44 Cold Finger Foods Perfect for Your Next Party

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44 Cold Finger Foods Perfect for Your Next Party2/44 Marinated Cheese 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Marinated Cheese Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table. It’s attractive, delicious—and so easy! —Laurie Casper, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce cheese: 121 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 3/44 Savory Cucumber

Cucumber sandwiches are a classic finger food!

Sandwiches 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Savory Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cucumber sandwiches are a classic finger food! Italian salad dressing is an easy way to add zip to this simple spread. You can also use it as a dip with crackers and veggies or a sandwich filling. —Carol Henderson, Chagrin Falls, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 62 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 4/44 Cranberry Endive Appetizers Test Kitchen

Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can pack a lot of flavor into an elegant appetizer just by using the right combination of ingredients. I created this blue cheese filling for a holiday gathering and everyone loved it. —Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 40 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/44 Caprese Skewers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe

And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help

From the Recipe Creator: Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 6/44 Brie Appetizers with Bacon-Plum Jam 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Brie Appetizers with Bacon-Plum Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 40

min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Among my friends I’m known as the pork master, because I love to cook just about every cut there is. These appetizers combine soft, mild Brie cheese with a sweet-sour bacon jam that has a touch of Sriracha sauce. —Rick Pascocello, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 7/44 Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

There isn’t a holiday that we don’t make them in her honor

Time 1 hour Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family’s holiday dinners include a giant antipasto, and my mom’s anchovy stuffed peppers are always the star dish. There isn’t a holiday that we don’t make them in her honor. Serve these finger foods cold with a nice loaf of Italian bread and a glass of wine. —Donna Scarano, East Hanover, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 49 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 8/44 Chicken Salad in Baskets 5 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Chicken Salad in Baskets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I first made these cute little cups, they were a big hit. Now my husband often asks me to fix these finger foods for meetings and parties. —Gwendolyn Fae Trapp, Strongsville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 140 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 9/44 Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pancetta, Pear & Pecan Puffs

Here’s my rendition of the pear pastries they served

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was recently at a wedding reception where the menu was all small bites. Here’s my rendition of the pear pastries they served. They’re the perfect combo of savory and sweet. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 puff: 105 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. These pretty puffs are perfect for a special occasion! Discover more with our bridal shower food ideas and anniversary food ideas.

And they’re so easy: Simply assemble the day before and forget about them!

10/44 Marinated Sausage Kabobs 9 Reviews Marinated Sausage Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These flavorful and colorful appetizers are so fun they’ll be the talk of the party. And they’re so easy: Simply assemble the day before and forget about them! —Joanne Boone, Danville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 69 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 11/44 Shrimp Cocktail 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Cocktail Recipe photo by Taste of Home

And it is still a crowd favorite

Total Time 30 min Servings about 6 dozen (1-1/4 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During the ’60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular finger foods around. And it is still a crowd favorite. It’s the one appetizer that I serve for every special occasion as well as for munchie meals. —Peggy Allen, Pasadena, California Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce cooked shrimp with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 59 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. Need help with this one? Our Test Kitchen shows you

how to clean shrimp

how to clean shrimp. 12/44 Smoked Salmon New Potatoes Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon New Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Give twice-baked potatoes a rest this year and try these stuffed spuds. Smoked salmon and cream cheese blended with lemon juice and dill are simply piped into small red potatoes. Leftovers are even good with eggs for breakfast. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 35 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber),

2g protein

2g protein. 13/44 Watermelon Cups 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 16 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lovely appetizer is almost too pretty to eat! Sweet watermelon cubes hold a refreshing topping that showcases cucumber, red onion and fresh herbs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 7 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/44 Olive-Stuffed Celery 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Olive-Stuffed Celery Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother taught both me and my mom this vintage appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve this finger food at Christmas and Thanksgiving. The stuffing is so yummy that even if you don’t normally care for the ingredients on their own, you’ll love the end result. —Stacy Powell, Santa Fe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 61 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/44 Deviled Eggs 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE

Do you know someone who’s celebrating a milestone?

OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.—Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Do you know someone who’s celebrating a milestone? These eggs are one of our favorite retirement party food ideas. 16/44 Zesty Marinated Shrimp 7 Reviews

The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor

Zesty Marinated Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. I especially like this recipe because I can prepare it ahead of time. —Mary Jane Guest, Alamosa, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp: 28 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 17/44 Smashed Olives Test Kitchen Approved Smashed Olives Recipe photo by Taste of

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