If you’re looking for easy appetizers for a crowd this Memorial Day weekend, you’ve come to the right place! These easy-to-assemble dishes will please your guests while keeping the ingredients simple yet delicious and you out of the kitchen!
Large Batch Spicy Jalapeño Poppers
These spicy peppers are a huge crowd-pleaser, offering a bit of spice and some cheesy smokey goodness. Better yet, you can prepare them ahead of time and pop them into the oven right before your guests arrive.
Begin with a pound of fresh jalapeño peppers, slice them lengthwise, and remove the inner seeds. Add softened cream cheese, shredded mild cheddar, and a ton of freshly cooked crunchy bacon in a large mixing bowl and combine.
Fill the peppers with a spoonful of filling, top with even more cheddar, and bake until golden and bubbly.
Salami Mozzarella Pinwheels
With summer finally arriving, having some cold and refreshing appetizers on the table is a nice spin. These salami and mozzarella pinwheels offer all that Italian sub-flavor in a cool bite.
Start by using an extra-large sun-dried tomato tortilla and begin layering your flavors! Add thinly sliced salami, freshly shredded mozzarella, diced tomato and onion, freshly shredded lettuce, and finally, drizzle with your favorite Italian dressing. Roll them up and stick them in the fridge overnight. Once the party is underway, simply slice and serve.
Crockpot Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Who doesn’t love a quick and delicious crockpot appetizer? These meatballs are everyone’s favorite. They feed a crowd and are so simple without sacrificing any flavor.
Pick up a bag of homestyle meatballs from the freezer section of your grocery store. Toss them into the crockpot with your favorite BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, chili sauce, and a can of crushed pineapple juice and all!
Cook on low and serve! They will be gone before the burgers hit the grill!
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Sugar, bacon, shrimp—can you think of a better match? These bacon-wrapped shrimp are the perfect balance of sweet and savory and offer a more fancy twist on a Memorial Day appetizer.
Using fresh jumbo shrimp, clean and devein them and lay them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Take thinly sliced hickory smoked bacon and wrap each shrimp.
To make the sugary sauce, combine ½ cup of BBQ sauce, three tablespoons of brown sugar, and a splash of orange juice for a bit of zing. Brush the mixture onto each shrimp and bake until fully cooked and glossy.
Caprese Skewers
This is a tasty, bite-sized version of everyone’s favorite summer salad. It is so easy to prepare–– these skewers come together quickly and offer all the summertime flavor.
Pick up some cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella pearls, and balsamic glaze. Layer the tomato, fresh basil, and mozzarella on a skewer, then place them on a serving dish. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, and boom, a crowd-pleasing appetizer is ready to serve!
Final Thoughts On Memorial Day Appetizers
These crowd-pleasing appetizers will not only score you some good cook points this Memorial Day weekend, but they’ll also bring joy to your guests’ taste buds!