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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    What’s on Your March Madness Menu? Don’t Skip These 25 Finger Foods!

    Published: Mar 19, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Okay, so you know how everyone’s glued to the TV during March Madness, right? The last thing you want is a boring snack table while the game’s heating up! Whether you’re feeding a full house or just keeping it low-key, these finger foods will keep everyone reaching for more. Trust me, you’ll want to make extra—these snacks disappear fast!

    Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked

    A bowl of buttery chex mix, with pretzels.
    Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This Homemade Chex Mix Recipe coated in a bold and buttery seasoning is an ideal snack. Perfect for game day.
    Get the Recipe: Bold Chex Mix Recipe Oven Baked

    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

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

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

    Mini Pimento Cheese Balls With Bacon And Pecans

    Four cheese balls coated with chopped nuts and herbs are arranged on a dark serving surface, next to a bowl of pickles and a glass mug—perfect as savory NYE party foods for an elegant appetizer presentation.
    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

    Southern Deviled Eggs With Sweet Pickle Relish

    A platter of deviled eggs, each topped with a sprinkle of paprika, is arranged neatly on a clear glass tray—a classic touch from beloved southern recipes. Fresh parsley sits in the center as garnish.
    Southern Deviled Eggs With Sweet Pickle Relish. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy deviled eggs made with mayo, mustard, and sweet pickle relish for the perfect tangy-sweet bite. A party-ready Southern classic.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Deviled Eggs With Sweet Pickle Relish

    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: Butter and Baggage.

    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

    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

    Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese

    A basket of cheese straws next to glassesof wine.
    Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheesy, buttery, and with a spicy kick—these cheddar cheese straws are easy to make and perfect for snacks or parties.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese

    Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

    Sausage balls piled on a platter.
    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: Cream Cheese Sausage Balls Recipe (No Bisquick!)

    Rice Krispie Cheese Crackers (Cheese Crispies)

    Small bowls of cheese crispies next to a grey linen.
    Rice Krispie Cheese Crackers (Cheese Crispies). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheese crispies are a buttery and cheesy finger food that make the perfect non-greasy appetizer or snack. Rice Krispies are the secret!
    Get the Recipe: Rice Krispie Cheese Crackers (Cheese Crispies)

    Crispy Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots

    A serving bowl of tater tots wrapped in bacon.
    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

    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.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    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

    Sausage Balls Recipe Without Bisquick (Non Greasy)

    A platter of homemade sausage balls.
    Sausage Balls Recipe Without Bisquick (Non Greasy). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sausage balls without Bisquick are a favorite at our house. Less greasy than the traditional recipe making them perfect for game days!
    Get the Recipe: Sausage Balls Recipe Without Bisquick (Non Greasy)

    Fire Cracker Recipe With Saltines

    A plate of seasoned crackers.
    Fire Cracker Recipe With Saltines. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Spicy fire crackers made with ranch, red pepper flakes, and dill. A zesty snack that’s easy to make and perfect for game days!
    Get the Recipe: Fire Cracker Recipe With Saltines

    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

    30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

    A platter of sausage balls with two football helmets in the background.
    30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make these easy southern-style sausage balls with pimento cheese, not cheddar cheese. Recipe is made without Bisquick.
    Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

    Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings With Homemade Sauce

    Buffalo chicken wings on a platter next to a pitcher of sauce.
    Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings With Homemade Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy baked buffalo wings that are baked NOT fried. Topped with a spicy homemade Buffalo sauce, enjoy it with blue cheese dipping sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings With Homemade Sauce

    Mini Croque-Monsieur A French Appetizer

    Mini Croque Monsieurs on a black platter.
    Mini Croque-Monsieur A French Appetizer. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    If you can’t be in France you can still enjoy mini Croque-Monsieur appetizers. Your guests will love this take on a French classic.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Croque-Monsieur A French Appetizer

    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

    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

    Recipe For Parmesan Wings

    Parmesan chicken wings on a cooling rack.
    Recipe For Parmesan Wings. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Parmesan Chicken Wings are baked in the oven for perfect wings without all the grease. Perfect for game night!
    Get the Recipe: Recipe For Parmesan Wings

    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 Game Day.
    Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Appetizers

    Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe (Freeze & Bake)

    Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe (Freeze & Bake). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This delicious crab pinwheels recipe is stuffed with a creamy filling of cream cheese, crab, cheddar cheese, and a spicy creole seasoning.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Crab Pinwheels Recipe (Freeze & Bake)

    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

    Ultimate Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

    Ultimate Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with delicious sausage, two kinds of cheese, panko & herb mixture and baked to golden bubbly perfection.
    Get the Recipe: Ultimate Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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