40 Mother's Day Appetizers Mama Will Love
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Come Mother's Day, show the special women in your life how much you care about and appreciate them with a spread of the most tasty snacks and appetizers. Finger foods help encourage plenty of chit-chat and quality time, and you're able to prolong the loving spring occasion as long as the bites keep coming.
These appetizer recipes are easy to make and don't take too much time. Set up everything buffet-style, and feel free to throw in a build-your-own mimosa bar or shortcake bar, so everyone can make their treats to their liking. These appetizers will be bringing everyone back to the table to grab more, so don't be afraid to make extra. These Mother's Day recipes will satisfy the toughest critic and best home cook: Mama.
Here are 40 perfect Mother's Day appetizers to make this year.
Million Dollar Deviled Eggs
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
While the classic recipe for this appetizer is always great, treat Mama to an extra special version that's worth a million dollars. It has the creamiest filling thanks to one ingredient: butter.
Fava-And-Whipped Feta Bruschetta
Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
You can prep the fava beans for this colorful appetizer in advance making them even easier to throw together just before serving. Mama is worth the effort this impressive appetizer takes to pull together.
Radishes With Miso-Sesame Butter
Frederick Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This colorful and impressive springtime appetizer comes together in just 10 minutes. Plus, you'll need just six ingredients.
Asparagus Ribbon Crostini
Pretty much any food can be made more delicious when served atop a baguette slice, asparagus included.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Classic stuffed mushrooms are always a crowd-pleaser and will likely disappear quickly. Luckily, this recipe makes 30.
Rosalynn Carter's Cheese Ring
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Celebrate Mama with a favorite recipe of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The strawberry preserves are optional, but we recommend adding them for best results.
Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Spring Crudités
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Artichokes steal the spotlight in this cheesy dip where they stand on their own instead of being combined with spinach. Fresh spring veggies add both color and flavor.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Asparagus is not only a great side dish, but can also be served as an appetizer when wrapped in prosciutto. This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd.
Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini
You'll be amazed at how perfectly balanced the flavors are in this grabbable appetizer. Plus, they're pretty too.
Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
What would a brunch be without sausage? Ditch the patties and go with easier-to-eat sausage balls—and this update to the classic adds pimiento cheese.
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Impress Mama with this 5-minute appetizer that is still special enough for the occasion. Serve it with sliced baguette, crackers, or sturdy vegetables.
Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
Retro ham salad meets its match with crunchy homemade cheese puffs. You can make the cheese puffs ahead of time and freeze until Mother's Day.
Mini Potato Skins
This popular potato dish is equally welcome at brunch as it is at dinner, thanks to the addition of bacon. We recommend using baby Dutch yellow potatoes for this appetizer.
Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Hector Manuel Sanchez; Food Styling: Katelyn Hardwick; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Your family will love this extra Southern spin on hummus. And you'll love that it comes together in just 5 minutes.
Mushroom-Stuffed Phyllo Cups
These cheesy little bites have just enough crunch thanks to phyllo pastry shells. The convenient frozen base helps them come together easily.
Bacon Bites
Molly Bolton / Southern Living
You know it's going to be a great meal when it starts with this three-ingredient snack. Especially when bacon is one of those ingredients.
Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts
These pretty little bites are like mini tomato pies, but they're so much easier to make. And easier to eat!
Classic Deviled Eggs
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Deviled eggs are practically a requirement at Southern gatherings in the spring. Make them ahead of time so you can spend more time with Mama on Mother's day.
Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins
These sweet bites will be the first to disappear off the table when served as an appetizer at Mother's Day brunch.
Warm Cheese Box Bites
These cheesy bites are truly an appetizer dream. They'll be loved by both kids and adults.
Mini Shrimp Rolls
Would it really be a party without shrimp salad? We didn't think so. These mini rolls are a crowd-pleaser.
Smoked-Fish Dip
This fancy dip is a wonderful opportunity to present smoked fish as an appetizer.
Spicy Cheese Twists
It's hard not to love the addition of Gouda cheese and thyme to these crispy cheese straws. A touch of cayenne adds just the right amount of spice.
Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip
You know a dish is going to be good when it includes fresh crab meat and Old Bay seasoning on the ingredient list.
Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls
Mama won't even be offended that you didn't use her old sausage balls recipe when she tastes this spicy take on the classic.
Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese
Instead of serving pepper jelly and cream cheese for the crowd to continuously dip into, try these crackers that everyone can individually pop on their plates.
Easy Egg Salad
Perhaps no dish says "spring luncheon" more than a pretty tray full of tea sandwiches. The egg salad can be prepped up to 3 days in advance.
Homemade Chicken Salad
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Chicken salad is always welcome. Whether served with crackers or on white bread, it's sure to be a hit with Mama,
Creamy Avocado Dip
This lightened-up dip recipe won't spoil your crew's appetite before the big meal.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
According to Test Kitchen Pro Ann Taylor Pittman, "A good deviled egg is one with a well-seasoned, firm filling." This recipe's filling is both, thanks to a heaping of thick-cut bacon.
West Indies Crab Salad
This flavorful crab salad originated in Mobile, Alabama, and we're sure your Mama is going to request it again next year.
Baked Goat Cheese Spread with Pepper Jelly
You can prep this dip a day in advance and bake it before your Mother's Day meal to save you time if you're hosting.
Strawberry Caprese Salad
Start your meal with a spring-forward version of your favorite caprese salad served over crostinis.
Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites
These tiny delights are a mess-free way to enjoy your favorite creamy dip.
Stuffed Endive with Herbed Goat Cheese
These healthy veggie bites are a gorgeous addition to your Mother's Day lineup.
Mini Tomato Sandwiches with Bacon Mayonnaise
We turned your favorite tomato sandwich into an adorable snack the whole family will gobble up.
Creamy Spinach-Ricotta Crostini
These creamy crostinis are topped with a homemade spinach-ricotta mixture and topped off with a piece of thinly sliced prosciutto.
Baked Brie Bites
Stacy K. Allen, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This is our go-to, super-easy appetizer for any type of gathering, any season. Not only are they delicious, but they require just 5 ingredients.
Chicks in a Blanket
These delicious bites are a great way to start any brunch off on a happy note.
Deviled Potatoes
This recipe brings together two appetizer favorites. Deviled eggs and potatoes…who wouldn't love this two-bite wonder?
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