
Epic appetizers are a *must* for any get-together, even in the age of social distancing, and can be a fun meal for kids. If you want to take your bite-sized appetizer recipes a bit further, skewer those tasty bites with a toothpick so everyone can grab and go as they please. It also means you aren't left with tons of dishes, so you can spend more time relaxing post-meal. Scroll down for 25 finger food recipes, from BLTs to chicken and waffles… all that you can serve on a toothpick!
Lemongrass & Sriracha Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Upgrade your weeknight meals with some new flavors. (via Brit + Co)
Beet Salad on a Stick
Rest assured, your herbivorous friends and fam will flip for this bite-sized combo of beet, goat cheese, arugula, and walnut. (via Salty Canary)
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Tea Sandwich
Chicken Caesar Salad Pinwheels
Bacon Cream Cheese Bites
You can create an incredibly easy app with only bread, cream cheese, chives, and bacon. (via Garnish With Lemon)
Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Hawaiian Chicken Bites
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites
Nix the bagel and enjoy your lox on top of a slice of crunchy cucumber. (via Baker by Nature)
Manchego Cheese, Ham, and Olive Bites
These no-cook tapas bites are a quick way to satisfy rumbling bellies with minimal effort. Try drizzling with honey after assembling for an added sweet touch. (via My Kitchen Love)
Chicken Satay Skewers With Peanut Sauce
Mini Chicken and Waffles
There's no shame in using frozen food to your advantage. Dress up mini waffles and chicken tenders with maple syrup and herbs de Provence, and no one will be the wiser. (via Almost Makes Perfect)
Mini Cheeseburgers
If you really want to make a statement, go all out and whip up mini cheeseburgers. (via Pizzazzerie)
Easy Pesto Tortellini Skewers
Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears With Blue Cheese
Saucy Asian Meatballs
Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
Wedge Salad Skewers
Glazed Green Bean Bundles
Dill Pickle Beef Skewers
Antipasto Skewers
Wine lover? You can't go wrong with salty antipasto skewers. (via Tabitha Talks Food)
Cured Brown Sugar Salmon Skewers
Filet Mignon Rosemary Skewers
Oven-Baked Greek Meatballs
A platter of these savory Greek meatballs is a hearty appetizer or afternoon snack. Serve them alongside creamy tzatziki sauce. (via A Fork's Tale)
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This article has been updated from a previous post published in Jan. 2019.
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