Great food doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, some of the best dishes I’ve had didn’t require any baking. Just simple preparation and fresh ingredients can go a long way in making an unforgettable meal. If you’re pressed for time and want to serve something delicious to family or friends, these 25+ no-bake finger food ideas won’t disappoint.
25+ No-Bake Finger Food Ideas You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less
1. Ritz Cracker Party Sandwich
These party sandwiches are so delicious and ridiculously easy to make. The filling is a tasty mix of cream cheese, green onions, bell peppers, salami and shredded cheddar cheese.
Sandwich the filling between Ritz crackers and serve. Whenever I make these, they’re always the first to disappear from the table.
2. Outrageously Good Stuffed Celery
A no-bake finger food that’s actually good for you (mostly)? Sign me up! These stuffed celery boats are filled with cream cheese, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, chives, parsley and a dash of hot sauce.
Want to take the flavor to the next level? Use pimento cheese instead of cream cheese.
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3. Irresistible Keto Salami Roll-Ups for Easy Snacking
These salami roll-ups are so simple but delicious. Each roll is stuffed with cream cheese, dill pickles, green onions and seasoning.
Just treat your slices of salami like a tortilla. Spread on the filling, roll it up and enjoy. I recommend adding toothpicks to hold your rolls together.
You can use any type of deli meat you want for these rolls: turkey, pepperoni, prosciutto – whatever you please.
4. No-Bake Cheesecake Balls
One of my favorite no-bake finger food ideas on this list (just because I love desserts). And they’re so easy to make, too.
It’s a mix of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, graham crackers and vanilla extract. Each cheesecake ball is rolled in rainbow sprinkles or more graham cracker crumbs as a nice finishing touch.
5. Stuffed Baguette
These stuffed baguettes are something you never knew you needed in your life until you tried them.
It’s absolutely delicious and a genius idea, really.
The base of the filling is cream cheese and goat cheese. It also adds olives, salami, roasted red peppers, garlic and herbs.
But you can use whatever ingredients you want. Don’t like salami? Use turkey or prosciutto. Not a fan of roasted peppers? Try sundried tomatoes instead.
6. Mini Cubano Sandwich Skewers
Perfect for parties, these skewers have all the flavors of a Cubano but without the bread. Thread slices of thick ham, Swiss cheese and kosher baby dill pickles on mini skewers.
Serve these with a mustard sauce at the center of the platter made from Dijon mustard, mayo, onion powder, salt and honey.
7. Mini Pimento Cheese Balls
Pimento cheese balls are always a hit with guests. And this recipe makes them finger-food-friendly by adding crackers. Just dip and enjoy!
For this recipe, you’ll make the pimento cheese with shredded cheddar, cream cheese, diced pimentos and spices. Mix and form balls. Then, dip each ball in a mix of chopped pecans and chives.
You can also buy premade pimento cheese if you want to save a little time.
8. Greek Salad Naan Bites with Hummus
Tasty naan bites topped with hummus and a delicious Greek salad. It’s no wonder this is one of the top no-bake finger food ideas on this list.
You can get creative with the salad if you want. The recipe calls for diced cucumber, diced tomato, green peppers, red onion, kalamata olives and a tasty homemade dressing.
Use whatever kind of hummus you like. I love roasted red pepper, but traditional will work just as well.
9. Sundried Tomato Pate and Cucumber
This pate appetizer doesn’t take long to make, but it does require some preparation – mainly having to soak some walnuts and sunflower seeds for 4+ hours.
Soaking softens the walnuts and seeds, making them easier to blend.
Apart from that, all you have to do is blend together the nuts and seeds, sundried tomatoes, a Medjool date, onion, celery, tahini butter, coconut amino, apple cider vinegar and herbs.
Serve on top of cucumber slices with a sprig of fresh dill and chopped sundried tomatoes.
10. Cracked Pepper Dried Cherry Flax Crackers with Pine Nut Pepper Cream
How fancy is this appetizer? Each delicious homemade cracker is topped with a pine nut pepper cheese made from pine nuts, cashews, lemon juice, garlic and nutritional yeast.
Then, it adds a tasty nectarine salad on top of that. The salad mixes arugula with lemon, nectarines, cherries and pistachios.
The homemade crackers are absolutely delicious, but they take 8+ hours and you’ll need a dehydrator. Go for it if you have the time, but if you’re on a tight schedule, use any type of cracker you want (I love these ones).
11. Carrot and Cucumber Bites with Hummus
Here’s a light appetizer that won’t disappoint. Little carrot slices topped with hummus, slices of cucumber and sprigs of parsley.
