22 Savory Bite-Sized Recipes You’ll Want to Make Forever By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 25, 2024 Close Credit: Ali Redmond Don’t be fooled by their size! These delectable bite-sized recipes pack a savory punch. Popular among EatingWell fans, they consistently earn at least four-star reviews. Options like Garlic-Butter Steak Bites and Balsamic Butter Tofu Bites are great for dinner or an easy appetizer when company calls. Pop one in your mouth and you'll be hooked—give them a try! Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 22 Garlic-Butter Steak Bites Jacob Fox These protein-boosting garlic-butter steak bites are great to pull together for a party or gathering. Serve these tasty bites skewered with toothpicks alongside skewered veggies. View Recipe Save 02 of 22 Loaded Cauliflower Bites Crispy slices of roasted cauliflower topped with cheese, sour cream and bacon make a tasty low-carb alternative to classic loaded potato skins. View Recipe Save 03 of 22 Ranch Roasted Chicken Bites EatingWell Calling all ranch lovers—these chicken bites are for you! We reinforce the flavors of ranch dressing by coating the chicken in dried herbs like dill, parsley and tarragon. View Recipe Save 04 of 22 Balsamic Butter Tofu Bites Ali Redmond In these balsamic butter tofu bites, tofu gets smothered in a tangy sauce made with balsamic vinegar and butter for a tantalizing twist. The sauce thickens as it cooks, turning into a syrupy glaze. View Recipe Save 05 of 22 Crispy Parmesan Chicken Bites Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Crispy, cheesy and oh-so-delicious—what else could you ask for in this easy chicken appetizer? Serve these chicken bites with a dipping sauce like marinara or chipotle aioli, or switch it up and use them as a salad topper. View Recipe Save 06 of 22 Everything Bagel Salmon Bites Matthew Francis In this easy 4-ingredient recipe, we combine bite-size pieces of salmon with everything bagel seasoning and top each one with a dollop of whipped cream cheese. View Recipe Save 07 of 22 Garlic-Butter Chicken Bites Jacob Fox These garlic-butter chicken bites are coated in a tangy, buttery sauce with plenty of garlic. Enjoy these tasty bites with a toothpick as an appetizer, or serve as a main dish over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes. View Recipe Save 08 of 22 Sriracha-Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Diana Chistruga This recipe for spicy Buffalo cauliflower bites is a great vegetarian alternative to Buffalo wings. Roasted cauliflower stands in for chicken and provides more fiber and fewer calories. View Recipe Save 09 of 22 Baked Broccoli-Cheddar Quinoa Bites Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Jennifer Wendorf / Kay Clarke These savory muffin-like quinoa bites are low in carbs and a good source of protein—plus we love their cheesy flavor. View Recipe Save 10 of 22 Zucchini Pizza Bites Think of these zucchini pizza bites as a fun gluten-free alternative to bagel bites. Be sure not to overcook the zucchini or the bites may become soggy. We like the classic pepperoni topping, but feel free to experiment with your own favorites. View Recipe Save 11 of 22 Savory Date & Pistachio Bites A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board. View Recipe Save 12 of 22 Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle These garlic-butter cauliflower bites are inspired by the crowd-pleasing flavors of classic garlic knots. Here we ditch the bread in favor of cauliflower and use a combo of butter and extra-virgin olive oil for roasting that helps keep saturated fat in check. The combination of garlic and Parmesan cheese delivers on the classic savory flavor. View Recipe Save 13 of 22 Balsamic-Butter Salmon Bites Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless These tender and buttery salmon bites are coated with a sweet balsamic glaze that clings nicely to the salmon after a few minutes under the broiler. View Recipe Save 14 of 22 Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach Egg Bites Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Styling: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster These egg bites are filled with veggies surrounded by a light and creamy egg custard. Once you get the hang of making these, try switching up the veggies and cheese. You can also add grated garlic, chopped fresh herbs or even a few dashes of hot sauce to give them a little kick. View Recipe Save 15 of 22 Lemon-Garlic Salmon Bites Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl These marinated salmon bites make a quick crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pink peppercorns offer a bit of spice and a slightly floral flavor, but freshly ground black peppercorns work well too. View Recipe Save 16 of 22 Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Egg Bites Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco These sun-dried tomato and feta egg bites are the ideal grab-and-go breakfast, with each bite filled with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and briny feta cheese encased in a creamy egg custard. View Recipe Save 17 of 22 Cucumber Salmon Bites Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco These 3-ingredient cucumber salmon bites are a surefire hit that can easily be enhanced with chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives. View Recipe Save 18 of 22 Crispy Hot Honey Salmon Bites Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco These sweet-and-spicy salmon bites are seasoned with a hot honey–lemon glaze that clings nicely to the broiled salmon. View Recipe Save 19 of 22 Roasted Miso-Garlic Cauliflower Bites Matthew Francis Tender cauliflower florets are coated in a flavorful blend of mild white miso and garlic, complemented by the sweetness and subtle heat of sweet chili sauce, in this irresistible side dish. View Recipe Save 20 of 22 Reuben Pickle Bites This pickle-on-a-stick appetizer has all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in one small bite. Watch this crowd-pleasing no-cook appetizer disappear in a snap at a party, game-watch or tailgate. View Recipe Save 21 of 22 Zucchini Bites with Pesto & Burrata Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Broiled zucchini slices are the perfect vessel for delivering small bites of creamy burrata cheese for a quick and easy appetizer or side. We love the creamy center of burrata cheese, but feel free to swap it out for pieces of fresh mozzarella or mozzarella pearls. View Recipe Save 22 of 22 Crispy Salmon Bites with Sun-Dried Tomato Dipping Sauce Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist Tucker Vines These salmon bites are paired with a creamy sun-dried tomato dipping sauce that adds a tangy-sweet flavor that complements the richness of the fish. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit