Party snacks

CharMaeK

We are going to invite a large group over to our house for my birthday.  I am looking for some party snack ideas that are easy to prepare.  Some hot or cold items are fine but I would love a list of great tasting treats that can be safely kept at room temperature.  I am so sick of chips and veggies and would love to mix in some very yummy snacks for the guests. 

The party is going to start around 7 so we are not serving a meal -- just need snacky items.  The guest list includes adults and kids.

Thanks!

TarHeels&Rebels

 Hi, welcome over to EI   The regulars know I'd normally create a well-balanced list based on questions about the party atmosphere and the effort you want to put in, but I just had a killer final and I'm brain dead, so you can just choose whatever appeals  

Caramel coated walnuts

Cracker spread

Mini grilled cheeses

Fig and goat cheese bruschetta

Spinach pastry diamonds

Dressed up goldfish

Mystery rolls

And my ever-dependable tomato-bacon-swiss things

1 sm can Grands biscuits

2c grated swiss

1 can Rotel, drained

1/2c bacon bits

2 tbsp basil

1 tbsp chopped green pepper

1/2 tsp celery salt

1c mayo

Tear apart the biscuits, stretch thin, and press into mini muffin tins.  Add filling.  Bake at 375 for 8-10 mins.

 

kali131

A great recipe that is quick and easy:

Take a brick of cream cheese and spead it evenly on a microwave safe dish.  Cover the cream cheese with apricot jelly.  Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and slivered almonds and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes and serve with crackers

 

teachersinlove

OMG, I am drooling over those mystery rolls.  **digging in desk drawer for food now**

iloveu4ever

Puppy chow, quesidillas

Meels12

How about a beautiful cheese & fruit platter -- best at room temp anyway!  here are some ideas.  Then some chocolate and fruit platters, good for that time of day.  Add in one hot/warm app (like these tomato goat cheese puff pastries?) and you're set!