Here are our favorite kid-friendly recipes to make your next birthday party a breeze.
They’ll fly off the plate in record time.
Crack Crackers
Elevate cheese crackers with ranch dressing mix for an easy kid-pleasing snack.
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Serve this crispy snack warm from the oven, and watch it disappear.
A batch of these pizza sliders will delight guests of all ages.
Minimal prep work means this recipeworks well for a crowd.
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This version gets a rich, slightly nutty flavor from browned butter.
Sheet Pan Nachos
A customizable main dish makes every guest happy.
Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs
This easy appetizer starts with frozen meatballs.
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Combine just five ingredients for a satisfying, no-fuss snack.
Theres also a variation forcocktail-size sausages.
Perfectly sized for groups, this cake bakes in a 9x13 pan.
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Mini Potato Skins
A party-perfect snack, these mini potato skins serve a big crowd.
Use Baby Dutch Yellow potatoes and your favorite toppings.
Add peas or broccoli for a nutritional and colorful boost.
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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
No artificial flavors or colors needed.
Saucy and fit for a crowd, these miniature meatball subs will earn a thumbs-up from young guests.
Cheddar Cheese Straws
Most of the ingredients for this easy snack can be found in your pantry.
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These cheesy straws will delight fans of cheddar goldfish crackers.
Mini Deep-Dish Pizzas
The best kind of party is a pizza party.
Tortilla cups baked inmuffin tinsare the perfect vessel for pizza toppings.
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Caramel Apple Dip
A caramel dip will entice kiddos to eat more fruit.
This creamy dip can be made ahead and warmed just before serving.
Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Put your best foot forward with this homemade ice cream.
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This recipe doesnt require an ice cream makerjust mix and freeze.
The addition of birthday cake and sprinkles makes this a special way to celebrate the guest of honor.
It gets a touch of sweetness from grapes, while pecans add crunch.
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This dish also makes a great family dinner.
Fried Pickle Chips
Guests will rave over these zippy snacks.
Serve with a bowl of Roundhouse-Kick Sauce for an unbeatable duo.
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Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix
A batch of this sweet and savory snack mix wont last long.
Waffle cones make a cute presentation and double as snack holders.
Summer Fruit Skewers
Kids will enjoy eating these fun-shaped fruit skewers dipped in yogurt.
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For older kids, set out prepared fruit and let them create their own.
Apple Chips
Sweet and crunchy, this recipe satisfies snack cravings.
These chips bake for a while, so make this simple recipe in advance.
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Cheeseburger Sliders
Even the pickiest kids will eat these.
This recipe makes 12 sliders but feel free to double or triple the recipe for a bigger group.
Pizza Pepper Poppers
These poppers are the perfect gluten-free appetizer for any party or tailgate.
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You’ll find yourself going back for seconds.
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