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    +39 Amuse Bouche Ideas: Bite Sized Hors d’Oeuvres Recipes

    December 26, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 11 Comments

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    Great selection of Amuse Bouche Ideas! There is something for everyone.

    Discover useful bite-sized hors d'Oeuvres and tiny party food appetizers.

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    • TL;DR
    • What are Amuse Bouche?
    • Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bites with Dill Sour Cream
    • Quick Salami Appetizer
    • Cranberry Cheddar Sausage Bites - Sausage Bites with Cranberries
    • Salmon Mousse Recipe
    • Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Recipe
    • Sweet Potato Canapes (Gratin with Smoked Paprika)
    • Stuffed Pizza Rolls Recipe
    • Venison Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pickled Shallots
    • Buffalo Hummus Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers
    • Beef Liver Pâté Recipe
    • Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Bites with Bacon
    • Tempura Oysters With Wasabi Mayonnaise
    • Mini Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
    • Cheese Puffs (Gougères)
    • Creamy Cheese Topped Crackers
    • Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups
    • Olive Penguins
    • Sticky Asian Meatball Appetizers
    • Arancini Rice Balls
    • Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
    • Jalapeño Deviled Eggs Recipe
    • Spicy fried cheese balls
    • Pizzetta: Mini Pizza Bites
    • Mediterranean Cracker Party Appetizer
    • Skull Mushroom Pizza Bites Recipe
    • Smoked Salmon Blinis
    • Italian Party Charcuterie Skewer Bites
    • Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Brie
    • Peach Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Honey
    • Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (Pinwheels)
    • Cocktail Sausage & Meatball Skewer Appetizers
    • Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers
    • Garlic Pita Bread Chips
    • Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipe
    • Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    • Tuna Ritz Cracker Appetizer Recipe
    • Rissoles Recipe
    • Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers
    • Bloody Mary Party Shooters
    • Spicy Avocado Crostini Appetizer
    • Artichoke Tartlets (Creamy Artichoke Dip Bites)
    • Lox Spread Recipe
    • Italian Marinated Olives
    • Vegan Caviar Appetizer Bites
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    TL;DR

    Get inspired by these cute and delicious little party bites. I have included various creative party bites. Each is delicious in its own right.

    Here you will find something for everyone, for adults, kids, vegetarians, and omnivores.

    Back in Europe, my mum would always prepare delicious New Year's Eve appetizers, she had a great repertoire of amuse bouche ideas.

    She would usually make canapé with caviar or salmon and my dad would take out the apéritif and the champagne or Prosecco.

    I extended our selection of party bites, or so called Amuse Bouche in French!

    What are Amuse Bouche?

    Amuse Bouche is French and means, directly translated, to entertain the mouth. With that, they mean to entertain the senses with a small, bite-sized appetizer.

    There is another similar word that means the same thing, Amuse gueule (which, however, sounds a bit rude as with gueule we mean an animal's mouth). You are better off saying Amuse-Bouche!

    Amuse-bouche are tiny party foods that are meant to entertain the crowd before the main meal on a special occasion. So you can also call them Hors d’Oeuvres as well.

    Amuse bouche ideas that are the most popular, are very flavorful or eye-catching and super creative at the same time.

    You should be able to hold the food bites with one hand, and they should be only 1 or at most 2 bites, hence tiny mini food appetizers.

    They can be canapés (bread or crackers topped with savory food), balls/croquettes, skewers, deviled eggs, savory cookies, food wrapped in bacon, etc.

    Note: The post, Amuse Bouche Ideas, was first published on 29th December 2013 and has been updated ever since.

    Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bites with Dill Sour Cream

    smoked salmon with sour cream dill
    Cold smoked salmon appetizers to serve a crowd this holiday season.
    smoked salmon bites
    salmon hors d'oeuvres

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    Quick Salami Appetizer

    Quick Salami Appetizer
    Quick salami appetizer for your next party. Entertain your guests with these quick delicious bites. 5-minute prepping time and low-carb approved.
    Quick Salami Appetizer
    Quick Salami Appetizer

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    Cranberry Cheddar Sausage Bites - Sausage Bites with Cranberries

    A holiday appetizer or game day snack can be made with these cranberry cheddar sausage bites. Serve them with a sauce made from cranberries to dip!
    Cranberry cheddar sausage bites
    Cranberry cheddar sausage bites

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    Salmon Mousse Recipe

    Even though salmon mousse is easy to make, it tastes so rich and festive. This version is just three ingredients, whipped to a smooth texture and easily pipeable.
    Salmon Mousse

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    Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Recipe

    lil smokies
    Quick and easy little smokies sausages wrapped in crispy baked bacon.
    wrap bacon around sausage
    2 ingredient little smokies

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    Sweet Potato Canapes (Gratin with Smoked Paprika)

