10 Bridal Shower Finger Food
A bridal shower is a kickoff celebration (usually hosted by the maid of honor) for the bride leading up to her wedding to get together with her closest friends and family to receive advice, gifts, play games, and commune over light refreshments. The bridal shower is usually one of the fun parties where the bride-to-be gets to let loose and close out the last few days (or weeks) of being single. Essentially, it’s a party where the guests “shower” the bride-to-be with love, gifts, food, and fun.
At a traditional bridal shower or wedding shower, there are usually bridal shower appetizers, finger foods, sweet treats, and fresh fruits and vegetables for guests to enjoy. The food served at bridal showers can definitely affect the mood of the party.
Below, I’ll be sharing easy bridal shower finger food ideas that’ll help you turn up the vibe during this special celebration.
10 Bridal Shower Finger Food
When considering which finger foods to present at your wedding shower, you’ll want to weigh out the time of day, what comfort food options you’re including, adding in elements of fun, and being sure to add healthier options for those seeking to drop a few pounds before the big day.
What Are Good Finger Foods For A Bridal Shower
BT Wraps with Veggies
Looking for easy bridal shower food ideas? It doesn’t get any easier than this! These bacon and turkey wraps make great grab and go finger foods that give guests the option to have something light and filling on their plate. By adding the toothpicks, these can be served on a platter for guests to enjoy.
Ingredients4 oz Deli slices, turkey - 120 calories
4 Uncured bacon, slice - 176 calories
2 cups Celery stalks, chopped in half - 32 calories
InstructionsFry bacon on stove top by cooking on low heat & turning every few minutes. Alternatively, you can cook bacon in the microwave or in the oven (~20 minutes at 400 degrees) if you prefer.
Wrap turkey slices around bacon and spear with toothpick to hold together.
Chop celery into slices & serve on the side.
No bacon? Use turkey bacon or soy bacon. No turkey slices? Use tofurkey slices.
Collard Green Chicken Avocado Wraps
If you’re looking for something different and fun to serve up at your bridal shower, give these collard green wraps a go. The chicken and carrots make this wrap all so filling (and nutritious). Plus, the peanut sauce adds a nice punch.
Ingredients½ cup Leafy greens, collards, raw - 6 calories
6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw - 190 calories
¼ Avocado, small - 58 calories
½ cup Carrots, shredded or julienned - 23 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut sauce - 80 calories
¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories
InstructionsSlice chicken.
Spray a pan with an oil spray. Cook chicken for ~10 minutes, flipping pieces occasionally. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure chicken gets to 165 degrees internally.
Remove thick part of stem from collards. Place one on top of the other in the opposite direction (so that you’re using 2 leaves per wrap)
Place 1/2 the amount of chicken, avocado, shredded (julienned) carrots, and peanut sauce in the middle of each wrap (so making 2 wraps)
Roll up like a burrito – fold in the sides, and then roll up from the bottom; cut in half! Dip into peanut sauce
No chicken? Use tuna
Note: I like Whole Foods Peanut Sauce best, but any store will have their own version! If you want to make your own (100% not necessary!) here one: minimalistbaker.com/5-ingredient-peanut-sauce/
Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon Cukes
You can never go wrong at feminine parties like bridal showers or a wedding shower if you serve up this idea of an appetizer. These cream cheese and smoked salmon cukes could be a great hit. They’re fun to eat, and also fun to make.
Ingredients1 Cucumber, medium - 42 calories
4 oz Smoked salmon - 133 calories
4 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) - 132 calories
¼ tsp Everything bagel seasoning - 0 calories
InstructionsCut off ends of cucumber, slice lengthwise.
Spread cream cheese on top.
Add smoked salmon.
Top with seasonings.
No dairy? Use guacamole.
No everything bagel seasoning? Use salt & pepper.
Deviled Eggs
You can’t have a bridal shower without this classic comfort food. Deviled eggs are the perfect finger food to serve up at your soiree.
Ingredients3 Egg, large - 216 calories
1 Tbsp Mayonnaise (Tbsp) - 97 calories
¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories
¼ tsp Paprika - 0 calories
0.3 Tbsp Mustard, regular (brown, deli, etc.) - 5 calories
2 cups Carrots, baby - 90 calories
InstructionsHard boil eggs.
Once cooked and cooled, slice eggs in half and scoop out yolks.
Combine egg yolks, mayo, and seasonings in a bowl.
Spoon mixture evenly back into egg whites. Top deviled eggs with paprika.
Serve carrots on the side.
Note: 0.3 Tbsp = 1 tsp.
Shrimp Tacos
You can’t spell comfort food without having some type of taco into the mix. These shrimp tacos are guilt-free, making them perfect bridal shower food for almost everyone on your guest list. Rather than assembling them all, for these all guests to customize whatever they want to add (or leave out) of their taco.
Ingredients½ cup Corn, canned - 63 calories
1 tsp Avocado oil (tsp) - 41 calories
5 oz Shrimp, fresh or frozen - 140 calories
2 Tortilla, whole wheat or corn, small - 120 calories
⅛ tsp Garlic salt - 0 calories
⅛ tsp Red pepper flakes - 0 calories
1 tsp Hot sauce (tsp) - 0 calories
InstructionsAdd oil to your pan, and stir fry shrimp and corn until shrimp have cooked through, on medium heat
Top with garlic salt and red pepper flakes
Toast tortillas, add shrimp to your tortillas and top with hot sauce
Enjoy!
