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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 plate of New York Style Corn Fritters.

New York Style Corn Fritters

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By Anthony Nicometi Jr
Ever since I had the corn fritters at the restaurant I interned at, I've been ...
(3 ratings)
A plate of Potato Salad Deviled Eggs.

Potato Salad Deviled Eggs

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By Barbara Sprague
I've never been a fan of potato salad but this is great!
(2 ratings)
Giddyup Guacamole in a bowl with cheese sprinkled on top.

Giddyup Guacamole

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By Natalie Loop
I am a stay at home mom with a home-based business. During the day ...
(3 ratings)
A plate of Fried Zucchini with dipping sauce.

Fried Zucchini

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
I love using up my fresh garden zucchini, which seems to always be more than ...
(5 ratings)
Italian Naan-chos in a cast iron skillet with melted cheese on top.

Italian Naan-chos

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By Lori McLain
I love a great plate of nachos... and these have gone Italian. Fun and easy ...
(2 ratings)
A tray of Fried Green Tomatoes fried until golden brown.

Fried Green Tomatoes

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By Heather Haddo
I've lived in a Southern state for over 6 years now and I've finally made ...
(2 ratings)
Bruschetta Caprese With Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

Bruschetta Caprese With Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

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By Tammy T
My youngest daughter Laura and I made this together last night without a recipe to ...
(3 ratings)
Smoky Jalapeno Bacon Cheeseburger on a ciabatta roll.

Smoky Jalapeno Bacon Cheeseburgers

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By Megan Conner
Need a little spice in your life? Try these. Perfect amount of heat and smokiness. ...
(2 ratings)
Tangy Cheesy Dill Pickle Dip in a serving bowl.

Tangy Cheesy Dill Pickle Dip

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By Tanya Seamons
I came across a similar recipe years ago and it was good. I tweaked it ...
(2 ratings)
Southern Deviled Eggs on a platter.

Southern Deviled Eggs

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By Barbara Scott
My grandma taught my mom how to make these when she was just a girl. ...
(1 rating)
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 baking dish filled with Texas Trash.

Texas Trash

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By Melissa Snow
A friend of mine shared this recipe and I tweaked the recipe to my liking. ...
(7 ratings)
A bowl of Holy Guacamole.

Holy Guacamole!

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By Jacinda Santiago
I've spent years perfecting my guacamole. It's always a hit at parties. I feel shallots ...
(2 ratings)
Deviled Eggs with paprika sprinkled on top.

Jeanne’s Deviled Eggs

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By Jeanne Benavidez
My mother made the best deviled eggs in the world. Of course, she never ...
(1 rating)
Reuben sandwich on rye with dill pickles.

Reuben On Rye

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By Colleen Sowa
This is one of my all time favorite sandwiches! When I go out for ...
(4 ratings)
Redneck Nachos with extra barbecue sauce on top.

Redneck Nachos

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By Dawn Ballou
My family enjoyed this appetizer at the local Bubba-Que's Restaurant and, being me, I just ...
(1 rating)
Fajita dip with tortilla chips on the side.

Fajita Dip

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By Karen Sills
One of my own creations.
(4 ratings)
A plate of mamma's skinny quesadillas.

Mamma's Skinny Quesadillas

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By Melissa Varady
I was craving Mexican food today. My husband and I collaborated to come up with ...
(3 ratings)
Pepperoni cheese ball served with pretzel crisps.

Pepperoni Cheese Ball

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By Mary Lee
Another great cheese ball. Quick and easy to make and very tasty... just in time ...
(3 ratings)
Baked Brie with warm syrup on a serving plate.

Baked Brie With Warm Syrup

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By Bonne Benton
This is a well-known recipe, but here is my way of serving it. Adding sliced ...
(2 ratings)
Cheese krispies ready to be snacked on.

Cheese Krispies

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By Lucy Tartan
These are very similar to the cheese biscuits that a dear friend used to always ...
(7 ratings)
Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread with Brie oozing out of the bread.

Cranberry Brie Pull-apart Bread

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By Kitchen Crew
Pull-apart bread is a fun and delicious appetizer. This version seasons the bread with rosemary ...
(1 rating)
Chevre and sausage stuffed mushrooms on a plate.

Chevre And Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Joy Hall
These unbelievably tasty mushrooms owe their creaminess to three kinds of cheese. A kick from ...
(2 ratings)
Bacon cheese ball on a plate with crackers.

Bacon Cheese Ball

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By Lynn Dine
Great cheese ball for any party or tailgating! Who doesn't love cheese and bacon? Make ...
(3 ratings)
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