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20 Fantastic Hors D’oeuvres Recipes

I am what you could call a huge fan of savory appetizers, so I have been gathering some of the tastiest Hors D’oeuvres recipes across the internet to share with you all so that you can enjoy them too. These are perfect for any gathering from a simple get together at home, to a pot luck, or even for a big Game Day party.

Savory appetizers and hors d' oeuvres recipes. lifeshouldcostless.com
20 Fantastic Hors D’oeuvres Recipes. lifeshouldcostless.com

These appetizer recipes range from super easy to a little more advanced, so you’re sure to find something that will work for both your skill level & your desired length of time you want to spend in the kitchen doing party prep.

What are Hors D’ Oeuvres?

Essentially it is what Americans refer to as an Appetizer…it’s basically a smaller serving of a savory food meant to be eaten while the main course of the meal is being prepared.

Don’t laugh at me too hard, but I was in my mid-twenties before I knew what the word meant… and by then I was too embarrassed to ask anyone…so I thought I would do you all a favor and include that for those of you that may be too shy to ask too.


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We are going to just jump into this list of yummy recipes for hors d’ oeuvres.

Keep in mind that when I share, I start with the title, which is where the link is to that particular recipe, then I follow the title with a picture of the tasty appetizer, followed by telling you a little bit about the recipe… Enjoy!

1. Bacon Wrapped Smokies, an easy hot appetizer.

The Best Bacon Weenies Hors D’oeuvres lifeshouldcostless.com

Looking for an easy and delicious appetizer for your next party?  These Bacon Wrapped Smokies will be a hit and your guests will be begging for the recipe!

2. Skillet Pull-Apart Pretzel Buns with Creamy Cheese Dip

The Best Pretzel Bun Dip Appetizer Recipe lifeshouldcostless.com

Soft delicious pretzel buns surround creamy cheese dip, all baked to a golden gooey perfection in a skillet, making it easy to serve and enjoy right out of the oven! It’s a fairly heavy hor d’oeuvre, but it’s super tasty and will leave you craving more.

3. Buffalo Chicken Dip, One of the Best Easy Hors D’ Oeuvres Recipes.

Simple Buffalo Chicken Dip appetizer Recipe lifeshouldcostless.com

Made with juicy shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, cream cheese, hot sauce, and loads of cheese, this easy and delicious Buffalo Chicken Dip is then baked until golden, bubbly, and perfect for dipping.

4. Easy Cheesy Bean Dip

Easy Cheesy Bean Dip Recipe lifeshouldcostless.com

A simple and delicious Bean Dip recipe that is perfect for any gathering or pot luck. The best, easy, appetizer dip ever.

5. Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs

Savory Pineapple Teriyahi Meatball Recipe lifeshouldcostless.com

These simple-to-make slow cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs are incredibly delicious, and the perfect meatball appetizer for a game day or any ‘ol gathering. You can easily double or triple this recipe to feed a larger crowd. 

6. Creamy Sriracha Dip

Delicious Creamy Sriracha Dip Recipe lifeshouldcostless.com

Spice up your playoff game party with this Creamy Sriracha Dip recipe, perfect for fresh veggies, potato chips and pretzels!

7. Dill Vegetable Dip, A Super Yummy Cold Appetizer Choice

The Best Dill Veggie Dip With Sour Cream lifeshouldcostless.com

A cold appetizer option that is perfect for any family gathering, pairs well with any veggies, and is sure to please.

8. Crockpot Coca-Cola Meatballs

Coca-Cola-Meatballs in the crockpot. lifeshouldcostless.com

This appetizer is both savory and sweet. A delicious three ingredient recipe that takes moments to prepare in your slow cooker.

9. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings

Savory Bacon Wrapped Chicken WIngs Hors D’ooeuvres Roundup lifeshouldcostless.com

Your guests will gobble up these Bacon Wrapped Barbeque Chicken Wings. The recipe is keto-friendly, but everyone will enjoy.

