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    Don’t Tell My Friends—These Are the 37 Appetizers I’m Not Sharing

    Published: Jul 12, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Every time I bring one of these to a party, people swarm like they haven’t eaten in days—and honestly, I get it. These are the appetizers I’m not sharing because once you taste them, you’ll understand why I “forget” to set them out sometimes. Whether it’s crispy, cheesy, or perfectly bite-sized, each one disappears way too fast. So yes, I’m hoarding the good stuff, and no, I’m not sorry.

    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

    Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes

    A bowl of white queso dip with chips on a plate.
    Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    White Queso Dip is a creamy and smooth cheese dip and comes together in just 15 minutes. Fabulous as an appetizer for a game day party!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade White Queso Dip In Just 15 Minutes

    Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon

    A platter of bacon wrapped stuffed dates.
    Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Dates stuffed with blue cheese and a spicy glaze that will get your attention. Throw these dates wrapped in bacon together in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon

    Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

    Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

    Swiss Cheese Crackers Recipe

    A bowl of gruyere cheese crackers with salt sprinkled around them.
    Swiss Cheese Crackers Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Gruyère cheese crackers are the grown up version of a childhood favorite; homemade but still easy to make with just 4 ingredients.
    Get the Recipe: Swiss Cheese Crackers Recipe

    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

    Pimento Cheese With Cream Cheese And Chipotle Peppers

    Two crackers with pimento cheese next to a bowl of cheese dip.
    Pimento Cheese With Cream Cheese And Chipotle Peppers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A simple 5 ingredient dip that’s versatile enough to eat by itself or use it to top your favorite bowl of chili. A Southern staple.
    Get the Recipe: Pimento Cheese With Cream Cheese And Chipotle Peppers

    Olive Dip With Cream Cheese

    Olive Dip With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Olive dip with cream cheese only requires a handful of ingredients and can be made in less than 5 minutes. Serve with crackers or chips!
    Get the Recipe: Olive Dip With Cream Cheese

    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 game days, brunch, or a party.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay

    A casserole dish of crab dip.
    Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This hot and creamy crab dip is the absolute perfect appetizer. Made with a fresh, flavorful cream sauce, you can prep it in 10 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Warm Crab Dip With Old Bay

    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

    Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs

    A bowl of creamy herb dip is surrounded by fresh vegetables, including broccoli, cucumber slices, baby carrots, celery sticks, and round crackers. The dip is garnished with chopped herbs and black pepper. The background features a textured, dark surface.
    Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Vibrant, herby, and oh so creamy, this homemade Green Goddess dip gets its robust flavor from fresh parsley, basil, and tarragon.
    Get the Recipe: Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs

    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

    No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip

    A baking dish of spinach artichoke dip with a spoon in the side.
    No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for hot spinach and artichoke dip is loaded with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and gooey melted cheese.
    Get the Recipe: No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip

    The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

    A platter of cream cheese sausage balls.
    The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cream cheese sausage balls are the perfect snack food for your next party. Serve these any time of day for a savory finger food that’s full of flavor.
    Get the Recipe: The Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

    Hot Cheese Dip Recipe With Ham And Bacon

    Hot Cheese Dip Recipe With Ham And Bacon. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Let your slow cooker do the work for this comforting and gooey cheese dip. It’s perfect for snacking or weekend indulgence.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Cheese Dip Recipe With Ham And Bacon

    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 or game day. So easy to make.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

    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

    Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip

    Chorizo queso dip in a bowl with chips
    Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chorizo queso dip, also known as chorizo queso fundido, packs a punch with smoky chorizo. An easy and delicious dip perfect with chips or drizzled over tacos and just in time for GAME DAY.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chorizo Queso Dip

    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

    Vidalia Onion Dip

    A scoop of onion dip on a pita chip.
    Vidalia Onion Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Vidalia onion dip is our all time favorite dip for parties or game day. Just a few simple ingredients make it the best onion dip around.
    Get the Recipe: Vidalia Onion Dip

    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

    Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions

    A bowl of sour cream dip with caramelized onions next to a bowl of chips.
    Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Take a classic appetizer to the next level with this from-scratch Sour Cream and Onion Dip using caramelized onions.
    Get the Recipe: Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions

    Bacon Chicken Bites

    Baked chicken bites on a wire rack.
    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

    Feta Cheese Dip

    Feta Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Feta Cheese Dip takes 10 minutes to make and it is ridiculously delicious. I’d tell you it’s a good party food, but it never makes it there!
    Get the Recipe: Feta Cheese Dip

    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

    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip

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

    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip is a quick and easy game day dip that can be kept warm in a crock pot.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Pimento Cheese Dip

    Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese And Dill

    A bowl of salmon dip with a small knife.
    Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese And Dill. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy salmon dip with smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon, dill, and capers. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for parties.
    Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese And Dill

    10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip

    A scoop removed showing the layers of a shrimp dip.
    10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This 10-minute appetizer recipe layers cold cream cheese, jarred cocktail sauce,and pre-cooked shrimp. Top with grated cheddar cheese, and enjoy!
    Get the Recipe: 10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip

    Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

    Corn dip in a bowl next to chips.
    Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy corn dip combines canned corn, canned Rotel tomatoes and chilies, sour cream, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. Ready in 10 minutes, serve cold.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

    Quick-Baked Bacon Cream Cheese Dip With Ritz Crackers

    A cast iron skillet filled with bacon dip.
    Quick-Baked Bacon Cream Cheese Dip With Ritz Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for baked cream cheese dip includes crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese. Top with crushed Ritz crackers. Ready within 35 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Quick-Baked Bacon Cream Cheese Dip With Ritz Crackers

    Creamy Shrimp And Crab Dip

    A spoon in a casserole dish of seafood dip.
    Creamy Shrimp And Crab Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This cheesy seafood dip with shrimp, crab, and Old Bay Bloody Mary mix is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Shrimp And Crab Dip

    Taco Dip

    Taco Dip. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Taco Dip is a super easy & oh so delicious appetizer that combines refried beans, a cream cheese & sour cream layer & all your favorite taco toppings.
    Get the Recipe: Taco Dip

    Cold Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

    Cold Cream Cheese Salsa Dip . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Cream cheese salsa dip is a cold, creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar mixed in with salsa and Mexican spices.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

    Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

    A platter of sweet potato appetizers next to glasses of wine.
    Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    What happens when you top crispy sweet potato waffle fries with grape salsa and goat cheese, you get sweet potato crostini.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

    Franks Red Hot Buffalo Dip

    A baking dish of buffalo chicken dip
    Franks Red Hot Buffalo Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This classic appetizer brings the bold flavors of rotisserie chicken and tangy Buffalo sauce. It’s like enjoying hot wings in a creamy, irresistible dip.
    Get the Recipe: Franks Red Hot Buffalo Dip

    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

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