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Oddly Easy Finger Food, One Bite Snacks, Dips and Apps For Small Gathering Events


The best finger food, one bite snacks, dips and oddly easy apps for small gathering events – these crowd-pleasing appetizers are easy shareable snacks for party gatherings whether you’re feeding a crowd or an intimate small group get-together.

From hot appetizers, small bites, cold appetizers and dips, you are sure to find two or three simple appetizer recipes to make for your guests.

All are simple apps – many can be made ahead OR last minute – and are sure to be irresistible snacks your guests won’t stop eating!

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The Best Finger Food, One Bite Snacks, Dips and Apps For Small Gathering Events

The best finger food and apps for small gathering events

When you’re hosting a small gathering (like a game day party, book club gathering, small Holiday cocktail party or even a potluck at work), simple finger foods, appetizers and snacks are your best bet.

Not only are they easy on your budget, they’re also party food that travels well (if you’re taking it) or simple to throw together if you’re making the food for entertaining and want appetizers that will impress your guests.

These super simple small group party food ideas below are perfect for either situation!

The best finger food and apps for small gathering events

The finger food and apps below are broken down into 5 groups: crowd-pleasing appetizers, hot appetizers, appetizer bites, cold appetizers and cold dips.

You will notice that there are only 4 recipes in each group – that’s because I only want to share the BEST finger food and apps that I have made AND my guests have loved.

I also only included party food recipes that are relatively cheap AND simple to make.

Because c’mon – who wants to spend the whole party in the kitchen, right? Right!

The best finger food and apps for small gathering events

Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers

Yummy crowd-pleasing appetizers to make as finger food appetizers - perfect for small gathering or, double up the recipes to make ahead for a crowd!

Tortilla Pinwheels

These simple little roll-up appetizer bites are SO easy to make! If you need simple appetizers for your small group to snack on, these pinwheels are perfect!

Photo Credit: outintherealworld.com

‘Bama BOOM! Seasoned Crackers

These homemade ‘Bama BOOM! Seasoned Crackers will be the fiery hit of your next bash! This seasoned cracker recipe is an easy appetizer to get ready the day before.

These Bama Boom Crackers have some heat to them, so if you’re not all about spicy party snacks, you might not want to make them (or at least dial the heat down some).

Candied Kielbasa

This budget-friendly appetizer requires only TWO ingredients and delivers big on flavor.

The sweet glaze pairs perfectly with the savory kielbasa, making it a delicious and irresistible snack.

Plus, it’s super easy on the wallet!

Photo Credit: www.itisakeeper.com

Salami Cream Cheese Roll Ups

Salami cream cheese roll ups are a delicious snack or appetizer. These make a tasty addition to any charcuterie board. In less than 10 minutes, you'll have a delicious finger food for parties or any day of the week.

Easy Hot Appetizers simple hot snacks for a party!

Easy Hot Appetizers

These easy hot appetizers are the best hot snacks for a party whether it's a small group or large crowd. Whip up these simple appetizer bites for your small group to nibble on.

Sheet Pan Appetizers - 21+ Yummy Make Ahead Party Snacks And Quick Finger Food Recipes

Sheet pan appetizers are the best quick party snacks to throw together! These 21+ one pan appetizer finger foods I’ve found are simple, cheap, YUMMY and total MUST MAKE shareable snacks for a party!

Photo Credit: www.saltysidedish.com

Enchilada Dip with Ground Beef

Enchilada Crack Dip recipe, wow, reader favorite its so addictive! Enchilada Dip with Ground Beef is a Delicious Mexican beef appetizer or side dish that is ready to serve in 15 minutes flat. No slow cooker or special pan needed and most of your enchilada ingredients are right in your home!

Photo Credit: involvery.com

Phyllo Cup Appetizers

When it comes to the BEST appetizer to make for (or take to) a party, these simple small bite cup appetizers are cheap to make and LOOK elegant. Such simple snacks for parties with yummy Phyllo cup fillings!

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are a kicked-up version of traditional sausage balls!

Only 5 ingredients – sausage, Bisquick, cream cheese, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, and Mexican cheese blend.

Party Appetizer Squares

Appetizer squares are super simple make ahead appetizers for parties. Simple quick party snacks with crescent rolls, toasted bread, puff pastry or pizza dough baked on a sheet pan - then cut and served like pizza!

Some are elegant appetizers for party small bites, some are room temp appetizers but ALL are easy snacks for a party!

Cold appetizers - simple cold finger foods appetizers recipe

Cold Appetizer Recipes

These cold finger foods appetizers recipes are the best cold appetizers for party events with a small group OR simple make ahead cold appetizers to feed a crowd.

Photo Credit: www.thebossykitchen.com

Mini Peppers Stuffed Poppers

Mini Peppers Poppers Stuffed With Cream Cheese are easy to make, don't require any cooking, and are perfect for parties as light appetizers.

Photo Credit: www.sixsistersstuff.com

Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks

A quick healthy appetizer with a serving of vegetables and packed with protein! Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks are a perfect low carb option!

Photo Credit: www.runninginaskirt.com

Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites

Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites that are low cal, low carb, gluten free and keto. The perfect 4 ingredient cucumber snacks.

Photo Credit: theschmidtywife.com

Easy Tortellini Skewers Appetizer

Perfect for parties and get togethers, Tortellini Skewers use 5 simple ingredients & are best prepped ahead, the perfect appetizer for entertaining!

Bite Size Appetizers - simple small bite appetizers

Bite Size Appetizers

These bite size appetizers (also called small bites) are yummy one bite mini appetizers that are the perfect apps for small gathering events.

Photo Credit: www.createdby-diane.com

Cornbread Tamale Bites

Cornbread Tamale Bites with Jalapeno, Cheese and Bacon - super easy to make with Jiffy Mix (cornbread mix)!

Photo Credit: lilluna.com

Loaded Baked Potato Rounds

Loaded Baked Potato Rounds are a simple, quick and delicious side. Dip it in sour cream of your favorite dip!

Photo Credit: www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites are crispy, crunchy bites of chicken, topped with cheese and ham, served with a delicious and easy dipping sauce.

Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

Tater Tot Appetizer Cups

Loaded tater tots cups are crispy, cheesy, and filled with your favorite toppings for the perfect handheld appetizer or snack recipe.

Cold Dip Recipes - Simple Make Ahead Cold Appetizers!

Cold Dip Recipes

When it comes to cold apps, we can't leave out cold DIP recipes to serve at your gathering. These make ahead cold dips are so simple to throw together for parties!

Photo Credit: inspiredbycharm.com

The Ultimate Veggie Pizza Dip

Made with a blend of cream cheese, ranch, and colorful veggies, this Veggie Pizza Dip a flavorful and easy-to-make dip that's sure to impress.

Photo Credit: heysnickerdoodle.com

Pretzel Dip Recipe

With bacon, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese mixed in, this Pretzel Dip recipe is a perfect one to make for an appetizer to share with a crowd and I bet there won't be any leftovers!

Photo Credit: inspiredbycharm.com

Really Good Jalapeno Dip

This really Really Good Jalapeño Dip recipe makes a delicious appetizer dip for any celebration!

Photo Credit: www.thechunkychef.com

Tik Tok Boat Dip

This creamy party-ready "boat dip" is a twist on the Tik Tok viral classic recipe. You'll only need a handful of ingredients and you'll have an ultra-flavorful ranch dip!

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