Easy Bite Sized Party Apps!

A platter of roasted shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce and chimmichurri
A platter of roasted shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce and chimmichurri

Easy Bite Sized Party Apps!

A collection of easy bite-sized appetizers perfect for your holiday gatherings! Though they’re small in size, these apps are big on flavor! Crostini, meatballs, and other small bites to inspire for the season.

Bite Sized Appetizers To Please!

This month I’ve been focusing on all things Entertaining as part of my educational So Happy In The Kitchen series! Every month this year I’ve dove into a new topic and shared knowledge, tips and tricks, and of course: delicious recipes for you to try yourself!

This time of year, appetizers are a staple. Whether you’re entertaining, having a festive movie night in with the family, or simply wanting to nosh on your favorite little nibbles, appetizers are here to please. This collection features my favorite bite-sized appetizers that are perfect for the season. Make one or make them all: they’re all delicious and are sure to please. 

This Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini is positively addicting! Tart cranberries turn jammy when roasted, perfectly complimenting the tangy goat cheese. Fresh herbs add festive flavor.

These Mini Falafel with Tzatziki and Pickled Red Onions are almost too cute to eat! Mini falafel top a tzatziki-spread mini pita. Packed with flavor, these are the perfect bite. 

These Polynesian Chicken Wings are sticky, sweet, and perfectly salty. They’re a family favorite, served during the holidays. They can be baked or slow cooked: either way, your home will be filled with a mouthwatering aroma!

These Bite Sized Shrimp Tostadas are the perfect mini appetizer. Marinated and roasted shrimp are juicy and packed with flavor. Add your favorite toppings eat in one bite!

A platter of bite-sized mini shrimp tostadas wot avocado and red pepper

These Stuffed Mushrooms are simple and absolutely delicious! The mushrooms stems are chopped and sautéed with garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs for a savory stuffing. 

a plate filled with stuffed mushrooms

This Roasted Grape and Brie Crostini is the perfect appetizer for entertaining! Juicy red grapes are roasted with rosemary and thyme, resulting in a jammy and delicious texture. They rest upon a toasted baguette smeared with creamy brie. This recipe is simple and elegant – perfect for entertaining!

A plate filled with roasted grape and brie crostini

These Prosciutto Roasted Figs with Goat Cheese are a delicious appetizer perfect for a party! Prosciutto adds a salty smokiness to the sweet figs, and the goat cheese offers a creamy touch.

A plate filled with prosciutto wrapped figs with goat cheese

These Surly Hell BBQ Chicken Meatballs are the perfect party appetizer! Chicken makes them lean and healthy, while the homemade BBQ sauce leaves them spicy, lip smacking, and absolutely addictive. They’re baked, but can be kept warm in your slow cooker or crockpot! Make a HUGE batch, of these – they go fast! 

This Grilled Strawberry and Rondelé Crostini looks particularly festive! Alternatively, you can sauté your strawberries for the same effect, but without the smokiness. nSlices of baguette are lightly grilled and spread with garlicky Rondelé cheese, and topped with the jammy strawberries. Sweet, savory, and addicting!

The recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower with Cilantro Jalapeno Ranch Dipping Sauce is one of my all-time favorite and most popular recipes on my blog! Vegetarians and Carnivores agree: these cauliflower “wings” are the bomb. Serve with a spicy jalapeno and cilantro spiked ranch dipping sauce. This appetizer is a crowd pleaser!

A platter of buffalo cauliflower with cilantro jalapeño ranch

This Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Chimichurri & Cocktail Sauce is a fresh a spicy update to the classic appetizer! Homemade cocktail sauce and chimichurri are delicious accompaniments. The secret is in how you prep your shrimp: roast them! You’ll never make shrimp cocktail another way…promise.

A platter of roasted shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce and chimmichurri

These Juicy Lucy Meatballs are basically mini cheeseburgers – but with the cheese on the INSIDE! They’re bite sized but packed with delicious flavor. They’re super simple to make, and can be kept warm in your slow cooker.

These Juicy Lucy Meatballs are basically mini cheeseburgers – but with the cheese on the INSIDE! They’re bite sized but packed with delicious flavor. They’re super simple to make, and can be kept warm in your slow cooker.

If you try any of these bite-sized appetizers be sure to use the hashtag #sohappyyoulikedit and tag @sohappyyoulikedit on social media so I can see your creations!

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