    These deliciously vegetarian sweet potato gratin canapés are bursting with the flavors of smoked paprika, garlic, and crème fraîche.
    Sweet Potato Canapés with Smoked Paprika

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    Stuffed Pizza Rolls Recipe

    These stuffed pizza rolls taste just like your favorite pizza, combined into a roll and drizzled with a buttery glaze.
    Stuffed Pizza Rolls
    Stuffed Pizza Rolls

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    Venison Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pickled Shallots

    Toasty baguette slices are topped with velvety goat cheese, sweet balsamic glaze, venison steak, and zingy pickled shallots. The ideal venison appetizer.
    Venison Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese & Pickled Shallots

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    Buffalo Hummus Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers

    Include these adorable stuffed buffalo hummus pepper appetizers to your party menu. Pick bright colors like yellow, orange, and red to make them stand out.
    Buffalo Hummus Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers
    Jalapeno popper stuffed humus bites

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    Beef Liver Pâté Recipe

    pate with beef liver
    A beef liver pâté, flavor fully seasoned and quick to prepare. Enjoy as bread spread or in your favorite meal.
    Beef Liver Pâté Recipe - How to make Easy Liver Pâté [Quick Appetizer] hors d'oeuvrespate version, prepared quickly and easily from scratch. For little breads such as on abaguette piece or on crispy Bruschetta. serve with an olive on top, capsicum, green pickles www.MalaHerb.com #pate #liver #appetizer #masalaherb
    Beef Liver Pâté Recipe - How to make Easy Liver Pâté [Quick Appetizer] hors d'oeuvrespate version, prepared quickly and easily from scratch. For little breads such as on abaguette piece or on crispy Bruschetta. serve with an olive on top, capsicum, green pickles www.MalaHerb.com #pate #liver #appetizer #masalaherb

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    Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Bites with Bacon

    These Everything bagel cheese ball bites are perfect for holiday gatherings and beyond. They are perfect for holiday gatherings and beyond. These mini cheese balls are great with crackers, bagel chips or with pretzels.
    Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Bites
    Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Bites

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    Tempura Oysters With Wasabi Mayonnaise

    Tempura fried oysters with wasabi mayonnaise is a delicious dish and a perfect appetizer for the holidays or any special occasion.
    Tempura Fried Oysters

    Mini Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

    pigs in a blanket with puff pastry
    Mini Pigs in a blanket are some of my favorite party snack and appetizers. Serve them up to your friends at a tailgating party, or enjoy these tasty bites for games night.
    homemade pigs in a blanket

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    Cheese Puffs (Gougères)

    These irresistibly light and cheesy choux pastry puffs, known as gougères, are a breeze to make and impossible to stop eating. Perfect as a party nibble, elegant appetizer, or satisfying snack, they’re sure to impress with every bite.
    Easy Cheese Puffs (Gougères)

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    Creamy Cheese Topped Crackers

    Creamy Cheese Topped Crackers
    Snack or Party Appetizer Crackers topped with a generous layer of creamy spreadable cheese and a vibrant and flavor-packed garnish.
    Ritz crackers with laughing cow cheese wedge

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    Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

    These Jalapeo Popper Wonton Cups are bursting with flavor and bite-sized, making them a game changer. Crispy wonton wrappers are filled with a spicy filling that everyone will love!
    Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups

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    Olive Penguins

    These Olive Penguins are made with black olives, mozzarella balls, and carrots. These appetizers are an adorable and fun appetizer, perfect for game day or small gatherings.
    olive penguins

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    Sticky Asian Meatball Appetizers

    Asian Meatballs with Minced Pork and Beef
    Complex flavors make these sticky meatballs extraordinary! Make these quick and easy Asian flavored meatballs to serve as a fun party appetizer.
    Asian Meatballs with Minced Pork and Beef
    Asian Meatballs with Minced Pork and Beef

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    Arancini Rice Balls

    The perfect arancini is moist, tender, and flavorful on the inside and crispy on the outside. You can use up leftover risotto with this simple recipe.
    Arancini
    Arancini

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    Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

    These Vegetarian Sausage Rolls are a straightforward pastry delight suitable for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Perfect for any party table.
    Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

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    Jalapeño Deviled Eggs Recipe

    close up Jalapeño Deviled Eggs
    Spicy jalapeño deviled eggs for your house party. Adjust the heat to your liking and make these bites within 20 minutes.
    Hot Deviled Eggs filled with Jalapeño

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    Spicy fried cheese balls

    Are you hosting a party soon, but don't have much time to prepare tasty appetizers? These spicy cheese balls are easy to make and great for parties!
    Spicy Fried Cheese Balls all cheesy
    Spicy Fried Cheese Balls

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    Pizzetta: Mini Pizza Bites

    pizza appetizer
    Individual pizza bite party appetizer or snacks to feed a crowd. Great for adults and kids alike.
    pizza bites
    baking little pizza bites

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    Mediterranean Cracker Party Appetizer

