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If you are hosting a backyard party this summer, you are going to need some good food to keep things fun and festive. I have rounded up a bunch of easy, tasty snacks and appetizers that are perfect for outdoor entertaining. You won’t have to stress in the kitchen this summer! Just make these and then sit back and enjoy the party!

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Be the winner of your backyard party with this spinach artichoke dip. The classic dip is rich, creamy, and perfect to serve with chips and veggies.

Get the recipe: Spinach Artichoke Dip

Rotel Dip

Rotel Dip will always have a spot on my table during the big game. The 3-ingredient dip is one that everyone requests, year after year. Made with spicy sausage, rotel, and Velveeta cheese, the simple and easy is quick to put together, so much so that you can make a second batch at half time.

Get the recipe: Rotel Dip

Mac and Cheese Bites

These mac and cheese bites transform your favorite comfort dish into an easy appetizer. The bite-sized app is super easy to eat while hanging by the pool or chatting with friends around a picnic table.

Get the recipe: Mac and Cheese Bites

Velveeta Queso Blanco Recipe

You might as well take a seat next to this Velveeta Queso Blanco dip, as you’ll keep going back for more. The creamy dip combines Velveeta queso blanco with green chiles, whole milk, butter, and spices to make a luscious dip. It’s rich in the best way possible.

Get the recipe: Velveeta Queso Blanco

Garlic Parmesan Wings

A backyard party would not be complete without wings. These garlic parmesan wings check that box and bring a whole lot of flavor to the table. The wings bake up in the oven to create a super crispy bite, all without stepping foot in a fryer.

Get the recipe: Garlic Parmesan Wings

Fried Pickles

Switch up your classic menu items for the big game by adding fried pickles to the menu. These fried bites of goodness are crunchy and tangy and surprise your tastebuds in a bold way. Serve them with a dipping sauce, or put them on top of your cheeseburger sliders for an extra punch of flavor.

Get the recipes: Fried Pickles

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Since there is always a lot going on at a backyard party, I like to keep the food I put out portable and easy to eat. These Philly cheesesteak egg rolls fit that requirement to a tee. They pack everything you love about a classic Philly cheesesteak into an egg roll wrapper that is easy to eat.

Get the recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Crockpot Buffalo Wings

Prepping all of the menu items for a party can be a little overwhelming. Save yourself from being in the kitchen during the game by making these Crockpot buffalo wings. The prep work takes about 10 minutes, but the nifty kitchen device does everything else, leaving you time to watch each touchdown.

Get the recipe: Crockpot Buffalo Wings

Whipped Feta Cheese Dip

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If you are invited to a last-minute party and need a quick backyard party essential to bring, look no further than this whipped feta cheese dip. The dip takes about 5 minutes to prepare, but it seems like it took hours in the kitchen to make. To complete the spread, serve it alongside veggies, pita chips, or crackers.

Get the recipe: Whipped Feta Cheese Dip

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Lighten up your plate during the big game with this healthy buffalo chicken dip. The dip has everything you love about classic buffalo chicken dip but with lighter ingredients. You can even swap out crackers and chips with veggies to stick to the lighter fare.

Get the recipe: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Taco Dip

There are too many moving parts to serve tacos during a backyard party. This taco dip is a great alternative. It has everything you want in a taco, in simple dip form. Serve it with tortilla chips to get the classic taco crunch.

Get the recipe: Taco Dip

Sheet Pan Nachos

No matter how many people you plan on having over, these sheet pan nachos are essential. Instead of warming up individual plates of chips, everything gets placed on a single sheet pan. Plus, the sheet pan is big enough to have customized toppings sections, so all your guests will get the exact toppings they want.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

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Both kids and adults will be happy when they see these air fryer sweet potato fries on the table. The fries are made in the air fryer to add a lighter alternative to the menu. If the game goes into overtime, the fries can be placed back in the air fryer for a quick and simple crisp-up!

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

These air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites prove that healthier menu items can be just as good. By cooking them in the air fryer, you get a crisp crunch, just like you would on a classic buffalo wing.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Antipasto Squares

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These antipasto squares are about to be the underrated hit of your party. The bite-sized squares are stuffed with cheese, ham, salami, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, and pepperoncini. Everything gets loaded into the crescent dough to make for the perfect bite.

Get the recipe: Antipasto Squares

Baked Potatoes

If you want a heartier option to add to your big game party menu, look no further than these baked potatoes. Set up a station with all of your favorite toppings and let your guest customize their potatoes to their liking.

Get the recipe: Baked Potatoes

Cheeseburger Sliders

These cheeseburger sliders will be a huge hit at your backyard party. The mini burgers are easy to eat, even during the most stressful parts of the night.

Get the recipe: Cheeseburger Sliders

Pepperoni Rollups

Take everything you love about pizza and roll it up into bite-sized goodness with these pepperoni rollups. The bite-sized apps stuff melty cheese and pepperoni into a crescent dough with red sauce. It’s an easy handheld to eat while you keep track of the game.

