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Appetizer Recipes

Get your party started with these tasty appetizer recipes from party-savvy cooks all across the country!

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp in a cast iron skillet.

New Orleans Style Bbq Shrimp

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By Cheryl Clark
Shrimp isn't grilled or in traditional BBQ sauce, but that's what they call it in ...
(6 ratings)
Skewers of Honey Mustard Shrimp on a plate.

Honey Mustard Shrimp On The Bar-b

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By Darci Juris
Big fan of shrimp? I am and during the summer, nothing is better than to ...
(1 rating)
Ceviche Salad in an avocado half on a plate.

Ceviche Salad

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By Stephanie Mabry
I had this dish several years ago at a restaurant that we visited on our ...
(3 ratings)
Pizza Bubble Cake with pizza sauce for dipping.

Pizza Bubble Cake

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By Stacy Hutchinson
Every Friday night is pizza night in our house. My family would rather have this ...
(10 ratings)
Amazing BLT Appetizer Pizza.

Amazing Blt Appetizer Pizza

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By Family Favorites
My husband's favorite appetizer and a wonderful, light spring and summer meal. The sauce can ...
(2 ratings)
Mini Mexican Taco Bites with a dollop of sour cream.

Mini Taco Bites

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By Angie Esteves
These little bites will go very quickly. It'll be best to make a double ...
(3 ratings)
A plate of Chicken Taquitos.

Chicken Taquitos

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By Christine Cuneo
Serve with my red enchilada sauce, taco sauce, guacamole, and sour cream, or whatever else ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of Cowboy Queso with tortilla chips.

Cowboy Queso

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By Barbara Lentz
This queso is yummy! If you like it spicier, add chopped jalapeno peppers to the ...
(1 rating)
Jojo's Mexican Layer Dip ready to serve.

Jojo’s Mexican Layer Dip

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By JoAnn Vladimiroff
I made this the way I thought it would be the best. It turned out ...
(2 ratings)
Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Cheese on a plate.

Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts W/bacon & Cheeses

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By Wendy Ann Stauffer
OMG - everyone loves these. I added bacon to get the kids to eat them. ...
(3 ratings)
These are a few delicious Crab Stuffed Mushrooms perfect when entertaining!

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Francine Lizotte
Easy to make, this elegant appetizer is incredibly delicious, perfect for entertaining!
Sausage and Cheese Crescent Square on a plate.

Sausage And Cheese Crescent Squares

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By Penny R
This can be used as a breakfast dish or an appetizer. We love it ...
(11 ratings)
Slices of Garlicky Olive Cheese Bread.

Garlicky Olive Cheese Bread

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By Cathie Valentine
Who doesn't love cheesy garlic bread? The addition of olives and onions just makes it ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Memphis Style BBQ Sliders.

Memphis Style Bbq Sliders

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By Samantha Fowler
These Southern-inspired sliders will be a hit with your crowd!
(2 ratings)

Crispy Clam Fritters

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By Amy H.
I love anything seafood! These clam fritters will disappear at your next dinner party!
(1 rating)
An easy to make Crab Rangoon dip made with cream cheese, mozzarella, and crab meat all baked up to golden perfection.  For an over the top presentation serve with wonton chips.

Crab Rangoon Dip

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By Beth Pierce
An easy to make Crab Rangoon dip made with cream cheese, mozzarella, and crab meat ...
Quick and easy Ham and Cheese Sliders baked with a generous helping of honey butter seasoned with minced onion, poppy seeds, and Dijon mustard.

Ham And Cheese Sliders

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By Beth Pierce
Party worthy and delectable Ham and Cheese Sliders made with Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Honey Smoked ...
A tasty and moist Sausage Ball Recipe made with minced onion, garlic, and sharp cheddar. Prepped and in the oven in less than fifteen minutes.

Sausage Balls

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By Beth Pierce
A tasty and moist Sausage Ball Recipe made with minced onion, garlic, and sharp cheddar. ...
Spring Roll cut in half on top of a platter of Spring Rolls.

Spring Rolls

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By Melissa Goode
These spring rolls are easy to make and so good.
(11 ratings)
A platter of French Fried Onion Rings.

French Fried Onion Rings

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By Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Who doesn't love onion rings? I do, but didn't know they were really easy to ...
(3 ratings)
Platter of 4th of July Strawberries.

4th Of July Strawberries

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By Neely Alexander
I saw something like this on the internet and decided to make my own. They ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of Spicy Roasted Cauliflower.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

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By Vickey Yott Morrissey
I only made 2 cups of this and it was not enough. You can increase ...
(4 ratings)

Best Darn Chicken Tenders

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By Cassie *
Love these chicken tenders. I've made many tender recipes, but this is my favorite... flavorful, ...
(27 ratings)
Oven Crisp Chicken Wings with a side of ranch.

Oven Crisp Chicken Wings

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By Diane Wicktora
If you love chicken wings but hate that they are fried, this is for you! ...
(2 ratings)
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