16 easy appetizers ready in 10 minutes

Are you entertaining for the holidays but you don’t know what to serve to your guests? Start with a simple but delicious appetizer ready in ten minutes or less! Whether you’re craving a creamy dip or a savory crostini, there are recipes for every occasion. With tasty options like our Apricot Stilton Bites and Honey Feta Whipped Toast, you’ll have plenty of quick bites ready to eat in minutes.

Apricot-Stilton Bites

Flavorful blue cheese and sweet and tangy dried apricots combine to make an impressive last-minute appetizer for any get-together. Light agave syrup has a sweet, neutral taste, while dark agave syrup will add more caramel flavor. If you don’t have agave syrup, you can use honey instead.

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Whipped Honey and Feta Toast

This whipped feta toast is topped with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of your favorite fresh herbs. This easy appetizer only takes 10 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute guests. Using a food processor gives the feta mixture a light and airy texture. You can mix it by hand to get the same delicious flavor with a coarser texture.

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Cucumber Salmon Bites

Look no further for your impromptu snack: these 3-ingredient salmon and cucumber bites are a surefire hit. Besides being an ideal lunch choice, this quick and easy recipe also makes a satisfying appetizer. If you have a little more time and a few extra ingredients, try garnishing the cream cheese with chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives.

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Apple and Cheddar Cracker Bites

This easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a quick snack or appetizer. The sweetness of the Fuji balances well with the cheddar, but you can use another variety of apple if you prefer. This recipe calls for 3 thin apple slices per cracker, but feel free to use just one if you want a more cheesy bite.

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Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachio and Honey

This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for any gathering. Make sure to mix the feta and cream cheese together until you see a smooth texture and ribbons start to form. This will ensure that all the pieces of feta are broken down and you avoid a grainy texture. The drizzle of warm honey adds a nice spice and pairs well with the salty pistachios, but you can substitute it with regular honey or date syrup if you prefer.

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Lemon, Mint and White Bean Dip

This quick and healthy dip makes an easy appetizer or snack. If you don’t have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well. Serve this delicious dip with vegetables, crackers, pita or pretzels.

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Cherry and Goat Cheese Crostini

These flavorful crostini come together in just 10 minutes, making them an easy appetizer for any occasion. When fresh cherries are not available, substitute thawed frozen cherries. Dry them gently before assembling them.

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Apricot, prosciutto and parmesan bites

These 3-ingredient Apricot, Parmesan, and Prosciutto Bites are as easy to make as they look, and they taste even better. Simply layer each ingredient on top of each other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-sized appetizer.

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Rich and Creamy Crab Dip

Matthew Raiford considers this creamy crab dip an ode to the people who worked at the now-closed Lewis Crab Factory in Brunswick, Georgia. His father was a boilermaker, which meant he worked all night cooking crabs. Once cooled, women usually did the work of removing the crab meat from the shells. We love the slight tang that goat cheese adds to our version. Serve with slices of warm beer bread or crunchy vegetables.

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3-Ingredient Cranberry Brie Crostini

With just three ingredients, you can prepare an impressive appetizer, perfect for holidays or dinner parties. The tangy cranberries cut through the richness of the cheese to create a balanced bite. This quick appetizer can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.

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Light and airy whipped cottage cheese

Put your own spin on this whipped cottage cheese recipe by making it with your favorite fresh herbs. You can use it as a dip with fresh vegetables or as a sandwich spread.

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Mini peppers stuffed with Pimiento cheese

A quick chili spread stuffs these mini peppers for an easy three-ingredient appetizer.

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Turmeric and Ginger Tahini Dip

Flavored with turmeric, ginger and garlic, this tahini dip recipe is perfect for dipping vegetables or topping your next falafel.

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Garlic and Chili Marinated Olives

Simply drizzle warm aromatic oil over a selection of olives to quickly infuse them with lots of flavor. These olives are a wonderful, easy party appetizer: add leftovers to salads or just snack on them.

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Whipped Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This super creamy whipped feta dip is flavorful with just a hint of sweetness from the honey. This healthy dip is perfect for vegetables, whole grain crackers or bread.

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Roasted beet hummus

This vibrant hummus recipe couldn’t be simpler: just throw a few ingredients into the food processor and whir! Roasted beets make this healthy dip even tastier. Serve with vegetable chips, pita chips or raw vegetables.

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