Keep Your Grocery List Short With These 5-Ingredient Apps

Updated on Sep 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Between narrowing down the guest list, getting your house in party-ready shape, buying enough booze, and getting a killer playlist set up, planning a party takes a lot of work. Add to that a major grocery store schlep, and it's hard not to stress out; instead, keep things simple with one (or more) of these appetizers that clock in at five ingredients or fewer.

Grilled Caprese Bruschetta

Get the recipe: grilled caprese bruschetta

Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): five; baguette, cherry tomatoes, burrata, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil

Cheesy Phyllo Crackers

Get the recipe: cheesy phyllo crackers

Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): four; phyllo dough, cheddar, paprika, and butter

Caprese Skewers

Get the recipe: caprese skewers

Number of ingredients (excluding salt): four; cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil

Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped buffalo shrimp

Number of ingredients: five; shrimp, bacon, Frank's RedHot, blue cheese or ranch dressing, and scallions

Honey Mustard Deviled Eggs

Get the recipe: honey mustard deviled eggs

Number of ingredients (excluding salt): four; eggs, mayonnaise, honey mustard, and cayenne

Individual Hummus and Crudités Shots

Get the recipe: hummus and crudités shots

Number of ingredients: variable; hummus and an assortment of crudités (such as carrots, radishes, cucumbers, and bell peppers)

Pigs in a Blanket

Get the recipe: pigs in a blanket

Number of ingredients: three; crescent rolls, hot dogs, poppy seeds

Gravlax and Crème Fraiche Crisps

Get the recipe: gravlax and crème fraiche crisps

Number of ingredients: five; gravlax, nutty crackers (like Leslie Stowe Raincoast Crisps), crème fraiche, capers, and dill

Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped tater tot bombs

Number of ingredients: five; frozen tater tots, cheddar cheese, bacon, brown sugar, parsley

Kale and Burrata Bruschetta

Get the recipe: kale and burrata bruschetta

Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): five; baguette, kale, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and burrata

Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates

Get the recipe: prosciutto-wrapped feta-stuffed dates

Number of ingredients: three; feta, dried dates, and prosciutto

Halibut Crudo With Lemon Oil

Get the recipe: halibut crudo with lemon oil

Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): four; halibut, lemons, extra-virgin olive oil, and chives

Hummus and Sun-Dried Tomato Toasts

Get the recipe: hummus and sun-dried tomato toasts

Number of ingredients (excluding salt): five; baguette, hummus, sun-dried tomatoes, pea shoots, and extra-virgin olive oil

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Get the recipe: ham and cheese pinwheels

Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): four; puff pastry, dijon mustard, ham, gruyère

Roasted Figs With Goat Cheese

Get the recipe: roasted figs with goat cheese

Number of ingredients (excluding salt): five; figs, goat cheese, butter, balsamic, and honey

Greek Salad Bites

Get the recipe: Greek salad bites

Number of ingredients (excluding salt and pepper): five; cucumber, feta, olives, cherry tomatoes, and extra-virgin olive oil

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

Get the recipe: buffalo chicken pinwheels

Number of ingredients: five; chicken, cream cheese, Frank's RedHot, scallions, and flour tortillas

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped dates

Number of ingredients: two; bacon and dried dates

Chicks in a Blanket

Get the recipe: chicks in a blanket

Number of ingredients: three; chicken apple sausages, crescent roll dough, and yellow mustard