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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Don’t Start the Party Without These 31 July 4 Appetizers

    Published: Jul 3, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    There’s something about July 4 that makes everyone show up hungry before the grill even gets hot. That’s why I’m telling you—don’t start the party without these July 4 appetizers on the table. They’re festive, crowd-pleasing, and honestly might just steal the spotlight from the mains. Trust me, your guests will be circling the snack table like fireworks in the sky.

    Puff Pastry Appetizers

    French onion pastry bites on a platter with a glass of wine.
    Puff Pastry Appetizers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Caramelized Onion Pastry Bites are just what you need to impress your friends. An easy make ahead appetizer just in time for 4th of july.
    Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Appetizers

    Easy Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

    Easy Pigs in a Blanket Wreath. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

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    Elevate your favorite appetizer to an Easy Pigs in a Blanket Wreath with simple steps that anyone can do and is perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven

    A plate of bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken poppers.
    Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Golden brown, bacon-wrapped jalapeño chicken poppers are stuffed with a tequila cream cheese filling, perfect for your next party.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers Baked In The Oven

    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    A platter of apple sausage rolls.
    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These puff pastry sausage rolls are a sweet and savory mix of sausage, apple, and crunchy pistachios. You’ll crave these again and again!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches

    A platter of zucchini quiches with basil leaves.
    Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Serve a zucchini appetizer right out of the oven or at room temperature, baked in prepared phyllo cups, they’re a breeze to make.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches

    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    A platter of sausage cups.
    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sausage and cheese phyllo cups are a simple but AMAZING 4-ingredient appetizer that you can prepare in 10 minutes! Great for any party.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    Baked Tequila Lime Chicken Wings

    A plate of golden-brown chicken wings garnished with chopped herbs, surrounded by lime wedges and a bottle on a light gray surface.
    Baked Tequila Lime Chicken Wings. Photo credit: State of Dinner.

    These baked tequila lime chicken wings have a crisp, caramelized exterior with juicy, flavorful meat infused with zesty citrus and smoky tequila flavors.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Tequila Lime Chicken Wings

    Crispy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

    A bowl of bacon wrapped tater tots next to a bowl of dip.
    Crispy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy tater tots wrapped in bacon with a brown sugar glaze will be the hit of your next party. So easy to make.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

    Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

    A Hawaiian roll slider being lifted from a platter.
    Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Juicy ham, melted Swiss cheese and aioli on soft Hawaiian rolls, baked to perfection and topped with a flavorful butter mixture.
    Get the Recipe: Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

    Keto Sausage Balls With Almond Flour

    A white platter of keto sausage balls next to a bowl of dip.
    Keto Sausage Balls With Almond Flour. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Keto Sausage Balls with Almond Flour are a gluten-free, low carb alternative that you are going to LOVE. Great for any other occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Keto Sausage Balls With Almond Flour

    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot

    A skillet of pimento cheese dip next to a bowl of corn chips.
    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip is a quick and easy 4th of july dip that can be kept warm in a crock pot.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot

    Stuffed Roasted Peppers

    A black platter full of mini stuffed peppers.
    Stuffed Roasted Peppers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheese stuffed roasted peppers with a Muenster cheese and sausage filling is not just spicy but bursting with flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Roasted Peppers

    Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    A platter of puff pastry sausage rolls.
    Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Making flaky puff pastry sausage rolls at home is quite easy, actually! Assembly is straightforward. A terrific bite-size appetizer, these can also be made ahead.
    Get the Recipe: Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    Baked Homemade Pita Chips

    Baked pita chips next to bowls of dip.
    Baked Homemade Pita Chips. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Say goodbye to store bought chips and bake homemade seasoned pita chips instead. Crispy, flavorful pita chips for scooping and snacking in 20 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Homemade Pita Chips

    Chicken Pesto Flatbread with Naan

    Chicken Pesto Flatbread with Naan. Photo credit: Josie and Nina.

