30+ Simple Baby Shower Appetizers

Baby Shower Appetizer Recipes – Planning a baby shower is lots of fun, especially when brainstorming great snack and appetizer ideas. Whether you’re looking for finger food ideas or you’re just looking for quick and easy appetizer recipes that everyone will love, we’ve got you covered. Check out our baby shower appetizer ideas, including savory, sweet, and everything in between. Enjoy!

by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Apr 16, 2023

1. Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Bites

These little salmon puff appetizers are great with some bubbly!
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2. Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms

Ideal for a quick lunch at home, tangy apple and grilled mushrooms team perfectly with sweet, melty onions. Enjoy with a crisp salad!
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3. Sweet Cantaloupe Carrot Gazpacho Shooters

The perfect spring luncheons.
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4. Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

Shrimp ceviche is so fresh, flavorful, and super quick to make. Enjoy a light, healthy meal with our shrimp ceviche recipe!
Cooking time: 1 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Whipped Ricotta Dip with Balsamic and Cranberries

Ricotta dip is a light and creamy appetizer infused with balsamic flavor. This easy ricotta dip recipe is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any special occasion!
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7. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
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8. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!
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9. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

Wow your guests for your next brunch at home with these crisp and melty Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Spinach Dip Puff Bites

These spinach dip puff appetizers made into a muffin tin are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Oven-Baked Garlic Herb Butter Flatbread

These garlic herb butter flatbreads are perfect as an appetizer, and you can play as much as you want with the toppings!
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12. Garlic Butter Steak Bites

These garlic butter steak bites are crazy delicious, packed with flavor and so easy to make. Easy steak recipe ahead!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Baked Meatballs with Cilantro

This Baked Meatballs Recipe make for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or appetizer, full of delicious asian flavors.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
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15. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
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16. Keto Four-Cheese Breadsticks

These soft, delicious keto breadsticks are super simple to make!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Baked Zucchini Fries

These Baked Zucchini Fries are an amazing lightened-up appetizer everyone will love.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins

Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
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19. Stuffed Strawberries with Guacamole

These Stuffed Strawberries Guacamole Bites are the perfect last minute appetizer!
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20. Pepperoni Pizza Cups

You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. 3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

This cream cheese fruit dip is lightly sweet and super fluffy - A great way to get everyone to eat more fruit this season!
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22. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce

This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
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23. Strawberry Balsamic Crostini

An elegant and tasty appetizer for all your party needs.
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24. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

Garlic roasted shrimp recipe Ready in 10 minutes and seriously amazing — Perfect appetizer for the holidays!
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25. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls

This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute New Year’s Eve get-together!
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26. Herb Butter Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

Juicy Bruschetta Recipe with unexpected flavor of red onion, all come together to create a wonder balance of flavors over a crunchy toast.
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27. Spicy Deviled Eggs

This spicy deviled eggs recipe is a classic, bite-size hors d'oeuvre for an elegant Easter buffet.
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28. Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms

These baked cheese stuffed mushrooms are easy to put together and make a wonderful app or light lunch. It’s going to be hard to eat just one of these cheesy stuffed mushrooms!
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29. Watermelon Fries with Cream Cheese Marshmallow Dip

These watermelon fries with cream cheese and marshmallow dip are a great and refreshing Summer snack!
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30. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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31. Skillet Nachos with Veggie

Boy are these good! Pop this in the oven during the pregame show.
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How to plan for baby shower appetizer recipes?

1. Decide on a menu for the baby shower. Consider the guest list, time of the shower, and type of event when selecting the menu.

2. Select a variety of appetizers that appeal to everyone and are easy to make. Well, this roundup already has plenty of inspiration for you!

3. Consider any dietary restrictions for your guests, such as vegetarians, vegans, and guests with food allergies.

4. Create a shopping list for the baby shower appetizers. Make a list of ingredients that you need to make your appetizers.

5. Plan the order of when you will start and finish each step.

6. Prepare the ingredients ahead of time. If possible, chop vegetables and prepare ingredients the day before the baby shower.

7. Assemble the baby shower appetizers just before the party so they are fresh and at their peak flavor!

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