Impress with these easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer recipes.

Elise Bauer

The last few weeks of the year always seem to fly by.

These 15 appetizers are simple to make.

Mini Salmon Quiches

Elise Bauer

They don’t require fancy ingredients, but they’re real crowd-pleasers.

Pick a few of them and see how easy it is to entertain your friends and family.

Deviled Eggs

Simply Recipes / Kelly Hamilton

Deviled eggs aren’t just for spring and summer picnics and potlucks.

Overhead view of a platter of Classic Deviled Eggs.

Simply Recipes / Kelly Hamilton

They’re a hit at any gathering.

If youd like to make the recipe dairy-free, you might substitute a vegan goat cheese alternative."

Sriracha Honey Chex Mix

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

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goat cheese crostini

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Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)

Dips are a must on an appetizer table.

Treat your guests to this one made withroasted red peppers, walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and seasonings.

Serve it with raw or roasted vegetables, warm pita bread, or pita chips.

Sweet and spicy chex mix in a bowl at a table setting with two glasses of beer and a yellow kitchen towel

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Leftovers make a tasty sandwich spread.

Classic Cheese Ball

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Go retro with this customizable cheese ball.

you’re able to add bacon for a savory treat or leave it out.

Muhammara dip with bread and vegetables

Alison Bickel

Roll it all into a big ball and dip in crushed pecans for a nice presentation.

Million Dollar Dip

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Buffalo Hummus

Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

Contributor Micah Siva says, “Think its smooth enough?

cheese ball surrounded by crackers

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Puree hummus for at least 4 to 5 minutes.”

Crab Fondue

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

This cheesy, full-of-crab fondue comes together in under 30 minutes.

It’s simple to make but guests will think it’s something super special.

Neiman Marcus with Ritz Crackers

Simply Recipes / Ariel Knutson

Have plenty of day-old cubed French or Italian bread for dipping.

Roll the filling in the puff pastry, chill, then slice into rounds before baking.

Serve with pita chips and raw veggies.

Bowl of Buffalo Hummus Topped with Blue Cheese Clusters and Buffalo Sauce, Surrounded by Bowls of Celery Sticks, Pita Chips, Buffalo Sauce, and Blue Cheese Clusters

Simply Recipes / Micah Siva

Mini Salmon Quiches

Frozen puffed pastry crust is the base of many quick and delicious appetizers.

Put them back in the tins still frozen before baking.

slices of stromboli

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crab fondue

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Savory pinwheels on a white platter.

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feta dip in a slow cooker

Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

Whipped feta with figs, nuts, and honey in a bowl.

Karishma Pradhan

Triangle cut cucumber tea sandwiches are stacked on a cake stand and encircled with fresh herbs. Sliced cucucumbers are visible inside each one.

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Mini Salmon Quiches

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Platter of cheese chutney appetizer with crackers on the counter next to it

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