Before you stress, know that the best appetizers to bring to a party are those that are easy to prepare and decidedly low-fuss—and there are 25 of them listed below.

Some appetizers for a crowd are simply flawless. Serve these poppables hot or at room temperature—and definitely leave out hot sauce, barbecue sauce and ketchup for the dippers in your crew.

If there’s a free outlet in the kitchen or dining room, you can bring this crowd-pleaser in the Crockpot for painless portability. Get the recipe 16.