These are the back to school party food ideas you need to throw the best back to school party ever and on a budget!

These will be some cheap and make ahead Back to School party appetizers that you can make for your Back to School party this year! All from sweet to salty, and all are the perfect Back to School food!

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65 Easy Back to School Party Food Ideas

Most of these food ideas will be some of the best finger foods for a party! It definitely can be hard to plan a simple and germ-free Back to School party! But here are some great Back to School party food ideas for you to save you time! You really only need about some food recipes of these to complete the party! 

These Back to School party food ideas can be used as appetizers, main courses, desserts and more! You are allowed to switch it up depending on the party you are hosting and the type of guests you may have, but here is my ultimate quick and Easy Back to School food ideas for some fall back to school parties! Some of these would also work for snacks for school parties as well and even game night food ideas for those late night study sessions (depending on what age)!

PIGS IN A BLANKET!

Now, simple and easy to throw this together for a perfect Back to School party finger food for 2022! I think grabbing some sausages and wrapping them up in a roll, is one of the easiest things you can do and will take literally minutes to finish your party food menu!

BACON JALAPENO POPPERS

I LOVE jalapeños. When I make these poppers for a backyard Back to School party, I add cream cheese in my jalapenos, and then I just wrap bacon over and heat them up in the oven! It really depends on how crispy you want your bacon to be on how long you cook it. However, I really think it is one of the best finger food ideas for parties!

SPINACH & CHEESE PUFFS

There are so many recipes out there for different puffs! I think you really just have to take your pick on what ingredients you want to use for simple finger food for your party!

BRUSCHETTA

Okay, so do not judge but I dislike tomatoes. However, I will eat bruschetta on a whole tray in one sitting. It is SO good. Chop some tomatoes and add balsamic glaze to it! Okay, it is a bit more complicated than that. But I think it is super easy and fresh as well! It would go great as a summer party appetizer!

BEAN DIP

I love beans and I love bean dip. It is super easy to make a flavorful bean dip by mixing cream cheese and pinto beans together. I like to use fresh beans and then using a food processor to blend it all up. Then top it off with taco sauce, taco seasoning, and some Mexican cheese on top! All you have to do is pop it in the oven right after! It is SO good. You really should try this as a cheap Back to School party food idea for 2022!

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Spinach and Artichoke dip is so good and filling! It might not be as simple as the other Back to School finger foods I have given, but I think if you have the time, you should definitely check this one out! Get some pita chips and/or tortilla chips on the side. This is definitely an easy and cheap party finger food!

BEAN DIP 

Adding in bean dip for any age is such a good hack for all those picky eaters. You will have some picky eaters that will not eat any of this, but will love beans because of the cheese and sour cream you can put on top of it!

CHIPS AND SALSA

Seriously just buy salsa from the grocery store with some thin cantina chips on the side. Really, though you can pour the salsa in a cute bowl to make it seem like you made it fresh! Haha…just kidding. Not really, I actually love to make salsa, but I do not like making it as part of a party food idea. I think it takes up too much time and I rather just buy it!

CHIPS AND GUACAMOLE

I think ANYONE can make guacamole. Here are my key ingredients: avocado, limes, salt, pepper, fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapenos and that really is it. You can adjust how much you use for this, but I think it depends on your crowd!

TIP: Add in queso to chips, guac, and queso! This is definitely a great idea to spruce up any Back to School party and make sure your guests have plenty to choose from. They are constantly snacking in between socializing and coming back to the chips and guac!

CHEESE BOARDS

Cheese boards have been the thing since 2020 and now they definitely are the easy Back to School party food idea 2022! I think they are simple to make, but they can be overwhelming. Grab 3 types of cheeses, meats, crackers, fruit and that is really it! Just make it look a bit aesthetic and you should be good to go!

STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Stuffed mushroom is a perfect Back to School party food idea! These so simple to make and you can customize the filling however you would like. After you are done, then you can throw them in the oven and call it a day!

