Appetizer Recipes
Our collection of budget-friendly appetizers is perfect for hosting on a dime without sacrificing flavor or creativity. From crowd-pleasing dips to shareable finger foods, these recipes are simple to make and easy on your wallet!
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Vegetable Egg Rolls
$7.07 recipe / $0.70 servingThese Vegetable Egg Rolls are baked instead of fried, filled with fresh cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and ginger, and come out perfectly crisp every time!
Marinated Cheese
$9.75 recipe / $0.40 servingAn easy Marinated Cheese appetizer with herbs and roasted red peppers. Perfect for the holidays, with a marinade that doubles as a tasty salad dressing!
Swedish Meatballs
$5.92 recipe / $1.48 servingMake Creamy Swedish Meatballs at home with a simple beef-and-pork blend, warm spices, and a rich gravy. This easy recipe tastes even better than IKEA!
Holiday Leftovers Wreath
$12.52 recipe / $2.09 servingWrap turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing into buttery crescent rolls to create this festive Holiday Leftovers Wreath.
Easy Guacamole
$4.61 recipe / $0.46 servingThe fresh flavor of this easy homemade guacamole can't be beat! This simple avocado dip is creamy, zesty, and so deliciously fresh.
Air Fryer Fried Shrimp
$5.36 recipe / $2.68 servingThis Air Fryer Fried Shrimp recipe uses Old Bay, garlic powder, and Italian breadcrumbs for a delicious appetizer with bold flavor and golden crunch.
Cocktail Sauce
$1.14 recipe / $0.57 servingLearn how to make Cocktail Sauce at home with ketchup, horseradish, lemon, and hot sauce! Perfect for seafood of all types and easily customizable.
Sweet Corn Fritters
$3.52 recipe / $0.50 servingCrispy, cheesy, and full of fresh corn, these Sweet Corn Fritters are an easy, budget-friendly summer side dish or snack you’ll want to make on repeat.
Crab Cakes
$7.42 recipe / $1.86 servingThese easy Crab Cakes are made with canned crab, mayo, breadcrumbs, Dijon, and Old Bay for a budget-friendly take on a classic favorite.
Cowboy Caviar
$5.54 recipe / $0.55 servingCowboy Caviar is a deliciously fresh bean salad with a colorful mix of beans and vegetables, plus a zesty lime dressing.
Salmon Patties
$8.16 recipe / $1.36 servingThese easy Salmon Patties are made with canned salmon and simple pantry staples for a budget-friendly dinner that’s crispy on the outside and flaky inside.
Classic Wedge Salad
$7.57 recipe / $1.89 servingThis easy Wedge Salad recipe is a classic steakhouse favorite made with crisp iceberg, creamy blue cheese dressing, and all the best toppings.