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

Raymond Hom
Raymond Hom


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

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Winifried Heinze/Getty Images


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

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Raymond Hom


These crispy flatbreads are sure to be crowd pleasers.

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4. Cheesy Dip

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Lisa Hubbard/Getty Images


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

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Raymond Hom


Crispy fried rice balls filled with gooey cheese. What's not to love?

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6. Mac and Cheese Bites

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Raymond Hom


Red pepper sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and asiago cheese say mac and cheese isn't just for kids any more.

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7. Salsa Dip

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Kate Mathis/Getty Images


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

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Raymond Hom


Wrap prosciutto around breadsticks and serve with olive tapenade for dipping.

9. Creole Popcorn

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Raymond Hom


Make Creole popcorn by tossing freshly popped corn with melted butter, dried thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and fresh black pepper.

10. Savory Dates

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Raymond Hom


Stuff dates with a cube of Parmesan cheese, wrap a slice of bacon around each date, and broil till crispy.

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