PIZZA BITES

Instead of pizza slices for kids, bagel bites are such a good option. You can throw them on a tray and call it a day! They are a cheap Back to School party food idea and they are super easy to prepare! You just have to cook them in the oven. They are definitely less messy than pizza slices as well.

HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS

Just throw ham and cheese in Hawaiian rolls for this easy Back to School party food idea! You do not even have to bake this one if you do not want to! A perfect Back to School food ideas for adults.

CHICKEN PESTO FLATBREADS

Flatbreads at Aldi’s are literally $2 for 2. I like to throw pesto, chicken, mozzarella cheese, and some tomatoes on there to bake for 20 minutes! If you cut them up, they are the perfect finger food Back to School party idea!

SMASHED POTATOES

Smashed potatoes have been so in! You may need to look up a recipe for this one, however, I think boiling up some small potatoes, and then smashing them up with the bottom of the cup is fairly simple for your Back to School party food idea! You have to spray oil on them to make them crispy in the oven!

CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

Grab some strawberries and some chocolate bark! I love using white chocolate and melting it! I usually refrigerate the strawberries overnight as they cool with the chocolate. Talk about a simple Back to School party finger food idea 😉

LEMON TART BARS

You can buy lemon tart bars at Trader Joe’s and lay them out on a marble tray! These are great finger food for Back to School parties!

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

First off, yes buy these at the store or just grab the powdered mixture to make at home! Super easy Back to School food ideas!

CRAB WONTONS

Crab wontons are so good and super simple to make for Back to School parties! You can grab the mixture and wonton wrappers to just fry them up! Super easy and a great Back to School finger food.

MINI CHICKEN TAQUITOS

I love the frozen chicken taquitos they sell in the grocery store, however, you can make these fresh if you have the time! You can use an air fryer to save time and calories 😉

POTATO TAQUITOS

For all the vegetarian lovers, potato taquitos are one of the best meal ideas to make sure you are covering most of your guest and their dietary restrictions! Of course, it matters on what kind of guests you are inviting, etc…However, I think these are a great food idea for even meat lovers!

MINI BEAN BURRITOS

You can buy these frozen or even fresh at the grocery store sometimes. And it is such a good idea to have for guests to munch on while they are getting there and just socializing. This would pair great with those chips, guac, queso, salsa, etc! You can definitely make a little station of these types of food and have it in different sections!

CHICKEN SALAD

Now, this is such a good idea that I recently used at a small get together. I made some homemade chicken salad and then used crackers on the side. You can also use chicken salad and make sandwiches with some bread.

Fried Mac & Cheese

Fried Mac & cheese come in some great boxes at the grocery stores and you can also put them in the air fryer for you to serve! Add in some dipping sauces with the other party appetizers mentioned before and you should be good to go!

Fried Mozzarela Sticks

Also, can be bought at the grocery store and paired with some dipping sauces! A perfect savoury Back to School food to add to the list.

EGG SANDWICHES!

This is a no brainer! You want to make easy sandwiches. I find making simple Egg Sandwiches are the best!!! They are SO good and they are ready in minutes. Just boil some eggs, add in mayo and seasonings, and spread them on buns. Then you can cut them up however you want to!

DEVILED EGGS!

Okay, what party have you been to and they did not have deviled eggs?! I LOVE deviled eggs and I always make them when I am hosting! I think they are easy to make and super cheap! They are also aesthetically pleasing and a perfect Back to School party food idea in 2022! While you are boiling your eggs for your egg sandwiches, you are able to also use those hard-boiled eggs for deviled eggs! It is a win-win!

Finally, I hope this list of food ideas gave you some ideas for your Back to School party. I wanted to make sure that these were make ahead  and easy to prep for the party! Most of them are also be finger foods and just overall easy Back to School party food on a budget as well! Just some easy food ideas you can make for any party/gathering at your home:

• Cheese Boards
• Chips & Salsa/Queso
• Taquitos
• Apple Pies
• Brownies
• Lemon Bars
• Muffins

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