33 Salads, Bites, & Sweets That Are Perfect For A Baby Shower

Store-bought crescent dough is stuffed with our sloppy Joe recipe before being covered in gooey cheese—what more could you want? They only take a little over half an hour to come together, meaning they're the perfect last-minute comfort food for sharing too.

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We'd argue that our balance of add-ins here is the pinnacle, but once you nail the chicken and the dressing, you can feel free to spread your wings and give it your own personal flair. Whatever you add, chicken salad is just as perfect eaten on its own as it is piled on a croissant with a side of pasta salad or dolloped on a bed of leafy greens.

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With a lemon-cream cheese base, jammy blueberries, a crunchy crumble, and a flaky puff pastry base, this tart is absolutely perfect. Serve it for a baby shower brunch, or after dinner as dessert.

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Craving pizza bagels, but want something just a little bit fancier for your baby shower? Make them from scratch! You can top them with whatever you like—for us, that's quality mozzarella, nice pepperoni, and hot honey, but you do you.

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Pinwheel sandwiches are easy to assemble, look great on a platter, and are ideal for a baby shower party. To make them, you'll layer flour tortillas with ranch-flavored mayonnaise, sliced cheese, deli meats, and lettuce. All that's left to do is roll them up tightly and slice. See, simple!

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This whipped mozzarella dip with burst cherry tomatoes might just be the perfect appetizer. It comes together in 30 minutes and is the kind of crowd-pleasing dip that will be the first gone at your baby shower.

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Featuring confetti cake layered with raspberry jam and buttercream and covered in a shiny white glaze, these stunning mini cakes will delight anyone who attends your baby shower.

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Tostadas might just be the perfect low-lift shower dish—these fried corn tortillas are easy to buy at the supermarket, AND they have all the delicious crunch of a tortilla chip, but can act as a vehicle for whatever toppings you like. Here, that means creamy refried beans and a chile-spiked shredded chicken topping, but feel free to get creative.

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This bite-size appetizer just might be our favorite way to enjoy all of the fresh, sharp flavors of antipasto salad, all in one bite. Make ahead-friendly and completely customizable, this versatile app adds a boost of fresh flavor to any spread it's on.

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In our opinion, pasta salad is a potluck or picnic must. We have plenty of beloved variations of this staple side dish, but this Italian-inspired recipe is our guaranteed go-to when we need a reliable low-lift option.

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Want to feel like a kid again (or celebrate a new one on the way)? Make homemade chicken nuggets. Coated in crispy seasoned bread crumbs, these tender, juicy bites are hard to beat. The recipe may technically serve 2 to 4, but we’ve definitely demolished an entire tray all by ourselves (so make extra!).

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Many recipes for monkey bread use canned biscuits, but trust us—it’s worth making your own dough from scratch. Is it bread? Is it a pastry? Whatever it is, it’s darn delicious, and your baby shower guests will flip.

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Here at Delish, we can’t get enough of egg salad. While we love our variations, (lookin’ at you, Cobb egg salad), it’s always a good idea to have a tried-and-true recipe up your sleeve. THIS is it.

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Madeleines are French butter cakes that can carry whatever flavoring you add to them. This recipe uses browned butter and almond extract for extra nuttiness with orange zest instead of the traditional lemon zest to add a pop of brightness and color, but feel free to switch it up.

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Panera's beloved salad featured a juicy orange and onion poppyseed dressing and pops of fresh fruit, which made it as much a green salad as a fruit salad. Now you never have to choose between which to make again!

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Deviled eggs bring the party to any event, particularly an afternoon tea. While they’re fairly simple to make, there are a few ways you can go wrong when making this staple party appetizer. If you’re looking for a foolproof method to hard boiling and filling your deviled eggs, our best recipe should be your new go-to.

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These ham and cheese pinwheels are made easy using store-bought crescent roll dough. They are chock full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor you and your guests will love.

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These turkey feta meatballs are easy to make and can be served any way you like. We love them served with just a simple lemon-yogurt sauce, but they also go well with a good marinara sauce or a Greek pasta salad. Have fun with it!

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Tiny hot dogs are perfect for a celebration of a tiny baby. There's something very classic about the crescent roll dough flavor, so we tend to gravitate toward it, but puff pastry or even biscuit dough both should work here too.

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Layer cakes are spectacular, but they’re not always the most practical—enter, cupcakes! Specifically these ultra-adorable confetti butterfly cupcakes (also known as fairy cakes in the UK).

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