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hese are a fan favorite every fall. They always disappear within minutes, probably because the combo of salty, creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans is PERFECT.

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Tiny hot dogs are perfect for literally any celebration. There's something very classic about the crescent roll dough flavor, so we tend to gravitate toward it, but puff pastry or even biscuit dough should work here too.

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If you're a fan of garlic knots, this recipe is basically the bite-sized app version. Covered in gooey cheese, garlic butter, and fresh herbs, these bites are the best way to serve a crowd. The best part? They only take a little over half an hour to come together!

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These are studded with cheddar, green onions, and sesame seeds for the most flavor-packed cheese straws we've ever had. Using store-bought puff pastry makes them extremely easy to pull together for last-minute get-togethers too.Get the Cheese Straws recipe.

Warning: Once you take a bite of these crispy gnocchi, you may never stop! These crunchy, little pillowy bites are absolute perfection and an excellent bite-sized appetizer to serve at any type of holiday gathering.

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Little puff pastry squares get topped with caramelized onions and a little crumbled goat cheese for an easy appetizer that always wows. The final step is a light drizzle of honey for that salty sweet combination everyone will love.

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These mini phyllo feta bites are the perfect easy bite-sized appetizer for a party. Salty, gooey feta cheese is wrapped in the flakiest golden-brown layers of phyllo dough. Everything gets drizzled in sticky-sweet honey and topped with flaky salt for extra crunch, and voilá: You have an elegant hors d’oeuvre with just six ingredients.

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In many households, sausage balls are a classic holiday appetizer. But many of you might be thinking: "Wait, what even is a sausage ball?!" The answer: savory, cheesy bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick that will be the most popular appetizer at your party.

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These two-bite beauties combine the decadence of a crab cake, and the crisp-chewy texture of your favorite take-out egg rolls all into one platter-friendly package.

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If you’re a fan of our cranberry brie bites, we’ve got news for you: There’s a new holiday app in town, and it’s inspired by another fan fave, baked feta pasta. 😍

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As far as stuffed pasta goes, tortellini is highly versatile, convenient, and—the best part—filled with cheese. You may have heard of toasted ravioli (another great last-minute option), but these crispy Parmesan tortellini bites will soon become your new favorite appetizer.

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Step aside, hasselback potatoes: Hasselback biscuit bites are coming to steal your thunder. Featuring convenient canned biscuits stuffed with ham and cheese, these flaky, buttery bites will delight party guests and tailgaters wherever they appear.

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Stuffed with creamy ricotta, baked to golden perfection, and brushed with garlic butter, this festive, pizza-inspired snack will surely be a hit. Serve alongside marinara, then dig in!

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These mozzarella-stuffed pretzel bites are the perfect after-school or game day bite-sized appetizers. The best part? They’re made with just THREE ingredients: store-bought pizza dough, mozzarella cheese sticks, and flaky salt.

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The meatball sub is a hearty comfort food classic that's been long overdue for a bite-sized upgrade. Enter the meatball sub bite—a juicy herb and garlic meatball stuffed with mozzarella cheese, wrapped in crisp and chewy pizza dough, and served with spicy marinara.

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These ham and cheese pinwheels are made easy using store-bought crescent roll dough. They are chock-full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor you and your guests will love.

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Get your holiday parties started right with this seasonal spin on the classic appetizer. We prepared an easy-to-make homemade maple and cranberry jam and layer it into the buttery puff pastry-wrapped brie, but feel free to go leftover cranberry sauce or even homemade jam if you need. Just drizzle extra maple on top!

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Looking for a quick and easy appetizer to serve at your next gathering? It doesn’t get any easier than these little bundles of deliciousness. With only three ingredients, they come together pretty fast, and believe us, that’s a great thing because the sooner they’re ready to be devoured, the better.

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These bites are made from crescent dough (the kind from a can that’s impossibly buttery), for a crunchy exterior, soft oniony center, and—don’t worry, I didn’t forget—a molten layer of cheese blanketing the top. They’re the perfect finger food, whether you’re hosting a soirée or simply treating yourself.

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Here, flaky, buttery puff pastry is stuffed with prosciutto, asparagus, and brie before being brushed all over with a salted honey butter in this simple but satisfying recipe. Ready in under an hour, these bundles will bring the fancy to your party.

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