25 Easy 3-Ingredient Appetizer Recipes for Effortless Entertaining

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The right appetizer can elevate an evening of entertaining guests or a relaxing night at home. However, a long inventory of ingredients isn’t always necessary to create a mouthwatering dish. By skillfully combining just three simple ingredients, you can whip up appetizers that are not only simple and fast to prepare but also pack an impressive punch of flavor.

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Envision preparing gourmet-looking and tasting snacks on a platter without the need to spend countless hours in the kitchen. These appetizers, each requiring only three ingredients, focus on delivering maximum taste with minimum effort. These recipes are the perfect answer for uncomplicated entertaining, whether you’re planning a party or just need a quick nibble.

These appetizers cater to a variety of tastes and preferences, from savory nibbles to sweet delights. With easy-to-follow recipes, you’ll often resort to these ideas for any event.

3 Ingredient Appetizers

25. Cream Cheese Sausage Dip from Plain Chicken

24. Rotel Dip from Princess Pinky Girl

23. Slow Cooker Queso Blanco Dip from Creme de la Crumb

22. Spinach Artichoke Dip from Snug and Cozy Life

21. Caramel Cheesecake Apple Dip from Cooking Classy

20. Easy Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Spread from She Wears Many Hats

19. 3 Ingredient Cheese Dip from Cooking Classy

18. Crab Dip from This Grandma is Fun

17. 3 Ingredient Bean Dip from Sweet and Savory

16. Beer Cheese Dip from A Spicy Perspective

15. Baked Fontinella Cheese Dip from Easy Peasy Meals

14. Chili Cheese Dip from Love Grows Wild

13. S’mores Dip from Jamie Cooks It Up

12. Cranberry Pepper Jelly Dip from Life with the Crust Cut Off

11. Cream Cheese Wonton Dip from Creme de la Crumb

10. Warm Caprese Dip from Instrupix

9. Crockpot Meatballs from Dear Crissy

8. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders from Wholesome Yum

7. Pigs in a Blanket from Brown Eyed Baker

6. Crock Pot Little Smokies from Dinner Now Dessert Later

5. French Dip Crescents from A Few Shortcuts

4. Bacon Crackers from Tip Hero

3. Pizza Roll Ups from I Heart Nap Time

2. Kielbasa Bites from Cakes Cottage

1. Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies from The Frugal Girls