Get the recipe: Pepperoni Rollups

Pigs in a Blanket

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Ditch the store-bought pigs in a blanket and learn how to make your own with this recipe. The classic appetizer is a party essential. Do yourself a favor and double or even triple the recipe, as everyone will want multiple mini hot dogs.

Get the recipe: Pigs in a Blanket

Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Forget standing over the stovetop to make individual quesadillas. This sheet pan quesadilla recipe shows you how to make one giant quesadilla for everyone to enjoy during your party. When the quesadillas are ready, cut them into squares or triangles so everyone can enjoy a slice with their favorite toppings.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Cocktail Meatballs

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Don’t be surprised if these cocktail meatballs are the sneaky hit of the party. They are the kind of appetizer that is always a crowd-pleaser. Serve them on their own or place them next to rolls and let people make their own mini meatball subs.

Get the recipe: Cocktail Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

buffalo chicken sliders

There is no such thing as too much buffalo chicken when it comes to a party. Add more buffalo chicken items to the menu with these buffalo chicken sliders. Do yourself a favor and put one on your plate when they first come out, as they are guaranteed to go fast.

Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Soft Pretzel Bites

These soft pretzel bites will be a big hit for the big game, no matter who you have over. Both kids and adults love to snack on these bite-sized snacks while the action takes place on the field. Serve them plain or alongside my pretzel cheese dip for some extra flavor.

Get the recipe: Soft Pretzel Bites

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Love nachos? Buffalo chicken too? Forget choosing between the two party essentials and make these buffalo chicken nachos instead. They are the best of both worlds and great for the big game, no matter who is playing.

Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Million Dollar Dip

Feel like a million dollars when you bring this million dollar dip to your party. The dip is perfect for a small gathering with friends or a large party with the whole team. No matter who is there, the dip is guaranteed to go fast.

Get the recipe: Million Dollar Dip

Chili Cheese Dip

Let the slow cooker do all the cooking with the chili cheese dip. The creamy cheese dip needs just two ingredients to come together. It’s simple to make but has a complex flavor that will be a touchdown.

Get the recipe: Chili Cheese Dip

Pizza Sliders

Forget ordering pizza! Just make these pizza sliders instead. The gooey sliders are loaded up with cheese and sauce and served on a sweet Hawaiian roll. Feel free to add your favorite toppings inside the sliders, like pepperoni, meatballs, peppers, and onions.

Get the recipe: Pizza Sliders

Mexican Corn

Mexican corn is the appetizer you never knew you needed at your party. After one bite, you’ll see this is an essential menu item to serve year after year. The charred corn can be eaten on its own or with chips as a makeshift dip.

Get the recipe: Mexican Corn

Air Fryer French Fries

You really cannot go wrong when it comes to french fries. These air fryer French fries are simple and quick to make. You can even whip out a batch during the halftime show. They are that simple to make!

Get the recipe: Air Fryer French Fries

Crab Rangoon Dip

If crab rangoon is essential to your Chinese food order, you’ll be all over this crab rangoon dip. The dip transforms everything you love about the starter into a creamy and rich dip. Serve the dip with wonton wrapper chips to experience the full flavor all in one bite.

Get the recipe: Crab Rangoon Dip

Classic Deviled Eggs

When thinking about Super Bowl party essentials, deviled eggs always come to mind. They are a classic party dish that always hits, no matter what else is on the menu.

Get the recipe: Deviled Eggs

Taco Ring

taco ring with salsa on the side

This taco ring is almost too pretty to eat. Show off your skills in the kitchen and serve this taco ring for the party. Everything you love about a taco sits inside buttery crescent roll dough. Serve it alongside your favorite taco toppings, like salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, and guacamole.

Get the recipe: Taco Ring

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Spice up the backyard party offerings with this jalapeño popper dip. The cheese from the dip balances out the spice, so it is hot in flavor and won’t burn your tastebuds off.

Get the recipe: Jalapeño Popper Dip

Cheesy Taco Sticks

taco sticks stuffed with beef and cheese cut in half on white plate

If you are concerned about forks and knives being too messy during the party, serve up these cheesy taco sticks. The stuffed taco sticks are the perfect handheld snacks to eat, especially during a outdoor party.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Taco Sticks

Reuben Dip

If you love a Reuben sandwich, something tells me you will be all over this Reuben dip. The creamy dip takes everything you love about the classic sandwich and deconstructs it into a hot dip. It’s a dip that will become essential to your big game party menu.

Get the recipe: Reuben Dip

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

This air fryer coconut shrimp is an excellent addition to any party menu. The air fryer perfectly crisps up the shredded coconut and breadcrumb coating to make a super crispy bite. Serve them alongside sweet chili sauce to complete the bite.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Watermelon and Feta Salad

This one-bowl, one-step recipe for Watermelon and Feta Salad will become a summertime staple! Juicy watermelon, crunchy cucumber, and salty feta are dressed in a tangy vinaigrette and topped with a shower of fresh herbs.

Go to the recipe: Watermelon and Feta Salad

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About Kasey Schwartz

For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

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