15 Easy Appetizers That Are Ready in 10 Minutes By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 21, 2024 SAVE RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: See More Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco Are you hosting for the holidays but feeling stumped on what to serve your guests? Start things off with a simple but delicious appetizer ready in 10 minutes or less! Whether you’re in the mood for a creamy dip or a savory crostini, there are recipes for every occasion. With tasty options like our Apricot-Stilton Bites and Whipped Feta Honey Toast, you’ll have plenty of quick bites ready to go in a matter of minutes. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 15 Apricot-Stilton Bites Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco Savory blue cheese and sweet-tart dried apricots combine for an impressive last-minute appetizer for any gathering. Light agave syrup has a sweet, neutral taste, whereas dark agave syrup will add more caramel flavor. If you don’t have agave syrup, you can use honey in its place. View Recipe Save 02 of 15 Whipped Feta Honey Toast Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling This whipped feta toast gets a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of your favorite fresh herbs. This easy appetizer takes only 10 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute guests. Using a food processor gives the feta mixture a light and airy texture. You can mix it by hand for the same great flavor with a coarser texture. View Recipe Save 03 of 15 Cucumber Salmon Bites Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Look no further for your impromptu snack—these 3-ingredient cucumber salmon bites are a surefire hit. Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer. If you have a bit more time and a few extra ingredients at your disposal, try enhancing the cream cheese with chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives. View Recipe Save 04 of 15 Cheddar-Apple Cracker Bites This easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a quick snack or appetizer. The sweetness of the Fuji balances well with the Cheddar, but you can use another variety of apple if you prefer. This recipe calls for 3 thin apple slices per cracker, but feel free to use just one if you’re craving a more cheesy bite. View Recipe Save 05 of 15 Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey This easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. Be sure to process the feta and cream cheese together until you see a smooth texture and ribbons start to form. Doing so will ensure any bits of feta are broken down, and you’ll avoid a grainy texture. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios, but you could substitute regular honey or date syrup if preferred. View Recipe Save 06 of 15 Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip EatingWell This quick, healthy dip is an easy appetizer or snack. If you don't have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well. Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels. View Recipe Save 07 of 15 Cherry & Goat Cheese Crostini Cooking Light These flavorful crostini come together in just 10 minutes, making them an easy appetizer for any occasion. When fresh cherries aren't available, substitute thawed frozen cherries. Gently pat them dry before assembling. View Recipe Save 08 of 15 Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D. These 3-ingredient apricot, Parmesan and prosciutto bites are as simple to make as they look, and they taste even better. Simply layer each ingredient on top of the other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-size starter. View Recipe Save 09 of 15 Rich & Creamy Crab Dip Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Matthew Raiford considers this creamy crab dip to be an ode to the people who worked at the now-closed Lewis Crab Factory in Brunswick, Georgia. His dad was a boilerman, which meant he worked all night cooking crabs. Once they cooled, women typically did the work of picking the crabmeat from the shells. We love the light tang that the goat cheese adds to his version. Serve with slices of warm beer bread or crunchy vegetables. View Recipe Save 10 of 15 3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Crostini Alex Shytsman With just three ingredients, you can pull together an impressive appetizer perfect for holidays or dinner parties. The tangy cranberries cut through the richness of the cheese to create a balanced bite. This quick appetizer can be easily doubled to feed a crowd. View Recipe Save 11 of 15 Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese Photography: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst Give this whipped cottage cheese recipe your own spin by making it with your favorite fresh herbs. You can use it as a dip with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread. View Recipe Save 12 of 15 Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh A quick spread of pimiento cheese stuffs these mini bell peppers for an easy, three-ingredient appetizer. View Recipe Save 13 of 15 Turmeric-Ginger Tahini Dip Flavored with turmeric, ginger and garlic, this tahini dip recipe is perfect for dipping vegetables or topping your next falafel. View Recipe Save 14 of 15 Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers Victor Protasio This super-creamy whipped feta dip is savory with just a hint of sweetness from honey. This healthy dip is perfect for veggies, whole-grain crackers or bread. View Recipe Save 15 of 15 Roasted Beet Hummus This vibrant hummus recipe couldn't be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Appetizers Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit