Description
Party Finger Foods & Bites are mini, one-bite appetizers that are perfect for gatherings, holidays, and game days. This platter-style collection features a variety of savory and sweet bite-sized snacks — easy to grab, fun to eat, and guaranteed to please every guest.
Ingredients
- Mini Caprese Skewers: Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil leaves, balsamic glaze.
- Buffalo Chicken Bites: Shredded buffalo chicken, cream cheese, crescent roll dough, ranch dressing.
- Stuffed Mushrooms: Baby mushrooms, garlic herb cream cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese.
- Mini Meatballs: Ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, marinara sauce, mozzarella.
- Cheese & Crackers Bites: Cheddar cubes, pepperoni slices, and crackers on toothpicks.
- Mini Shrimp Cocktail Cups: Cooked shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon wedge, mini cups.
- Sweet Options (optional): Mini brownie bites, fruit skewers, or cheesecake balls.
Instructions
- Mini Caprese Skewers: Thread cherry tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella ball on a skewer. Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Buffalo Chicken Bites: Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and cream cheese. Wrap spoonfuls in crescent dough, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, and serve with ranch or blue cheese dip.
- Stuffed Mushrooms: Remove stems and fill each cap with garlic herb cream cheese. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
- Mini Meatballs: Mix all ingredients, form small balls, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Top with marinara and mozzarella before serving.
- Cheese & Crackers Bites: Stack a slice of pepperoni between two cheese cubes on a toothpick and pair with a cracker base.
- Mini Shrimp Cocktail Cups: Spoon cocktail sauce into small cups, top with shrimp, and garnish with lemon slices.
- Sweet Options: Serve bite-sized brownies or cheesecake balls chilled for a sweet finale.
Notes
- Prepare a mix of hot and cold bites to keep the menu balanced.
- Use toothpicks, skewers, or mini cups for easy serving and minimal mess.
- Most of these can be made ahead and warmed or assembled before guests arrive.
- Offer a variety of dips such as ranch, marinara, or garlic aioli for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixed (Baked/Assembled)
- Cuisine: American