10. Whipped Feta Garlic Dip

Delicious Feta Cheese Dip Recipe lifeshouldcostless.com

This Whipped Feta Garlic Dip requires only 5 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to whip up! It is a tasty dip and makes a perfect appetizer!

11. Spiced Nuts

Savory Spiced Nuts Recipe Hors D’oeuvres Roundup lifeshouldcostless.com

Rather than dumping a can of store-bought nuts in a bowl, why not take a few extra minutes and whip up these delicious spiced nuts? These sweet and savory spiced nuts are going to take that bowl from boring to brilliant and no one needs to know how easy they are to make.

12. The Best White Cheese Queso Dip

The Best Queso Dip Recipe Hors D’oeuvres Roundup lifeshouldcostless.com

This white cheese queso dip recipe is cheesy and delicious, super flavorful, contains lots of protein, and is a real crowd pleaser. Take to any large gathering or make yourself a batch at home, plus it’s high in protein so there’s much less guilt.

13. Potato Wedges With Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip

The Best Grilled Potato Wedges Homemade Hors D’oeuvres Roundup lifeshouldcostless.com

Make potatoes interesting again with these wedges with buffalo blue cheese dip. Potato wedges are spiced, grilled, and served alongside a creamy, tangy, and spicy dip. Perfect for any house party.

14. Seven Layer Black Bean Dip

The Ultimate 7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe. lifeshouldcostless.com

Seven layer dip is an easy appetizer recipe featuring layers of simple Tex-Mex ingredients you can find almost anywhere. It’s quick to make, inexpensive and feeds a crowd. Serve this at your next party or family gathering to keep everyone full & happy without breaking the bank.

15. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

Delicious Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos With Cream Cheese Recipe lifeshouldcostless.com

You can whip up a batch of these bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños for any party that you are throwing.  This spicy and cheesy combo is perfect for those that may be doing any outdoor entertaining.

16. Ham And Cheese Sliders

Tasty Oven Baked Ham And Cheese Sliders With Poppy Seeds. lifeshouldcostless.com

Ham and Cheese Sliders – Hawaiian rolls filled with ham, cheese, onions and a delicious mustard sauce, then brushed with butter. A great appetizer to feed a crowd! These could even be served as the main course of a meal if wanted.

17. Homemade Pizza Rolls

Meaty Pizza Rolls Recipe lifeshouldcostless.com

Homemade Pizza Rolls Recipe is filled with meat, cheese, tomato sauce  and rolled in a perfect from scratch yeast dough that are the pizza night upgrade you didn’t know you needed.  Perfect for Game Nights and Fun Entertaining. 

18. Spicy Cowboy Caviar

Texas Caviar Bean Dip Recipe. Get all your veggies in with this yummy Hors D'oeuvres Recipe. lifeshouldcostless.com

This colorful Spicy Cowboy Caviar is packed with tons of both fresh and healthy ingredients! It takes minutes to whip up for a fresh and tasty snack! This is a great way to get your veggie servings in too.

19. Cheesy Pizza Dip

Loaded Pepperoni Pizza Dip Recipe Hors D’oeuvres Roundup lifeshouldcostless.com

This Pizza Dip is creamy, cheesy and packed with delicious pizza flavor. This fun and easy to make dip recipe uses simple ingredients and is always a party favorite!

20. Easy Sour Cream Chip Dip

Homemade Sour Cream And Onion Chip Dip Recipe. A yummy cold Hors D'oeuvres Recipe. lifeshouldcostless.com

A delicious and easy sour cream chip dip for dipping potato chips at your next party or get-together. It uses a full 16-ounce container of sour cream, plus four simple ingredients that you probably have in your pantry.

There you have it! 20 Fantastic Hors D’oeuvres Recipes both hot and cold, also both easy and more advanced options.

I hope you found an easy appetizer idea for your party…honestly, there’s such a good range of options there’s got to be something in this list to please pretty much everyone.

If you liked this post, make sure to check out my Appetizers section… I’ve got several family recipes on there that have withstood the test of time in how tasty they are.

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