20+ Next-Level Buffet-Style Party Recipes

There's no denying the party power of chicken wings. They come in loads of different flavors, are delightfully messy, and basically invented the term "finger food." Make a spread of multiple recipes up to a week before your event, and store them in the fridge until go time.

A big batch of homemade yogurt serves as a refreshing take on buffet-style appetizers (and it's perfect for hosting brunches, too!). Simply set out the yogurt with a variety of mix-ins to choose from. Our suggestions: granola, toasted coconut, pistachios, maple syrup, honey, and fresh and dried fruits.

Get your party under way with a warm and cozy pairing of irresistible dips. The hot, baked caprese-inspired antipasti is the perfect ooey-gooey counterpart to our baba ghanoush-esque eggplant dip. Set out with slices of French bread or focaccia.

What's a buffet table without stuffed mushrooms? Try our varieties of the classic party appetizer at your next shindig: We offer 10 options for combinations like roast beef with blue cheese, turkey with cranberry relish, and hummus with olives.

It's not the adorable displays that make these shrimp skewers a standout party recipe (although we swoon over the individual servings). It's the peanut-coconut breading and prosciutto wrapped around each shrimp that truly makes them shine. Serve with our lime-infused creme fraiche dipping sauce.

A cake stand is the perfect display to showcase your scrumptious-looking sweets. Our hazelnut-chocolate cookie sandwiches bring you the classic flavor duo in each bite, plus they're an eye-catching way to amp up any dessert buffet.

Collect a few varieties of your favorite artisanal cheeses and build a display of nibbles for your guests to enjoy. Don't forget to set out some fruit and our Parmesan-Thyme Crisps on your buffet table to serve alongside the cheese.

Take rich, fudgy brownies to the next level with a sinful swirl of cream cheese and a sprinkling of pecans. Bonus: You can serve the treats right from the pan! Just cut before guests arrive and provide a serving utensil.

Forget store-bought party mixes. Our savory snack is spiced with a simple blend of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne powder. A variety of chips, pretzels, nuts, and sweet dried apricots deliciously take on the spicy flavors.

Oversize drink holders let guests fill their glasses on their own, easing your job as party host. Our watermelon cooler is a vibrant party sipper -- just pour into a jug, provide glasses, and keep them chilled in a large ice-filled cooler.

We love serving bruschetta at our buffet table, and this seafood version is a scrumptious way to mix up the classic appetizer. Freshly cooked crab, succulent shrimp, and tomatoes combine to create the topping to our salty crostini.

Liven up your version of adorable individual wraps with our recipe for feisty fajita bites: Lime-zested chicken, colorful peppers, and spicy salsa add a kick to the buffet-style recipe.

Turn individual-size cups of fresh sweet corn into a south-of-the-border affair with Mexican crema, queso fresco, and chile pepper. Inspired by traditional Mexican esquites (toasted corn), this buffet offering can easily be doubled for a larger group.

One of the best ways to simplify serving a crowd is to whip out your slow cooker. Let new potatoes simmer with onion, garlic, and paprika until it's time to serve -- our cool dill aioli is the perfect pairing for the potato side dish.

Try our tomato-topped tarts the next time you need a light and refreshing appetizer. Not only are they easy to slice up to serve a crowd, but the beautiful party bites can be made in advance, too.

Our ooey-gooey, melt-in-your-mouth butter bars are guaranteed to be a buffet table win. Just set out with the ginger-honey berry topping on the side, and watch them disappear.

Although our fig-and-pistachio-topped baked Brie is an appetizer masterpiece in itself, it's truly the dippers that make this buffet-style party recipe a fan favorite. Offering a selection of various crackers, breads, and fruits lets each of your guests customize the cheese based on their preferences.

Deviled eggs is a buffet-style recipe that pulls double duty for both morning and evening menus. Make the bacon-topped noshes in no time by starting with hard-cooked eggs from the store.

A serve-yourself baked potato bar is an easy and affordable way to add a creative spin to a classic buffet. Offer baked russet or Idaho potatoes and an array of toppings to choose from. Melted cheese, ham, sour cream, bacon, veggies, and avocados are all great options.