17 Popular And Easy Baby Shower Finger Foods

by Sally
(Carpenter)

My friends call me the "Appetizer Queen" - I am always throwing parties with tons of simple and delicious finger foods! Here are 17 of my favorites that are perfect for baby shower appetizers:

1. Cucumber Sandwiches
Ingredients: Sliced cucumber, cream cheese, dill, white bread.
Recipe: Spread cream cheese mixed with dill on bread slices, top with cucumber slices, and cut into quarters.

2. Stuffed Mini Peppers
Ingredients: Mini bell peppers, cream cheese, garlic powder, herbs.
Recipe: Halve and deseed mini peppers. Fill with cream cheese mixed with garlic powder and herbs.

3. Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
Ingredients: Cantaloupe, prosciutto slices.
Recipe: Wrap prosciutto around melon slices. Serve chilled.

4. Chicken Salad Croissant Sliders
Ingredients: Croissant rolls, chicken salad (chicken, mayo, celery, grapes).
Recipe: Slice croissants in half and fill with chicken salad.


5. Pigs in a Blanket
Ingredients: Mini sausages, crescent roll dough.
Recipe: Wrap sausages in dough and bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.

6. Fruit Kabobs
Ingredients: Assorted fruits (pineapple, watermelon, strawberries, grapes, kiwi).
Recipe: Skewer assorted fruits and arrange on a platter for easy grabbing.

7. Mini BLT Sliders
Ingredients: Slider buns, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise.
Recipe: Assemble mini sandwiches with cooked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a smear of mayonnaise on slider buns.

8. Mini Veggie Cups
Ingredients: Assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers), ranch dip.
Recipe: Place ranch dip at the bottom of small cups and stick assorted veggie strips into the dip.

9. Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients: Button mushrooms, Italian sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese.
Recipe: Remove stems from mushrooms, stuff with a mixture of cooked sausage, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.

10. Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, mini marshmallows.
Recipe: Slice sweet potatoes, bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, top with brown sugar, pecans, and marshmallows, and broil until golden.

11. Cheese and Charcuterie Board
Ingredients: Assorted cheeses, cured meats, nuts, fruits, crackers.
Recipe: Arrange a variety of cheeses, meats, and accompaniments on a large board for an easy and elegant display.

12. Taco Cups
Ingredients: Wonton wrappers, ground beef or turkey, taco seasoning, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa.
Recipe: Press wonton wrappers into a muffin tin, fill with seasoned ground meat, top with cheese, and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and salsa.

13. Mini Bagel Bites
Ingredients: Mini bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onion.
Recipe: Spread cream cheese on bagels, top with smoked salmon, capers, and a slice of red onion.

14. Shrimp Cocktail
Ingredients: Large shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon wedges.
Recipe: Boil shrimp until pink and tender, chill in the fridge, and serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

15. Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Ingredients: Sliced bread, cheddar cheese, butter.
Recipe: Butter bread slices, add cheese, and grill until golden and melted. Cut into bite-sized squares.

16. Antipasto Skewers
Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, olives, mozzarella balls, salami slices, artichoke hearts.
Recipe: Skewer a mix of tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, salami, and artichoke hearts. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

17. Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels
Ingredients: Pretzel rods, chocolate chips, sprinkles.
Recipe: Dip pretzel rods in melted chocolate, let cool on parchment paper, and decorate with sprinkles.