Need some crowd-pleasing heavy appetizers for parties and gatherings? These hearty party appetizers will satisfy even the most ravenous appetite in the world! From rich and creamy dips, puff pastry pinwheels to bacon wrapped hors d’oeuvres, these are mouthwatering options to kickstart any event.
Not only are heavy appetizers for parties bound to impress guests, they also ensure they are full without serving up any mains. Be sure to give these 25 heavy appetizers for parties a try!
1. Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
The perfect make ahead party bite, these Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies look absolutely mouthwatering. With a slightly spicy flavor with crispy bacon, make sure you serve up a double batch as these are sure to fly off your plates in no time!
2. Easy Garlic Shrimp Dip
Everyone loves a good old dip, so this Garlic Shrimp Dip is bound to impress. Made with shrimp, cream cheese, mozarella and lemon juice, this creamy and savory dip is the ultimate finger licking good party appetizer. Serve it with crispy dippers, and you’ll have a perfect heavy appetizer for parties.
3. Buttery Reuben Sliders
These buttery and savory Reuben sandwiches on Hawaiian dinner rolls will be an instant hit at your next party or event. Filled with corned beef, sauerkraut and Russin dressing, the melted butter that tops these Reuben Sliders make them absolutely scrumptious!
4. Crockpot Jalapeño Corn Dip
These crowd favorite Crockpot Japaneno Corn Dip is an irrestible heavy appetizer for any kind of party! Made with corn, sour cream, cream cheese, bacon and off course tangy jalapeños, this corn dip is great when served with chips, nachos or even crackers.
5. Dill Pickle Cheeseball
A fun twist on pickle dip, this Dill Pickle Cheeseball recipe is a fun yet delicious heavy appetizer. Great for parties, game day and holidays, this creamy and spreadable pickle dip is formed into a show-stopping cheeseball that will satisfy all of your guests.
6. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers
This is Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers is a non-bake heavy appetizer that merits a place in your entertaining cookbook. With colorful mini sweet peppers that are stuffed with a delicious mixture of cream cheese and bacon, these hors’ doeuvres are perfect for big game parties and holiday gatherings.
7. Italian Antipasto Appetizer Skewers
One of the easiest and tastiest heavy appetizers for parties, these Italian Antipastao Appetizer Skwers make excellent party food. Ideal for picnics, game day, road trip, BBQs and parties, this crowd-pleasing antipasto skewers are super easy to make in advance. Made with classic Italian flavors, these are definitely going to be the next crowd favorite.
8. Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
These Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels look absolutely incredible, and are ready in under 20 minutes. Loaded with cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese and ranch, these pinwheels make great party appetizers as they quickly satiate even the most ravenous of appetites.
9. Best Ever Deviled Eggs Recipe
An all-time party staple, these are definitely the best ever Deviled Eggs recipe you need to try. With a creamy filling that surprises with crunchy bits of dill pickle and crispy bacon, these Deviled Eggs are bound to impress. Make these out of this world stuffed eggs for your next party, and watch these get devoured up in seconds!
10. Crack Chicken Pinwheels
These amazing Crack Chicken Pinwheels are a tasty mix of cheddar, cream cheese, ranch and chicken wrapped in a tortilla. Perfect for tailgating and any kind of party, these heavy party appetizer is super easy to make with rotisserie chicken and precooked bacon. One bite of these pinwheels and they’ll instantly become your next obsession!
11. Ham And Cheese Roll Ups
This six ingredient Ham and Cheese Roll Ups are so easy and effortless, you’ll wonder why you don’t make these more often. A great party appetizer made with just a few ingredients, these roll ups are easy to throw together the night before. If you have any leftovers, you can also enjoy them as on-the-go snacks or for a picnic the next day.
12. Buffalo Chicken Dip
Make these Buffalo Chicken Dip in a crockpot or bake them in an oven, this is a creamy and delicious heavy party appetizer you can make 2 days ahead of time. Using fresh or leftover rotisserie chicken, it’s a no-fuss party appetizer made to impress your guests.
