31 Individual Appetizers in Cups

Name: 17 Individual Appetizers in Cups
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: Bloody Mary Shooters; Individual Seven-Layer Dips; Caprese Tortellini Salad Shooters; Cranberry Goat Cheese Shots; Shrimp and Grits; Mexican Shrimp Cocktail; Mango and Avocado Shrimp Salad; Grilled Cheese Sticks with Tomato Soup Shooters; Potato Trifles; Caprese Salad Shots; Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce; Paan Shots; Individual Charcuterie Cups; Avocado Veggie Dip Shooters

Are you looking for fun and creative appetizers in a cup ideas to serve at your next party or gathering?

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Look no further!

I’ve compiled a list of 30 easy individual appetizers in cups that are sure to wow your guests at any gathering you choose to serve them at.

From layer dip cups to bite-sized salads, these easy appetizer recipe ideas are not only tasty but also visually appealing.

Using clear plastic cups or paper cups ensures you’ll have an easy cleanup as you can just dispose of them after your guests are finished eating.

So whether you’re hosting dinner parties, graduation parties, baby showers, or a cocktail party, these mini appetizers in plastic cups will be the perfect addition to your menu. So let’s dive in and discover some mouthwatering shot glass appetizers that your guests won’t be able to resist!

31 Mini Appetizers in Plastic Cups

From savory shot glass appetizers to sweet indulgences, here are the best individual cup appetizers to serve at any party.

1. Bloody Mary Shooters

These bloody Mary shooters are served with spicy shrimps in some, and oysters in others to make a really unique appetizer that the adults at your party are sure to love!

Recipe by The Art of Food and Wine

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2. Individual Seven-Layer Dips

Serving dip in a cup is a fun twist on a traditional dip served in a big bowl. Plus, serving it in individual cups ensures you never have to worry about any of your guests double tipping!

Made from refried beans, avocado, black olives, and sour cream among other delicious ingredients.

Tuck a few tortilla chips or pita chops and a spoon into your shot glass for a delicious food you can snack on as you chat with friends.

Recipe by Fun Money Mom

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3. Easy Charcuterie Cups

Elevate your party with charcuterie party cups. These individual servings are a fantastic way to enjoy food in cups, and they’re a delightful addition to any celebration.

Recipe by OhClary

4. Cranberry Goat Cheese Shots

These tasty bites of cranberry with goat cheese and crunchy walnuts make for an elegant and easy appetizer. These tangy little snacks are perfect to pop into a shot glass and serve to your guests.

Recipe by In the Kitch

5. Shrimp and Grits

A few bites of shrimp and grits are a good option for the perfect starter for your southern-style party. This classic combination is perfect for warming up your appetite for the main course.

Recipe by Pizzazzerie

6. Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

These shrimp cocktails have a tasty kick! Add corn, cucumber, and mango to make this easy recipe pop with fresh flavors.

Recipe by Savoring the Good

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7. Mango and Avocado Shrimp Salad

This colorful and flavorful shrimp salad is perfect to tuck into a tiny glass and offer as an appetizer. It is fresh, full of healthy ingredients, and easy to make so you can spend more time mingling and less time cooking.

Recipe by Go Healthy With Bea

8. Grilled Cheese Sticks with Tomato Soup Shooters

These grilled cheese sticks pair perfectly with a shot glass of soup! This is a cozy appetizer that your guests will think is so smart!

Who knew grilled cheese could look this fancy?

Recipe by Aleka’s Get Together

9. Potato Trifles

These trifles are packed with potato flavor in a tiny glass. All you need is some mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese, and sour cream. These are comforting, delicious, and very easy to assemble.

Recipe by Fantabulosity

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10. Caprese Salad Shots

These salad shots are perfect for a party or as an appetizer for a nice meal at home. These are simple but so good! These little shots offer plenty of fresh flavors to nibble on as you chat with friends.

Recipe by Sparkles to Sprinkles

11. Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce

This recipe is a classic for good reason; it is nothing short of delicious. Roasted shrimp pairs perfectly with this fresh homemade cocktail sauce. You will never look at a jar of premade again after one taste of this!

Recipe by Sense and Edibility

12. Individual Charcuterie Cups

These individual servings of the traditional charcuterie board are the best individual appetizers for smaller more intimate get-togethers.

Recipe by Aleka’s Get Together

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13. Avocado Veggie Dip Shooters

Avocado veggie dip shooters are a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack. They are made with fresh avocado, vegetables, and a light yogurt dressing. The dip is then served in small shot glasses or cups on the bottom of the individual veggie cups.

Recipe by This Mama Cooks

14. Mexican Corn In a Cup

This simple recipe for Elote in a cup is a tasty way to enjoy the summer season with delicious sweet corn salad topped with crunchy Fritos, cheese, and seasonings. You can make this salad in about 10 minutes and it’s perfect for serving at parties. Everyone will love having their own little Mexican street corn cup!

