onion and Feta with our common mistakes checklist. Ready in 15 min!

BBQ Chicken Sliders: Budget-Friendly and Baked

BBQ Chicken Sliders for 12: Baked

4.80 (5 Ratings)

This Cheap July 4th Crowd Meal with BBQ Chicken Sliders is a hit. These oven baked BBQ chicken sliders for parties include a budget swap table. Ready in 27m.

Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Sliders: Hawaiian Rolls

Sheet Pan Sliders

These Sheet Pan Sliders are perfect for parties. Make oven baked sliders with Hawaiian rolls for a crowd with our step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 45 min!

Garlic Shrimp Appetizer: Bold and Velvety

Garlic Shrimp Appetizer

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Quick Independence Day Appetizer with Garlic Shrimp is a bold party hit. These make ahead shrimp appetizers include a step-by-step timing guide.

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers: Crispy and Bold

Finger Foods: Crispy and Roasted

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Elevate your party with these Finger Foods. Perfect Easy 4th of July Appetizers for any crowd. Includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 40 minutes.

Sausage Roll Filling: Savory and Juicy

Sausage Roll Filling with Fennel

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Master Sausage Roll Filling for british sausage rolls. Try homemade sausage rolls with puff pastry. Common mistakes checklist included. Ready in 50 minutes.