Between narrowing down the guest list, getting your house in party-ready shape, buying enough booze, and getting a killer playlist set up, planning a party takes a lot of work. Add to that a major grocery store schlep, and it's hard not to stress out; instead, keep things simple with one (or more) of these appetizers that clock in at five ingredients or fewer.
Grilled Caprese Bruschetta
Get the recipe: grilled caprese bruschetta [1]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): five; baguette, cherry tomatoes, burrata, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil
Cheesy Phyllo Crackers
Get the recipe: cheesy phyllo crackers [2]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): four; phyllo dough, cheddar, paprika, and butter
Caprese Skewers
Get the recipe: caprese skewers [3]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt): four; cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil
Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped buffalo shrimp [4]
Number of ingredients: five; shrimp, bacon, Frank's RedHot, blue cheese or ranch dressing, and scallions
Honey Mustard Deviled Eggs
Get the recipe: honey mustard deviled eggs [5]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt): four; eggs, mayonnaise, honey mustard, and cayenne
Individual Hummus and Crudités Shots
Get the recipe: hummus and crudités shots [6]
Number of ingredients: variable; hummus and an assortment of crudités (such as carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and bell peppers)
Pigs in a Blanket
Get the recipe: pigs in a blanket [7]
Number of ingredients: three; crescent rolls, hot dogs, poppy seeds
Gravlax and Crème Fraiche Crisps
Get the recipe: gravlax and crème fraiche crisps [8]
Number of ingredients: five; gravlax, nutty crackers (like Leslie Stowe Raincoast Crisps), crème fraiche, capers, and dill
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped tater tot bombs [9]
Number of ingredients: five; frozen tater tots, cheddar cheese, bacon, brown sugar, parsley
Kale and Burrata Bruschetta
Get the recipe: kale and burrata bruschetta [10]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): five; baguette, kale, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and burrata
Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
Get the recipe: prosciutto-wrapped feta-stuffed dates [11]
Number of ingredients: three; feta, dried dates, and prosciutto
Halibut Crudo With Lemon Oil
Get the recipe: halibut crudo with lemon oil [12]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): four; halibut, lemons, extra-virgin olive oil, and chives
Hummus and Sun-Dried Tomato Toasts
Get the recipe: hummus and sun-dried tomato toasts [13]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt): five; baguette, hummus, sun-dried tomatoes, pea shoots, and extra-virgin olive oil
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Get the recipe: ham and cheese pinwheels [14]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): four; puff pastry, dijon mustard, ham, gruyère
Roasted Figs With Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: roasted figs with goat cheese [15]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt): five; figs, goat cheese, butter, balsamic, and honey
Greek Salad Bites
Get the recipe: Greek salad bites [16]
Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): five; cucumber, feta, olives, cherry tomatoes, and extra-virgin olive oil
Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken pinwheels [17]
Number of ingredients: five; chicken, cream cheese, Frank's RedHot, scallions, and flour tortillas
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped dates [18]
Number of ingredients: two; bacon and dried dates
Chicks in a Blanket
Get the recipe: chicks in a blanket [19]
Number of ingredients: three; chicken apple sausages, crescent roll dough, and yellow mustard