    Chicken Pesto Flatbread is made using pre-made naan bread. Topped with either rotisserie chicken, this is an quick and easy pizza recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Pesto Flatbread with Naan

    Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

    A serving dish of puff pastry appetizers.
    Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Puff Pastry Pinwheels with spinach and prosciutto are rich and flavorful. This recipe is a great make-ahead appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Bacon Chicken Bites

    Bacon Chicken Bites. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken bites wrapped in bacon served with Boursin and jalapeño and you have a melt-in-your-mouth, amazing low carb appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Chicken Bites

    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

    A platter of grilled dates.
    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Grilled dates stuffed with goat cheese and then wrapped with prosciutto, the perfect marriage of salty and sweet. Cook them on the grill for an easy appetizer for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

    Mini Pimento Cheese Balls With Bacon And Pecans

    Cheese balls with a toothpick on a tray.
    Mini Pimento Cheese Balls With Bacon And Pecans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    One of the most famous of Southern treats, these Pimento Cheese Balls are tangy, cheesy, and creamy—and the perfect appetizer for any event.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Pimento Cheese Balls With Bacon And Pecans

    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    A serving platter with mushroom crescent rolls
    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make this easy vegetarian crescent roll appetizer with cream cheese and chopped mushrooms. Yields 48 bite-size rolls.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    Flaky Ham And Cheese Puff Pastries

    Ham and cheese puff pastries on a cooling rack.
    Flaky Ham And Cheese Puff Pastries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These ham and cheese puff pastries have a flaky puff pastry crust and gooey cheese interior. The best part? You can eat them with your hands.
    Get the Recipe: Flaky Ham And Cheese Puff Pastries

    Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip

    Close-up of melted cheese stretching as a slice is pulled from a pepperoni pizza dip, topped with fresh basil strips and round slices of pepperoni.
    Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip is the perfect cheese-inspired appetizer for any party! It’s a hot and bubbly party in your mouth!
    Get the Recipe: Pepperoni Ranch Chip Dip

    Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients

    A deviled egg being removed from a platter.
    Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Classic deviled eggs with mayo, mustard, and a sprinkle of paprika and parsley. A simple, tasty appetizer that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients

    Garlic Butter Rolls With Cream Cheese

    Two garlic rolls filled with cream cheese next to flaky salt.
    Garlic Butter Rolls With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Inspired by Korean garlic buns, these garlic rolls are sweet and savory thanks to garlic herb butter, a little sugar, and melty cream cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Garlic Butter Rolls With Cream Cheese

    Stuffed Potato Skins

    A platter of stuffed potato skins with chives and sour cream in bowl next to it.
    Stuffed Potato Skins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Bacon and cheese stuffed potato skins are loaded up into mini potatoes and baked for an easy crispy appetizer. Perfect finger food!
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Potato Skins

    Spicy Southern Pimento Cheese Spread

    A bowl of pimento cheese dip with a red-handled spreader, surrounded by celery sticks and assorted crackers on a white plate, set on a pink surface.
    Spicy Southern Pimento Cheese Spread. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Make this spicy Southern pimento cheese spread from scratch with cheddar, mayo, and pickled jalapeños. A foolproof recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Southern Pimento Cheese Spread

    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups

    A platter of Buffalo chicken bites.
    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These buffalo chicken-filled cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer! They’re made with tortilla chip scoops, cooked shredded chicken, and cheddar cheese.
    Get the Recipe: 20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups

    Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches

    Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Italian pinwheel sandwiches: easy, versatile, and perfect for picnics, bento box lunches, or party appetizers. Fun-to-eat bites everyone will love, including kids.
    Get the Recipe: Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches

    Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts

    A crostini covered in brie and apples.
    Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked brie with Honeycrisp apples, brown sugar, bourbon, and toasted walnuts—simple, delicious, and perfect for sharing!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts

    Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers

    Pretzel crackers topped with cream cheese and strawberries.
    Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy Strawberry Crostini is a sweet and salty appetizer that combines pretzel crackers with cream cheese & berries for a bright pop of flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers

    Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze

    Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Tomatoes marinated in oil, balsamic vinegar and garlic is the perfect topping for bruschetta with balsamic glaze. Perfect little finger food!
    Get the Recipe: Bruschetta With Balsamic Glaze

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