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    +20 Amuse Bouche Ideas - Bite Sized Hors d’Oeuvres Recipes

    Published: Dec 26, 2017 · Modified: Feb 13, 2023 by Helene Dsouza

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

    Discover useful bite-sized hors d'Oeuvres, veg, and non-veg recipes, and tiny party food appetizers.

    Get inspired by these cute and delicious little bites.

    Don't know what amuse-bouche are?

    Read further below and learn how to use these amazing little bites to entertain your guests.

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    • 📕 What are Amuse Bouche?
    • Smoked Salmon Appetizer
    • Quick Salami Party Appetizer
    • Cranberry cheddar sausage bites
    • Salmon Mousse
    • Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
    • Stuffed Pizza Rolls
    • Buffalo Hummus Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers
    • Beef Liver Pâté on Crostini
    • Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Bites
    • Antipasto and Cheddar-Pickle Skewers
    • Easy Cheese Puffs (Gougères)
    • Apricot Canapés with Goat Cheese, Almonds and Rosemary
    • Olive Penguins
    • Asian Meatballs
    • Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
    • Two-Bite Cheeseball Appetizers
    • Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
    • Mini Pizza Bites
    • Skull Mushroom Pizza Bites (Halloween)
    • Caribbean Shrimp Stuffed Waffles & Mango Cilantro Dip
    • Smoked Salmon Canapes
    • Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls
    • Raspberry Canapés with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar
    • Lavash Crackers With Nigella Seeds
    • Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry
    • Crostini with Ricotta, Fresh Cherries and Pistachios
    • Rissoles
    • Flank Steak Crostini with Horseradish Aioli
    • Bloody Mary Shooters with Shrimp
    • Spicy Avocado Crostini Bites
    • Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese Salad
    • Salmon Lox Spread
    • Easy Marinated Olives
    • Vegan Caviar Bites
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    Back in Europe, my mum would always prepare delicious new 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.

    The little lucky charms such as marzipan pigs, chocolate coins, horseshoes, lucky clover, and red mushrooms would have to wait until after midnight.

    Then we would exchange wishes, enjoy the goodies and take in the rest of the night, always with various party foods somewhere nearby!

    Since I can remember, my grandparents would honor us with their presence and we would celebrate Silvester night together.

    We would wander out into the icy snow-covered garden with our cold drinks at midnight.

    While looking at the few fireworks in the sky munching on delicious amuse-bouche.

    We would play a round of Scrabble and enjoy another load of quick and delicious bite-sized appetizers until we would finally go to bed exhausted but happy.

    📕 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), but you do better sticking to using the word 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, 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.

    Amuse bouche ideas can be endless, as you will see further below.

    In fact, you will be surprised what can be turned into savory Hors d’Oeuvres!

    Nowadays an amuse bouche should not only taste good but amaze the crowd.

    The beautiful food decoration and thoughtfulness of the amuse-bouche towards a special theme or occasion is important.

    That is why I thought it would be nice to share a collection of little amuse-bouche ideas.

    My food bloggers shared their ideas with me and I handpicked the best amongst them.

    These Amuse bouche ideas can be prepared for any occasion, all year round.

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

    Smoked Salmon Appetizer

    Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bites with Dill Sour Cream
    Cold smoked salmon appetizers to serve a crowd this holiday season.
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    smoked salmon with sour cream dill
    smoked salmon bites Amuse Bouche

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    Quick Salami Party 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.
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    Quick Salami Appetizer
    Quick Salami Appetizer

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    Cranberry cheddar sausage bites

    Cranberry cheddar sausage bites
    by Running to the Kitchen

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    Salmon Mousse

    salmon mousse
    momfoodie.com

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    Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies

    Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Recipe
    Quick and easy little smokies sausages wrapped in crispy baked bacon.
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    lil smokies
    2 ingredient little smokies

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    Stuffed Pizza Rolls

    Stuffed Pizza Rolls
    by pumpkinnspice.com

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    Buffalo Hummus Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers

    Buffalo Hummus Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers
    by iowagirleats.com

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    Beef Liver Pâté on Crostini

    Beef Liver Pâté Recipe
    Prepare this low carb Liver Pâté and store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days!
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    pate with beef liver
    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

    Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Bites
    by erhardtseat.com

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    Antipasto and Cheddar-Pickle Skewers

    Antipasto and Cheddar-Pickle Skewers
    by Noble Pig

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    Easy Cheese Puffs (Gougères)

    Easy Cheese Puffs (Gougères)
    joskitchenlarder.com

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    Apricot Canapés with Goat Cheese, Almonds and Rosemary

