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Appetizer Recipes

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

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)
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)
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)
A platter of Spicy Mexican Wraps.

Spicy Mexican Wraps

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By Juanita Morrow
These are so, so yummy... I have yet to see anyone refuse them, you can't ...
(7 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)
A bowl of So Easy Homemade Beer Cheese.

So Easy Homemade Beer Cheese

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By Genny Bortner
This recipe came from one of my mother's cookbooks from the '70s. Not as detailed ...
(21 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 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)
Fajita dip with tortilla chips on the side.

Fajita Dip

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By Karen Sills
One of my own creations.
(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)
A bowl of 5 Minute Salsa with tortilla chips.

5 Minute Salsa

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By Deedee Miller
This is my favorite salsa. Even though it is easy and quick, it is delicious. ...
(1 rating)
A platter of New Orleans Stuffed Cran Egg Rolls.

New Orleans Stuffed Crab Egg Roll

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By Stacey Lawson
I love this time of year for the crabs. As a kid, my mom would ...
(2 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)
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)
A platter of Roasted Veggies in Phyllo Cups.

Roasted Veggies In Phyllo Cups

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By Tonya Young
This is easy and makes a pretty, colorful impression as an appetizer. The roasted veggies ...
(13 ratings)
Crazy Corn on a plate.

Crazy Corn

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By Ashley Dawkins
I am not a fan of mayonnaise, but I could eat this corn ALL summer ...
(15 ratings)
A bowl of Sriracha Queso Dip with scallions sprinkled on top.

Sriracha Queso Dip

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By Christine Hadden
What party is complete without an amazing cheese dip? This dip is both easy ...
(1 rating)
A plate of Down Home Pimento Cheese Sliders.

Down Home Pimento Cheese Sliders

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By Donna Bardocz
My mother said that every Southern "born and raised" person knows how tasty a soft ...
(3 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)
A platter of chicken wings coated in Buffalo Wings Sauce.

Buffalo Wings Sauce

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By Gary Hancq
For years I thought they called them Buffalo Wings because they were bold and mean. ...
(7 ratings)
A platter of Re-Stuffed Potatoes.

Re-stuffed Potato

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By Danny McSharry
This recipe goes great with a group of friends and a football game. Having the ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Awesome Deep-Fried Pickles.

Awesome Deep-fried Pickles

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By Amy CooksToo
When the pandemic first has us locked inside in April of 2020, we started creating ...
(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)
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)
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