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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    By Kaleigh McMordie - December 1, 2021

    Easy Party Appetizers With 5 Ingredients or Less

    four image collage with text overlay of various easy party appetizers.

    Make holiday entertaining a breeze with these delicious, easy party appetizers with 5 ingredients or less! Perfect for Christmas, New Years Eve, and all of your holiday party needs, each of these appetizers is a cinch to throw together and will have your guests raving.

    four image collage with text overlay of various easy party appetizers.

    It's holiday time, and that means parties! And since I know you are busy this time of year (who isn't?), I've put together a list of easy party appetizers, all with less than 5 ingredients each! They are all super simple to make and, of course, taste delicious! Make one, or make them all for a very festive and simple holiday party this year.

    The Best Easy Party Appetizers (With 5 Ingredients or Fewer!)

    cranberry pecan mini goat cheese balls on a grey plate lined with parchment.

    Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls

    Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls are delicious, bite-sized snacks that are easy to prepare with only 3 ingredients. It’s such a tasty sweet and savory bite that you won’t be able to stop eating!

    bacon wrapped dates in a line on a white tray.

    Bacon-Wrapped Dates

    2-ingredient bacon-wrapped dates are the perfect sweet and salty combination! They're so simple and flavorful. If you really want to elevate them, stuff them with goat cheese!

    overhead view of a white skillet of hot goat cheese dip topped with crispy garlic slices with a black spoon in it surrounded by crostini and a grey and white linen..

    Crispy Garlic Smoked Goat Cheese Dip

    This hot goat cheese dip with crispy garlic is made on the smoker for a subtle smoked flavor and ease of entertaining when your smoker is already fired up! No smoker? Make it in the oven just as easily.

    pear blue cheese crostini on a white serving board surrounded by bread slices, a honey dipper, pears, blue cheese, and a striped linen.

    Pear Blue Cheese Crostini

    Sweet and savory pear blue cheese crostini are delicious, easy holiday appetizers that are perfect for any party. Made in just 15 minutes with 4 ingredients, you’ll love serving these party bites to your guests!

    smoked salmon bites topped with fresh herbs on a white parchment covered plate.

    Easy Smoked Salmon Bites

    These easy 5 ingredient smoked salmon bites are super simple to make for your next party, and taste amazing! Your guests will love these crackers topped with a flavorful garlic herb spread and smoked salmon. 

    boursin stuffed mushrooms lined up on a white serving platter.

    Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

    Easy Boursin stuffed mushrooms are incredibly simple and delicious appetizers perfect for any party. With only 3 ingredients, they are much easier to make than they appear!

    Cranberry Brie Crostini with walnuts and orange zest on a white serving dish.

    Cranberry Brie Crostini

    Cranberry brie crostini with toasted walnuts are a fun and festive appetizer to serve this holiday season! They make use of leftover cranberry sauce with melty brie plus a hint of orange and thyme.

    closeup of a piece of pear puff pastry tart surrounded by thyme and sea salt.

    Pear Gruyere Puff Pastry Tart

    This Pear Gruyere Puff Pastry Tart is a delicious and easy holiday appetizer. With only 5 simple ingredients, this sweet and savory party appetizer is sure to please!

    roasted blackberry burrata bruschetta on a wooden serving board.

    Balsamic Roasted Berry Bruschetta with Burrata

    Juicy roasted blackberries and creamy burrata cheese are a delicious combination atop crisp crostini in this balsamic roasted berry bruschetta with burrata. It's a simple appetizer that guests will love!

    Easy blueberry brie puff pastry bites on a wooden serving tray.

    Easy Blueberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites

    These easy blueberry brie puff pastry bites are the perfect little appetizers you can throw together for any holiday gathering. With only 5 ingredients and filled with gooey brie and jammy wild blueberries, they're sure to please all of your guests!

    overhead view of mini mashed potato bites on a black wire rack with a bowl of sour cream sprinkled with chives.

    Loaded Mini Mashed Potato Bites

    These loaded mini mashed potato bites are puffy puffy, golden and perfect for dipping in sour cream or Greek yogurt. They're a fun appetizer or side dish for using up leftover mashed potatoes.

    Piece of peach bruschetta on a cutting board surrounded by arugula a bowl of salt and a honey dipper.

    Peach Bruschetta with Prosciutto and Burrata

    This peach bruschetta with prosciutto, burrata and a drizzle of honey is a simple and delicious appetizer or snack that's the perfect sweet and savory bite for entertaining! Switch out the peach for a pears or persimmons for fall entertaining.

    Close up view of four blood orange avocado crostini on a white serving plate.

    Blood Orange Avocado Crostini

    Blood Orange Avocado Crostini are tiny versions of everyone’s favorite snack topped with beautiful blood oranges, honey and sea salt. They’re a delicious and healthy appetizer!

    I hope you enjoy these easy party appetizers!  Wishing you a happy holiday season. Cheers!

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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    1. Ren says

      January 10, 2017 at 7:07 pm

      Wow. Took me what felt like an hour to even get to this page because of all the annoying ads and pop ups. Definitely taking my recipe and not coming back. Yikes.

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        January 10, 2017 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks for the feedback, Ren. I'm working on getting it cleaned up. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Brenda Williams says

      December 15, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      The dates wrapped in bacon are called devils on horseback here. Don't ask me why but makes for interesting conversation and they're delicious!

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 17, 2016 at 3:10 pm

        How funny! Thanks for stopping by, Brenda!

        Reply
    3. Kelli McGrane says

      November 30, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Those goat cheese balls look amazing! Pinning for later 🙂

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        December 03, 2016 at 3:00 pm

        Thanks Kelli!

        Reply

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