We’ve upped the ante on these quick and easy appetizer recipes: none of them take more than 15 minutes to make. That’s right; in about the same time it takes to throw some cold cuts and cheese slices on a plate, you can make a colorful, Tex-Mex-inspired edamame bean dip or a warm tray full of individual pizzettes. Because if there’s one big secret to making your entertaining look effortless it’s, well, to make it almost effortless. Less time in the kitchen means you can spend more of it visiting with family or friends, which is the whole point of having people over in the first place. But let’s face it — setting out cheese in a can alongside a bag of crackers can be embarrassing (at least to some of us). These appetizers aren’t only quick and easy, they’re bound to impress with their sophisticated pairings of flavors, like quick-roasted garlic and red pepper or thinly sliced pear and blue cheese. So what are you waiting for? Round up the gang and tell ‘em that the party’s at your place tonight!

 

 

 

 

 

Easy Baked Cheese Fondue

Five to eight minutes in the oven is all that a wedge of bold-flavored Cambozola cheese needs to become a meltingly delicious, spreadable appetizer.

(Prep time: 10 min.; total time: 15 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

Greek-Style Quesadillas

Grape tomatoes and cucumbers add some seasonal color to these savory Mediterranean-inspired quesadillas.

(Prep time: 15 min.; total time: 19 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

Pimiento-Cheese Spread Appetizers

No need for Cheez Whiz when you can whip up this fluffy pimiento-cheese spread in no time flat.

(Prep time: 15 min.; total time: 15 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

Easy Pizzettes

These warm little pizzettes make ingenious use of English muffins for the crust. Just add your favorite toppings!

(Prep time: 15 min.; total time: 15 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

Ruby and Gold Grapefruit Cocktail

A dash of rosemary paired with grapefruit slices adds a fresh, palate-cleansing choice to your spread.

(Total time: 15 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antipasto Wheels

There’s no need for elaborate preparation when you use good quality ingredients: pair a fine Gorgonzola with premium salami here, and this appetizer practically makes itself.

(Total time: 15 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

Benito Bean Dip

Vegetarians will love the surprising Tex-Mex kick of this edamame-based bean dip.

(Total time: 10 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Pear and Cheese Crostini

This pairing of creamy blue cheese and thinly sliced pear on toasted French bread proves elegance can, in fact, be easy.

(Total time: 15 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

Roasted-Pepper Hummus

Hummus flavored with quick-roasted garlic and red peppers makes for a light, flavorful alternative to cheese spreads.

(Prep time: 10 min.; total time: 13 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

Date Wraps

Anyone who loves Spanish tapas knows that the creamy sweetness of dates and the salty savor of prosciutto is a heavenly match.

(Total time: 10 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

Entertaining is a breeze with more quick and easy appetizer recipes!

 

 

 

Categories: Holidays & Parties | Tags: appetizers, Cheese Appetizers, Dips and Spreads, Hummus, Quick and Easy Appetizers
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