Tuna Melts on Peppers
Tuna is a great bridal shower food to add into the mix. They are easy and quick to make as well. These tuna melts on peppers are perfect on a brunch menu or even an event you throw later in the afternoon.
Ingredients1 Bell pepper, green, medium - 27 calories
⅓ cup Cheese, shredded, mozzarella - 112 calories
1 Tuna, canned (1 can) - 120 calories
1 Tbsp Mayonnaise (Tbsp) - 97 calories
¼ tsp Everything bagel seasoning - 0 calories
InstructionsPreheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Slice pepper into quarters.
Mix tuna, mayo. and everything bagel seasoning.
Add tuna mixture to pepper quarters.
Line a baking sheet with tin foil or parchment paper & spray it with an oil spray.
Bake peppers for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven, top peppers with cheese.
Bake for another ~3 minutes.
No cheese? Use a dairy-free cheese, or use more mayo.
BBQ Chicken Pizzas
Now if this one isn’t a favorite at your shower, you might want to reconsider your guest list haha. Because everyone in America loves BBQ. Why not throw it on a BBQ chicken pizza to make the ultimate comfort food for your guests to enjoy. This is one of those bridal shower recipes you’ll want to reuse time and time again. So good and so fun!
Ingredients4 Tbsp Barbeque sauce, unsweetened - 30 calories
½ cup Cheese, shredded, mozzarella - 168 calories
4 oz Rotisserie chicken - 200 calories
2 Tortilla, whole wheat or corn, small - 120 calories
⅛ Onion, red - 6 calories
1 Tbsp Parsley, fresh - 0 calories
InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Dice onion.
Dice chicken, mix together with 1/2 your bbq sauce.
Spread the rest of your bbq sauce on the tortillas.
Top tortillas with chicken, cheese, and red onion.
Bake (or air fry) for 5-10 minutes, depending on how crispy you want your pizzas.
Top with fresh parsley.
No dairy? Use a dairy-free cheese or use a dairy-free pesto instead of the BBQ sauce and cheese (available at most stores). No chicken? Use tofu or beans. Gluten free? Use gluten free tortilla, e.g. corn.
Note: you don’t have to use rotisserie chicken – baked or grilled chicken breast will work just as well.
Jalapeño Poppers
Not everyone will like it hot, but for those who say bring on the heat, serve them this! These jalapeno poppers are another fun and easy bridal shower finger food that will be so much fun for your guests.
Ingredients2 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) - 66 calories
¼ cup Cheese, shredded, cheddar - 114 calories
¼ cup Cheese, shredded, mozzarella - 84 calories
2 Uncured bacon, slice - 88 calories
2 Jalapeno peppers (whole) - 10 calories
InstructionsThis recipe works best when making 2-3 servings
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, stir/mash together the cream cheese and shredded cheeses (microwave the cream cheese for a few seconds first).
Fill the jalapeno halves with mixture and wrap each with ½ strip bacon. Place onto baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes
Salami Pickle Bites
These work great almost no matter what time of day. Just assemble them on a platter and you’ve got yourself an easy bridal shower appetizer to serve up to your guests. Bonus: These work for almost any diet (with the exception of the vegetarians out there).
Ingredients12 oz Pickles, chip-cut - 0 calories
3 oz Salami - 312 calories
InstructionsWrap salami around pickles and spear with toothpick to hold together.
Eat any extra salami or pickles on the side.
Spring Rolls with Chicken
I didn’t want to leave these chicken spring rolls off the list. They’re so fun and easy to make. Just follow the bridal shower recipes below and your guests will be so impressed that you made them yourself.
Ingredients1 cup Carrots, shredded or julienned - 45 calories
¼ Avocado, small - 58 calories
2 cups Leafy greens, lettuce, raw - 10 calories
2 Tbsp Peanut sauce - 80 calories
6 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw - 190 calories
1 Rice wrappers - 60 calories
1 Tbsp Mint, fresh - 0 calories
1 tsp Sesame seeds (tsp) - 13 calories
¼ tsp Salt - 0 calories
¼ tsp Pepper, ground - 0 calories
InstructionsMake side salad with 1 Tbsp peanut sauce, lettuce, and ½ cups carrots.
Spray a pan with an oil spray. Cut chicken into small pieces. Cook on stove top for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently until cooked through.
Spring roll filling: Cut avocado, mint, chicken into small pieces. Mix together with ½ cup carrots. Top with sesame seeds and spices.
Place rice wrapper (each separately) in water (I just filled a pan with water) for 10-15 seconds, then remove & place on a paper towel or kitchen towel to dry.
Add ½ of filling mixture to the center of each wrapper. Fold & roll like you would a burrito. Dip spring rolls into 1 Tbsp peanut sauce.
This is just a list of easy bridal shower finger foods to get you started. Of course, you’ll also want to consider the sweet treats, chips and dip, along with the fresh fruits and veggies, etc.