6 Ideas For A Delicious, Quick Appetizer
Many times, when parents come home after a long day at work, the last thing they want to do is cook. But, what happens when we get unexpected guests and we have to improvise? Today, we will offer 6 ideas for a quick appetizer that is easy to make and will surely satisfy the guests.
Below, you will find several ideas for a quick appetizer that will keep your time in the kitchen to a minimum.
Do you often come home from work without any desire to cook? Do you have friends and family who come unannounced for dinner? Does your family have a busy schedule that leaves you with no time to make elaborate meals?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then do not miss today’s article.
6 ideas for a quick appetizer
1. Sandwich
When we talk about a fast appetizer, the first thing we think of is often a sandwich. A sandwich can be a life-saver, at any time of the day. A morning brunch, a meal on the go, a snack in the afternoon or a light dinner when you are not feeling so hungry.
The fact is that a sandwich is so easy to make that it is one of our ideas for a quick appetizer. All you need is sliced bread and something you can put between the slices. The filling can be anything.
Some sandwiches are easier to make than others, such as with cold cuts or pâté. However, they can also be more elaborate. Here are some suggestions that are quick, easy and delicious:
- Tomato and pesto.
- Green leafy vegetables, eggs and cheese.
- Salmon.
- Eggplant and cheese.
- Crab and cream cheese.
As you can see, there are countless options to choose from and they only take a few minutes to prepare and serve.
2. A quick appetizer: Open sandwich
Another idea is to make an open sandwich. Here, you just need a slice of bread and some kind of meat or fish you can put on top. Furthermore, to add flavor and keep the meat or fish from being too dry, you can use salsa, salad dressing or mayonnaise.
If you have the right ingredients on hand, it should only take about 5 minutes to prepare an open sandwich. With a minimal investment of time and effort, you will be ready to serve an appetizing meal.
As an alternative, you can use a round slice of bread or a bun, with a hole in the middle. You can fill the bread with the same ingredients that we mentioned above. This is another great way to put together a quick and easy meal.
Finally, a third option, to make a traditional, open sandwich, is to put buns and various sauces and dressings on the table. That way, your guests can put together their own open sandwiches. From the kitchen to the table in just 2 minutes!
3. Tomato and semi-soft cheese
To put together this appetizer, you need:
- Thin tomato slices.
- Semi-soft cheese (such as mozzarella) cut into slices.
- French bread, sliced.
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional).
If you have all these ingredients at hand, simply place the cheese and tomatoes on the slices of bread. Put the olive oil on the table so that the guests can choose whether they want it on or not.
4. Dates and bacon
Another idea for a quick appetizer is to combine kebabs with dates and bacon. No matter which method you choose to use to cook your kebab, it will only take a few minutes.
All you need, according to the ingredients, is bacon and unpeeled dates. Roll a slice of bacon around each date, and then use a toothpick to hold them together.
When your rolls are done, you can fry them in a pan, or – to avoid the bacon being too greasy – you can place them in the oven or microwave.
5. A quick appetizer: Wraps
In these busy days and this busy time, wraps have become a to-go dish. Therefore, you can use this option as a quick appetizer for dinner, or even serve them as dinner in itself if you do not feel like spending too much time in front of a hot stove.
You will need a stack of tortillas so you can put your ingredients in it. These can be of flour or corn. The rest of the ingredients are up to you, depending on your taste or whatever you have in the kitchen. Bacon, cold cuts, chicken, fried vegetables…
The possibilities are endless when it comes to making wraps. If you can not decide on a single option, then you can prepare some different wraps and cut them into small slices so that your guests can try some different ones.
6. Barbecue skewers
Bruschetta is another great idea when you want to prepare a quick appetizer. Again, you can use the ingredients you feel like. It can, for example, be a variant of cheese, chicken with vegetables, shrimp with squash, etc.
Choose and combine the ingredients you and your guests like. Put small portions of each ingredient on a long skewer and you will have your appetizer ready in no time.
