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Blue Ribbon Appetizer Recipes

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

A bowl of 5 Minute Salsa with tortilla chips.

5 Minute Salsa

Deedee Miller avatar
By Deedee Miller
This is my favorite salsa. Even though it is easy and quick, it is delicious. ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Wrapped Asparagus.

Wrapped Asparagus

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By Jeannie Marlinghaus
This is an easy appetizer that looks and tastes fabulous. I have made it without ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Avocado-Stuffed Tomatoes.

Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes

Jeanne Benavidez avatar
By Jeanne Benavidez
A friend brought this to a backyard party once and I really liked it. She ...
(19 ratings)
A platter of Smoky Stuffed Mushrooms.

Smoky Stuffed Mushrooms

Karen Crossland avatar
By Karen Crossland
I love mushrooms any way I can get them. I created this recipe one night ...
(6 ratings)
Slices of Pepperoni Rolls on a platter.

"giuseppe" Pepperoni Rolls

Megan Todd avatar
By Megan Todd
I had this whole story typed out about this awesome pepperoni roll I ate as ...
(4 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)
Hot Artichoke and Green Chile Dip.

Artichoke And Green Chile Dip

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By Carol Kalinowski
This has been my go-to warm appetizer for years. The use of canned and pre-shredded ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Slow-Baked Chicken Wings.

Slow-baked Chicken Wings

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By Mary Ann Hanson
Please note the title of this recipe. "Slow-baked..." Yes, you could speed this up. ...
(18 ratings)
A bowl of Easy Cowboy Caviar.

Easy Cowboy Caviar

Rosina Paul avatar
By Rosina Paul
I changed the typical Cowboy Caviar to make it a quick and easy appetizer. Chop ...
(1 rating)
The Very Best Crab Dip Mold spread onto a cracker.

The Very Best Crab Dip Mold

Maggie M avatar
By Maggie M
Our family has been making this for years and it is the best I've ever ...
(6 ratings)
Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Chicken, Bacon, And Ranch Pasta Salad

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By Aleta Hepp
This is a pasta salad I have been making for at least 15 years. So ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Jalapeno Popper Roll-Ups.

Jalapeno Popper Roll-ups

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By Dawn Cordova
I love jalapeno poppers but find them somewhat messy. I came up with these quick, ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Baked Taco Burgers Sliders.

Baked Taco Burgers Sliders

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By Renie Larson
I grew up eating taco burgers at a local fast-food restaurant. They no longer make ...
(1 rating)
Healthy Oven Fried Chicken Strips on a plate with salad.

Healthy Oven Fried Chicken Strips

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By Marti Green
I have to say, this is my favorite recipe and my family just loves them. ...
(2 ratings)
Crab Dip baked until golden brown.

Crab Dip

Laura Sjostrand avatar
By Laura Sjostrand
I had a hot crab dip in Virginia and loved it. Here is my recipe. ...
(1 rating)
Amaretto Dip with strawberries on a platter.

Amaretto Dip With Strawberries

Diana Perry avatar
By Diana Perry
This dip is delicious and actually low fat and quite light! It is wonderful ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Garden Fresh Salsa with tortilla chips.

Garden Fresh Salsa

Jenni K avatar
By Jenni K
This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa. There are rarely leftovers when I bring ...
(4 ratings)
Three BBQ Pulled Chicken Puffs on a plate.

Bbq Pulled Chicken Puffs

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By Karen Sills
This recipe is simple and easy to make!
(4 ratings)
A plate of Jalapeno Bacon Wonton Poppers.

Jalapeño Bacon Wonton Poppers

Brandi Kirkpatrick avatar
By Brandi Kirkpatrick
Made these for a staff meeting, and they were an instant favorite. Quite spicy, I ...
(3 ratings)

Best Darn Chicken Tenders

Cassie * avatar
By Cassie *
Love these chicken tenders. I've made many tender recipes, but this is my favorite... flavorful, ...
(27 ratings)
PA Dutch Chicken Corn Soup in a bowl.

Pa Dutch Chicken Corn Soup

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By Michelle Koletar/Mertz
Your family will gobble this up! It is a staple here in Central PA. I ...
(3 ratings)
A scoop of 5 Layer Cream Cheese Chili Dip on a tortilla chip.

5 Layer Cream Cheese Chili Dip

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By Samantha Orso
A few years ago, my husband and I would have his cousin and wife come ...
(3 ratings)
Baked chimichanga on a plate drizzled with sour cream and taco sauce.

Chimichangas

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By Ann McCue
If you're feeling like a "Mexican Night," these will help fit the bill.
(4 ratings)
A circle of Brie cheese wrapped with a pie crust, baked until golden brown and a pecan caramel sauce poured on top.

Caramelized Pecan & Cranberry Encrusted Brie

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By Joyce Newman
This is my husband's all-time favorite request when I have to make an appetizer to ...
(4 ratings)
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