Kids are often labeled as picky eaters, but there are certain foods that they absolutely adore! The best part is, that you won’t need to resort to any sneaky tactics to make them eat their veggies with these dishes. When it comes to birthday parties, it’s all about letting kids enjoy their favorite treats without worrying about healthy eating for a day. So, why not whip up some of these kid’s birthday party food dishes that are sure to vanish in no time?
Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites
These homemade mini pizza bagel bites are just as more-ish as they sound! That’s right – one is never enough. Once you know how to make bagel bites, you’ll want to rustle up this bite-size pizza snack all the time.
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Tropical Trail Mix
Blending yogurt clusters with roasted nuts and various dried exotic fruits, this tropical trail mix is always a delicious experience!
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Spring Pretzel Bites
All you need to make these spring flower pretzel bites are 3 ingredients. They’re quick and easy and a pretzel treat is a treat indeed!
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Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Funfetti Birthday Cheesecake
Funfetti cheesecake, or birthday confetti cake, is a great idea if you compare cake recipes for a birthday but aren’t sure which to choose. This Barbie pink funfetti cheesecake is creamy, sweet, delicious, and ideal for any birthday.
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Mini Cone Cupcakes
This mini cone cupcake recipe is so cute. The pillowy cake mixture is baked inside ice cream cones, and then topped with frosting and candies.
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Pizza Sliders
Everyone will rave about these incredibly delicious pizza sliders. They’re everything you love about sliders and pizza. Great comfort food!
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Rainbow Unicorn Toast
Rainbow unicorn toast is a tasty breakfast or snack for kids and you can make it any color you want. This no-bake treat is colorful cream cheese toast with sprinkles and the kids will love it.
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Healthy Banana Split With Berries
A banana split with berries makes a wonderful treat. Not only is this one of the best healthy dessert ideas for kids but it’s one for the grownups too. Banana and fresh berries make an easy no-cook treat which is a nutritious alternative to ice cream.
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Pimento Cheese Sandwich
A Southern classic, this pimento cheese sandwich is loaded with shredded cheddar and peppers. Pimento cheese dip is a great appetizer, too.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
These air fryer bacon-wrapped cheeseburger bites are a perfect appetizer for any occasion, with a quick and easy preparation. Whether you call them bacon-wrapped meatballs or meatloaf balls, you’re sure to love their amazing taste!
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Carrot Cake Treats
Carrot cake balls, or carrot cake coconut truffles, are perfect for parties. Using a boxed carrot cake mix, you can make these coconut balls easily. These little truffle treats are irresistible!
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Everything Bagel Beer Dogs
Everything bagel beer dogs are a great game day appy which are easy to make. Cocktail weenies are coated in a tasty coating and then served with an easy horseradish mayo dipping sauce.
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Mac and Cheese In A Mini Pretzel Bowl
Mac and cheese in a mini pretzel bowl is the ultimate comfort food. This party food or appetizer using mini pretzel rolls and a beer cheese sauce for macaroni is tasty.
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Funfetti Ice Cream Bread Recipe
Funfetti Ice Cream Bread is made of just 6 ingredients and doesn’t require any rising or kneading to make this tender, lightly sweet bread!
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Pulled Pork Fries
Pulled pork fries make a hearty, yummy snack for football or sports-watching parties. A dish that’s also fun and kid-friendly and comes together quickly for weeknight meals!
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes
These lovely Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes are soft from the inside, while golden and crispy from the outside! A delicious treat for the whole family!
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Mini Corn Dogs
Mini Corn Dogs are super easy and fun to make! A delicious little treat on a stick, these are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser!
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Popcorn Chicken
This popcorn chicken is a great snack, lunch, or dinner treat that is easy to throw together and perfect for the whole family.
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Pizza Cups
How to make pizza cups in a muffin tin, with a soft dough filled with your favourite pizza toppings, these are a kids lunchbox favourite!
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Hummus Cups
These are the cutest hummus cups, individual appetizers made with vegetables. Your kids will love these at a party.
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Spiral-Cut Grilled Hot Dog Recipe
Grilled Hot Dogs with spiral-cut get nice nooks and crannies to hold more toppings like relish, ketchup, and mustard. A great cookout idea!
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Italian Nachos
Italian nachos combine the rustic flavors of Italian favorites like pepperoni, Italian sausage, mozzarella, and basil with the sensibilities of the classic nacho appetizer.
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Rainbow Popcorn
Perfect for parties, this rainbow popcorn recipe is a fun, fruity, and colorful treat. Using jello makes it easy to add any variety of colors and flavors, turning simple popcorn into a rainbow that looks good enough to eat.
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Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Check out this simple and delicious baked macaroni and cheese recipe! It’s such cheesy goodness packed into every single bite!
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Reuben Pizza (Perfect For St. Patrick’S Day Leftovers)
This Reuben Pizza is a delicious and fun twist on a classic! Corned Beef, sauerkraut, and dressing, and cheese.
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Turkey Meatballs
These turkey meatballs are delicious, versatile, and ADDICTING!!! Use this gluten free meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, main course, or in a sandwich.
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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries
These Oven Roasted Spiced Sweet Potato Fries are a great addition to any weeknight meal. They are full of salty spices and so easy to bake in the oven. (gluten free, paleo, whole30, vegan)
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Fresh Fruit Salad
What is the secret to making fresh fruit salad? Why fresh fruit, of course. Learn my secrets for perfectly ripe fruit salad year round!
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Air Fryer Fruity Pebbles Treats
Air Fryer Fruity Pebbles Treats — Get ready to take a delicious trip down memory lane with our Air Fryer Fruity Pebbles Treats recipe.
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Air Fryer Hot Buttered Cheerios
Air Fryer Hot Buttered Cheerios — Welcome to the delightful world of Air Fryer Hot Buttered Cheerios, a snack that transforms a classic breakfast cereal into a warm, buttery, and irresistibly toasty treat.
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Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe (Baked Hamburger)
Cheeseburger Sliders are mini burgers stuffed with cheese, spread with burger sauce, and oven-baked. The perfect party food for summer.
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Spicy Ranch Crackers
These spicy ranch crackers are a crispy and addictive snack to serve at your next house party. They’re super flavorful and easy to make.
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