I love a grazing party. Good conversation, good music, maybe some games, and a spread of food I can return to again and again whenever I need a little bite. Dairy-free party appetizers are harder to come by, because of course we all love cheese. But this little number is bursting with flavor, comes together really quick, and leaves out the dairy, gluten, grain, eggs, soy, peanuts – lots of things.

Kitchen Sources

For this appetizer, it’s good to start by making the pickled pepper rings. You can also just opt for buying pickled pepper rings, but they’re so easy and fast to make I just do it myself. If you do buy something, make sure it’s a sweet one – a brine with sugar in it.

Serving Plate

Party food for food restrictions doesn’t have to feel restricted. This cheese-less filling is creamy and soft, while being friendly to so many. And of course, the crispy bacon is the hero of the bite and pulls it all together.

So at your next party, give these a try if you have restrictions, or make them for guests who might. Even if you’re not sure, these are good to serve to the general crowd because nobody will be the wiser. Would love to know what you think once you try them.