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25 Crowd-Pleasing Party Food Ideas

25 Crowd-Pleasing Party Food Ideas

Amy
Hosting a gathering just got easier with these 25 crowd-pleasing party food ideas that are as delicious as they are effortless. With a quick 15-minute prep and just 25 minutes of cooking, you’ll have a spread ready in under an hour, leaving you more time to enjoy the party.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups small cauliflower florets, ¾-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1 (14-ounce) can whole artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry, and chopped
  • cup chopped scallions
  • ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • Heaping ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Scant 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ cup grated white cheddar cheese
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
  • Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and lightly brush an 8-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and garlic and boil until the cauliflower is fork-tender, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the cauliflower and the garlic into a blender, reserving the pot of cooking water.
  • Set a bowl of ice water nearby. Add the spinach to the boiling water and use a slotted spoon to immediately remove it (it’ll wilt very quickly) and transfer to the ice water to cool completely. Drain and squeeze excess moisture from the spinach. Coarsely chop the spinach and add it to a large bowl with the artichokes and scallions.
  • Check to make sure that the cauliflower in the blender has (mostly) cooled, then add the yogurt, olive oil, mustard, and salt to the blender and blend until creamy. Add this mixture to the bowl with the spinach and artichokes and stir to combine.
  • Spread the spinach mixture into the skillet and top with the cheese and pinches of red pepper flakes. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and bubbling.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve with baguette slices.
Keyword appetizer ideas, crowd-pleasing recipes, easy snacks, entertaining dishes, party food
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