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10 Simple Shot Glass Recipes to Make Entertaining a Breeze

By: Sam Henderson

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Good things come in small packages. Give your guests a variety of culinary choices with an assortment of shot glass dishes.

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Classic Creamy Banana Pudding

This tiny banana pudding is just the right amount of comfort food. It is sweet, soft, and the perfect end to a delicious meal.

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Fries Sitting in Shot Glasses of Ketchup

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A Shot of French Fries

Kick up your ketchup with a little hot sauce. Amp up your aioli with a touch of grated garlic and horseradish. Fill shot glasses one-third with your condiment of choice, then add your favorite fries.

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Decadent Shot Glass Brownie Sundaes

These brownie sundaes are just a few bites of decadence that your guests are sure to appreciate. Make them ahead and put them in the freezer. Then just top with whipped cream and a cherry to serve.

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Veggies and Ranch Crudite

Everybody loves veggies and ranch. Cut up a few of your favorites like peppers, cucumbers, carrots, and asparagus and pop them in a glass with a bit of ranch for dipping. Add a radish slice to the side for a delicious garnish.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bites with Tomato Soup in Shot Glasses

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Tiny Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

The classic combination makes an ideal bite for a starter. This is just enough of both soup and sandwich to get the party started.

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Classic Shrimp Cocktails

This crowd pleaser is perfect for a small portion application. Simply fill the bottoms of shot glasses with prepared cocktail sauce and drape a few cooked shrimp over the edge. To keep it all cool, freeze a block of ice in a wide shallow bowl. Place the ice on your serving platter before adding the shot glasses.

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Shot Glass Raspberry Trifles

Harness the sweet taste of summer with this simple raspberry trifle. Store bought pound cake makes this beautiful dessert a breeze to make.

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Ceviche and Tortilla Strips Served in a Shot Glass

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Zesty Ceviche Tortilla Strips

This easy app is loads of great flavor with very little effort. Homemade tortilla strips take it over the top.

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Milk and Donut Shots

Milk and donuts might just be the perfect end to your mini dish gathering. Serve your favorite mini donut over a straw with just enough ice cold milk to wash it down.

Churro Bites With Chocolate Dipping Sauce

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Sweet Churros and Chocolate Skewers

Be an entertaining superhero with churros and chocolate. The perfect churros will be crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. Paired with sipping chocolate, they make the perfect bite-sized dessert.

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10 Simple Shot Glass Recipes to Make Entertaining a Breeze

Classic Creamy Banana Pudding

A Shot of French Fries

Decadent Shot Glass Brownie Sundaes

Veggies and Ranch Crudite

Tiny Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese

Classic Shrimp Cocktails

Shot Glass Raspberry Trifles

Zesty Ceviche Tortilla Strips

Milk and Donut Shots

Sweet Churros and Chocolate Skewers

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