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12 Prom Party Appetizers To Get You Pumped For An Ultra-Glam Night
While you may have decked out your backyard with all the right prom-inspired decorations to help you get ready for the most glamorous night of high school, your celebration can't possibly be complete without a selection of the tastiest prom appetizers. A night full of dancing has to be preceded by some ample snacking, after all. And if your prom doesn't serve dinner, you're going to want to load up on some substantial hors d'oeuvres beforehand.
Whether you choose to go savory or sweet, hot or cold, these appetizers will ensure that your pre-prom has enough choices to feed a hungry crowd. Flip through to put together your delicious menu.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
A store-bought veggie platter becomes a party hit with the help of Half-Baked Harvest’s sun-dried tomato hummus.
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Mini Grilled Cheese And Tomato Sandwiches
A classic childhood favorite food goes grown-up for a coming-of-age party. Averie Cooks’ mini grilled cheese sandwiches are sure to please both kids and parents.
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Roasted Grape And Honey Goat Cheese Crostini
For a unique take on crostini, A Beautiful Mess roasts grapes to bring out their sweetness.
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Macaroni And Cheese Baked Cheese Balls
The perfect comfort food just got better in the form of Averie Cooks’ finger-food friendly mac and cheese balls.
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Crispy Roasted Garbanzo Beans
When you just need a snack you can place in a pretty bowl, Steamy Kitchen’s roasted garbanzo beans always do the trick.
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Pear, Raspberry, And Goat Cheese Crostini
Fruit makes a refreshing palate cleanser, and Cookie and Kate’s fruity crostini is both satisfying and sweet.
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Buffalo Oven "Fried" Goat Cheese Stick
Half Baked Harvest makes a more adult version of your favorite fried cheese by baking perfectly breaded bites of goat cheese.
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Baked Vegetable Wontons
For an easy-to-eat snack that doesn’t feel like a snack, look no further than The Kitchn’s simple yet impressive vegetable wontons.
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Watermelon-Feta Skewers
Finally, a way to enjoy watermelon without risking staining your dress. Thanks, A Beautiful Mess!
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Yucca Fries With Peruvian Aji
French fries may feel a little too casual for such a big occasion. Instead, try out A Cozy Kitchen’s savory yucca fries.
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Basil Pesto Party Almonds
Instead of decking out tables with boring bowls of nuts, take things up a notch with Cookie and Kate’s herb-covered party almonds.
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Hot Crab Puffs
You can always count on puff pasty for simple appetizers that taste fancy. The Kitchn adds some crab meat and mayo for a seafood snack.
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