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One of my favorite menus to plan (and parties to attend!) consists of all<\/span> appetizers and snacks. <\/p>\nWe plan a menu just like this every year for New Year\u2019s Eve. It\u2019s one of my favorite nights of the year all because of the food! Dips and finger foods and all the best snacky recipes. <\/p>\n
Below are over 30 of my best appetizer\/snack\/dip recipes. \u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\nThese recipes are perfect any night of the year<\/span>\u2026<\/strong>and not just for a party. Have you ever experienced the joy of sitting down to a hot, bubbling pan of spinach artichoke dip on a regular Tuesday night just because<\/em>? If not, you are definitely missing out!<\/p>\n30+ Best Appetizers and Dips for Any Party<\/h2>\n\n
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Bacon Jalape\u00f1o Popper Dip<\/h3>\n This warm dip can be prepped ahead of time and baked when you need it. It’s delicious served with bread, tortilla chips, and veggies.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Best Cheeseball<\/h3>\n Nothing (and I mean nothing) beats a really great cheeseball. This recipe is the best of the best! <\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Best Veggie Dip on the Planet<\/h3>\n This veggie dip can be made days ahead of time, and it is delicious served with veggies or chips.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip<\/h3>\n If cranberries are in season, this is a must-make. Everyone always goes wild for this one. We love serving it with pretzel crisps or other crackers.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5<\/p>\n
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Puff Pastry Baked Brie Bites<\/h3>\n I love the combination of flavors and textures in these brie bites. The jam can be adapted to other flavors, too.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cranberry Brie Bites<\/h3>\n Here’s a cranberry version of those brie bites \u2013 one word: YUM!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Best Homemade Guacamole<\/h3>\n Serving homemade guac with tortilla chips is always a good idea in an appetizer spread. You can stir in lots of add-ins to this guac \u2013 make it your own!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hot Bean Dip<\/h3>\n This bean dip (served warm!) is creamy and flavorful. It can be assembled ahead of time to bake when needed.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Creamy Cranberry Jalape\u00f1o Dip<\/h3>\n This is a blended version of that viral cranberry-jalapeno dip above. It is tremendous served this way (and is a knockoff of the kind Costco sells). <\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sesame Thai Chicken Dip<\/h3>\n I don’t want to play favorites, but this dip is my all-time favorite dip\/appetizer EVER. It is crazy, crazy delicious. <\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Best 7-Layer Dip<\/h3>\n Why is 7-layer dip soooooo good?? This is the best version I’ve ever tried \u2013 simple and straightforward!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites<\/h3>\n Buttery, soft, and chewy, these little pretzel bites are fantastic and so easy to make. They are perfect in an appetizer spread (because who can resist carbs wrapped up in a tiny bundle like this?).<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Tortilla Chips<\/h3>\n This fruit salsa is incredible and such a fun take on savory salsa. Serve it with cinnamon tortilla chips (store bought or homemade). <\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cheesy Sausage Wonton Bites<\/h3>\n A bit retro\u2026and a whole lot delicious, these baked wontons are filled with a cheesy sausage mixture that is so good.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip<\/h3>\n Perfectly creamy and cheesy, this is the best spinach artichoke dip ever. It can be assembled ahead of time to bake when needed.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Easy Cowboy Caviar<\/h3>\n This is such an easy appetizer to throw together \u2013 and a light and fresh option to serve with more decadent dips. We love serving this one with tortilla chips.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Perfect Jalape\u00f1o Poppers {Gluten-Free}<\/h3>\n A little creamy, a little cheesy, and a little spicy \u2013 I LOVE jalapeno poppers, and this version is my favorite!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Amazing and Simple Greek Feta Dip<\/h3>\n This dip is so unassuming but so much more than the sum of its parts. Whenever I serve it, it is one of the first things gone! <\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites<\/h3>\n Who can resist bacon wrapped chicken? The sweet and spicy flavors in this appetizer are so delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip<\/h3>\n Slide this sweet dip in with the savory appetizers for a delicious change \u2013 it is fantastic with graham crackers, shortbread cookies, or pretzels!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Queso Blanco Dip<\/h3>\n Delicious queso! Bonus: it can be kept warm in a slow cooker for hours.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Quick and Easy Homemade Salsa<\/h3>\n This quick homemade salsa is fresh, flavorful and so tasty \u2013 it comes together, literally, in just a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sizzling Bacon and Cheese Pinwheels<\/h3>\n Another vintage\/retro recipe, these pinwheels are so fun to make and are a delicious combination of bacon and cream cheese rolled up with bread.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Caprese Skewers<\/h3>\n So easy, these caprese skewers are so yummy (and again, they provide a fresher, lighter balance to heavier appetizers). Don’t skip the balsamic drizzle!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chocolate Chip Cheeseball<\/h3>\n Think of this like no-bake cheesecake rolled up and covered in chocolate cookie crumbs. There is a whole lot to love here!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Toffee Apple Dip<\/h3>\n This quick and simple dip can be made several days ahead of time and is perfect with sliced apples for dipping!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Easy Cinnamon and Sugar Candied Pecans<\/h3>\n The perfect sweet, buttery, crunchy compliment to any party food lineup! These pecans can be made several days in advance (just store, covered, at cool room temp).<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Easy 7-Layer Greek Hummus Dip<\/h3>\n This hummus-loaded 7-layer dip is delicious and a fun take on regular 7-layer dip.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Perfect Chocolate Fondue<\/h3>\n This chocolate fondue really is perfect and so delicious served with fresh fruit, graham crackers, oreos, rice krispie treats, marshmallows and more.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Very Best Puppy Chow Recipe<\/h3>\n Did you know puppy chow (i.e. muddie buddies) is incredibly tasty stored in the freezer? That means this puppy chow can be made weeks ahead of time to pull out at your next party!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Rolls<\/h3>\n I love making this recipe into mini-size pizza rolls for appetizer spreads. Serve with warm pizza sauce on the side, if you’d like.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries<\/h3>\n This fruity recipe is so fun and tasty! No-bake cheesecake batter is piled inside hollowed out strawberries, and the flavor combination is fantastic.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Garlic and Herb Butter Spread<\/h3>\n I love making this butter spread and serving it alongside fresh rosemary bread or easy peasant bread. The bread + flavored butter combo is irresistible. <\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Butter Toffee Popcorn<\/h3>\n This popcorn is the perfect snack to munch on alongside all the other appetizers and dips!<\/span><\/p>\n Get the Recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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