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When it comes to hosting a successful party, the appetizers can set the tone for the entire event. Whether you're preparing to host a party of your own or you're visiting a party as a guest and need to bring a dish, Trader Joe's has a aisles of options that are affordable, easy to prepare, and sure to impress your guests.
With Trader Joe's diverse selection of delicious and convenient options, preparing an impressive spread for your guests has never been easier. In this list, we'll share 12 of these easy Trader Joe's appetizers that can help to elevate your party to the next level. From savory bites to delectable dips, these crowd-pleasing options will have everyone coming back for more.
What Makes Trader Joe's Party Appetizers Easy?
Trader Joe's is known for its affordable, delicious, and easy-to-prepared foods, and its party appetizers are no different! The easy Trader Joe's appetizers for a party in this list couldn't be simpler since they're ready to eat in minutes and require few dishes from setup to clean up.
The other thing that makes for easy Trader Joe's party appetizers is their price. If you're feeding a crowd, you know how quickly your grocery bill can grow. And while we love to share delicious food with our friends and family, we also need to watch our budgets. Fortunately, Trader Joe's makes hosting a party easy with these low-price appetizers that don't comprimise on flavor.
1. Cheese Tray:
The Trader Joe's Cheese Tray is a convenient and super-quick appetizer option that's perfect for any party. Simply open the package and arrange the cheeses on a platter for an instant cheese tray (an no one will know this came from Trader Joe's unless you tell them).
To take it up another level, add cured meats, olives, and crackers on a platter, then garnish with fresh fruit and nuts for an elegant presentation. With its combination of flavors and textures, the finished product will impress even the most discerning guests. Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large group, this appetizer option is always a crowd-favorite.
2. Mini Quiche Duo:
Trader Joe's Mini Quiches are a delicious and versatile appetizer option that's perfect for any party. Made with a flaky pastry crust and creamy egg filling, these bite-sized quiches are sure to impress your guests with their rich flavor and satisfying texture.
Simply bake them in the oven until golden brown, then serve warm alongside a green salad or fresh fruit for a light and satisfying appetizer option. And, the Trader Joe's Mini Quiches are sure to be a hit with everyone since they include two different fillings and flavor profiles. Half of the package includes mini quiches filled with mushrooms and swiss cheese, and the other half is filled with uncured bacon and sweet onion. We love the sweetness of the onion in the latter, but both are delicious.
Spanakopita is a classic party appetizer, but making it from scratch can be a burden and some store-bought versions simply aren't good. Fortunately, the Trader Joe's Spanakopita is both easy and delicious.
This classic Greek appetizer is sure to impress your guests with its flaky phyllo dough and savory spinach and cheese filling. Simply bake this delicious appetizer until golden brown and crispy, then serve warm alongside tzatziki sauce for dipping. With their irresistible flavor and satisfying crunch, Trader Joe's Spanakopita is a convenient and delicious option for any party.
We've all been to a cocktail party where miniature meatballs were served as an appetizer. Think of the Trader Joe's Chicken Tikka Masala as the same idea, but in chicken chunks and swimming in a spice-filled sauce.
There's a reason this dish is super-popular among Trader Joe's customers as a lunch or dinner entree, and there's no reason not to also repurpose it as an appetizer! Made with tender chicken, fragrant spices, and a tomato-based curry flavored sauce, these bite-sized chicken pieces are sure to satisfy your guests with bold flavor.
Simply heat them in the microwave for about five minutes or until fully heated through, and optionally serve alongside basmati rice. With its irresistible aroma and mouthwatering taste, Trader Joe's Chicken Tikka Masala is guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering.
If you somehow haven't tried this yet, the Trader Joe's Spinach & Artichoke Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer option that was practically made for sharing at a party. Made with tender spinach and tangy artichokes, this classic dip is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
You want to serve this one warm, so heat it in the microwave or oven (transferred an oven-safe dish) until warm and bubbly, then serve alongside tortilla chips, pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping. The Trader Joe's Spinach & Artichoke Dip is crave-worthy and sure to be on heavy rotation for ally your parties and gatherings.
This is one of the few appetizers on this list that doesn't simply go from package to oven, but we promise it is still easy! With the Trader Joe's Thai Peanut Satay Sauce, you can make your own Chicken Satay Skewers relatively easily.
