Whip up these same day sourdough appetizers in a jiffy. Perfect for bringing to a New Years Eve party or that event you waited just a little too long to prepare something in advance. These appetizers feed many and are great centerpieces everyone will be asking the recipe for
With New Years Eve right around the corner, the holiday season is coming to an end. Why not share sourdough one more time and have the best sourdough appetizer recipes in your pocket?
We love having same day sourdough recipes we can throw together in a pinch. These recipes are easy to make and often include ingredients you already have on hand.
So, if you have sourdough discard you need to put to good use, try these same day sourdough appetizer recipes. These come together with no additional bulk fermentation period needed.
Whether you are attending a party or need a last minute addition for dinner, try these sourdough appetizer recipes. Recipes may include sourdough discard as the base or another format of sourdough – like sourdough bread and sourdough bread crumbs.
As an added benefit, these same day sourdough appetizers come together within 30 minutes or less. And this, is a true winner in our book!
Whether you enjoy sourdough zucchini fritters, sourdough mozzarella sticks or something sweet like sourdough banana chocolate chip muffins, these recipes are for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. White Chocolate Cranberry Sourdough Muffins
These white chocolate cranberry sourdough muffins are a sweet treat. They can be made into sourdough mini muffins for an easy grab and go option, or they can be cut into quarters and shared on a plate.
Each bite has white chocolate chips and tart dried cranberries for a sweet treat everyone will enjoy.
2. Sourdough Discard Pretzel Bites
These sourdough discard pretzel bites are one of our favorite (and most used) recipes in our cupboard. They are easy for everyone to grab and go to share with friends.
The dough can be made in advance, or allowed to double in size and baked right away. Skip the overnight bulk fermentation period for a same day soft sourdough pretzel recipe.
Enjoy as soft pretzels or pretzel bites. The dipping sauces we love include mustard, pizza dip, queso dip, marinara sauce and cinnamon sugar.
3. Sourdough Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Oh sourdough breadcrumbs, we love your diversity! The amount of uses for sourdough breadcrumbs comes in handy. If you have any stale bread on hand, make homemade sourdough breadcrumbs.
The sourdough mozzarella sticks do take a few extra steps build the layers, but they are worth it! They can also be made in advance and placed in the freezer for a quick sourdough appetizer which can be ready within minutes.
Each person can take their own straight from the air fryer or from the oven, depending on your cooking preference. Dip into your favorite sauce and enjoy.
4. Sourdough Mac and Cheese Bites
More times than not, my kids eat half a box of mac and cheese and the remainder is left in the fridge, never to be consumed again. That is where mac and cheese balls come in!
With the addition of eggs, cheese, spices and sourdough breadcrumbs, these are the perfect sourdough appetizer made in an air fryer. Anyone who eats there are eaten remarkably fast – we are talking 5 minutes or less.
Once hot, we serve them with marinara sauce or ranch.
5. Sourdough Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
If you have overly ripe bananas sitting on your countertop, make these sourdough banana chocolate chip mini muffins. A great way to use sourdough discard.
The batter uses sourdough discard within the recipe for both flavor and moisture. They are sweetened with brown sugar and bananas for a delightful sourdough appetizer everyone will enjoy.
Plus, these sourdough mini muffins are perfect for people to grab and go!
6. Salmon Potato Cakes (with sourdough breadcrumbs)
This recipe uses leftover mashed potatoes, canned salmon and sourdough breadcrumbs for a fluffy, savory cake. Each bite is filled with light flavors of fish and any seasonings you prefer.
These are great on their own or dipped in a sauce. And as an added bonus, they come together within 5 minutes and are on the table within less than 20 minutes!
7. Sourdough BBQ Chicken Pizza
If you have frozen sourdough pizza crust waiting to be used in the freezer, pull it out and use it within this recipe. Or, if you have a full day, skip the fridge bulk fermentation period by cooking after the dough has doubled in size.
We love this recipe because it has smoked chicken from the Traeger, which you can make in advance, or use rotisserie chicken. Nothing is better than a sourdough BBQ chicken pizza in our books!
8. Sourdough Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
So, this may be considered a little niche. However, if you are going a baby shower, make these sourdough oatmeal cookies. Known on this blog as sourdough lactation cookies, these are the perfect dessert (or appetizer).
Made with oatmeal, almond flour and chocolate chips, we could not resist including these on a same day sourdough appetizer post. In our mind, cookies can be consumed at any time of day.
9. Sourdough Garlic Knots
Oh, sourdough garlic knots – we love you! Sourdough garlic knots are one of our favorite cast iron skillet recipes.
To make this recipe as a same day sourdough appetizer, skip the bulk fermentation period in the fridge. Once the dough doubles in size, proceed with the recipe and cook in the oven.
Served with shredded cheese on top or a dipping sauce on the side, these garlic knots are a winner in our books.
10. Heirloom Tomato Gallette
Galette is a soft and buttery pastry dough. It is similar to a pastry dough.
This recipe is made with sliced heirloom tomatoes and caramelized onions. You can use all purpose flour, though if you are sensitive to gluten, consider using sourdough discard in combination with gluten free flour.
11. Savory Sourdough Hand Pies (With Spinach and Feta)
Hand pies are another rendition of a soft and buttery sourdough crust. The pastry dough holds savory ingredients like feta and spinach.
12. Crispy Sourdough Zucchini Fritters
If you have a surplus of zucchini, make these sourdough zucchini fritters. They are made with sourdough discard, egg, onion and zucchini.
This is one sourdough zucchini recipe you will want to enjoy. The fritters can be deep fried on the stovetop or made within the air fryer. They are best served hot!
13. Spicy Sourdough Chile Ranch Crackers
If you have a surplus of sourdough discard, these sourdough ranch crackers are delicious. They taste similar to cool Ranch Doritos – only made with better ingredients.
14. Cheesy Sourdough Discard Crackers
Sourdough discard crackers are extremely customizable and could not be easier to make. Spread sourdough discard on a parchment lined baking sheet, add spices (and cheese if you desire) and bake.
This recipe is especially addictive. If you bring these to a party you may have to bring them each time!
15. Sourdough Cheesy Pull Apart Bread
This sourdough cheese pull apart bread is addictive. Made from sourdough pizza crust and stuffed with mozzarella cheese in every bite, this is the perfect grab and go appetizer.
Dip the pieces in pizza dip, marinara sauce or ranch dressing to enjoy!
What is your go to appetizer to bring to a party? We tend to bring something savory, like sourdough pretzel bites. Let us know your favorites in the comments below!
