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Last Minute Appetizers Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

Last Minute Appetizers Ideas

Looking for quick and easy appetizer recipes for your party or family gathering? Why not try some of these last minute appetizers: Cheese board, sweet pepper poppers, smoked salmon bites, easy dips and more!

Last Minute Appetizers Roundup

This collection of last minute appetizers is perfect for those looking for:

  • Appetizers for Christmas party
  • Quick finger foods for New Year’s Eve party
  • Easy to make snacks for family get togethers
  • Last minute appetizers with easy preparation
  • New appetizer ideas to impress your guests

No matter what type of party you are throwing, you will find here easy appetizers with a quick preparation and easy to follow instructions.

Cheese Board is one of the easiest most versatile party appetizers out there. You can use anything you like, you can plate it anyway you like and you can cater for everyone (vegans, meat-eaters, vegetarians, …). This post includes a guide to making the best cheese board!

Easy Cheese Board
Cheese Board
A complete guide to making the best cheese board. Wow your guests with this easy to make appetizer that is ready in no time. Includes tips and tricks!
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If you are looking for unique appetizers, you might wanna add these Spanish Octopus Appetizers to your menu. They are quick to make and unbelievably easy. 12 pieces are ready in 8 minutes! All you need to make them are olives, cocktail onions, roasted red peppers and cooked octopus tentacles.

Best Spanish Octopus Appetizers
Spanish Octopus Appetizers
This Spanish octopus appetizer is a delicious and easy snack for any get together. Olives, cocktail onions, roasted red peppers and cooked octopus on cocktail sticks seasoned with herbs and olive oil.
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Figs with Goat Cheese & Spanish Jamon are perhaps on the list of gourmet appetizers but if you can find figs in your local store, I recommend you give it a try! Spanish jamon is similar to Italian prosciutto so feel free to use it as a substitute. 12 pieces are ready in less than 20 minutes!

Figs with Goat Cheese Party Food
Figs with Goat Cheese and Spanish Jamon
Figs with goat cheese and Spanish jamon are easy appetizers with a wow factor. No-bake, these stuffed figs are ready in no time and taste amazing!
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If you are stuck for time or if you are looking for last minute appetizers that literally take no time to make, here is a recipe for you: 5-Minute Artichoke Heart Dip. You only need 5 ingredients and a food processor to make this dip. Plus, you can also serve it as a spread for bruschetta, if you like.

Green Artichoke Heart Dip on the white bowl with snacks
5 Minute Artichoke Heart Dip
5 Minute Artichoke Heart Dip is the perfect appetizer when you are stuck for time! 5 ingredients and a food processor is all it takes to make it! This rich dip is also perfect as a bruschetta spread.
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To make Sweet Pepper Poppers you will need an oven but the whole prep takes 22 minutes from start to finish, including baking so these easy appetizers definitely qualify for this appetizers roundup.

Homemade Sweet Pepper Poppers for party
Sweet Pepper Poppers
These Sweet Pepper Poppers are the perfect appetizers for parties and family gatherings. Ready in 30 minutes this oven baked party food is easy to make and tastes amazing!
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Cheese lovers will enjoy this Warm Spinach & Feta Dip that is best served with toasted baguette slices. Ready in half an hour, this dip is a crowd’s pleaser.

Spinach and Feta Dip Image
Warm Spinach and Feta Dip
If you love entertaining at home then this warm spinach and feta dip should be on your party menu! Spinach, garlic, cream cheese and yogurt are combined together, heated up in the oven and served with toasted baguettes.
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Smoked Salmon Bites are tasty last minute appetizers that are always a hit at any gathering. In 10 minutes, you can literally prepare 24 pieces so if you need appetizers to feed a crowd, yet you don’t want to serve dips only, these bites are it! Cream cheese, smokes salmon, slices of artisan bread (baguette/crostini/bruschetta), lemon and simple garnish.

Easy-Smoked-Salmon-Bites
Easy Smoked Salmon Bites
Smoked salmon bites. Slices of bread topped with Philadelphia cheese, salmon, lemon and garnished with parsley. Easy and fast appetizer for any party.
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Sweet Chili Puff Pastry Breadsticks are my favorite breadsticks to make. You only need sweet chili sauce, puff pastry and some seed (which can be omitted if you wish) to make them. Ready in under half an hour, these are quick and tasty snacks with a bit of a chili kick.

Sweet Chili Puff Pastry Breadsticks with Seeds Photo
Sweet Chili Puff Pastry Breadsticks with Seeds
Puff pastry covered with Thai sweet chili sauce, sprinkled with seeds & baked to perfection. Easy party snack.
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Loaded Cranberry Bacon Cheese Ball is one of the must-have appetizers at your party. Tip: Use cooked store-bought bacon to cut down the prep time and throw the ball in the fridge for half an hour. Serve it later on during your party – this way the ball will be able to harden (only little is enough) and you can finish it off while your guests snack on other easy last minute appetizers.

Cranberry Bacon Cheese Ball Image
Loaded Cranberry Bacon Cheese Ball
This Loaded Cranberry Bacon Cheese Ball will be a hit at your next party! Sweet, salty, crunchy and creamy this easy appetizer goes well with all sorts of dippers.
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Green Pea Hummus is a must-make if you are expecting to host a few vegan friends. Again, this is one of the quickest recipes to make and can be served with any dippers you (or your friends) like – from veggies to bread, crackers, etc. You can also make it a part of a cheese board, if you like or serve it separately.

Best Green Pea Hummus
Green Pea Hummus
This green pea hummus is a tasty twist on the classic hummus recipe. Perfect for parties, picnics, lunch boxes or snacking. Easy and quick recipe!
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Guacamole Deviled Eggs can definitely be added to your list of last minute appetizers, unless you want to make 3 batches, that is! These easy to make finger foods can also be made ahead (cook the eggs in the morning or night before and finish them off on the day of your party!

Best Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Guacamole deviled eggs is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Each egg white is filled with creamy egg and guacamole mixture & garnished with coriander and fresh chili slice.
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