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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 delightful collection of budget-friendly appetizers perfect for any gathering!

Ingredients

Eggs & Dairy

  • 12 pieces eggs
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon 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
  • 1 cup deli meat (sliced)
  • 1 cup spinach or lettuce (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 box crackers
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil
  • 1 cup tomato soup or marinara
  • 1 bag mini pretzels
  • 1 tablespoon whipped cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 cup mini bell peppers (halved)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup pasta (cooked)
  • 1 cup italian dressing
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup mozzarella or parmesan (shredded)
  • 1 cup pepperoni (sliced)
  • 1 bag oyster crackers
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 head cauliflower (chopped)
  • 2 pieces jalapeños (halved)
  • 1 bag bagel chips
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 can canned tuna (drained)
  • 4 sticks celery sticks (cut into pieces)
  • 2 pieces apples (sliced)
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 pieces zucchini (sliced)
  • 2 pieces bell peppers (sliced)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup artichokes (chopped)
  • 1 package naan or pita bread
  • 1 pound baby potatoes (halved)
  • 1 pound chicken nuggets
  • 1 jar jelly
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup ham (sliced)
  • 1 cup swiss cheese (sliced)
  • 1 cup turkey slices
  • 1 can canned beans (drained)
  • 1 cup pickles (sliced)
  • 1 loaf bread
  • 2 cups grapes
  • 2 cups carrots (sliced)
  • 1 bar chocolate
  • 1 cup nuts (mixed)
  • 1 cup sprinkles

Instructions 

  • Boil eggs, peel, and slice in half. Mash yolks with mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper. Fill egg whites and sprinkle 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 tortillas, add deli meat and spinach, roll, and slice.
  • Prepare popcorn with melted butter and garlic powder, serve in a bowl.
  • Arrange cheese cubes on crackers, add pepperoni if desired.

Notes

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