I use the term “toothpick” lightly as skewers (fancy or not) or even pretzel sticks do double duty as an edible version of the tool. If it’s a festive occasion, decked-out, frilly and flag-topped picks are also very popular.

What food can you put on a toothpick?

Meatballs or cheeseballsSeared tuna bitesMini sandwichesRoll-upsCaprese or Greek salad ingredientsAntipastoMeat and cheeseBacon-wrapped pineapple, dates, or meatOlives

Best Toothpick Appetizer Recipes

In all cases, toothpicks make bite-sized foods easier to grab and consume, with very little effort or mess. That’s probably why they remain so popular. Here are 26 of the best appetizers on toothpicks you can serve at your next event, from BLT Skewers and BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tots, to  Click the Launch Gallery button above or below to check them all out. Next, try: 15 Easy Appetizers You Can Whip Up in a Hurry

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