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12 Quick Appetizers to Whip Up While the Oven Preheats

When time is tight and guests are on the way, you need appetizers that come together in minutes—no oven time required. These 12 quick bites are perfect for prepping while your oven is still heating up, so you’re never stuck waiting around. From savory dips to easy skewers, these starters deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Get ready to impress without breaking a sweat!

Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Easy Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

This Classic Tomato Bruschetta recipe combines fresh Roma tomatoes, basil, and garlic with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for topping slices of toasted baguette. It’s always a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any party or gathering!

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Ham and Cheese Appetizer Skewers

Ham and Cheese Appetizer Skewers
Photo Credit: It is a Keeper.

Ham and Cheese Appetizer Skewers are the perfect gluten-free sandwich replacement that your family will love. They will not even miss the bread, plus they will love them because they are colorful, different and delicious. Perfect for parties, lunches or tailgating.

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Cheesy Meatball Bombs

Cheesy Meatball Bombs
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

These are the BEST cheesy meatball bombs that are easy to make, landing in garlic butter bread and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara. Perfect as a meal, appetizer or snack.

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Ritz Fried Ravioli

Ritz Fried Ravioli
Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

Ritz Fried Ravioli is inspired by the mouthwatering appetizers served in the Italian restaurants in New York City’s Little Italy neighborhood. These Ritz Fried Ravioli, with a light, crunchy Ritz cracker crust with grated parmesan, will be a hit at your game day party.

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Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs
Photo Credit: Take Two Tapas.

Simple classic deviled eggs are an easy appetizer to make and always a crowd pleaser. Enjoy them with minimal ingredients or add in your favorite toppings to add more flavor!

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Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites
Photo Credit: 365 Days of Baking and More.

These Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites are the perfect slightly sweet, yet savory appetizer. These bite-sized delights are the ultimate holiday appetizer, guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Picture this: creamy goat cheese infused with a hint of tanginess, rolled in a crunchy coating of crushed pecans and a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries, drizzled with a balsamic reduction. The combination is simply irresistible!

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Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Board
Photo Credit: Bake it with Love.

A charcuterie board is an impressive but super-easy way to feed a crowd when entertaining for holidays or any reason! It doesn’t matter if you’re an avid cook; a great-looking appetizer tray like this amazing assortment of meats and cheeses is surprisingly easy to assemble! Add fruit, nuts, vegetables, dips, mustard spreads, pepper jelly, marmalade, honey, pickles, olives, and more to make a charcuterie board that everyone will love!

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Herby Marinated Cheese

Herby Marinated Cheese
Photo Credit: Confetti and Bliss.

Herby marinated cheese is a delicious appetizer with an elegant presentation. It’s an easy no-cook recipe that’s perfect for entertaining. Add a dish of marinated mozzarella balls to your charcuterie board layout.

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Fried Pickle Dip

Fried Pickle Dip
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

Fried Pickle Dip is an easy way to enjoy all the flavor of this delicious appetizer without any frying required! Enjoy plenty of tangy pickle flavor in a creamy, addicting party dip!

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Smoked Salmon Crackers

Smoked Salmon Crackers
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

I love a good bagel with lox in the morning, or a board of smoked salmon with capers, red onion and dill as a snack, so when I found myself with a few of these ingredients on hand and people coming over, this smoked salmon appetizer was born and has since become a family favorite.

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Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant Caponata
Photo Credit: A Couple Cooks.

Caponata is an Italian appetizer that’s bursting with flavor! Eggplant and Mediterranean vegetables make a tangy, garlicky spread that’s perfect over crusty bread.

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Deviled Egg Dip (Easy & Delicious!)

Deviled Egg Dip (Easy & Delicious!)
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

Deviled Egg Dip is deviled eggs in their easiest and most delicious form! Forget scooping, mixing and refilling hard boiled eggs… Instead, dive right into this delicious party food!

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