10 Kid-Friendly, Crowd-Pleasing Party Snacks Everyone Is Sure to Love

Hosting a party soon? Besides a cute banner, some party poppers, and balloons, all you need for hosting is a few big-batch snacks that kids will love and parents will enjoy too. Here are 10 kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing ideas:

Parents love these puff pastry-wrapped sausages just as much as kids. Just be sure to serve ketchup, ranch, or honey mustard alongside the dijon for dipping.

These are sneakily easy and look so delicious on a snack board or appetizer buffet, but give you all the satisfaction of Cool Ranch Doritos.

This post actually features a bunch of ideas, including these two-ingredient potato bites that taste just like potato skins. Serve some unadorned (for kids) and some with green onions and a dollop of sour cream (for adults).

These roast beef sliders are a family favorite for dinners or parties and feel substantial enough for lunch, plus they are built on everyone’s favorite sweet rolls.

Two words: veggie platter. Not only will you feel good about having a colorful platter for kids to munch, on but the kids’ defenses will also be down (its a party, there are treats) so they will likely nibble on carrot or pepper sticks just because they are there.

You basically can’t have a party with snack mix! Make a big batch and you’ll have leftovers on hand for the long days of snacking before school is back in session. Another option? Homemade Chex Mix!

Don’t overlook popcorn as a classy party option! This Parmesan and black pepper version is fast and fancy, and both kids and grown-ups will appreciate having something simple and familiar on the table.

Admittedly, soft pretzels are a labor of love, but your guests will be totally impressed by your skills and delighted by eating warm soft pretzels.

Pro tip: A warm dip will make you a party appetizer hero to kids and grown-ups alike. Building a dip in the serving skillet means you can warm the dip as needed before the party or when refreshing the chips and drinks. (Easier cleanup, too!)

I hate to say it, but it’s true — bacon-wrap just about anything and the crowd goes wild. This potato version is a nice change from bacon-wrapped dates and more likely to please picky palettes.

This post was originally published on Kitchn. Read it there: 10 Kid-Friendly Party Snacks Everyone Will Love