Prepare quick party snacks – suitable recipe ideas for your party
Festive encounters call for entertaining snacks, but they usually take up a lot of time. Whether it’s an impromptu get-together with friends or a formal cocktail party, these quick party snack recipes are guaranteed to whet your appetite. This means you can spend less time in the kitchen and enjoy great moments at the party. Warm or cold, vegetarian or savory, sweet or hearty – there is something for every taste and occasion. Whether you are the host or the guest, you will definitely be popular with your friends when you show up with these goodies.
Fast party snacks à la last minute
If you are planning a last-minute event and need to figure out what to serve guests, this is the place for you. Quick party snacks are easy to make and all party goers will love them.
Baguette with prawns and barbecue sauce
Prawns in a spicy grill sauce are a hearty topping for any great day or evening cocktail party.
Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 500 g medium-sized prawns, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar and finished barbecue sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of whole grain baguette
- 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, halved lengthways
- 1 cup of arugula
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
First, preheat the oven with a grill rack. Then heat a large pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Steam the prawns for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the vinegar and grill sauce mixture and cook for another 30 seconds. Sprinkle the whole thing with salt. Spread the bread slices evenly with olive oil and toast for 2 minutes on both sides. After that, scrub the bread with the halved cloves of garlic. Mix the rocket with the prawns and put everything on the bread slices. At the end, sprinkle the black pepper on top and you’re done.
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Warm broad bean salad with cherry tomatoes and mushrooms
In this vegetarian recipe, the products need a little preparation, but they are still great as quick party snacks. Green beans are combined with cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in a refreshing warm salad mix. If you have the time, you can also let these cool down and serve them cold.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 500 g French beans
- 150 g sliced mushrooms
- 150 g halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the French beans and mushrooms. Steam the vegetables for about 6 minutes, until they are tender. Throw in the cherry tomatoes and pour the vinegar over them. Mix well and season to taste evenly with salt and pepper. complete!
Roasted jalapeños with goat cheese and bacon
Time for hot, quick party snacks: hearty bacon, goat cheese, sweet and sour sauce and roasted jalapeños – these fantastically hot bites are easy to cook.
Ingredients:
- 100 g soft goat cheese
- 100 g low-fat cream cheese
- 1 tbsp grated red onion
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 medium-hot halved jalapeño pods, pitted
- 3 slices of bacon cut in the middle, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp ready-made sweet and sour sauce
- 1 teaspoon of water
Preparation:
Preheat the oven with a grill rack. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and stir everything together. Arrange the chili pepper halves in a baking sheet. Fill the jalapeños with the mixture and bake for about 7 minutes until they turn golden brown. Sprinkle with the bacon cubes. Combine the sweet and sour sauce and water in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds on the highest setting. Spread the sauce evenly over the jalapeños.
Crispy chickpeas with parmesan
Thoroughly dry the chickpeas before cooking to ensure a satisfactorily crunchy result.
Ingredients:
- 450 g chickpeas in a can or in a jar
- 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Drain the chickpeas and blot them with a paper towel. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan and add the chickpeas. Fry these for about 15 minutes, until golden brown and crispy all over. Put everything in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve immediately or let the mixture cool if you want to offer your guests quick cold party snacks or store them in an airtight container.
Chocolate bruschetta
For those who eat sweet things: An easy recipe for sweet quick party snacks. The salt enhances the chocolate taste. For best results, use good quality chocolate and coarse sea salt.
Ingredients:
- 10 slices of diagonally cut baguette bread, approx. 1 cm thick
- Cooking spray
- 150 g dark chocolate with 50-70% cocoa, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Grated orange peel or mint leaves (optional)
Preparation:
First preheat the oven again and then lightly spray the bread slices with the cooking spray and place them on a baking sheet with baking paper. Bake each side for about 3 minutes. Then set the oven temperature to medium and sprinkle the baguette slices that you have taken out with the chocolate. Then put in the oven for another 3 minutes and then season with the sea salt. Finally, garnish with orange peel. Depending on your taste, you can use mint leaves instead. Serve these quick party snacks warm.
Spiced cashew nuts
Finally, we introduce you to a nutty cration for dessert. The Chinese five-spice powder gives these sweet and savory nuts a special flavor. These party snacks are suitable both as appetizers and as entertaining desserts for your event.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons of peanut oil
- 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 teaspoons of water
- 1 cup lightly toasted, unsalted cashew nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
The first thing to do is heat the oven to maximum again. Then take a large rimmed baking sheet and place parchment paper on it. Heat the peanut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add all the ingredients except the cashews. Stir vigorously until the brown sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble. Then add the nuts and cook for about 2 minutes until the cashews are well coated. Then distribute these evenly on a prepared baking sheet. To do this, use 2 forks to separate the kernels from each other, leaving as much space as possible between them. Sprinkle evenly salt on top and leave the seasoned cashew nuts in the oven at maximum temperature for about 7-8 minutes. Let this dessert cool down briefly before serving.