15 Easy Recipes To Make For A House Party
House parties are a great opportunity to spend some fantastic time with friend, or families. It is that occasion when a few people gather in one person’s house to have food, drinks and a laugh together. For some house parties, guests are asked to prepare something to bring along to the house, in other occasions, on person is in charge of all the cooking. In either case, there are many simple and cheap recipes you can prepare for a house party. Here is a list of 15 easy recipes to make for a house party.
Garlic parmesan potato wedges
Potatoes are great. and so is cheese. Baked potato wedges enriched with parmesan flavour and garlic will blow all your guests mind. Make it even better by preparing a side cheese and chopped parsley dressing. Dip the potatoes in and enjoy the explosion of flavour. Mmm, delish.
Nachos
Nachos are just nachos. Are you even throwing a house party if you are not offering nachos to your guests? They are just the most perfect appetizer and everyone loves them. Loaded nachos are even better. Just add a few simple ingredients such as meat, avocado, coriander, green onion, jalapeno pepper, lime, beans, tomatoes, red onion. And if all these were not enough, add some creamy, melted cheddar and grated quesadilla cheese to complete this amazingness.
Bacon halloumi rolls
These are perfect for a house part and really easy to make. You just need a few ingredients to prepare them: halloumi cheese, rashers of smoked streaky bacon, freshly chopped chives and black pepper. It will take you just a few steps to prepare them but will probably take even less time to disappear from the table as your guests will love them. This is one of the easy recipes to make for a house party that will leave people wanting more!
Tomato and basil Bruschetta
Tomato bruschetta is such a simple recipe that you only need three main ingredients: bread, tomato and basil. Nothing else. The bread can go in the oven to toast, whiles you wait, cut the fresh tomatoes into tiny cubes. When you are done, add the basil, some salt and few drops of extra virgin olive oil to pop up the tastes. Once your bread is ready, just top the slices up with your tomato and basil mix. Violà, as simple as that.
Turkey meat balls
These could be a healthier and perhaps cheaper version of traditional chicken nuggets, with the difference that these will be homemade with fresh meet as well. You will have to mix the turkey with a few ingredients: onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan, salt and pepper, mix all together then shape it as mini balls. These are meant to be fried but you can opt for a healthier version by cooking them in the oven.
Cheese stuffed mushrooms
Cheese stuffed mushrooms are perfect if you are expecting some vegetarian friends. All you need to do is toast your mushrooms, drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, then stuff them with your favourite cheese. Bon appetit!
Caprese bites
Again, another recipe that only requires 3 simple ingredients and a few steps to prepare them. All you will need to prepare mini caprese sticks are: cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. You can either empty your tomatoes, creating a space for the mozzarella and basil, or you could stick the three on tooth pics.
Mozzarella sticks
Just cut mozzarella into fine little sticks, then cover them with white flour or bread crumps, then lastly, fry them. Noting else to do, they’re ready to be eaten! This is one of the most loved easy recipes to make for a house party!
Devilled eggs
Another cheap and easy way to please your guests at a house party. They are made with boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, bacon and chopped spinach leaves, chopped tomatoes, chopped red onions. Mix all ingredients together with the egg yolks until you get a smooth mixture, then once ready, fill into the egg half you previously left.
Prosciutto wrapped bread sticks
Simple grab your favourite prosciutto and wrap one slice on each bread stick. Can cooking be easier than this?
Pop corn
You can’t start a party without popcorn. Plus, everyone loves popcorn. You can set up a corner of the table with sweet popcorn and the other with the salted one. Both will go quickly for sure. This is one of the most simple easy recipes to make for a house party, but also one of the most loved!
Raspberry and prosecco punch
Your guests will be surely thirsty, so you might want to offer something cheap but creative to drink. Get a few bottles of cheap prosecco or champagne from the supermarket and keep them chilled overnight. On the day of the party just mix it up with some raspberry juice, lime and ice.
Nutella cup cakes
What is a party without desert? If you are really into cooking, dig yourself into baking some lovely mini cupcakes. Choose any chocolate spread or bar that you think most guests will like and then drizzle your freshly baked cupcakes with it.
Mini cheese cake
Another delicious option to end the party in a sweet way. These have a quite elaborated preparation so you should start preparing them in advance, perhaps in the morning for the evening party
Chocolate covered Strawberries
Get some fresh strawberries, put them on mini sticks then immerse them in hot, melting, delicious chocolate. Simply amazing.
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