40 Insanely Delicious Party Food Ideas

Any party is incomplete without delicious food and you want to make sure that the menu is simply the best. These party food ideas are an absolute crowd favorite and they will surely earn you a lot of praise.

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Best Party Food Ideas

1. Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizer

It is one of the best appetizers for special occasions. This is healthy too as it is gluten-free and low in carbs.

It takes only 20 minutes to make this.

The ingredients required are shrimp, paprika, avocado, cucumber, and cilantro.

2. Antipasto Skewers

This is one of the easiest and yummiest appetizers and is great for parties. You can make it hours in advance.

It takes only half an hour to prepare it.

The ingredients required are Genoa salami, Italian salad dressing, cheese tortellini, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella balls.

3. Mini Baked Potatoes

This appetizer works well both at parties as well as on game day.

To make it you need to preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

It takes around 40 minutes to make it. You need a baking sheet and an oven.

The ingredients needed are baby potatoes, sour cream, olive oil, and chives.

4. Baked Buffalo Wings

It takes around 70 minutes to make this dish.

You need to preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

The ingredients needed are chicken wings, blue cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and baking powder.

5. Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry

It is perfect for any party or holiday and takes only half an hour to make.

To make it you need to preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

The ingredients required are asparagus, puff pastry, beaten egg, pepper, and prosciutto.

6. Baked Jalapeno Poppers

It is light as it is not fried so it is healthy too.

This can be made in only half an hour and is one of the most popular appetizers at parties.

You need to preheat the oven to 425°F.

With a combination of jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, onion, and potato chips you can make this lovely appetizer.

7. Meatballs

The key to making delicious meatballs is to use everything fresh.

The best thing is you can make it hours in advance so you can give your time to other preparation for the party.

It is best served with roasted broccoli or breadsticks.

The entire process takes around one hour.

With a combination of ground pork, parsley, basil, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese you can make these lovely meatballs.

8. Bacon Pickle Fries

It is one of the easiest and quickest party food ideas. It can be served on its own but you can also serve it with Caesar salad.

The recipe takes around half an hour to make.

You need to preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

The ingredients required are pickle spears and bacon.

9. French Onion Beef Sliders

Whenever I have tried it at parties it has been a huge success, people just love it.

It takes around 80 minutes to make.

You need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

With a combination of ground beef, Swiss cheese, onion, black pepper, and garlic you can make this lovely appetizer.

10. Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels

This party food takes only 20 minutes to make and it looks so enticing.

The ingredients needed are cheddar cheese, garlic, pepper, cooked bacon, ranch dressing, and flour tortillas.

11. Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

This is a make-ahead recipe, you just need to bake it before you serve.

It takes 40 minutes to make.

You need to preheat the oven to 400°F.

The ingredients needed are bacon and pineapple.

12. Sausage Rolls

This is one of the best sausage rolls for sure.

It takes around an hour to make.

You need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

With a combination of onion, bacon, pork, egg, and celery you can make these delicious rolls.

13. Mini Sandwich

Mini sandwiches are one of the easiest party food ideas and it is liked by adults and kids alike.

It takes only 15 minutes to make.

The ingredients needed are cream cheese, Deli ham, mustard, and cheese.

14. Ham And Cheese Rolls

I recently learned to make this recipe and since then whenever I host a party it is one of the dishes on the menu.

The response to this recipe has been so overwhelming.

To make the recipe you need to preheat the oven to 350°F.

It takes half an hour to make this recipe.

With a mix of butter, Hawaiian sweet rolls, mustard, ham, and Monterey Jack cheese you can make this lovely dish.

15. Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

It is such a crowd-pleaser recipe. Everyone loves it.

It takes over 2 hours to make these rolls but it is worth the wait.

You need to preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

With a mix of pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, yellow cornmeal, pizza sauce, and pepperoni you can make this wonderful dish.

16. Mini Macaroni And Cheese Bites

It is perfect for parties as well as game day.

You need to preheat the oven to 375°F.

The ingredients required are eggs, sour cream, elbow macaroni, Ritz crackers, and cheddar cheese.

17. BBQ Chicken Kebab

It is one of my favorite recipes for parties.

You need to preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

It takes half an hour to make.

The ingredients needed are paprika, garlic powder, chicken breasts, thyme, and cumin.

18. Cranberry Brie Bites

It is again an easy party food idea but it tastes absolutely delicious.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

It takes 25 minutes to make.

With a combination of all-purpose flour, rosemary sprigs, crescent dough, and cranberry sauce you can make this yummy dish.

19. Fudgy Brownies

Who doesn’t love brownies? My entire family and friends love it.

To make it you need a mixing bowl and saucepan.

It takes 45 minutes to make.

You need to preheat the oven to 325°F.

The ingredients needed are butter, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and walnuts.

20. Bacon Crackers

Bacon crackers are a sure-shot winner at parties.