13. Raspberry Brie Bites Appetizer
These Raspberry Brie Bites are healthy and satisfying little bites of heaven that is sure to please! Made with baked brie and fresh raspberries, they are absolutely delicious party appetizers your guests will love. You’ll also be surprised by how easy it is to make these impressive Raspberry Brie Bites.
14. Glazed Pizza Sliders
You can’t go from with these Glazed Pizza Sliders if you’re looking for heavy appetizers for parties. This Pepperoni Glazed Pizza Sliders recipe is packed with sweet and savory flavors from the slices of cheese and pepperoni with a sweet Italian glaze. Served in soft and chunky Hawaiian rolls, these hors’ deouvres are definitely to die for.
15. Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
A must-have party appetizer for any celebration, these tasty Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots are so delicious they will be gone in seconds. These sweet and spicy bacon wrapped sausage are so easy to make, they will also become your next favorite appetizer for parties.
16. Best Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Everybody loves a freshly made bruschetta, especially this Easy Bruschetta recipe that is bound to please! With a secret ingredient that makes this the best bruschetta ever, the crunchy grilled bread slices combined with a tomato mixture makes this antipasto taste absolutely incredible.
17. Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple
Juicy, fresh pineapple wrapped with bacon and baked in the oven, your guests won’t get enough of the sweet, salty and smoky flavors. Serve up these impressive Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple for a quick, easy and delicious party appetizer that will disappear within seconds.
18. Cranberry Feta Pinwheels With Cream Cheese
These beautiful Cranberry Feta Pinwheels with Cream Cheese are the ultimate festive party appetizers. Quick to make ahead of time, these pinwheels are chock full sweet cranberries and savory onion flavors. Every single bite tastes out of this world, and your guests will surely go for seconds and even thirds until they’re satisfied.
19. Bacon And Cheddar Cheese Ball Bites
A perfect alternative to a traditional Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball, this Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Ball Bites are tasty heavy appetizers for parties. They taste just like a loaded cheese ball but in mini sizes, everyone will be popping multiple servings of these and still can’t get enough of them!
20. Crab Rangoon Wonton Cups
If you’re looking for a delicious Chinese-inspired heavy party appetizer, these Crab Rangoon Wonton Cups are your best bet. Packed with all the flavors of your favorite Chinese appetizers and served in a baked wonton cups, these are crunchy delights everyone will fall in love with. Ready in 30 minutes or less, you can serve them straight out of the oven with a delicious sweet and sour sauce for an effortless party appetizer.
21. Five Layer Dip Cups
Want to throw together an amazing spread at the last minute? This Five Layer Dip Cups recipe is the ultimate easy heavy appetizer for parties even total beginners can make. Perfect for game day and get-togethers, this scrumptious Five Layer Dip Cups using Mi Rancho chips and salsas is a total game changer for entertainers.
22. Spinach Artichoke Dip
A fun party food that comes together quickly and easily, this Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe will become your next favorite for parties. In just a few steps, you can put together this finger licking good party appetizer that is sure to be a hit. Chock full of artichoke, cream cheese, mayonnaise, frozen chopped spinach and cheese, this is a heavy and hearty party apppetizer that is perfect for any event.
23. Baked Jalapeño Popper Phyllo Cups
These fancy Baked Jalapeño Popper Phyllo Cups are easier to make, and even easier to devour. Bite-sized phyllo shells are stuffed with yummy cream cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, cheddar, garlic powder and garnished with red pepper flakes, everyone will surely love these appetizers at your next party!
24. Smoked Pig Shots
Crispy and smoky on the outside with a gooey cheese filling, these Smoked Pig Shots are to die for. With all the flavors of jalapeño poppers with cream cheese wrapped in sausage and bacon, they are then smoked to perfection. You’ll have a heavy appetizer recipe that explodes with flavor in every bite your guests won’t get enough of.
25. 3-Ingredient Rotel Dip
Last but not least, this 3-Ingrediet Rotel Dip that features spicy sausage, Rotel and Velveeta cheese is an absolute chef’s kiss. This creamy and tasty dip goes perfectly well with tortilla chips, crackers and pretzels, so make sure you make a double or triple batch to keep everyone happy!