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50 Cheap Appetizers for a Party

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 people
Calories 2500
A collection of budget-friendly appetizers perfect for any party!

Ingredients

Eggs and Dairy

  • 12 pieces eggs
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Veggies

  • 2 cups veggies (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, celery) (chopped)
  • 1 cup ranch dressing

Snacks

  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz deli meat
  • 1 cup spinach or lettuce
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup parmesan (grated)
  • 8 oz cheese (cheddar)
  • 1 box crackers
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes (diced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped basil
  • 4 pieces mini grilled cheese sandwiches
  • 1 cup tomato soup or marinara
  • 1 bag mini pretzels
  • 2 pieces jalapeños (halved and seeded)
  • 1 cup olives (drained)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups pasta (rotini or penne) (cooked)
  • 1 cup italian dressing
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan
  • 4 oz pepperoni
  • 1 bag oyster crackers
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
  • 2 pieces zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 bag bagel chips
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 can canned tuna (drained)
  • 1 piece cucumber (sliced)
  • 2 pieces apples (sliced)
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 oz ham
  • 4 oz swiss cheese
  • 12 pieces mini buns
  • 8 oz turkey slices
  • 1 can canned beans (drained)
  • 1 cup pickles
  • 1 loaf bread
  • 2 cups grapes
  • 2 cups carrots (sliced)
  • 1 bar chocolate

Instructions 

  • Boil eggs, peel, and slice in half. Mash yolks with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. Fill egg whites and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Chop veggies and arrange on a plate with ranch dressing in the center for dipping.
  • Serve tortilla chips with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
  • Spread cream cheese on a tortilla, add deli meat and spinach, roll, and slice into rounds.
  • Prepare popcorn with melted butter and seasonings, then serve in a bowl.
  • Assemble cheese cubes on crackers, optionally adding pepperoni or salami.

Notes

Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on what you have!
Calories: 2500kcal
Cost: $30
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: varied
Keyword: party