2016-08-06

Whether you are hosting a party or simply want some simple snacks on hand for after school, our meal planning tips can make a huge difference in what you have on hand.  This list of 100 snacks and appetizers is ideal for helping you manage your budget while still having items on hand that are great for family movie night snacks, or that upcoming dinner party this weekend.



100 Snacks & Appetizer Recipes For Meal Planning

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We’ve gathered the best recipes for meal planning things like parties and events from our favorite bloggers.  Separated by type of appetizer or snack, these are easy to browse and choose what suits your needs.  Grab some small slow cookers for keeping dips warm, and cute serving platters or dip and chip bowls to keep the mess at bay while having fun with great food!

Dips:

Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe with Bacon & Jalapeno from You Brew My Tea

Homemade Refried Bean Dip from You Brew My Tea

Red Garlic Hummus from Slap Dash Mom

Garden Herb Cream Cheese Dip from A Worthey Read

Homemade Queso Dip from The Rising Spoon

Homemade Salsa from All Mommy Wants

Avocado Ranch Dip from Moms Confession

Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Dip from 5 Minutes For Mom

Sweet Onion Dip from About A Mom

Chipotle Gouda Queso Dip from Natural Chow

Baked Cheesy Tomato Caprese Dip from A Pretty Life In The Suburbs

Pizza Dip from Crystal & Co.

Crockpot Cheesy Chili Dip from Flour On My Face

Crockpot Queso Recipe from Busy At Home

Buffalo Chicken Queso Dip from Momma Young At Home

Buffalo Bacon Dip from Organized 31

Buffalo Hummus Dip from 3 Little Greenwoods

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip from I Love My Disorganized Life

Garlic Feta Dip from Busy Creating Memories

Nacho & Totchos:

Queso Fundido Totchos from A Simple Pantry

Tex-Mex Meatball Nachos from Busy At Home

Loaded Steak Potato Nachos from Parenting Chaos

Restaurant Style Loaded Bacon Nachos from Doing It All Working Mom

Grilled Philly Cheesesteak Nachos from Sassy Southern Yankee

Nacho Cups from More Than Pancakes

Crockpot Tomatillo Pork Nachos from Sublime Reflection

Loaded Nachos from Women Living Well

Chicken Nachos with Mango Avocado Salsa from The Rising Spoon

Breads:

Pull Apart Pizza Bread from Moms Confession

Spicy Pepperoni Bread Knots from A Simple Pantry

Ham & Swiss Pull Apart Bread from I Love My Disorganized Life

Easy Cheesy Bread from Organized 31

Sausage Parm Crescent Ring from Food ‘N Service

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks from Stockpiling Moms

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Bread Bites from Inspiring Savings

Cheese Balls:

Spreadable Cheese Ball from the Hypertufa Gardener

Mango Chutney Cheese Ball from A Virtuous Woman

Pineapple Bacon Cheese Ball from Busy At Home

Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Cheese Ball from Dinner From The Heart

Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe from Stockpiling Moms

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball from Busy Creating Memories



Bite Sized:

Easy Caprese Bites from Slap Dash Mom

Angus Steak Bruschetta Appetizers from A Worthey Read

Bacon Bombs from Midwest Modern Momma

Feta Stuffed Mushrooms from All Mommy Wants

Roasted Asparagus & Parmesan Crostini from 5 Minutes For Mom

Cucumber & Smoked Salmon Appetizer from Do It All Working Mom

Turkey Appetizer Meatballs from Busy At Home

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos from My Life Cookbook

Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms from My Life Cookbook

Spinach Rice Appetizer Balls from Wondermom Wannabe

Easy Puff Pastry & Tomato Appetizer from Spaceships & Laserbeams

Meyer Lemon Crab Salad Appetizer from Garden Matter

Deep Fried Mac & Cheese Balls from Marvelous Mommy

Sausage Cheese Balls from A Virtuous Woman

Marinated Mozzarella from Flour On My Face

Vegetarian Stuffed Sweet Peppers from Food ‘N Service

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks from Food ‘N Service

Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cup from Crafty Morning

Oven Baked Chicken Wings from Captian Fussybuckets

Parmesan Zucchini Rounds from Thinking Outside The Sandbox

Crispy Fried Onion Strings from Thinking Outside The Sandbox

Deviled Eggs:

Deviled Eggs with Bacon & Jalapeno from 5 Minutes For Mom

Avocado Deviled Eggs from Stockpiling Moms

Tangy Deviled Eggs from Flour On My Face

Cream Cheese & Bacon Deviled Eggs from A Cultivated Nest

Deviled Eggs with a Twist from Do It All Working Mom

Sriracha Bacon Deviled Eggs from Dinner From The Heart

Cilantro Tabasco Deviled Eggs from Living A Sunshine Life

Spicy Deviled Eggs from 3 Boys & A Dog

Simple Deviled Eggs from Moms Confession

Sliders & Sandwiches:

Easy Pigs In A Blanket from Moms Confession

Mini Corn Dog Muffins from About A Mom

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders from About A Mom

Chicken Salad from A Worthey Read

Pesto Chicken Salad from Operation $40k

Ham & Spinach Pinwheel Appetizer from Recipes Just 4 U

Jerk BBQ Slider from Momma Young At Home

Butterfly Shrimp Sliders from Flour On My Face

Smoked Turkey & Ham Sliders from Busy At Home

Shredded Flank Steak Sliders from Posed Perfection

Beef & Pork Sliders with Spicy Aioli from Posed Perfection

Easy Cheeseburger Sliders from Fluster Buster

Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders from Family Fun Journal

Jalapeno Guacamole Bacon Sliders fromSpaceshipss & Laserbeams

Easy Cucumber Sandwiches from Women Living Well

Meatless Chicken Sliders from Healthy Fit Foodie

Snack Mixes:

Easy Cheddar Crackers from Mess For Less

Cereal Snack Mix Recipe from Organized 31

S’Mores Snack Mix from It’s A Keeper

Pizzaria Snack Mix from 3 Boys & A Dog

Peanut Butter Lover’s Snack Mix from My Joy-Filled Life

Sweet & Spicy Trail Mix from Real The Kitchen & Beyond

Cheerio Trail Mix from Real The Kitchen & Beyond

Homemade Honey Nut Snack Mix from Fivespot Green Living

Sweet & Spicy Rosemary Cashew Popcorn Mix from 3 Little Greenwoods

Sweet & Salty Party Mix from Summer Scraps

Slow Cooker Chex Mix from Natural Chow

Cherry Vanilla Popcorn Mix from Shaping Up To Be A Mom

Buffalo Style Hot Popcorn Recipe from 3 Boys & A Dog

Make some amazing dips, nachos, sliders, or just a fun bowl of trail mix and settle in for a great time with your friends and family.  This list of meal planning appetizer recipes includes some of our favorite easy snacks that are ideal for adding to lunch boxes or just grabbing as a late night snack.  We are sure you too, will enjoy them!

More Meal Planning Recipes:

100 Breakfast Recipes For Easy Meal Planning

100 Lunch Recipes For Easy Meal Planning

100 Healthy Recipes For Easy Meal Planning

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