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Do you like trying to maneuver a fork while you're standing at a party? Didn't think so. From classics like shrimp cocktail and crab cakes to novelty cranberry brie bites and mini reuben sandwiches—here are EatingWell's best party-ready, one-bite appetizer recipes for the holidays and beyond.
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3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Bites

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Baked Brie is a perennially popular appetizer. Here, we complement the Brie with tart cranberry sauce and bake it in pretty individual tartlets using premade pie crust for an ultra-easy crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Beef & Watercress Maki Rolls

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For this healthy appetizer, make sure you don't get paper-thin roast beef--it's harder to work with. Instead, ask at the deli counter for medium-thick slices (number 3 on most meat slicers).

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Cucumber-Avocado Cauliflower Rice Sushi

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Use cauliflower rice to turn classic cucumber-avocado sushi into a low-carb snack, lunch or appetizer. This roll is vegetarian-friendly and a no-egg mayo makes it great for vegans too. Make these rolls as you eat them, instead of letting them sit. The cauliflower rice can dry quickly, which makes rolling tricky.

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Crab & Pea Cakes with Sesame-Ginger Aioli

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In this healthy crab cake recipe, the subtle sweetness of crab and peas is complemented with a pop of ginger and sesame oil in the aioli. Crab is available in a range of "grades." For a sweeter flavor and more toothsome bite in this appetizer, choose lump or jumbo. Most crabs from the U.S. and Canada are considered good choices for the environment.

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Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups

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With a little time and a clever technique, zucchini and cream cheese are transformed into a playful and easy party snack. You will have leftover zucchini after shaving the ribbons; dice or slice the leftovers and use them in salads, omelets, or pasta.

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Mini Sausage Stuffing Tarts

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These bite-size tarts turn traditional holiday stuffing into a clever appetizer, with an easy homemade crust and a quick sausage-mushroom filling. Prep the crust and filling in advance, then bake just before serving.

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Harissa Mackerel & Endive

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Harissa, the flavorful chili paste from Tunisia, gives this mackerel salad a spicy punch. If you need an alternative, try another chili paste, such as gochujang, sambal oelek or chile-garlic paste.

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Reuben Pickle Bites

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This pickle-on-a-stick appetizer has all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in one small bite. Watch this crowd-pleasing no-cook appetizer disappear in a snap at a party, game-watch or tailgate.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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Turn classic chicken parm into meatballs with this easy load-and-go appetizer recipe with a cheesy surprise inside. Making meatballs for a party? Switch your crock pot to "warm" for serving all party long.

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Garlic-Sautéed Shrimp

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Peeled shrimp may be convenient, but here the shells--and heads if you are lucky enough to find them still on--are transformed into a quick stock that adds a boost of flavor. Serve the garlic-sautéed shrimp as an appetizer or use them as a topping for pasta or risotto.

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Pea & Ricotta Wontons

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The undeniable pairing of a creamy pea filling and butter-shallot sauce will make this recipe a hit at your next party. Baking drastically cuts the fat and calories. Luckily you get two wontons per serving--you definitely won't want to eat just one.

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Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

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This finger food is the perfect healthy appetizer to get your party going. Three ingredients are all it takes to make this elegant hors d'oeuvre--no one will ever guess how easy they were to make! Want to keep things plant-based? Use vegan pesto in the breadcrumb stuffing. You can also swap the whole-wheat breadcrumbs for gluten-free.

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Almond-Thyme Party Toasts with Goat Cheese

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These small appetizer bites boast big flavor! Toasted pumpernickel slices are an ideal base for goat cheese sprinkled with almonds, thyme and a touch of sweet honey. Your guests will love these so be sure you make enough for a second round.

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Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta

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Make this simple festive appetizer for your holiday guests. Toasted baguette slices with creamy, melted brie are topped with an orange-cranberry-pomegranate mixture--each bite delivers an explosion of flavor and texture!

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Broiled Oysters with Anchovy-Almond Butter

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Topped with a buttered-up blend of toasted almonds, savory anchovy and fresh herbs, this broiled oyster recipe is rich, intense and downright delicious. Serve the oysters as a first course with a dry amontillado sherry and crusty bread.

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Smoky Nut-Stuffed Apricots

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Dried apricots are stuffed with provolone cheese and pecan halves, then wrapped in bacon, baked, and served warm for a fresh take on a favorite appetizer.

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Roasted Pears with Prosciutto

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This 3-ingredient finger food is the perfect classy appetizer for your next party. It's so simple to make yet so elegant and delicious. Finishing with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar makes the flavors pop and takes this easy app to the next level.

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Oven-Fried Pickles

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These oven-fried pickles get their crispy exterior from a dredge in flour, egg and whole-wheat breadcrumbs. Serve with a creamy herbed sour cream to take this easy app to the next level.

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Creamy Shrimp Sauce

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Chile and horseradish add a spicy kick to this mayo- and yogurt-based yum yum shrimp sauce. This recipe comes together in a pinch for an updated shrimp cocktail appetizer--and will be devoured just as fast at any party.

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Raspberry BBQ Sausage Bites

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Sweet, smoky and savory, these sausage appetizer bites are a cinch to throw together at the last minute. Just throw some smoked sausage on the grill, slice and toss with the fresh homemade raspberry barbecue sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

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Horseradish Egg Salad-Stuffed Endive

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Bitter crunch from the Belgian endive is a foil for the creamy, peppery egg salad and briny caviar topping in this healthy appetizer recipe.

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Sausage Balls

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These homemade sausage balls are a healthy riff on the original--we add riced cauliflower for moisture and a veggie boost, whole-wheat flour stands in for prepared biscuit mix, and sharp Cheddar adds flavor. Serve these sausage balls for brunch, as an appetizer, or mix them with your favorite marinara for dinner.

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    1 of 22 3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Bites
    2 of 22 Beef & Watercress Maki Rolls
    3 of 22 Cucumber-Avocado Cauliflower Rice Sushi
    4 of 22 Crab & Pea Cakes with Sesame-Ginger Aioli
    5 of 22 Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups
    6 of 22 Mini Sausage Stuffing Tarts
    7 of 22 Harissa Mackerel & Endive
    8 of 22 Reuben Pickle Bites
    9 of 22 Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
    10 of 22 Garlic-Sautéed Shrimp
    11 of 22 Pea & Ricotta Wontons
    12 of 22 Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
    13 of 22 Almond-Thyme Party Toasts with Goat Cheese
    14 of 22 Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta
    15 of 22 Broiled Oysters with Anchovy-Almond Butter
    16 of 22 Smoky Nut-Stuffed Apricots
    17 of 22 Roasted Pears with Prosciutto
    18 of 22 Oven-Fried Pickles
    19 of 22 Creamy Shrimp Sauce
    20 of 22 Raspberry BBQ Sausage Bites
    21 of 22 Horseradish Egg Salad-Stuffed Endive
    22 of 22 Sausage Balls

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