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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!

Cheese Log

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By Nathaniel Lutz
Our family and friends LOVE this snack! It goes great with Ritz crackers, beer, and ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of Mini Appetizer Ground Beef Pies.

Mini Appetizer Ground Beef Pies

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By Bonnie Glazier
Jumped at the chance to enter the weekly contest that Vanessa's (Pies, Pies, and More ...
(3 ratings)
Cheese oozing from the Baked Brie Appetizer.

Baked Brie Appetizer

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By Suzanne Larsen
I first had this at my brother's house when my family was there for Thanksgiving. ...
(3 ratings)
Stuffed Mushrooms in a baking dish.

Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Diane Eldridge
I love mushrooms - any way ya make them. This is one of my fave ...
(7 ratings)
A bowl of Mango Jalapeno Guacamole.

Mango Jalapeno Guacamole

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By Joyce Tyo
This is my "go-to" recipe for when we get the craving for guacamole and tortilla ...
(1 rating)
Inside a Southwest Chicken Chimichanga.

Southwest Chicken Chimichanga

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By Geoffry Le Cher
These are EXCELLENT football food items. And since they are so easy to prepare, you ...
(4 ratings)
Breadsticks ready to dip in sauce.

Breadsticks

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By Leslie Bengochea
Everyone loves these! I am hired out several times a month to make these. So ...
(12 ratings)
A slice of Antipasto Squares on a plate.

Antipasto Squares

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By Gail Herbest
This is absolutely the best!! A cross between antipasto and a deep-dish pizza. Cut into ...
(27 ratings)
A platter of Homemade Egg Rolls with dipping sauce.

Homemade Egg Rolls

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By Helene Mulvihill
Sounds intimidating, doesn't it? It's not as hard as it sounds! The difficulty for me ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of Finger Lickin Good Chicken Wings over rice.

Finger Lickin Good Chicken Wings

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By Tammy Stephens
All I can say is I can't make enough of these for everyone. They're ...
(25 ratings)
The Very Best Crab Dip Mold spread onto a cracker.

The Very Best Crab Dip Mold

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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)
Melted cheese in the Ham Delights.

Ham Delights

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By Stefanie Wilson
These are always a huge hit!! You could add some chopped onion if you wanted. ...
(9 ratings)
Bacon Onion Tomato Pie ready to be sliced.

Bacon Onion Tomato Pie

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By Lolly St John
It may sound strange, but believe me, it is to die for!
(9 ratings)
A platter of Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps.

Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps

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By Goldie Barnhart
I just love this finger food for watching TV games or at a gathering. This ...
(47 ratings)
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)
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)
Garlic-Bacon Cheese Log on a cracker.

Garlic-bacon Cheese Log

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By Amy H.
I just kinda made this one up, but it sure is tasty and goes over ...
(6 ratings)
Platter of Jamie's Chorizo Sausage Poppers.

Jamie's Chorizo Sausage Poppers

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By Jamie Beecham
These poppers make a great dish for snacking while watching the game on tv or ...
(21 ratings)
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes in a small dish.

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

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By Cathy Smith
My granddaughter loves these. The red cherry tomatoes are good, but the little yellow tomatoes ...
(2 ratings)
Crispy texture of the First Down Reuben Rounds.

First Down Reuben Rounds

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By Cheryl Lundquist
Easy to make, and no crumbs left on the plate! This is a winning recipe ...
(8 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)
Sauteed Garlic Green Beans ready to serve.

Sauteed Garlic Green Beans

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
We grow Italian green beans each year and I love to saute them in a ...
(4 ratings)
Bruschetta & Cheese in a bowl to serve.

Bruschetta & Cheese

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By Bobbi Gulla
This is best made with New Jersey tomatoes. I live in NJ's sister state, Pennsylvania. ...
(3 ratings)
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