15 Party Snacks That Look Like You Made an Effort—But Come Together With Just 3 Ingredients (2024)

Easy 3-Ingredient Cheese Pinwheels

This is my go-to finger food for any party—it's super quick and easy to make and all you need is puff pastry, cheese, and herbed cream cheese." —superchef

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

These crowd-pleasing three-ingredient stuffed mushrooms come together in a little over 20 minutes, and we guarantee your guests will wipe the plate clean. Of course, if you do have a little extra ingredients or time on hand, you can dress these up with spices, fresh herbs, and shredded cheese.

3-Ingredient Giant Grilled Cheese

"The combination of tangy cheddar with creamy,melty gruyereis perfect for those epic cheese pulls." —Sara Haas

Cookie Balls

These oh-so-easy cookie balls hardly require any cooking at all aside from melting the candy coating, so they're a great last-minute snack to put together with kids. For a finer consistency, grind the cookies in the blender or food processor before mixing them with cream cheese.

3-Ingredient Baked BBQ Chicken Wings

Adding a bit of maple-flavored syrup to barbecue sauce brings a touch of richness and sweetness to the standard chicken wing. Be sure to bake these on an oven rack so the chicken's juices won't pool around and make the wings soggy.

Spinach Pinwheels

In you're in a pinch before a party, these super easy pinwheels make a perfect last-minute appetizer. They're entirely made from store-bought shortcuts (crescent roll dough, frozen chopped spinach, and herbed cheese spread), but still have an elegant vibe.

Kale Krisps

What's easier than three-ingredient snacks? How about two-ingredient snacks! These cheesy kale bites come together in just 15 minutes, and they're an especially great option for vegetarians or low-carb dieters.

Easy Baked Mozzarella Sticks

This easy, cheesy snack is closer to cheesy bread than the traditional fried mozzarella stick, but that doesn't make the result any less delicious. If you prefer, you can mold the crescent dough into little balls like Allrecipes All-star Christina did in the photo.

Basic Keto Cheese Crisps

Making an irresistible snack doesn't get much easier than these cheese crisps, which you can make using only one ingredient. You can dress them up with dried herbs or spices. If you have a nonstick pan, there's no need to use parchment paper. You can also prepare these in a muffin tin using cupcake liners.

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

With these bacon-wrapped smokies, you double down on smoky pork flavor and the bacon gets a nice crunch from the brown sugar. Serve these in a slow cooker set on low so they won't get cold.

Olive Puffs

These two-ingredient olive puffs can be made with any type of olive as long as it's pitted. They're an easy, ultra-savory snack, but they're also a great way to use up leftover olives. If you like, you can assemble these ahead of time and freeze; just allow the dough to thaw for 30 minutes before baking.

Chili Dip

People can't get enough of chili or cream cheese-based dip, and this simple snack combines both. It's super simple, too—all you need to do is combine the ingredients and heat them up in the microwave.

Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk

Fudge is already an easy dessert, but it gets even easier when you use just condensed milk, peanut butter chips, and butter. Let them cool in the fridge if you want them to set completely before slicing.

• 50 Ways to Use a Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk

Keto Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers

"I went out and bought a new air fryer just to make this. Absotively posolutely scrumptious," says community member James Foley. Switch things up by using different flavors of cream cheese, such as herb, onion, or even jalapeño.

Sausage Balls

Whether they're served as a snack or with breakfast, these sausage balls are a cinch to make and will disappear quickly. Don't cook the sausage ahead of time—cooking the baking mix and cheese with the sausage helps the ingredients bind together and provides the bulk of the flavor.

More Inspiration:

• 2-Ingredient Snacks That Are Too Easy Not to Make
• 35 Party Appetizer Recipes Your Guests Will Love
• More Appetizer and Snack Recipes

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