6 Deliciously Simply Appetizers for Your Next Party

It’s almost party time and you better have food for your hungry guests.  If you are scrambling, at the last minute, trying to decide what you can possible serve that won’t require hours in the kitchen, consider these great, and very simple options.

Tex-Mex Chip Bar Guacamole, Salsa, and a selection of tortilla chips make a great snacking option for party goers.  It’s sure to win over your guests and will require very little prep time.

Pigs in a Blanket Buy the crescent roll dough in the store, cut into sections and roll around mini hot dogs before baking.  Place on a pretty platter and serve with sides of ketchup and barbeque sauce.

Baked Potato Bites You will need mini potatoes and a variety of toppings to accomplish this party dish.  Bake the potatoes, cut in half, and lay them out on a serving tray.  Choose two or three topping combinations – bacon crumbles and shredded cheddar, sour cream and chives, broccoli and cheese sauce – and create mini, tasty masterpieces.

Humus and Crackers Select three different varieties of party-worthy crackers, and three flavors of humus.  Lay out the combinations on three matching platters and set side-by-side, so people have the option of mixing and matching.

Spicy Chicken Bites Chicken nuggets from the freezer section can serve as the base of this party dish.  Bake or fry as directed on the package, cut into quarters, and then coat with Buffalo wing sauce.  Stick each piece with a toothpick and arrange on a tray.  Finally, sprinkle the chicken with crumbled blue cheese.

Mini Taco Bites Scramble and season your meet in preparation of this tasty treat.  You will also need tortilla chip scoops, shredded cheese, taco sauce, and diced tomatoes.  Fill each mini chip with a bit of the meat and spread them out on a serving tray.  Top with the sauce, cheese, and tomatoes just before serving.