15 Affordable Appetizer Ideas Under $10
Let’s be real, entertaining doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank, especially when an affordable appetizer can save the day. Whether you’re hosting friends, planning a cozy date night at home, or need a quick dish to bring to a gathering, these budget-friendly appetizer ideas are easy, delicious, and all under $10!
Here are 16 affordable appetizer ideas that look fancy, taste amazing, and won’t stress your wallet.
1. Caprese Skewers
Cherry tomatoes + mozzarella balls + basil on a toothpick. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Fancy, fresh, and under budget. Easy peasy.
2. Deviled Eggs
A dozen eggs goes a long way. Mix with a little mayo, ( add a little bit of ketchup, my secret ingredient ) mustard, and paprika for a crowd-pleaser.
3. Hummus & Veggie Cups
Buy one tub of hummus and slice carrots, celery, and cucumbers into individual plastic cups.
4. Cheese Brie Bites with Fillo
Grab a mini wheel of Brie, some fillo shells, and top with jam. Bake for a few minutes – look fancy, but so easy.
5. Tortilla Pinwheels
Use tortillas, cream cheese, and deli meat or spinach. Roll, slice, and serve chilled.
6. Balsamic Bread Dip
Pour olive oil into a small dish, add balsamic vinegar, Italian herbs, and serve with crusty bread.
7. Fruit & Cheese Toothpicks
Think grapes, cubed cheddar, and a little flair. Easy to prep, easy to snack.
8. Mini Meatballs
Buy frozen turkey or beef meatballs and simmer in BBQ or marinara sauce. Stick toothpicks in for serving.
9. Pita Chips & Tzatziki
One bag of pita chips + one container of tzatziki dip = Mediterranean win.
10. Stuffed Mini Peppers
Fill sweet mini peppers with cream cheese, herbs, or whipped feta for a colorful and crunchy bite.
11. Air-Fried Chickpeas
Toss canned chickpeas with olive oil and spices. Air fry or roast until crispy. Protein-packed and addicting.
12. Popcorn Trail Mix
Mix air-popped popcorn with pretzels, nuts, and a few chocolate chips. Perfect for casual nights in.13. Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese & Dill
Top thick cucumber slices with seasoned cream cheese and fresh herbs. Light and refreshing!
14. Spinach Artichoke Dip (Small Batch)
Use frozen spinach, a little cream cheese, canned artichokes, and parmesan. Bake and serve with chips or bread.
15. Roasted Garlic & Herb Crostini
Toast thin baguette slices with garlic butter and herbs. Optional: top with diced tomatoes or ricotta.
16. Cream Cheese & Ham Rolls with Chives
These are so easy, just order thin sliced ham of choice, spread room temp cream cheese over an entire ham slice, roll up, cut into little bit sized pieces and top with chives!
Pimento Cheese Shells Recipe
I’m sharing the easiest appetizer to make and if you’re a cheese freak like myself you will love this one! Pimento Shells are so easy to make:
Ingredients:
@athens_foods Phyllo Shells
Pimento Cheese ( your choice of brand )
Canned Pimento
Preheat oven to 350. Scoop your pimento cheese into each shell, top with small sliced canned pimentos to garnish and cook for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy! So easy and tasty, I told you it was fast!
Ham and Chive Rolls Recipe
These and ham and chive rolls are so fun to make and once each bite hits your mouth, you’ll want another!
Ingredients:
Deli Honey Ham – asked for “thin” sliced 1lb. ( more if you want to make a bigger batch )
2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Chives
1 Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
In a bowl, mix your cream cheese and chives together. Take your first slice of ham and lay it open flat, spread a thin layer of your cream cheese spread to cover the entire ham slice. Roll your ham into a pinwheel. With a knife, slice each bite and set aside in a plate or container to serve for later. Continue until your ham is out! Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve, garnish with extra chives to make pretty!
Cucumber Bites Recipe
These bites are cool, delicious and I just love hummus! When making this appetizer makes sure your cucumbers are fresh so its crunchy and juicy!
Ingredients:
1 cucumber
Paprika Powder
Dill
Regular or lemon hummus
Olive Oil
Salt
Slice your cucumber slices first, make sure that the cucumbers had been already chilled in the fridge. You don’t want to start out with room temp cucumbers that are soft and soggy. Once sliced, I like to add my hummus into a plastic sandwich bag, poke a hole at the end point and topping each cucumber slice with hummus. Sprinkle your bites with paprika, sprinkle of salt, a drizzle of olive oil and dill! Serve right away, these are so delicious and I bet you have most of these ingredients at home already!
Serving Trays
Looking for serving trays to place these yummy apps on? Below are some of my favorites that will make your appetizers POP!
White Serving Trays
Thinking of making all three of these at once? You should! I love these serving trays below to place each one!
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