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25 Easy Fourth of July Appetizers for a Crowd

A collection of festive and easy-to-make appetizers perfect for celebrating Independence Day with family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Appetizers
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup Bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup Hummus for dipping
Meat Appetizers
  • 1 lb Cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Chicken wings cooked and seasoned
  • 1 cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
Cheese Appetizers
  • 1 lb Cheddar cheese cubed
  • 1 lb Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Blue cheese crumbled
Dips and Spreads
  • 1 cup Guacamole
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 cup Spinach artichoke dip
Skewers
  • 1 lb Grilled chicken cubed
  • 1 lb Pineapple cubed
  • 1 lb Bell peppers cubed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare all vegetables by washing and cutting them as needed.
  2. Cook chicken wings and shrimp, seasoning to taste.
  3. Cube cheese and prepare dips in serving bowls.
Assembly
  1. Arrange vegetables on a platter with hummus for dipping.
  2. Place cooked shrimp and chicken wings on serving platters.
  3. Create cheese boards with assorted cheeses and dips.
  4. Assemble skewers with chicken, pineapple, and bell peppers.
Serving
  1. Serve all appetizers on a large table for guests to enjoy.
  2. Encourage guests to mix and match different appetizers.

Notes

These appetizers can be prepared ahead of time and served cold or at room temperature.