What should i serve at my housewarming party? 4pm-8pm?

Question

My husband and i bought our first house and we want to invite our friends to come by, its not really a party party but just a little get together where our friends can just stop by and visit, but i do want to have some great appetizers for them. i was thinking stuffed mushrooms but what else? recipes would be wonderful (i'm still learning to cook) thank you!

Answer 1

fruit tray with dip (grapes, pineapple, melon, apple (dont forget to dizzle with lemon juice so apple doesnt turn brown)

veggie tray with dip - celery, carrot, broccoli, califllower, cucumber, tomatoe (cherry or grape) onion and veggie dip.

Easy to make, buy lipton instant dip and mix w/sour cream

chips, cracker, cheese and pretzels, different cut up cheese and different crackers

scallops wrap in bacon. hold bacon around with toothpick
shrimp cocktail
potato skins
dog in blanket (mini weiners wrapped in croissant)
mini sandwich
cold cut platter
fondue
jalapeno popper
mozz sticks/ball
quiche

Answer 2

You do need to have some finger foods especially since you are having drinks. Pigs in a blanket Party mix Pimento cheese sandwiches Cocktail meatballs These are all easy and quick to prepare. For the meatballs, if you have a Sam's Club or WalMart just go there and buy a couple bags of the fully cooked cocktail or regular meatballs. Then, for each bag of meatballs, mix a jar of chili sauce (found in the ketchup section made by Heinz) and a jar of grape jelly. Put the meatballs and mixture in a crockpot and allow to cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Check out the Chex website or Food Network websites for the party mix recipe. You can make it up early and store so that you have one less thing to do Saturday. Finally, is anyone coming to the party who could bring some type of munchy to help you out. If so, get them to make some type of finger sandwiches like pimento cheese or cream cheese.

Answer 3

I'd go with the stuffed mushrooms and some bacon wrapped water chestnuts. Oh, they are soooooo good! And VERY easy. If you buy a goumet salsa, (you know, the more expensive ones, usually in the Deli area) and serve with white tortilla chips, that always goes over well. You could also make a homemade cheeseball, these are very tasty AND easy as well. Meatballs that you buy pre-frozen and put in the crockpot with a jar of chilli sauce and an equal size jar of grape jelly. Mix sauce in crockpot first, then add meatballs and simmer for a couple hours. The possibilities are endless.
Look for more recipes here too: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Bacon-Wrapped-Water-Chestnuts

Answer 4

Since it around supper time you need to look at heavy appetizers , pigs in blanket, lumpia, meatballs, wings - all of which you can buy from sams. they also have a spinach dip that is as good as you can make and just get Hawaiian bread to go along with it. cheese and fruit and vegetable tray to balance it out. Don't forget a few sweets like brownies, cookie bars or lemon bars - all have mixes easy to make. Presentation is everything so be sure to raise the levels by placing boxes or books cover by tablecloth under platters.

Answer 5

what about sausage balls ? here is the recipe ;
3 c bisquick,10 oz sharp grated cheddar cheese,1 lb bulk sausage (crumble and fry),1/4 c water
Mix together . roll in small balls no bigger than 1/2 dollar size. bake at 400 for 10 min on ungreased cookie sheet . they are fabulous and never have any left . good luck and happy new year

Answer 6

Yum... stuffed mushrooms are a great idea, maybe also-

~bruschetta
~cheese plate (ask the worker at a cheese shop to pick out 3 or 4 cheeses for you)
~artichoke dip
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/105766
~veg plate
~chips

Hope this helps, sounds like it should be fun!

Answer 7

this is easy and a crowd pleaser!

Get a loaf of french bread and slice it up.
Spread cream cheese on top of slices
spoon on bruschetta mixture (bought from the grocery store)

So easy and tastes great!

Congrats on your first home!!!

Answer 8

u can do the classic chips and dip.
stuffed mushrooms is a great idea.
u can get some cookies.
donuts.
why not try a vegie tray those are allways great!
or a fruit tray!

hope this helps!

Answer 9

you don't need to cook.chop veg and serve with dips/hummous. a bowl of chips,nuts,snacks.sandwiches,cheese and pineapples on sticks.a selection of drinks,offer hot drinks too if it is cold outside!.

Answer 10

Bite-sized sandwiches.

Or, if you want to get really crazy, order a party platter from Subway!

Chips and dip is always good, or even little smokies!