Looking for crowd-pleasing appetizers that use your sourdough starter or leftover bread? These 12 sourdough appetizer recipes transform simple ingredients into show-stopping party food. From pizza bombs to elegant crostini, each recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Perfect for holiday gatherings, game day parties, or any time you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
1. Sourdough Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Pizza Bombs
These golden bombs capture all the rich flavors of French onion soup wrapped in tangy sourdough dough. The melted Gruyère and sweet caramelized onions create the perfect comfort food bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 sourdough pizza dough
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook onions in butter over low heat 40 minutes until caramelized.
- Add brown sugar, broth, and thyme. Cook 5 more minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 portions and flatten.
- Add caramelized onions and Gruyère to each portion.
- Seal edges and place seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Bake 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
2- Sourdough Pumpkin Sage Crostini
These elegant crostini feature whipped ricotta, roasted pumpkin cubes, and crispy sage with a honey drizzle. They’re the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herby fall flavors.
Ingredients:
- 8 sourdough bread slices, cut diagonally
- 1 cup pumpkin, cubed
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss pumpkin cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast pumpkin 25 minutes until tender.
- Toast sourdough slices until golden.
- Fry sage leaves in remaining oil until crispy.
- Whip ricotta until smooth.
- Top toasts with ricotta, roasted pumpkin, crispy sage, and honey drizzle.
3- Cranberry Brie Sourdough Bites
These elegant bites feature melted brie and tart cranberry sauce on toasted sourdough rounds. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties with their festive colors.
Ingredients:
- 1 sourdough baguette, sliced into rounds
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
Garnish with chopped walnuts and rosemary
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Brush sourdough rounds with olive oil.
Toast 5 minutes until lightly golden.
Top each round with brie slice and small spoonful of cranberry sauce.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the brie has melted.
4- Sourdough Stuffing Muffins
Transform traditional stuffing into portable appetizer bites using sourdough bread cubes. These mini muffins capture all the comfort of classic stuffing in finger-food form.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups sourdough bread, cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sage
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Let cool 5 minutes before removing.
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease mini muffin tin.
Sauté celery and onion in butter until soft.
Mix bread cubes, vegetables, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Add broth and beaten eggs, mix well.
Press mixture into mini muffin cups.
Bake 18-20 minutes until golden and set.
5- Apple Cheddar Sourdough Flatbreads
These sweet-savory flatbreads combine sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, and thinly sliced apples on sourdough. They pair beautifully with wine for fall entertaining.
Ingredients:
- 1 sourdough pizza dough
- 2 large apples, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 large onion, caramelized
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cut into squares to serve.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Roll dough into rectangular flatbread shape.
Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Top with caramelized onions, apple slices, and cheddar.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme.
Bake 15-18 minutes until edges are golden and cheese melts.
6- Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Sourdough Bruschetta
Elegant bruschetta featuring roasted butternut squash spread, creamy goat cheese, and balsamic glaze. These add sophistication to any holiday table.
Ingredients:
- 8 sourdough bread slices
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Top with goat cheese, sage, and balsamic glaze drizzle.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast 25-30 minutes until tender.
Mash roasted squash lightly, leaving some texture.
Toast sourdough slices until golden.
Spread squash mixture on toasts.
7- Sourdough Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Bowl
A show-stopping appetizer featuring a hollowed sourdough loaf filled with creamy spinach artichoke dip. Guests can tear apart the bread for dipping.
Ingredients:
- 1 large round sourdough loaf
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions:
Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut top off sourdough loaf and hollow out center.
Cut removed bread into cubes for dipping.
Mix cream cheese, mayo, parmesan, spinach, artichokes, and garlic.
Fill bread bowl with dip mixture.
Wrap in foil and bake 45 minutes.
8- Maple Pecan Sourdough Crostini
These sweet crostini feature whipped cream cheese, maple drizzle, and candied pecans on toasted sourdough. Perfect for adding a sweet touch to your appetizer spread.
Ingredients:
- 8 sourdough bread slices, cut diagonally
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and candied
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Top with candied pecans and maple syrup drizzle
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Toast sourdough slices until golden.
Whip cream cheese until smooth.
Cook pecans with butter, brown sugar, and salt until candied.
Spread whipped cream cheese on toasts.
9- Sourdough Sweet Potato Rounds with Feta & Pomegranate
These colorful appetizers feature roasted mashed sweet potato, crumbled feta, and bright pomegranate arils. They add beautiful pops of color to holiday spreads.
Ingredients:
- 8 sourdough bread slices, cut into rounds
- 2 large sweet potatoes, roasted and mashed
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Fresh mint leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Drizzle with olive oil.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Roast sweet potatoes until tender, then mash.
Toast sourdough rounds until golden.
Season mashed sweet potato with salt, pepper, and honey.
Spread sweet potato mixture on toasts.
Top with feta crumbles, pomegranate arils, and mint leaves.
11- Sourdough Sausage & Apple Stuffed Mushrooms
These hearty bite-sized appetizers feature mushroom caps stuffed with sourdough breadcrumbs, sausage, and diced apples. Perfect party finger food.
Ingredients:
- 16 large mushroom caps, stems removed
- 2 cups sourdough bread, cubed small
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Bake 20-25 minutes until mushrooms are tender and filling is golden.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Sauté onion and apple until softened.
Mix cooked sausage, bread cubes, apple mixture, and parmesan.
Drizzle mushroom caps with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Fill mushroom caps with stuffing mixture.
12- Sourdough Turkey Club Pizza Bombs
Perfect for using Thanksgiving leftovers or creating a sophisticated twist on the classic club sandwich. These bombs pack all your favorite sandwich flavors into one perfect bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 sourdough pizza dough
- 1 cup cooked turkey, diced
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix cream cheese with cranberries, salt, and pepper.
Divide dough into 8 portions and flatten.
Add turkey, bacon, cream cheese mixture, and swiss cheese.
Seal edges and place seam-side down.
Bake 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
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