32 Party-Ready Appetizers with 4 Ingredients (or Less!)

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32 Party-Ready Appetizers with 4 Ingredients (or Less!)1/32 Antipasto Skewers 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Antipasto Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 2/32 Baked Asparagus Dip 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked

This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill

Asparagus Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since I’m from Wisconsin, I thought it was only logical to put together a vegetable and a cheese—two of the foods my state produces in abundance. This cheesy asparagus dip fits the bill. —Sandra Baratka, Phillips, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 120 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 3/32 Barbecue Meatballs 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meatballs in Barbecue Sauce Recipe photo by Christine Ma

Make them ahead and bake just before serving

for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 8 each: 474 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 973mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. 4/32 Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 72 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the those who are intolerant of

hot peppers will love them

hot peppers will love them. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 66 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 5/32 Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss,

—Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba

Menomonie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 82 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 6/32 Glazed Chicken Wings 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago. They’re an appealing appetizer, but also a favorite for Sunday lunch with rice and a salad. —Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba

A good friend shared this recipe with me

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 86 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 7/32 Tomato-Goat Cheese Spread 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Tomato-Goat Cheese Spread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend shared this recipe with me. It is super easy and so delicious. Guests will love it! It’s best served with crackers that aren’t strongly seasoned. —Linda Alexander, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 117 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol,

158mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

158mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/32 Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I attend a potluck, folks always ask me to make my bacon-wrapped water chestnut recipe—it’s become my trademark. I especially like to prepare them for holiday gatherings. —Debi Jellison, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 33 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g

protein. 9/32 Salami Roll-Ups 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salami Roll-Ups Recipe photo by Kayla Widmer for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bite-size appetizers are a cinch to make with just four ingredients—even your kids can help you with them! —Jean Baffuto, Apache Junction, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 49 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/32 Chicken Puffs 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Champion Chicken Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

30 min Servings 32 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

30 min Servings 32 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My guests peel rubber getting to the table to munch on these chicken puffs. The tender bites are made with hassle-free refrigerated crescent rolls and a flavorful chicken and cream cheese filling. —Amber Kimmich, Powhatan, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 puff: 67 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 11/32 Apple Sausage Appetizers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Apple Sausage Appetizers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: I love making apple appetizers

the Recipe Creator: I love making apple appetizers. This no-fuss recipe makes plenty, so it’s great for a football party or holiday gathering, just serve with toothpicks. —Dolores M. Barnas, Blasdell, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 117 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fruit. 12/32 Prosciutto Pinwheels 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Prosciutto Pinwheels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fancy-looking and filling, these sensational appetizers are

a lot easier to make than they look

a lot easier to make than they look. With just a few ingredients and our easy directions, it’ll be a snap! —Kaitlyn Benito, Everett, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 appetzier: 86 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 13/32 Pizza Oyster Crackers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pizza Oyster Crackers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 cups (24 servings) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick and easy snack is a favorite of my kids. I always include a baggie in their

lunch boxes

lunch boxes. —Carol S Betz, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 135 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/32 Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Test Kitchen Approved Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 93 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

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15/32 Walnut & Fig Goat Cheese Log Test Kitchen Approved Walnut & Fig Goat Cheese Log Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a simple spread that calls for only a handful of ingredients. The tablespoon of honey is optional, but I think that touch of sweetness nicely complements the tang of the goat cheese. —Ana-Marie Correll, Hollister, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 93 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 16/32 Bacon-Wrapped Smokies 43

They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Smokies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cute little bacon-wrapped smokies are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 90 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 17/32 Peanut Butter Granola Pinwheels 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 16 pinwheels Go to Recipe

The recipe is easy to increase as needed

From the Recipe Creator: I came across this easy and tasty snack while searching online for healthy munchies for kids. Great for after school, it’s really quick to make and filling enough to hold the kids until dinner. To satisfy heftier appetites or to serve as a power lunch, cut each tortilla into fewer pieces or provide one per child. The recipe is easy to increase as needed. —Mary Haluch, Ludlow, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 18/32 Slow-Cooked Smokies 14 Reviews

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