The 10 Best Party Foods of All Time
By REDBOOK
These crowd-thrilling party foods are simple to make-and so tasty guests will think you slaved hours over them. Pick two recipes and round 'em out with a couple of easy extras.
1. Biscuit Sandwich
Bake store-bought frozen biscuits (like Pillsbury Grands); then split, brush with honey mustard, and tuck a slice of baked ham inside.
2. Crab Cakes
Top bite-size cooked (from frozen) crab cakes with a dollop of lemon mayo and thin strips of lemon zest.
3. 3-Cheese Pizza Bites
These crispy flatbreads are sure to be crowd pleasers.
4. Cheesy Dip
Stir together sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, parsley, lemon juice, and a dash of hot sauce. Serve with pita chips.
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5. Mini Arancini
Crispy fried rice balls filled with gooey cheese. What's not to love?
6. Mac and Cheese Bites
Red pepper sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and asiago cheese say mac and cheese isn't just for kids any more.
7. Salsa Dip
In a food processor, combine salsa, cream cheese, and fresh lime juice to make a spicy, creamy dip. Serve with tortilla chips.
8. Prosciutto-Wrapped Breadsticks
Wrap prosciutto around breadsticks and serve with olive tapenade for dipping.
9. Creole Popcorn
Make Creole popcorn by tossing freshly popped corn with melted butter, dried thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and fresh black pepper.
10. Savory Dates
Stuff dates with a cube of Parmesan cheese, wrap a slice of bacon around each date, and broil till crispy.
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