8 Bite-Size Nibbles to Serve at Your Oscars Viewing Party
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If you're hosting an Oscars viewing party and want to impress, we've got you covered with a roundup of elegant finger-food nibbles. They might be tiny, but they sure are filling and guaranteed to keep guests satisfied through the latest afterparties.
— Additional reporting by Nicole Perry
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Parmesan Crisps
Like cheese and crackers rolled into one satisfyingly crisp bite, fricos (aka parmesan crisps) are mighty addictive.
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Vegan Paté
For a savory, salty, and satisfying vegan option, set out this red-lentil paté with plenty of crackers to spread it on.
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Gravlax and Crème Fraiche Toasts
Tiny toasts topped with gravlax and crème fraiche look (and taste) sophisticated while also being supersimple to prepare.
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Marinated Goat Cheese With Olives
Impress guests by bringing out a platter of decadent marinated goat cheese with olives. They'll have no idea it's one of the easiest hors d'oeuvres to make ever.
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Mediterranean Layered Dip
Mediterranean layered dip — which pairs hummus with pesto, pine nuts, and more — is just as pretty as it is palatable.
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Gruyère Gougères
Serve up gruyère gougères — the cheesy cousins of cream puffs and éclairs — for a light but lively party favorite. We have a feeling these luxurious appetizers will go fast.
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Brie and Fig Bites
Brie and fig puff pastry bites are like a dainty, nibble-ready take on fruit pie.
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White Chocolate Truffles
Gold-powder-dusted white chocolate truffles mirror the glitz and glamour of the evening.
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Oscars Statue Sugar Cookies
For a nod to the awards themselves, bake up a batch of edible Oscars statues.