    Apricot Canapés with Goat Cheese, Almonds and Rosemary
    by Cook the Story

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    Olive Penguins

    olive penguins
    by persnicketyplates.com

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    Asian Meatballs

    Asian Meatballs with Minced Pork and Beef Recipe
    Complex flavors make these pork and beef meatballs extraordinary! Make these quick and easy Asian meatballs to serve as a sticky party appetizer. One-bite low-carb crowd-pleasing meatballs!
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    Asian Meatballs with Minced Pork and Beef
    Asian Meatballs with Minced Pork and Beef Amuse Bouche

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    Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

    Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
    kitchensanctuary.com

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    Two-Bite Cheeseball Appetizers

    Mini Cheeseball Appetizers
    by Orgasmic Chef

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    Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

    Spicy Jalapeno Deviled Eggs Recipe
    Spicy jalapeno deviled eggs for your party. You can double the recipe easily to make a bigger batch. These are keto low carb and gluten-free deviled eggs
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    Spicy Jalapeño Deviled Eggs
    Spicy Jalapeño Deviled Eggs

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    Mini Pizza Bites

    Mini Pizza Bites
    Individual pizza bite party appetizer or snacks to feed a crowd. Great for adults and kids alike.
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    pizza appetizer
    pizza bites

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    Skull Mushroom Pizza Bites (Halloween)

    Skull Mushroom Pizza Bites Recipe
    A Halloween party food special with skull mushroom pizza bites. It takes only about 20 mins!
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    mushroom pizza skulls
    halloween skull pizza

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    Caribbean Shrimp Stuffed Waffles & Mango Cilantro Dip

    Caribbean Shrimp Stuffed Waffle Pops & Mango Cilantro Dip
    by Snappy Gourmet

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    Smoked Salmon Canapes

    Smoked Salmon Canapes- Old Family Secret To Easy Appetizers!
    by The Tomato Tart

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    Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls

    Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Swirls
    mission-food.com

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    Raspberry Canapés with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar

    Raspberry Canapés with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar
    by Cook the Story

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    Lavash Crackers With Nigella Seeds

    Lavash Crackers With Nigella Seeds
    paarulzkitchen.com

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    Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry

    Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer
    A quick and delicious oven-fresh appetizer with bacon cream cheese over flakey puff pastry.
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    cream cheese and bacon on puff pastry
    bacon over puff pastry

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    Crostini with Ricotta, Fresh Cherries and Pistachios

    Crostini with Ricotta, Fresh Cherries and Pistachios
    by Cravings of a Lunatic

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    Rissoles

    Rissoles
    easyanddelish.com

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    Flank Steak Crostini with Horseradish Aioli

    Flank Steak Crostini with Horseradish Aioli
    by Crumb

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    Bloody Mary Shooters with Shrimp

    Bloody Mary Shooters with Shrimp
    theartoffoodandwine.com

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    Spicy Avocado Crostini Bites

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

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    Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese Salad

    Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese Salad Bites
    by Savoring Today

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    Salmon Lox Spread

    Lox Spread Recipe
    Creamy full flavored lox spread. Make this quick and easy spread any time of the day. Make a bigger batch and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Makes a great party appetizer cheese spread too over crackers!
    Get the Recipe
    Quick Lox Spread Recipe
    Quick Lox Spread Recipe Amuse Bouche

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    Easy Marinated Olives

    Easy Marinated Olives
    insidetherustickitchen.com

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    Vegan Caviar Bites

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

    Dear Reader, Which one of the Amuse Bouche ideas are you planning to make?

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    1. Anne Bakerim says

      January 27, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      I often go to your site to read a new recipe, thanks for teaching me how to cook delicious and healthy food.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        January 28, 2020 at 9:54 am

        Hi Anne, Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad to read that you find my recipes useful. You made my day! <3

        Reply
    2. Alyssa says

      March 09, 2019 at 10:07 am

      Helene, these recipes look great! It’s awesome to see so many delicious recipes in one place.

      Reply
    3. Lois. O says

      January 05, 2018 at 1:24 am

      Nice collection of dishes. Would definitely try some of the recipes in my next hosting.

      Reply
    4. Julie says

      January 01, 2018 at 12:46 am

      I always joke that "appetizers" are my favorite food - I love lots of different bite sized things. I would love any of these ideas from your list!!

      Reply
    5. Tina says

      December 31, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      What a great resource, thanks for sharing this. I like the French word for appetizers, sounds fancy:)

      Reply
    6. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      December 30, 2017 at 9:11 pm

      They all look so appetizing. I really like how colorful the red horseradish deviled eggs are.

