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This is the season of getting together with friends and family. It’s best to never go empty handed, so here are a few budget-friendly party food ideas based on common stock up ingredients and current store sales.
Any of these would be great to take to a party, a holiday gathering, or just for a fun and relaxing evening with friends!
5 Easy Party Food Ideas
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies | AllRecipes
Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Muffins | The Kitchn
Use a mini-muffin tin for bite sized snacks!
Caramel Apple Dip | Dinner at the Zoo
Coat apples in lemon juice to prevent browning.
Hot Spinach Dip | Skinnytaste
Use veggies, crackers, pretzels or bread for dipping.
3 Ingredient Meatballs
Right now you can get frozen meatballs cheaper than you can make them. They are BOGO at a few different stores!
Add meatballs (still frozen is fine), 1 cup grape jelly and a jar of Chili Sauce (or 1.5 cups of Ketchup) into your crockpot. Cook until hot stirring sauce together as it cooks.
What are your favorite party foods on a budget? Let us know in the comments!
Headed to a holiday gathering? Here are 10 simple Christmas side dishes!
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