How many appetizers to provide per person is a question every host ponders.

How Many Appetizers Per Person?

Running out of food and drink is a guaranteed buzzkill when you’re hosting a party.

cheese party trays

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and"How many meatballs per person?"

Get amounts and recipe ideas for all of the above, plus for other commonparty appetizers.

But how many chicken wings per person will suffice for your soiree?

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Either way, a couple of ounces per person is a satisfying portion.

Here’s how many ounces of cheese per person you’ll need to feed the dipping masses.

Nuts

Guests can’t resist a handful of flavor-packed, crunchy nut mixes.

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

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ThesePaleo Rosemary Roasted NutsandSweet and Spicy Pecansalways fly off the snack table when we serve them.

Here’s how much you’ll need:

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are a perfect one-bite appetizer.

We like to share bite-size desserts to allow for sampling, and to offer an easy, handheld item.

Red Curry Chicken Wings

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TryMini Blue Corn Carrot Cake Cupcakesor Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake Minis.

Pineapple-Black Bean Guacamole

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Molasses-Lime Meatballs

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Creamy Cheese Fondue

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Rosemary Roasted Nuts

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Chipotle-and-Ranch-Stuffed Mushrooms

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Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake Minis

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