      Reply
    7. Amanda Mason says

      December 30, 2017 at 8:16 am

      All of these look amazing!! I also love to sit around and play games and snack on yummy appetizers as snacks!!! Gosh - I dont know which one looks the best!!! I like them all!

      Reply
    8. Veena Azmanov says

      December 29, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      Oh wow. Such an amazing collection of Amuse Bouche!! Haven't hear many people use that word anymore around here. Love these ideas. Saving for later.

      Reply
    9. Monica Le says

      December 29, 2017 at 7:10 am

      Amuse Bouche looks so delicious…

      Reply
    10. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

      December 28, 2017 at 10:23 pm

      What a great roundup! I want to entertain my mouth with all of these delectable dishes!! Yummy! The only hard thing is to figure out what to start cooking!?

      Reply
    11. Analida @ ethnicspoon.com says

      December 28, 2017 at 6:06 am

      I am going to have to try these for my next tapas party! We often just have appetizers for dinner. Small bites and lots of them! This is a lovely collection!

      Reply
    12. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      December 28, 2017 at 4:09 am

      These are perfect for any party during the year. From backyard BBQ to all the holiday venues....and on the weekends just because.

      Reply
    13. Dominique | Perchance to Cook says

      December 27, 2017 at 11:04 pm

      I needed ideas for New Years Eve and I'm so glad I found this post! I can't wait to make a few this year!

      Reply
    14. Cleo @Journey to the Garden says

      December 27, 2017 at 7:36 am

      What a great compilation of appies! These look perfect for our New Years Party!

      Reply
    15. Eva Taylor says

      December 27, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      The Hungarians call new years eve Sylvester too! These small bites are beautiful, we are having some friends over and I plan to make a series of tapas for the evening.

      Reply
    16. Sarah says

      December 27, 2017 at 3:33 am

      I don't always have the patience to make amuse bouche, but they are adorable! I love eating them!! I'll have to work on my patience and make some for my next party 🙂

      Reply
    17. Stacy says

      January 08, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Your family's New Year's Eve celebration sounds perfect and peaceful, Helene. What a great way to welcome the new year! Thanks for sharing this wonderful round up of beautiful appetizers. Happy New Year to you!

      Reply
    18. janie says

      January 03, 2014 at 12:19 am

      Brilliant round up Helene, I shall bookmark this for a later date.
      Happy new year (albeit a busy one!)
      Janie x

      Reply
    19. Ash-foodfashionparty says

      January 02, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Great ideas for starters. That antipasto looks so festive.
      Happy New Years my dear!!! Goa would've been so beautiful on New Years, my cousins were there this year. Enjoy!!

      Reply
    20. Louise says

      January 02, 2014 at 2:49 am

      Delicious round-up, Helene! Thanks for sharing...Happy New Year!!!

      Reply
    21. Ramona says

      December 31, 2013 at 11:43 pm

      Wonderful and tasty ideas. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.... and making me hungry. 🙂 Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and wonderful New Year 2014!! Thank you for your friendship. 🙂

      Reply
    22. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      December 31, 2013 at 6:10 am

      Happy New Year Helene!

      Reply
    23. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      December 30, 2013 at 11:42 pm

      Great collection of appetizers! That's what we always have on New Year's Eve - a nice collection of appetizers. And champagne. 😉 Fun post - thanks. And Bonne année et Bonne santé!

      Reply
    24. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      December 30, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      A very delicious and tempting roundup, Helene.
      Happy New Year to you and your family!
      Angie

      Reply
    25. Judy @Savoring Today says

      December 30, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Hi Helene, thanks for including our Prosciutto-Wrapped Caprese in this mouth watering collection. Happy New Year to you and yours!

      Reply
    26. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      December 30, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      Oh Helene, I've been thinking of you and that Goan music festival right outside your compound. Thankfully it won't be long before they've all gone home and life will return to normal. Fingers crossed that there's little environmental damage from all those people.

      Your appetizers all look so good - even mine - thank you!

      Happy New Year, my friend.

      Reply
    27. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

      December 30, 2013 at 8:41 am

      Thanks for including mine! These look so tasty I may stay in this year.

      Reply
    28. Lizzy (Good Things) says

      December 30, 2013 at 7:57 am

      Great roundup of delicious recipes! Shared.

      Reply
    29. Rosa says

      December 30, 2013 at 12:22 am

      Lovely ideas! Everything looks delicious.

      Have a great New Year's Eve!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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