Graduation Finger Foods You Can Eat in One Bite

We're confident you'll be saving these finger food recipes for other occasions, too.

Enchilada bites are fresh from the oven and ready to serve as finger foods for a party.
Photo: Gimme Some Oven

These fuss-free appetizers are fun to whip up, and best of all, they're easy to eat. Guests will have fun filling their plates with a tasty variety of sweet and savory treats.

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Easy Enchilada Cups

Easy Enchilada Cups
Gimme Some Oven

Instead of serving messy, full-size enchiladas, offer guests a hand-held version that's just as satisfying. Flour tortillas are packed into a muffin tin, filled with chicken, corn, black beans, and enchilada sauce, then topped with a generous amount of shredded cheese. Prefer a vegetarian version? Simply swap out chicken for extra veggies or tofu.

Recipe and photo from Gimme Some Oven. Get the recipe here.

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Dilly Cucumber Bites

Dilly Cucumber Bites
Flying on Jess Fuel

Amidst cheesy dips and decadent desserts, partygoers will appreciate this healthy veggie appetizer. After cutting cucumbers into round slices, top with a homemade dill and cream cheese mixture and finish with a halved cherry tomato. They're a fun, refreshing choice, especially on a hot and sunny day.

Recipe and photo from Flying on Jess Fuel. Get the recipe here.

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Banana Cream Pie Dessert Nachos

Banana Cream Pie Dessert Nachos
Whole and Heavenly Oven

Planning a graduation party is a time-consuming task, and the last thing you need is to make an entire pie. Instead, serve banana cream pie in nachos form, complete with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, banana pudding, and a melted chocolate drizzle. You may never go back to the original!

Recipe and photo from Whole and Heavenly Oven. Get the recipe here.

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Sonoma Almond Chicken Salad Sliders

Sonoma Almond Chicken Salad Sliders
Flavor the Moments

These tasty sliders are crowd-pleasers. After all, who doesn't love a mini pretzel roll? Celery, dried cranberries, and lightly salted almonds lend flavor and crunch to the creamy chicken salad base. Be sure to toss in some fresh herbs, too, such as rosemary, dill, thyme, or basil.

Recipe and photo from Flavor the Moments. Get the recipe here.

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Caprese Bites With Pesto

Caprese Bites With Pesto
Cooking on the Front Burners

Homemade pesto is the key to this appetizer, which transforms the classic caprese sandwich into a bite-size treat. Grilling the rustic bread gives it a bruschetta-like taste, which pairs perfectly with the olive oil and garlic in the pesto. Skewer each bite with a toothpick to make them even easier to enjoy.

Recipe and photo from Cooking on the Front Burners. Get the recipe here.

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Mini Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites
Chelsea’s Messy Apron

It's not a party without some chocolate, and these heavenly bites won't disappoint. The combination of chocolate and a creamy peanut butter center makes this treat reminiscent of a buckeye—or a Reese's. To complete the look, dip each brownie into melted chocolate, which will give them their picture-perfect chocolate coating.

Recipe and photo from Chelsea's Messy Apron. Get the recipe here.

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Pigs in a Blanket

Pigs in a Blanket
Damn Delicious

This classic party food couldn't be simpler, and yet everyone in attendance will want a plate to themselves. Crescent roll dough provides the perfect "blanket," as it becomes flaky and buttery after just 10 minutes in the oven. Serve them with a side of ketchup and mustard.

Recipe and photo from Damn Delicious. Get the recipe here.

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Key Lime Pie Shooters

Key Lime Pie Shooters
The Sugar Coated Cottage

This no-bake dessert is stunning to look at, easy to eat, and best of all, fun to put together. You'll start by adding crumbled graham cracker crust to each cup, then piping in the filling and topping with whipped cream. Sprinkle with macadamia nuts and lime zest for a festive finish.

Recipe and photo from The Sugar Coated Cottage. Get the recipe here.

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Guacamole Shrimp Wonton Cups

Guacamole Shrimp Wonton Cups
Damn Delicious

Guacamole, Cajun shrimp, and crispy wontons combine to form a gorgeous appetizer that is truly impressive. Tossing the shrimp with a generous amount of seasoning ensures that each and every bite is filled with flavor and spice. As a final touch, garnish with cilantro or parsley.

Recipe and photo from Damn Delicious. Get the recipe here.

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Sweet Potato Fritters With Citrus Cream

Sweet Potato Fritters With Citrus Cream
On the DF

Made with sweet potatoes, corn, fresh herbs, and shallots, these oven-baked fritters are packed full of flavor. The tangy citrus cream is just as delicious, and perfectly complements the crispy fritters. Baking them in a muffin tin simplifies the cooking process, and makes it easy to whip up multiple batches.

Recipe and photo from The Feed Feed. Get the recipe here.

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Fruit Skewers With Coconut and Chia

Fruit Skewers With Coconut and Chia
Little Big H

Rather than put out a platter of pre-cut fruit, serve these vibrant skewers sprinkled with chia seeds and coconut. Feel free to use any fruit you have on hand, such as berries, watermelon, pineapple, or melon. You can even sneak in some veggies, too, such as cherry tomatoes or colorful bell pepper.

Recipe and photo from Little Big H. Get the recipe here.

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Pork and Spinach Dumplings

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Greg DuPree

Give these savory homemade dumplings a try for a fun finger food. Filled with ground pork and baby spinach, these dumplings, although bite-sized, will douse your tastebuds. Oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, and scallion combine for a full flavor spectrum.

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