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Appetizer Recipes

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

A scoop of 5 Layer Cream Cheese Chili Dip on a tortilla chip.

5 Layer Cream Cheese Chili Dip

Samantha Orso avatar
By Samantha Orso
A few years ago, my husband and I would have his cousin and wife come ...
(3 ratings)
Pizza Bubble Cake with pizza sauce for dipping.

Pizza Bubble Cake

Stacy Hutchinson avatar
By Stacy Hutchinson
Every Friday night is pizza night in our house. My family would rather have this ...
(10 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 platter of Salmon Croquettes.

Salmon Croquettes

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By Sena Wilson
My mom made the best salmon croquettes when we were growing up. She had a ...
(2 ratings)
Crisp Cucumber Salsa in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Crisp Cucumber Salsa

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By Sue Huhn
A 1/4 cup of this cucumber salsa is only around 16 calories!
(1 rating)
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)
Loaded Baked Potato Dip with potato chips.

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Sharon Rogers avatar
By Sharon Rogers
There is no recipe per se. Mix these ingredients and let them sit in the ...
(3 ratings)
Jojo's Mexican Layer Dip ready to serve.

Jojo’s Mexican Layer Dip

JoAnn Vladimiroff avatar
By JoAnn Vladimiroff
I made this the way I thought it would be the best. It turned out ...
(2 ratings)
Here's a beautiful plate of Gougères also known as Cheese Puffs.

GougÈres Aka Cheese Puffs

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By Francine Lizotte
Deliciously cheesy, these are perfect for entertaining! They make great hors d’oeuvre for your event!
Hot Artichoke and Green Chile Dip.

Artichoke And Green Chile Dip

Carol Kalinowski avatar
By Carol Kalinowski
This has been my go-to warm appetizer for years. The use of canned and pre-shredded ...
(1 rating)

Queso Fundido

Barbara Lentz avatar
By Barbara Lentz
So good. I like to add sliced avocado to the topping
A warm and delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip ready to be enjoyed!

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Francine Lizotte avatar
By Francine Lizotte
Often found on bar, restaurant and bistro menus, now with this recipe, you can make ...

Simple Small Batch Guacamole

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By Carolyn Haas
I love guacamole but I hate having left-overs. No matter what trick you use to ...
Taco Dip on a plate with chips.

Taco Dip

Kelly Young avatar
By Kelly Young
I make this as an appetizer for football parties or dinner for my family. Great ...
(2 ratings)
Cocktail Quiche on a plate.

Cocktail Quiche

Deb Crane avatar
By Deb Crane
Very simple, effortless make-ahead appetizers! Bisquick saves the day and makes its own crust! I ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of Sriracha Queso Dip with scallions sprinkled on top.

Sriracha Queso Dip

Christine Hadden avatar
By Christine Hadden
What party is complete without an amazing cheese dip? This dip is both easy ...
(1 rating)
Bowl of Cranberry Orange Meatballs.

Cranberry Orange Meatballs

Carla Carter avatar
By Carla Carter
These smoky and sweet meatballs are one of my most requested appetizers. They are always ...
(2 ratings)
I used oat bread - I would use thinner bread when making for Afternoon Tea.

Tea-time Egg Salad Finger Sandwiches

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By Carolyn Haas
My church is having a Bridal Revue and Afternoon Tea as a fundraiser. My assignment ...
Candied Nuts and Brie Dip with apples, bread, and crackers.

Candied Nuts And Brie Dip

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By Lisa 'Gayle' Goff
I love this recipe. I always serve it with apples and bread so I can ...
(4 ratings)

Lady Bug Caprese Salad

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By Sandy Alley
Can't go wrong with a Caprese Salad, and these cute little bites turn it into ...
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)
Chicken Enchilada Ring ready to be sliced.

Chicken Enchilada Ring

Mary Lou Ivy avatar
By Mary Lou Ivy
This is always requested at my office when we do lunch. You can adjust ...
(17 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)
Artichoke-Topped Portobello Mushrooms on a serving plate.

Artichoke-topped Portobello Mushrooms

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By Stacey Exley
This is a big hit with my family! I serve only 1 mushroom with a ...
(2 ratings)
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