To make it you need to preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

It takes 80 minutes to make.

You can even keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it will be good for 3 days.

The ingredients needed are clun crackers, and bacon.

21. Chocolate Truffles

It is such a simple recipe but tastes marvelous.

Though it takes around two and a half hours to make the wait is simply worth it. You will definitely be getting a lot of praise.

The ingredients needed are chocolate bars, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and cocoa powder.

22. Chicken And Waffle Sliders

This is an easy recipe and once you make it, you want to make it again and again.

The ingredients needed are all-purpose flour, buttermilk, mini waffles, and panko crumbs.

23. Tortilla Pinwheels

This is one of the most popular party snacks.

The best thing is it is a make-ahead recipe.

With a combination of sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortillas, olives, and garlic you can make this lovely recipe.

24. Taco Salad Cups

You need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

It takes half an hour to make.

The ingredients needed are ground beef, sour cream, Mexican cheese blend, salsa, and taco seasoning.

25. Cheese And Garlic Crack Bread

It is one of the most delicious party food.

People across all age groups love this appetizer.

It takes half an hour to make.

You need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

With a combination of mozzarella cheese, parsley, bread loaf, and butter you can make this lovely recipe.

26. Oven Baked Potato Skins

It is one of the easiest recipes and can be made ahead recipe.

It takes 40 minutes to make.

You need to preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

The ingredients needed are cooked bacon, potatoes, garlic, cheddar cheese, and parsley.

27. Mini Chicken Quesadillas

This is one of the most popular recipes and a crowd-pleaser too.

You can make it in just 30 minutes.

You need to preheat the oven to 200°F.

The ingredients include shredded rotisserie chicken, refried beans, Mexican blend cheese, flour tortillas, and cilantro.

It is bests served with guacamole or sour cream.

28. Million Dollar Dip

I make sure to include this dip recipe in every party I host as it is a sure-shot winner.

It is best enjoyed with tortillas or crackers.

One thing that impresses me the most is it’s a make-ahead recipe so you can make it 4 days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.

You can make this in just 5 minutes.

With a mix of green onions, mayonnaise, almonds, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits you can make this lovely dip.

29. Tortellini Party Snacks

I love to make it on a game day sometimes on movie nights too.

It takes half an hour to make.

To make it you need to preheat the oven to 375°F.

The ingredients include cheese tortellini, panko breadcrumbs, red chili pepper flakes, milk, and all-purpose flour.

30. Garlic Mushroom Cheese Toast

This vegetarian snack is a hot favorite at parties.

You need to preheat the oven o 400°F.

The ingredients include mushrooms, bread, garlic, mozzarella cheese, and olive oil.

31. Pulled Pork Pastry Puffs

It is one of the easiest party food ideas and is quite popular.

You can make it in just 25 minutes.

To make it you need to preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

The ingredients include package puff pastry, beaten egg, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and pulled pork.

32. Mini Big Mac Cheeseburgers

I simply love these cheeseburgers and these are affordable too.

You can make it in just half an hour.

The ingredients include dinner rolls, hamburger dill pickles, black pepper, lettuce, ground pepper, and toasted sesame seeds.

33. Spicy Italian Crescent Ring

This flavored crescent ring takes only an hour to make.

You need to preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

The ingredients include provolone cheese, hot pepper rings, sliced ham, crescent tolls, and black pepper.

34. Garlic Knots

You can either use homemade dough or store-bought dough for this recipe.

It takes almost three and a half hours to make but the wait is simply worth it.

You need to preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

The ingredients include platinum yeast, garlic powder, butter, Italian seasoning, and all-purpose flour.

35. Hot Honey Chicken Biscuits

This is fried chicken at its best.

It is one of the most delicious crispy comfort food.

You can make it in just an hour.

To make it you need to preheat the oven to 450°F.

The ingredients include chicken tenders, smoked paprika, all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and honey.

36. Jalapeno Popper Pigs In A Blanket

It is one of the most delicious cheesy appetizers.

You can make it in just an hour.

To make it you need to preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

The ingredients include jalapeno poppers, puff pastry, cheddar cheese, cocktail wieners, and all-purpose flour.

37. Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies

It is one of the most loved party food ideas.

You can make this in just 40 minutes.

The ingredients include little smokies, cayenne pepper, bacon, and brown sugar.

38. Hot Turkey And Cheese Party Rolls

It is one of my favorite party appetizers. Everyone in my family loves it.

These bite-sized appetizers are pretty easy to make.

The ingredients needed are crescent roll dough, melted butter, turkey slices, poppy seed, and Colby Jack cheese.

39. Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include chicken wings, paprika, baking powder, cracked black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. For the buffalo sauce you require a mix of Franl’e Wings hot sauce, water and light brown sugar.

40. Jalapeno Poppers

It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include jalapeno, panko bread crumbs, cream cheese and garlic powder.

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