65+ Fall Appetizers for Party Season (Easy Dips, Sliders & Finger Foods)
Fall is one of my favorite times of year for getting together with family and friends. There always seems to be something going on, from football weekends and Halloween parties to casual evenings with friends, and having a few easy appetizers ready to go makes everything so much easier.
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite fall appetizers here, including plenty of cheesy dips, sliders, pinwheels, and easy finger foods that are perfect for sharing. There are lots of simple recipes that don’t take hours to make but still feel special enough for a party or get-together.
Some of these are great for making ahead, and there are plenty of crockpot appetizers that can stay warm while everyone helps themselves. If you’re planning a fall party, game day, or just want some fun food to enjoy with family, there are lots of ideas here to try.
Cozy Fall Dips
1. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
2. Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
3. Crockpot Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
4. Baked Cheeseburger Dip
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and crumbled
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis, drained
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (Lawry’s)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- ½ tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles (plus more for garnish)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cream cheese, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, onion, seasoning salt, ketchup, mustard, and chopped pickles. Stir until everything is well mixed.
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Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and spread it out evenly.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dip is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
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If you like, sprinkle a few extra chopped pickles on top before serving.
5. Million Dollar Dip
6. Hissy Fit Dip
7. Blue Cheese Dip
8. Roasted Red Pepper Cottage Cheese Dip
9. Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
10. Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese Dip
11. Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
12. Mexican Street Corn Dip
13. Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Dip
14. Crockpot Crack Corn Dip
15. Crockpot Beer Cheese Dip
16. Crockpot Pizza Dip
17. Crockpot Taco Queso Dip
Servings: 20-24
Ingredients:
- 16 oz Ground Beef, brown and drained
- 16 oz Red Salsa (your favorite is best)
- 16 oz Nacho Cheese Sauce
- 8 oz Sour Cream
Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, add the cooked ground beef, salsa, nacho cheese sauce, and sour cream. Stir everything together until well blended.
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Pour the mixture into the crockpot and spread it out evenly.
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Cover and cook on high for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, then switch the setting to warm to keep the dip hot.
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Serve warm as a dip with chips or use it as a tasty topping, and enjoy.
18. Hot Crab Dip
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the corn, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Cajun seasoning (if using), hot sauce, green onion, and one cup of cheese until everything is well combined.
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Spread the mixture evenly into a baking dish, then sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the top.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the top is melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
19. Baked Mushroom Dip
20. Creamy Corn Dip
21. Easy Queso Dip
22. Easy Bean Dip
Fall Party Sliders & Mini Sandwiches
23. Bacon Jam Cheeseburger Sliders
24. Big Mac Sliders
25. BLT Sliders
26. Crack Chicken Sliders
27. French Onion Beef Dip Sliders
28. Hot Honey Apple Cheddar Turkey Sliders
29. Italian Grinder Sliders
30. Maple Butter Chicken Bacon Sliders
31. Nashville Hot Honey Chicken Sliders
32. Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
33. Sloppy Joe Sliders
34. Tuna Melt Sliders
35. Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders
36. Mini Chili Cheese Dog Sliders
37. Bacon Ranch BBQ Chicken Sliders
38. Monte Cristo Sliders
Easy Fall Finger Foods
39. Jalapeño Pigs in a Blanket
40. Mini Pretzel Dogs
41. Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Servings: 18
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 package Hawaiian rolls
- 9 slices American cheese, cut into six pieces
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir together the butter, garlic, and parsley until well blended.
- Cut each Hawaiian roll into three equal pieces.
- Spread the butter mixture on one side of each piece of bread.
- Place half the bread slices butter side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Top each slice with a piece of cheese.
- Place the remaining bread slices on top of the cheese with the butter side facing up.
- Bake the sandwiches for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time.
42. Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
43. Crockpot Mississippi Meatballs
44. Crockpot Enchilada Meatballs
45. Crockpot Honey Bourbon BBQ Meatballs
46. Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs
Servings: 5
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground meat (any type)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Cranberry Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chili ketchup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, place the ground meat, finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, salt, paprika, egg, dill, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix everything thoroughly with clean hands or a spoon until the mixture is well combined. Be sure the seasonings and onion are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- Wet your hands with a little water to prevent sticking. Scoop out small portions of the mixture and gently roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Try to keep them uniform in size so they cook evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil. Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until they develop a golden-brown crust on the outside. This step will seal in the juices and help keep the meatballs tender.
- Once browned, remove the meatballs from the skillet and transfer them to a clean bowl. They don’t need to be fully cooked at this stage, as they’ll finish cooking in the slow cooker.
- In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will begin to burst and release their juices, forming a tart, rich sauce.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, strain the mixture through a sieve or blend with an immersion blender. If you like texture, leave the cranberries slightly chunky. Stir in the chili ketchup and mix well to balance the sweetness and tang.
- Place the browned meatballs into a slow cooker and pour the cranberry sauce over the top. Gently stir so all the meatballs are coated with the sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on medium power for about 3 hours. The meatballs will absorb the flavors of the sauce and become tender and juicy. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh herbs, and pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
47. Crockpot Sticky Teriyaki Little Smokies
48. Crockpot Cherry Cola Little Smokies
49. Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
50. Crockpot Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa Bites
Make Ahead Party Pinwheels
51. Mexican Pinwheels
52. Pepper Jelly Pinwheels
53. Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels
54. Sun-Dried Tomato Cucumber Pinwheels
Fall Cheese Appetizers & Party Bites
55. Brie Phyllo Tarts
56. Pumpkin Feta Phyllo Cups
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 6 sheets of phyllo dough
- 200 g pumpkin, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 2-3 tbsp melted butter (for brushing the phyllo dough)
- Pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and sauté the pumpkin cubes until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and honey (if using), and stir.
- Add the baby spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Turn off the heat and add the crumbled feta cheese. Gently mix the filling.
- Cut the phyllo dough sheets into squares (about 10×10 cm each). Brush each square with melted butter.
- Stack three squares on top of each other, rotating them slightly to form a star shape. Press the stacked squares into a muffin tin, shaping them into cups.
- Fill each phyllo cup with the pumpkin, spinach, and feta filling.
- For extra texture, sprinkle pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds on top if desired.
57. Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls
58. Taco Cheese Ball
59. Jack Skellington Cheese Ball
60. Homemade Boursin Cheese
61. Million Dollar Snack Mix
Warm Fall Party Appetizers
63. Crockpot Birria Nachos
63. Crockpot Chicken Nachos
64. Chicken Flautas
65. Loaded Potato Skins
66. Potato Feta Salad
67. Sour Cream and Onion Potato Salad
I hope you found a few fall appetizers here that you’d like to try for your next gathering. There are plenty of easy recipes to choose from, including warm dips, simple finger foods, and crowd-pleasing bites that everyone will enjoy.
Fall parties are always a fun excuse to make some delicious food, and these appetizers are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Let me know which recipes you try out.
