Antipasto Skewers: An Easy Party Food!

These Antipasto Skewers and snack kebabs are fun to make and perfect for any occasion. Make entertaining simple with this easy party food!

Happy Monday morning to you. I should be extra fresh and cheerful this morning because I got eight hours of sleep last night, which is rare. Somehow the morning got derailed pretty early on. By 7 am, I had already dealt with a major 3-year-old tantrum, a 7-year-old dumping out enough Legos to carpet the living room, and a kitten pooping on the floor and tracking it everywhere.

Luckily, we made it through all that misfortune and are now wearing happy (and slightly weary) faces. The house is clean, no one is crying, and I’m already thinking about the quiet evening in my future. I wish it was going to include these delicious antipasto skewers. They are fun to assemble, and I think I could even do it with a crying child attached to my leg if necessary. I originally shared these last year at The Best Blog Recipes after making them for a mom’s night party at my house.

Other Party Skewer Variations

One thing I love about making party skewers as a snack is they are easy, fun, and flexible. This post highlights a recipe for antipasto party skewers but I have also included some other variations you can try. I have broken them out into Warm, Cold, and Sweet skewer categories. Mix and match the different options for more variety and party kebab fun.

Warm Party Skewer Ideas

For my warm snack skewers I like to use fully cooked ingredients so you are simply heating them. Additionally, these are all great at room temperature so you do not need to worry about keeping them hot or reaheating them after serving.

• Mushrooms and sausage skewers – use marinated mushrooms and fully cooked chicken sausage (Aidell’s Italian Style is great). Cut the sausage into 1/4 inch rounds and alternate mushroom and sausage. To heat place on a baking sheet covered with nonstick foil. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes to warm the mushrooms and sausage.
• Shrimp and Andouille skewers – use fully cooked cocktail shrimp and Aidell’s cajun style andouille sausage. Cut the sausage into 1/4 inch rounds and alternate shrimp and sausage. Sprinkly a little Old Bay or creole seasoning on the shrimp. To heat place on a baking sheet covered with nonstick foil. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes to warm the shrimp and sausage or quickly pan sear each side for 1 minute on medium heat.
• Tomato and artichoke skewers – use quartered artichoke hearts and cherry tomatoes. Alternate artichoke and tomatoes, brush with a little olive oil and then place on a baking sheet with nonstick foil and broil on high for 2 minutes per side to blister the tomatoes. Let cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Cold Party Skewer Ideas

• Watermelon and feta skewers – this is a summer favorite. Alternate watermelon and feta cubes. Brush or drizzle with a little a little olive oil and enjoy. For extra flavor you can add some finely chopped mint or basil, flake sea salt or a little honey on top. Pro Tip: buy a block of feta in brine to be able to cut nice cubes that will hold together when skewered.
• Cucumber and chickpea skewers – these are designed to be small skeweres on toothpicks. Take your cucumber (persian or english varieties are best) and cut it in half or quarters lengthwise. Then deseed and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces. Alternate a piece of cucumber with a chickpea, garbanzo bean, (canned, drained and rinsed). Drizzle with a little sesame oil and a sprinkle of cracked pepper.
• Apple and cheddar skewers – alternate pieces of sharp cheddar with crisp apple for a yummy fall snack. They are also very kid friendly.
• Grapes and gouda cheese skewers – alternate firm red or purple grapes with cubes of gouda cheese. Another kid favorite.

Sweet Skewers and Dessert Kebab Ideas

Some of the cold fruit skewers can fall in the sweet category but I think of these as being a dessert option.

• Strawberry brownies – alternate strawberries and mini chocolate brownie bites or but brownies into small squares. Drizzle with a little melted chocolate for an extra touch.
• Raspberry cake – take a sheet cake and cut it into squares to alternate between raspberries and cake. Top with a little coolwhip or whipped cream instead of icing.
• Strawberry, banana and peanut butter or Nutella. Cut banana and strawberries into 1/4 inch rounds. Spread a think layer of peanut butter or Nutella on top of each piece of strawberry and then place a banana in the middle. Alternate strawberry, peanut butter, banana, peanut butter strawberry. This makes fun little sandwiches of each skewer.

Party Snack Making Tips

When making snacks for parties there are a couple things I always keep in mind to ensure my party is stress-free. The best thing is party kebabs allow you to follow all these tips and have a stress free snack spread.

• Plan ahead – I always recommend planning and prepping as much as possible in advance. I always find I am rushing as the party is about to start. I now put in the extra work in advance planning the menu, plating and then prepping as much as possible the day before.
• Make a menu that is flexible – parties are supposed to be fun. You need to be flexible as things always come up at the last minute. I always pick items that can be easily altered to fit various dietary needs and preferences. Allergies and picky eaters will always be a thing. Make sure you have options!
• Serve food that is low maintenance – what I mean by this is food that tastes good right when it is served but also after it has sat for 10, 30 or 60 minutes. I like to always freshen up my platters but I dont want to spend the whole time in the kitchen or wasting food because it went soggy too quickly.
• Plate and serve in batches – I always split things into multiple bowls and on multiple plates. This allows me replenish and keep things fresh and also have nice and full serving plates. I also like this trick because it allows you to see what people are eating. Maybe your group leans more vegetarian or prefers sweet to savory. By putting out smaller batches you will waste less food.

I love being a mom. I adore my kids. But sometimes it’s nice to wear clean clothes and talk to adults. If you are looking for an easy party food that is decidedly grown up, this is it. You’ll forget all about all the noses you’ve wiped, diapers you’ve changed, and fights you’ve separated when you are eating marinated artichokes and drinking a glass of chardonnay. Cheers!

Antipasto Skewers Recipe

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These skewers are fun to make and easy to serve!

• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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• 2 c. marinated artichoke hearts
• 2 c. marinated mushrooms
• 2 c. grape tomatoes
• 2 c. PITTED mixed olives
• 8–12 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese diced into 1″ cubes, marinated in herbs or plain
• 6 oz. sliced salami uncured if available

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Instructions

1. Skewer all ingredients in an alternating pattern on wooden or metal skewers. Fold the salami slices in half or fourths before skewering, depending on the size.
2. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Entertaining doesn’t get any easier than that!

Notes

Amounts are approximate. This recipe is easy to scale and customize, so make it your own and have fun!

• Author: Andi
• Prep Time: 20
• Cuisine: Appetizer

Why Prepare Antipasto Party Skewers?

This party food is very easy to make. You do not have to worry about taking time to prepare this if you need it urgently or if you need to prepare something else before the party starts. This dish is very easy to make. The key to this is your presentation so that it will both look and taste good.

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