The carrots add a little crunch, and the creamy hummus is delicious.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of paprika and sesame seeds.
12. No Bake Cookie Dough Bites
These tasty bites don’t require any baking and have all the flavor of cookie dough. The “dough” is a mix of softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla, flour, condensed milk, chocolate chips, peanut butter and M&Ms.
You’ll need to chill these bites for a while before serving, but the actual preparation takes no time at all.
13. Savory Sliced Apple Bites
Slices of sweet apples topped with a cream cheese spread seasoned with garlic and chives. Garnish with roasted pecans, chopped celery and pomegranate arils to complete this appetizer.
You can add a drizzle of honey, too, if you want.
Use whatever variety of apple you want. Granny Smith, Pink Lady and Honeycrisp are all great options for this dish.
14. Cold Pasta Salad Skewers
These colorful pasta salad skewers are so delicious and take nearly no time to make. There’s no baking involved. Just thread cooked tortellini or bowtie pasta onto a skewer, along with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil slices and a drizzle of Italian dressing.
Feel free to add whatever other ingredients you want to your skewers.
Look for tri-color tortellini to make this dish as colorful as possible.
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15. Guacamole Stuffed Tomatoes
One of my favorite no-bake finger food ideas on this list. Sweet cherry tomatoes filled with a homemade guacamole made with avocado, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice.
Just halve and hollow out your cherry tomatoes. Then, fill with your guacamole. Top with a sprig of cilantro.
16. Charcuterie Kabobs
These tasty kabobs have everything you love about charcuterie: cheese, salami, pepperoni and dill pickles.
Just thread your ingredients onto skewers, and you’re ready to serve. It doesn’t get much easier than that.
Feel free to add any other goodies you want for even more flavor.
17. Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites
Cut your French baguettes into 1/2 inch slices. Mix your cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed seasoning and ranch seasoning packet together. Spread the mix on your baguettes, followed by your cucumber slices and some dill.
18. Reuben Bites
Five minutes is all you need for these delicious bites. Spread your Swiss cheese on your eight pieces of rye bread. Top with ground mustard, corned beef and sauerkraut.
19. Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites
Cucumber, salmon, cream cheese, spring onion, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest and black pepper come together in this super-simple recipe. Combine all of your ingredients minus the salmon and cucumbers in a small bowl.
Pat your cucumber slices dry, lay on a plate and dab some of your cream cheese mix on top.
Add a small piece of smoked salmon, followed by black pepper, chives and a squirt of lemon juice.
20. Fruit and Cheese Hors d’oeuvres
You’ll need cubes of brie, followed by fruit, such as: blackberries, Granny Smith apples, grapes, pears or peaches.
21. Tortellini Kabobs
Tortellini is one of my fave foods, and to add it to these no-bake finger food ideas was not in my plans. But here we are. Cook your tortellini as directed in the instructions, and put them on your skewer first followed by:
- Salami
- Cheese
- Olives or tomatoes
Drizzle some vinaigrette on before serving.
22. Everything Stuffed Mini Peppers
If you’ve ever had an everything bagel, imagine them with peppers instead of fluffy bread. You’ll whip cream cheese with yogurt and everything bagel seasoning. Slice your pepper lengthwise, remove the innards, fill with your cream cheese mixture and enjoy.
23. Feta Skewers With Cucumber
It doesn’t get much easier than this recipe. Cut cucumbers and use them as a base for your skewer. Top with a feta cheese cubes and spices consisting of dried oregano, salt and pepper. Finish your skewer with a halved cherry tomato.
24. Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
Spinach tortillas, slices of red, yellow and orange pepper, spinach leaves and purple cabbage add an abundance of color to these pinwheels. You’ll also add whipped cream cheese, dry ranch powder, carrot strips and shredded chicken to these before rolling up.
25. Salami Cream Cheese Roll Ups
Making these makes me feel like a kid again. Salami, cream cheese and a handful of spices are all you need for this recipe. Mix your cheese with your spices until it’s whipped well together, slather on your salami slices and roll up.
If you like, put a toothpick through them and top with an olive.
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26. Chicken Caesar Crostini
Why not make your crostini a little more exciting? You’ll top them with Caesar dressing, bacon, olive oil, cooked chicken, Romaine lettuce, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. It’s as simple as preheating your oven, cutting your bacon and frying in a skillet until crispy.
Cut your baguette, brush with olive oil. Top with the rest of your ingredients and serve.