To start, slice raw chicken breast into strips and press skewers through the chicken. Sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown, lightly drizzle with this sauce, and then bake in the over until fully cooked. Serve with extra peanut sauce for dipping. Or, to make this dish even easier, purchase pre-cooked or grilled chicken, slice, and serve with the sauce for your guests to dip.
This sauce also works wonders on a variety of other dipping vessels, and can be used with sliced vegetables, crackers, pita, or virtually any other food that's ready for dipping!
Trader Joe's Stuffed Grape Leaves are a flavorful and international appetizer option that's really ideal for adding a touch of Mediterranean flavor to your party spread. Made with tender grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and herbs, these bite-sized treats are often a party favorite among guests with their bold flavor and satisfying texture.
They're super-easy to serve, too. You can simply arrange them on a platter and serve cold, or to serve them warm heat them in the microwave or oven. For a big flavor boost serve alongside tzatziki sauce or hummus for dipping.
Everything Bagels deliver huge flavor, and Trader Joe's was so smart to bottle it up with their beloved Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend. This recipe takes all that flavor and turns it into a sour cream dip with just three ingredients.
The recipe from the Trader Joe's website calls for sour cream, their seasoning blend by the same name, and fresh chives for garnish (and the chives are optional). Serve it alongside fresh veggies, pita bread, or pretzel chips for a light and satisfying appetizer option. With its bold flavor and creamy texture, this dip usually is eaten quickly, so make enough to go around!
9. Mini Beef Tacos:
Trader Joe's Mini Beef Tacos are a fun and flavorful appetizer option that's perfect for any party. Made with seasoned beef, crispy taco shells, and zesty salsa, these bite-sized tacos are sure to impress your guests with their bold flavor and satisfying crunch.
Simply bake them in the oven until warm and crispy, then serve alongside guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese for a tasty and satisfying appetizer option. Trader Joe's Mini Beef Tacos are guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering with their irresistible flavor and convenient size!
When it comes to parties, you simply can't go wrong with hummus. Trader Joe's Mediterranean Hummus is a creamy and flavorful appetizer option that's perfect for any party. Made with chickpeas, tahini, and a blend of savory spices, this classic dip is always a favorite (even for the pickiest of eaters!).
Serve hummus alongside fresh veggies, pita bread, or crackers for a light and satisfying appetizer option. With its bold flavor and creamy texture, Trader Joe's Mediterranean Hummus is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your event. We like to transfer the hummus out of the Trader Joe's plastic tub and into a bowl to make the dip a little more presentable, but honestly it's also fine to just put out a container of this dip as is!
Samosas are always a crowd-favorite, and the two-bite Trader Joe's Vegetable Samosas are no exception! They're a delicious appetizer option that's perfect for any party.
Made with a curry-like mixture of carrots, lentils, peas, potatoes, onions, and fragrant spices, wrapped in crispy pastry, these bite-sized samosas are sure to impress your guests with their bold flavor and satisfying crunch.
To serve, bake the samosas in the oven until golden brown, then serve warm alongside mango chutney or cilantro yogurt sauce for dipping. Samosas are very forgiving at a party; even if they cool down as they sit out, they still pack all the flavor you want in a samosa and can be enjoyed at room temperature.
We hadn't tried the Trader Joe's Crispy Vegetable Pouches until this year, and have to say we have been missing out all this time! These are a tasty and satisfying appetizer option that's perfect for your next party and are a really nice vegetarian option to have.
The pouches are made with a blend of colorful veggies wrapped by a crispy pastry crust. These bite-sized pouches are packed with flavor and satisfying crunch. Simply bake them in the oven until golden brown, then serve warm alongside your favorite dip (we like them with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping).
In conclusion, Trader Joe's offers a wide range of delicious and convenient appetizer options that are perfect for any party. From savory bites to serve-ready dips, every one of the crowd-pleasing options on this list are sure to impress your guests and make your next gathering a memorable one.
So, if you're expecting a crowd (or if you're a guest of a party looking for something to bring), feel free to use this list as your shopping list! Pick up a few of these tasty treats and get ready to wow your guests with an unforgettable party spread that couldn't be easier!
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