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!

Newest Appetizer Recipes

Close up of spicy chex mix on the baking sheet

Homemade Chex Mix

$3.82 recipe / $0.48 serving

Spicy Chex Mix is an easy homemade snack mix with just the right combination of salty, crunchy, and spicy flavors.

Nacho cheese sauce dripping off a chip into a bowl

5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce

$2.78 recipe / $0.46 serving

This rich and tangy nacho cheese sauce only takes about 5 minutes to make and uses only real, simple ingredients. Step by step photos.

Bruschetta

$8.63 recipe / $1.07 serving

This easy Bruschetta recipe is a delicious and budget-friendly appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a crunchy baguette base.

Marinated Olives

$5.18 recipe / $0.74 serving

This simple Marinated Olives recipe is sweet, slightly spicy, and comes together in minutes! The perfect budget-friendly snack or appetizer.

Sausage Balls

$6.49 recipe / $0.43 serving

This recipe for Sausage Balls comes together quickly and is the easiest party appetizer! Full of cheesy, meaty flavor with the BEST texture.

Stuffed Mushrooms

$11.58 recipe / $1.93 serving

This Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is the best appetizer or veggie side dish! They're bite-sized and packed with a herby cream cheese filling.

Zucchini Fritters

$3.23 recipe / $0.80 serving

These easy zucchini fritters include crispy brown edges, a tender inside, and they’re a super fun way to get your veggies in!

Overhead view of tzatziki sauce with a pita chip being dipped in the sauce.

Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

$3.99 recipe / $0.67 serving

This creamy Tzatziki sauce is cool, refreshing, easy to make, and tastes good on just about anything! Perfect as a dip or sauce on your favorite meals.