    Mediterranean Cracker Party Appetizer
    Fresh, bold flavors come together in these Mediterranean cracker bites, making them a simple yet impressive party appetizer.
    party bites with olive, tomato, mozzarella

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    Skull Mushroom Pizza Bites Recipe

    mushroom pizza skulls
    A Halloween party food special with skull mushroom pizza bites. It takes only about 20 mins!
    halloween skull pizza
    mushroom pizza bites for halloween

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    Smoked Salmon Blinis

    These delicate smoked salmon blinis topped with cream cheese and horseradish are an elegant and delectable appetizer that is ideal for Christmas parties and all occasions of entertaining throughout the year.
    Smoked Salmon Blinis
    Smoked Salmon Blinis

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    Italian Party Charcuterie Skewer Bites

    Effortless Italian Charcuterie Skewers for Your Next Gathering
    4 Ingredients to make these tasty fresh little amuse bouche party bites. They are Italian-themed and suitable for all holidays and party gatherings.
    Quick and Elegant Italian Charcuterie Skewers for Any Celebration

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    Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Brie

    The caramelized onion tartlets with phyllo cups are the perfect make-ahead party appetizer.
    Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Brie

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    Peach Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Honey

    You can impress your guests with a bite of summer with this peach bruschetta with goat cheese and honey recipe.
    Peach Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Honey

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    Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (Pinwheels)

    Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls (or Pinwheels) are the ultimate appetizer for any occasion. A delicate bite captures the flavors of spinach and artichoke dip.
    Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls

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    Cocktail Sausage & Meatball Skewer Appetizers

    Cocktail Sausage & Meatball Skewer Appetizers
    Juicy meatballs, cocktail sausages, and cheese come together on skewers to make the ultimate party appetizer everyone will love!
    metball and cocktail sausage with cheese and tomato skewer appetizer

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    Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers

    This goat cheese cucumber appetizer is topped with a flavorful avocado and goat cheese blend. Perfect little bites for entertaining that are tasty as well.
    Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers

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    Garlic Pita Bread Chips

    Garlic Pita Bread Chips
    Toast garlic pita bread is the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. These garlic pita chips, which are irresistibly crunchy and flavorful, require only 20 minutes to prepare.
    Garlic Pita Bread Chips

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    Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer Recipe

    cream cheese and bacon on puff pastry
    A quick and delicious oven-fresh appetizer with bacon cream cheese over flaky puff pastry. You can't go wrong with these!
    bacon over puff pastry
    finger food puffs

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    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

    The ultimate party or game-day appetizer is made easy with these perfectly cooked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. Top them with blue cheese crumbles and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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    Tuna Ritz Cracker Appetizer Recipe

    party appetizer with crackers and tuna
    Crackers are topped with a quick tuna salad mix and served as one-bite party appetizers. You can prepare the tuna mix in advance to save time last minute.
    Tuna Ritz Cracker Party Appetizer on a serving slate

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    Rissoles Recipe

    Rissoles, also referred to as Risoles in Brazil, are half-moon pastries that resemble empanadas. They're stuffed with various fillings, like ham and cheese, and then coated and fried until they're golden brown.
    Rissoles

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    Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers

    Loaded with cream cheese, sausage, garlic, and chives, these mini peppers are spectacular! These mini peppers are great because they are not spicy like jalapeño poppers. This makes them good for kids and people who don't like spicy food.
    Sausage Stuffed Sweet Mini Peppers

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    Bloody Mary Party Shooters

    Bloody Mary Shooters, garnished with shrimp or oysters, are a quick and delicious party food. The perfect appetizer in 15 minutes.
    Bloody Mary Shooters with Shrimp or Oysters

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    Spicy Avocado Crostini Appetizer

    Spicy Avocado Crostini masalaherb.com
    Healthy, vegan tantalizing spicy avocado crostini. Surprise your guests and loved ones with this easy appetizer!
    Spicy Avocado Crostini masalaherb.com
    Spicy Avocado Crostini masalaherb.com

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    Artichoke Tartlets (Creamy Artichoke Dip Bites)

    Crispy phyllo cups filled with artichoke dip and Parmesan cheese. Delicious, easy, and prepared in 30 minutes!
    Artichoke Tartlets

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    Lox Spread Recipe

    homemade lox spread
    Creamy full flavored lox spread. You can make this easy and quick spread any time of the day.
    Quick Lox Spread Recipe
    Quick Lox Spread Recipe

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    Italian Marinated Olives

    These olives can be added to a platter of appetizers or as a simple and tasty appetizer. Made with simple herbs and spices, they are ready to eat in 5 minutes.
    Easy Marinated Olives

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    Vegan Caviar Appetizer Bites

    mango seaweed pearls and bread topping ideas
    Prepared with plant-based ingredients only. Surprise your vegan party guests!
    ways to serve your vegan vaviar bites
    vegan caviar with mango
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