’Tis the season to be jolly, but if you’re hosting a big family, it also means finding a way to feed a lot of people without blowing your budget or your patience. Sam’s Club makes that part easier, with party-size appetizers and ready-to-serve snacks that stretch for a reasonable price. Here are 15 appetizer ideas under $15 for a stress-free get-together.
Formaggio Cheese Artisan Meat & Mozzarella Variety Wraps
If you need a quick appetizer that also looks bougie and artisan, then these Formaggio Cheese Artisan Meat & Mozzarella Variety Wraps are what you want on your holiday table. The 22-ounce box goes for around $14 and comes rolled and ready, with fresh mozzarella wrapped around pepperoni, prosciutto, and soppressata, all working together as a gourmet-level appetizer.
Member’s Mark Mini Quiche
Bite-sized quiche is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The Member’s Mark Mini Quiche Assortment includes 48 pieces for $7.51, and the assortment splits between Ham & Swiss and Spinach & Swiss, so you can cover both carnivores and vegetarians.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Dip is the perfect overture to the main dish — it’s filling without being heavy, so your guests will still be hungry for the main meal. The Member’s Mark Spinach Artichoke Dip comes in a 32-ounce tub for $7.28, which is enough to feed a crowd. It’s made with spinach, artichokes, a four-cheese blend, and a little lemon to keep it from tasting flat. Pair it with crackers, pretzel crisps, or celery stalks, and it fulfills its purpose.
Pretzel Bite Party Tray with Cheese Dip
This Pretzel Bite Party Tray with Cheese Dip costs $8.88 and comes with 24.5 ounces of pretzel bites with a separate cheese dip. Everything is prepared and heats quickly. This is a tried appetizer that everybody loves because, come on, warm pastry and cheese!
Fresh-Cut Vegetable Tray and Ranch Dressing
You will also need some fiber to balance out the warm pastry and cheese. The Member’s Mark Fresh-Cut Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dressing is prepared fresh in the club and priced per pound, with most trays landing around $12 depending on size. It usually includes broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, mini peppers, tomatoes, celery, and carrots, plus ranch for dipping.
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Spanakopita
Opa! Here’s an appetizer with a Mediterranean twist that shows up at Sam’s Club only during the holidays, though customers wish it were sold year-round. The Member’s Mark Spanakopita is on sale for $9.01 right now and comes with 36 pieces of traditional Greek phyllo pastry filled with spinach and feta cheese. They’re light with a satisfying crunch, and to really get the platter going, pair them with plain yogurt for dipping — or better yet, a dill yogurt.
Chicago Deli Hawaiian Bread Mini Dogs
But if you want to go traditional with a slight exotic note, these Chicago Deli Hawaiian Bread Mini Dogs are your pick. They’re basically pigs in a blanket with a sweeter jacket. You get about 28–32 mini dogs in a 20-ounce bag for $12.96. They’re made with cocktail franks wrapped in Hawaiian-style dough.
Jalapeno & Gruyere Cheese Chicken Meatballs
The Member’s Mark Cherry, Jalapeño & Gruyère Cheese Chicken Meatballs cost $10.57 for a 32-ounce package and come fully cooked, so you’re only reheating, not committing to anything. It feels like a warm, classic appetizer that everyone will like. Sweetened with dried cherries, made with jalapeño peppers, and finished with Gruyère cheese, these meatballs are doing a lot without feeling busy.
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Gourmet Selection Imported Cheeses
A cheese board is the one appetizer that works in almost any setting, but it feels especially at home during the holidays.The Member’s Mark Gourmet Selection Imported Cheeses is a 32-ounce pack of European cheeses that includes Irish Cheddar, French Emmental, Belgian Fontina, and Dutch Gouda. It goes for $11.88, and you can arrange it with crackers, fruit, and cured meats for a truly cultured (and crowd-friendly) starter.
Holiday Salami
The Busseto Holiday Salami Collection comes with 18 ounces of Italian-style cured meats in peel-and-serve packaging that can add a zhuzh to the charcuterie board. It costs $11.94 and comes with six varieties of already sliced pepper-coated salami, herb-coated salami, sliced Italian dry salami, plus coin-cut Milano, Calabrese, and dry sausage salami.
Hormel Gatherings Party Tray
This 40-ounce Hormel Gatherings Party Tray passes for a charcuterie board without the prep. It includes deli pepperoni and hard salami, colby-jack and mild cheddar cheese, and crackers, all packed in one tray. It costs around $15 and comes ready to serve. Leave it as is or transfer it to a nicer board or plate.
Entertainment Crackers Collection Variety Pack
This Entertainment Crackers Collection is an easy add to any meat and cheese board. At about $9.50 the box includes 11 sleeves of four kinds of crackers including Club Original, Town House Original, Toasteds Buttercrisp, and Toasteds Rosemary and Olive Oil.
Blue Diamond White Cheddar Almonds
Here is something else that can fill in the gaps on a cheese board. These Blue Diamond White Cheddar Almonds cost about $11.98 and will add crunch next to soft cheeses and sliced meats. The almonds are seasoned with white cheddar, so they taste familiar without fading into the background. You can pour them into a bowl, set it down, and the board looks finished.
Mark Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
This Member’s Mark Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is the quiet anchor on a snack table. The tub is 32 ounces and costs $4.48, which is a lot of dip for very little money. It’s mildly smoky from the red pepper but not spicy, so it’s suitable for all tastes and pairs well with raw veggies, crackers, and pita chips.
Stacy’s Pita Chips Simply Naked
To pair with that hummus, Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips is a smart grab. The 28-ounce bag costs $7.88, which is a solid value for something shareable. They’re double-baked pita chips with a clean, lightly salted flavor, so they don’t fight the dip.
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