American dinner party bake appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Baked Jalapeno Dip

This dip is irresistible. If you're looking for a light, healthy appetizer, this isn't it. But if you want something that's easy to make, tastes…

Hazelnut Cheese Bits

Wow! These yummy bite-size bursts of flavor make an exceptionally delicious appetizer! You will need to make more than you think, because this easy…

Parmesan Crackers

These are so easy to make and you can store the uncooked rolls in the freezer and bake them when surprise guests arrive. These crackers are perfect…

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Yellow Cake Mix Bars

This is a nice yellow cake bar recipe that you and your friends can enjoy over coffee or tea.

Baked Artichoke Dip

Five ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep work are all that’s needed to bring this bubbly and golden dip to your guests. One recipe serves about…

Bacon & Tomato Cups

Cranberry Wontons

This month I have gone cranberry crazy! There are so many recipes that cranberries would be wonderful in and this is one I just knew would be…

Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps

A great appetizer with plenty of flavor!

Sausage stuffed mushrooms

I've been perfecting these throughout the years and now they are my biggest requested appetizer for get-togethers and holidays! I don't make many…

Skinny Mini Reuben Appetizers, Low Calorie and Delectable

Here’s a classic deli sandwich turned into a bite-sized appetizer. I love serving these whenever I’m having…

Prosciutto/Gruyere Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Makes about 35 pinwheels that puff to about 1-1/2" diameter

Hard Boiled Eggs for cooks who can't boil water

Forget the boiling water, colander, cracks and boil-outs. Hard "Boiled" Eggs made in the oven are easier,…

Southwest Egg Rolls

Perfect as a side or a fun hors d'oeuvre. These Southwest Egg Rolls are really easy to make, require just a handful of ingredients and are baked not…

Drunkin Chicken Wings

Great chicken wings for a party. Sticky, sweet and slight garlic flavor. Very easy to make with few ingredients. Get lots of raves and requests for…