Recipe by Midwestern Home Life

15. Christmas Charcuterie Cups

This holiday season, wow your guests with these Christmas Charcuterie Cups, individual festive charcuterie boards served in a cup that are a winner in both presentation and flavor.

Recipe by Inspired By Charm

16. Buffalo Chicken and Vegetable Cups

These delicious boneless buffalo chicken bites with ranch and fresh veggie sticks are a mess-free way to serve up chicken wings.

Recipe by Really, Are You Serious?

17. Bite-Size Chicken & Waffles Appetizer

Pour a bit of maple syrup on the bottom of each cup and cook up the waffles and sausage links according to the recipe below for this fun individual appetizer cups waffles and chicken.

Recipe by Lydi Out Loud

18. Italian Pasta Salad

A colorful and refreshing Italian pasta salad full of crisp vegetables, cherry tomatoes, salami, pepperoni, and mozzarella pearls tossed in a zesty Italian dressing and then served in cute plastic cups makes a great appetizer or a side dish for summer parties.

Recipe by Amanda’s Cookin’

19. Seven Layer Dip

While the 7-layer dip is one of the most popular party dips due to its amazing initial presentation and flavor, it can look like a big sloppy mess after a few people have dipped into it.

That is where these seven-layer dip cups come to play!

They offer a mess-free pretty looking solution that all of your guests will love and are fancy enough to even serve as a wedding appetizer.

Recipe by Thrifty Jinxy

20. Caprese Tortellini Salad Shooters

Pack caprese tortellini salad into a little glass for a fresh and flavorful party food that is the perfect portion for a starter or a snack. These cheese ball bites are made with deliciously fresh ingredients like grape tomatoes, tortellini, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella balls and are my favorite veggie appetizer.

Recipe by A Magical Mess

21. Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups

With the perfect mix of crispy, spicy, and cheesy flavors, these Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups make the perfect bite-sized snack!

Recipe by The Feathered Nester

22. Wonton Pizza Cups

With all your favorite pizza toppings, these easy cheesy wonton wrapper pizza cups are fast, flavorful, and easy-to-make appetizers that are perfect for game day.

Recipe by Peas And Crayons

23. Turkey Taco Cups

You’ll love these flavorful turkey taco bites in a cute crunchy cup that’s perfect as a bite-sized hand-held appetizer and is a fun twist on traditional tacos!

Recipe by Served From Scratch

24. Rumchata Pudding Shots

This pudding shot recipe combines a snack with a cocktail. This is a great way to get a party started in delicious style.

Recipe by The Littlest Crumb

25. Pina Colada Cheesecake Shooters

Get pina colada flavor in cheesecake form with this easy, no-bake recipe. These are perfect for party food as it is so easy to make and always get rave reviews!

Recipe by The Goodie Godmother

26. Paan Shots

This little treat is sweet but so unique. It is made with ice cream so it is sure to get your friends talking at the party.

Recipe by Truffle Nation

27. Pumpkin Cream Pie Trifles

In this no-bake pumpkin dessert, pumpkin cream cheese filling is layered with whipped cream and gingersnap cookies. Just like pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake, this no-bake dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving. It makes a great 3 bite snack so guests can try other things too.

Recipe by Julie’s Eats and Treats

28. Oreo Ice Cream Parfaits

A delicious dessert cup recipe with layers of ice cream and chocolate combined with Oreo cookies.

Recipe by Baking With Mel

29. Strawberry Shortcake Cups

A simple strawberry shortcake cup recipe is perfect for entertaining during the spring and summer. Topped with pound cake, strawberries, and cream cheese whipped cream. It makes a great self-serve dessert for party guests that are easily prepared ahead of time.

Recipe by The Gifted Gabber

30. Mini Cannoli Cups

These mini cannoli cups really have that WOW factor and will make you the star of any party or get-together!

Recipe by Love Bakes Good Cakes

31. Banana Pudding Cups

With delicious layers of vanilla pudding, bananas, and wafers, these banana dessert cups are sure to disappear quickly from the dessert buffet table!

Recipe by Jamil Ghar

How many appetizers per person should I make?

For a dinner party, aim to make 4-5 appetizers per person. For a cocktail party, 9-10 per person would be ideal.

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Yield: 16

17 Individual Appetizers in Cups

Best individual appetizers in cups. These easy shot glass appetizers are so easy to make and are sure to impress your guests.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Bloody Mary Shooters
Individual Seven-Layer Dips
Caprese Tortellini Salad Shooters
Cranberry Goat Cheese Shots
Shrimp and Grits
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mango and Avocado Shrimp Salad
Grilled Cheese Sticks with Tomato Soup Shooters
Potato Trifles
Caprese Salad Shots
Roasted Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Paan Shots
Individual Charcuterie Cups
Avocado Veggie Dip Shooters

Instructions

Pick your favorite individual appetizers in a cup from the list above.
Click through to the recipe, follow the instructions and make your perfect shot glass apptizers.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 318Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 795mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 14g

I hope this list of individual appetizers in cups for social distancing has inspired you in creating the best party snack cups at your next party!

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