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Make-Ahead Party Food

Make-Ahead Party Food: Effortless Appetizers for Every Celebration

Discover 25 Best Make-Ahead Party Food Recipes for effortless appetizers that delight guests and ease hosting stress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 25 appetizers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American, Vietnamese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Paper Rolls
  • 1 pack Rice paper wrappers
  • 2 cups Vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, cucumber)
  • 1 cup Protein (shrimp, chicken, tofu)
Cocktail Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground meat (beef or turkey)
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Sweet-and-sour sauce
Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread
  • 1 loaf Bread loaf (sourdough or Italian)
  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves
Dips
  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella)
Vegetables
  • 4 medium Potatoes (for skins)
  • 2 cups Vegetable assortment (bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots)
  • 1 bunch Herbs (parsley, cilantro)

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Bowls
  • Food Processor
  • plastic wrap
  • airtight containers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients and clean and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Prepare your chosen protein and set up your workstation.
  2. Create a variety of dips by blending cream cheese, sour cream, and cheese. Chill the dip in the refrigerator.
  3. Assemble the appetizers by soaking rice paper, filling with ingredients, and rolling tightly. Prepare Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread by mixing cream cheese with garlic.
  4. Chill assembled items in the refrigerator for flavor melding. Store cooked items in airtight containers.
  5. Before serving, preheat the oven for baked items and reheat dips. Arrange on serving platters and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appetizerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients and consider prepping a day ahead for best results. Ensure all cold items are served straight from the fridge.

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