Labor Day is the perfect time to gather with family and friends for one last backyard cookout before summer winds down. These easy appetizers are made for sharing, with simple ingredients and crowd-pleasing flavors that keep everyone happy while the grill heats up. From creamy dips to bite-sized snacks and fresh favorites, these 30 Labor Day appetizers are the kind of recipes guests will keep reaching for all afternoon.
Mini Baked Shredded Chicken Tacos
Such a great appetizer for parties like Cinco de Mayo. These mini tacos are packed with chicken and cheese.
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Mini Taco Appetizers
These mini taco appetizers are filled with meat, cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings.
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Shrimp Cocktail Cups
These Shrimp Cocktail Cups are filled with tangy cocktail sauce, chilled shrimp, crisp cucumber, fresh dill, and a sprinkle of Tajín for a spicy citrus kick.
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Easy Veggie Tray with Hummus
A Veggie Tray with Hummus is one of the easiest ways to pull together a fresh, no-fuss appetizer. It’s simple, colorful, and works just as well for a quick afternoon snack as it does on a party table.
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Tortilla Beef Kebabs
Grilled Tortilla Beef Kebabs are one of those viral recipes that actually live up to the hype.
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Pesto Turkey Pinwheels
Soft tortillas are layered with creamy pesto, sliced turkey, and cheese, then rolled up and sliced into bite-sized spirals that are perfect for sharing.
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Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Skewers
These Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Skewers bring bold, smoky flavor with juicy chicken and crispy bacon are brushed with a sweet and spicy chipotle BBQ sauce that caramelizes beautifully as it cooks.
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Fruit Pizza
A soft sugar cookie crust is topped with a smooth cream cheese layer and finished with fresh, colorful fruit. It is simple, eye catching, and easy to slice and share.
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Pickle Ham Rolls
They’re creamy, salty, a little tangy, and come together in minutes.
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Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs
These Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs wrap a savory cheeseburger filling inside soft biscuit dough to bake up golden and fluffy in just minutes.
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Loaded Smashed Potatoes
These Loaded Smashed Potatoes are topped with bacon, melted cheese, and fresh chives for that classic loaded potato flavor.
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Roast Beef & Caramelized Onion Crostini
These Roast Beef & Onion Canapés are layered with caramelized onions, tender roast beef, and melty Gruyere on a toasted baguette slice.
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BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
These BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders are loaded with smoky beef, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and a touch of BBQ sauce, all packed into soft Hawaiian rolls.
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Shrimp Aguachile
This tasty shrimp aguachile is perfect for a party if served in small glasses. The shrimp and avocado are so refreshing.
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Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs
Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs are one of our favorite variations for deviled eggs. Plus they're ready in 25 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.
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Southwestern Eggrolls
These Southwestern Eggrolls are the perfect appetizers for parties and they also make a great meal.
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Jalapeno Popper Crescent Bites
These Easy Jalapeno Popper Crescent Bites pack every flavor you love about classic jalapeno poppers, that smoky bacon, tangy cream cheese, and spicy kick, into a flaky, buttery crescent cup that is perfectly sized for snacking.
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Elote Smash Burger Tacos
Elote Smash Burger Tacos are the best kind of mash-up. Crispy beef and Mexican street corn all served on a crispy flour tortilla.
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S’mores Brownies
These S’mores Brownies combine everything you love about campfire s’mores with rich, cakey brownies in one easy dessert bar.
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Fried Chicken and Biscuit Appetizers
This is the appetizer you make when you want something that feels a little indulgent but still easy to serve.
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Chicken Durum Doner Kebab Wraps
These Chicken Durum Doner Kebab Wraps bring all the flavors of your favorite street-food kebab shop right to your kitchen.
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Burrata-Stuffed Campari Tomatoes
A summer showstopper that takes ten minutes and looks like you tried for hours.
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Grilled Onion Steaks with Alabama White Sauce
Grilled Onion Steaks get lightly charred, tender in the center, and finished with a tangy Alabama white sauce that adds just the right punch.
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Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is one of those recipes you can throw together in minutes that is packed with a mix of beans, veggies, and a bright, tangy dressing that ties it all together.
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Pad Thai Chicken Skewers
Pad Thai Chicken Skewers take the sweet, tangy, nutty flavors of classic Pad Thai and turn them into an easy grilled dinner.
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Caesar Salad Cups
Crisp lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, and a sprinkle of golden, crunchy breadcrumbs are layered into individual cups for an easy grab and go appetizer.
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Luau Meatballs
Luau Meatballs are a quick appetizer that brings a little tropical flavor to the table. They’re simple to assemble and perfect for parties, game day, or an easy snack.
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Cheeseburger Eggrolls
If you love cheeseburgers but want something a little more party ready, Cheeseburger Eggrolls are the move.
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Greek Salad Skewers
Greek salad skewers are a fresh, no-cook appetizer that brings all the flavor of a classic Greek salad into one easy-to-eat bite.
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Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings
These wings are coated in a buttery, garlicky sauce with a spicy kick and a punch of fresh lemon.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.