The Best Costco Appetizers and Party Foods

Entertaining is always easier when you plan a finger food menu instead of a big, complicated sit-down meal. Everyone will find something they like and eat as little or as much as they want, all while mingling and drinking. For a diverse but frugal menu of fresh and frozen appetizers, dipping sauces, party platters, treats, and snacks, grab some top-rated Costco party food. Here are the best Costco appetizers for the holidays, Super Bowl, and beyond. 

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$9 per pound ($18 online, final weight)

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No holiday gathering is complete without shrimp cocktail. Costco does all the work for you with its deli-made version. It even comes with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

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$14 ($17 online)

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Assemble your own grazing board and feed a crowd with this uncured antipasto set. It comes with Italian cured meats including prosciutto, coppa, Milano salami, and soppressata.

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$11 ($14 online)

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These fully cooked wontons are filled with chicken and cilantro. They just need a couple minutes in a pan or steamer, and the mini size makes them perfect finger food.

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$7 per pound ($18 online, final weight)

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For a more substantial finger food there are these popular roller sandwiches. Deli meat, cheese, vegetables, and spreads are rolled in a flatbread that's filling and delicious.

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$18 ($22 online)

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Who says you can't have finger foods for brunch? Pull these Florentine and three-cheese mini quiche out on Christmas morning — your house guests will love them.

$19 ($24 online)

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Chicken wings are expensive right now, which makes these fully cooked wings a steal for around $19 for four pounds. But beyond saving money, these wings taste great and are easy to prepare, coming fully cooked and with buffalo sauce. A Sweet Chipotle BBQ flavor is also available.

$10 ($12 online)

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While gooey artichoke dip is something you usually find at restaurants, you can treat friends and family at home with this version, which can be served hot or cold. Pick up a couple tubs the next time you go shopping at Costco.

$20 ($24 online)

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Hidden in the frozen food aisle, you'll find Japanese-style fried shrimp, which you can cook up crispy in the oven, deep fryer, or air fryer. Dip them in cocktail sauce, or try the included soy-based sauce.

$16 ($20 online)

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You can't throw a party without a bowl of fancy olives. Costco sells these Spanish olives, which come pitted and stuffed with pimiento peppers — not to mention they're a great deal.

$40

If you're entertaining guests but short on time, this sandwich platter will serve more than a dozen gifts. And given the quality of Costco appetizers and croissants, these chicken, roast beef, and ham sandwiches are sure to be a hit.

$13

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Mozzarella sticks are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Pair them with a marinara sauce, and you've got all the ingredients for a mouthwatering appetizer: salt, fat, acid, and heat.

$11 ($14 online)

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Throw these in the air fryer or bake them in the oven for an easy, vegetarian appetizer. Don't worry about furnishing a dip, as these vegetable spring rolls come with a pre-packaged soy ginger sauce.

$11 ($16 online)

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Heat this cheese bread — or pain au fromage, if you're feeling fancy — for an easy, cheesy appetizer that pairs nicely with soup or dip.

$12

Oberto's charcuterie sampler comes with everything you need for a small communal feast: provolone cheese, green olives, and two types of Italian salami. Since everything is sourced from Italy, you know this is the good stuff. 

$5 ($6 online)

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If you have extra time to prepare your hors d'oeuvres and are particularly frugal, consider picking up one of Costco's famous rotisserie chickens for a delicious meal. From no-bake pizza to rotisserie chicken salad, there are plenty of quick, easy, and cheap appetizers that make use of this year-round deal.

$16 ($17 online)

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Pick up premium French-style cheeses on your next Costco trip. This cheese variety pack was founded by Marin French Cheese Co. in 1865, and features selections from domestic farmers. The small artisanal creamery won a prestigious award in 2005 for its brie at the World Cheese Awards in London, the first time a U.S. company has won in a European competition.

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People love crab cakes, but they're expensive and don't fit into a finger food setting. Both those problems are solved with these mini crab cakes that come 36 to a package. Set out some tartar sauce or remoulade for dipping.