20 Best Appetizers and Dips For A Party

If you ask me, the real magic of any party happens around the snack table. There’s just something about a big spread of dips and appetizers that makes people instantly settle in – scooping, snacking, chatting, hovering for “just one more chip.”

These dips and apps are the things I reach for over and over again when we have people over. The super-creamy ones that pile perfectly on a toasted baguette, the bright and punchy ones that snap you awake with herbs and lemon, the warm and melty ones that disappear in minutes. There’s no fussy prep, no complicated plating, just delicious little bites that deliver big flavor.

So grab some veggies, crackers, chips, warm pita, or whatever vessel your heart desires, and dive into this list of apps and dips that are just so easy to love. ❤️

Best Appetizer and Dip Recipes

Boursin Appetizer with Pistachios and Honey

Creamy Boursin spread on a plate, topped with salted pistachios, and drizzled with hot honey. It takes all of 5 minutes and it is SO GOOD.

Gingery Cranberry Salsa

This is my new favorite holiday app! Cranberry Salsa that is finely textured, juicy, zippy, fresh, and sweet, with a little fire from the jalapeño.

Whipped Feta Spread

Just like the one from Trader Joe’s! I love this topped on bowls, as a dip for naan or flatbread, or in a sandwich. It’s SO good.

Incredible Arancini

This is the best arancini! Creamy risotto packed with melty mozzarella cheese, and fried to golden stuffed perfection.

Zaalouk Toasts with Burrata

Zaalouk toast for all! Golden crisp sourdough toasts topped with a smoky eggplant and tomato mixture, plus creamy burrata and olive oil drizzles over it all.

Christmas Feta

Christmas Feta is here for the holidays! Smooth and creamy whipped feta topped with orange zest, pomegranate seeds, candied nuts, and fresh thyme. It’s basically a delicious ornament in a bowl!

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese – a simple 3-ingredient appetizer that will blow you away! Enjoy with a crowd of friends!

Caramelized Onion Dip

This caramelized onion dip is a total crowd pleaser! Serve with chips, pita or bagel crisps, or on sandwiches and burgers. YUM.

Elote Queso

Elote Queso! A grill + app favorite all bubbled up in one skillet. Creamy melty queso, charred roasted corn, fresh jalapeño and garlic, and some cilantro and chili powder. YUM.

2-Minute Creamy Avocado Dip

Creamy Avocado Dip that comes together with less than five ingredients in two minutes flat! This is the BEST easy, healthy snack. Also a great spread for tacos.

Spinach Queso with Crispy Jalapeños

Melty queso dip with spinach, garlic, onion, cilantro, and crispy jalapeños on top! Perfect for parties and get-togethers.

Basic Soft Pretzels

Basic Soft Pretzels – necessary dippers for your beer cheese soup ♡ Soft, excessively fluffy, basic, and delicious. These are the BEST.

5 Minute Magic Green Sauce

5 Minute Magic Green Sauce – SO AWESOME. Made with easy ingredients like avocado, olive oil, cilantro, lime, garlic, and parsley! Vegan.

Curry Hummus

Curry Hummus! smooth, creamy, and perfect for a healthy snack or in a wrap for an awesome lunch. gluten & dairy free. YUM.

Cheesy Meatball Pull-Apart Pizza Ring

Cheesy Meatball Pull-Apart Pizza Ring! 5 ingredients – SO YUMMY and so fun for parties!

Loaded Mediterranean Street Cart Fries

Loaded Mediterranean Street Cart Fries: sweet potato fries topped with fresh romaine, tzatziki, marinated tomatoes and chickpeas, feta cheese, and more. Meatless and mind-blowing, all in one.

Homemade Cheesy Chili Dip

This Homemade Cheesy Chili Dip is made without the processed cheese! Just homemade spicy chili and creamy cheese sauce. Deeeelish!

Deb’s Ranch Crackers

Baked oyster crackers loaded with ranch and dill flavor! This recipe came from my childhood friend’s mom and it’s such a hit every time!

3 Ingredient Vegan Queso

3 Ingredient Vegan Queso – SO delicious and creamy with no frills, no fuss, no hard-to-find ingredients! Just cashews, taco spices, and green chiles.

Healthy Chipotle Sweet Potato Skins

These healthy chipotle sweet potato skins are stuffed with a chipotle-sweet potato filling, black beans, corn, and topped with cheese. SO GOOD.