31. Cheesy Garlic Pizza Knot Dip
The mother of all make-ahead dips. Simply assemble and refrigerate or freeze in an oven-ready container until ready to bake. Remember to increase your oven time by a couple of minutes to allow for the freezing, plus you may want to cover with foil to ensure the top doesn’t burn.
32. Bacon Wrapped Potato Bites
Cook and wrap the potatoes in bacon before storing in the refrigerator, then simply oven bake when ready.
33. Zucchini Fritters
For best results, fry these appetizers before freezing or storing in the refrigerator, then bake before serving.
34. Mini Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Rolls
Your day-before secret weapon, these rolls look so impressive, people will wonder how you squeezed in time to make them!
35. Easy 15-Minute Beer Cheese
Waiting more than 15 minutes for beer cheese is not humanly possible – #fact! Remember to warm up slowly to preserve the texture if you’re making this appetizer in advance.
36. 5-Minute Mild Salsa
This easy salsa lasts an impressive 4 days in the refrigerator!
37. Potato Poppers
These freezer-friendly bites go with just about anything. Add in some chilli for an extra kick.
38. Blooming Quesada Ring
This dish takes a little time to assemble but it’s well worth the trouble! I recommend making the sauce the day before then all you have to do is wrap them up and bake.
39. Meatball Pineapple Smokies
If you’re missing summer days, this recipe gives the perfect excuse to get your favorite barbecue sauce out. Once fully cooked, these smokies will store for up to three months in the freezer!
40. Cowboy Queso
This crockpot dream will stores up to two days.
41. Chicken Fajita Nachos
The perfect use for your leftover rotisserie chicken, the topping for these nachos can be cooked in advance and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to put them together.
42. Brie, Apple and Honey Crostini
Every appetizer table needs a good sweet’n’savory option and this recipe delivers! Assemble the crostini if advance, and bake directly before serving.
43. Jalapeno Popper Bites
Is there anything crescent rolls can’t do? Assemble these and refigerate on a covered baking sheet until ready to bake.
44. Sweet Potato Fries
Slice these fries up ahead of time and then season and bake when you’re ready to eat. You could try freezing the finished fries but they could lose their texture so we don’t recommend this.
45. Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs
Use readymade frozen meatballs or make your own and freeze, either way your guest will go nuts for these genius bun-free cheeseburger bites.
