We do breakfast for dinner, so why not have a hearty appetizers for dinner night? It’s a great option when you’re not very hungry or feel like picking. If you need to feed a family, make an assortment of easy appetizers and let everyone make a plate with their favorites. Check out these 30 hearty appetizer recipes guaranteed to make your family h-appy. How do nachos for dinner sound?
Redneck Egg Rolls
“I’ve vamped up your traditional egg roll. These are so good!” – Glynda
Taco Cups
“Wow, I made this on a whim tonight! My son and husband ate them like there was no tomorrow.” – Penney
Bacon Swirls
“These make a great appetizer! Easy to make, and quickly gone!” – Leslie
Spicy Mexican Wraps
“These are so, so yummy… I have yet to see anyone refuse them, you can’t eat just one.” – Juanita
Redneck Nachos
“My family enjoyed this appetizer at the local Bubba-Que’s Restaurant and, being me, I just had to make it less expensive! We actually eat this as a meal with some good ol’ buttered corn on the cob.” – Dawn
So Easy Homemade Beer Cheese
“This recipe came from one of my mother’s cookbooks from the ’70s. Not as detailed as today’s cookbooks, but wow, this recipe was so great and simple. I use 2 kinds of cheese, and people go crazy for it. Amazing how simple it is, minus catching your fingers in the cheese grater.” – Genny
Texas Tamale Balls
“This is one of my husband’s favorite appetizers. You can adjust the spices to suit your taste.” – Mary Lou
Air Fryer Ravioli
“These Air Fryer Ravioli are a quick and easy appetizer great for any occasion. Crisp on the outside and gooey inside, perfect with marinara .” – Debbie
Shrimp Toast – My Way
“There is a Chinese restaurant here that has shrimp toast on its menu. I dream about it! Really! I just had to come up with a way to make this at home. So here is my version. They are soooo good.” – Dawn
Irish Nachos
“This is really different. Great taste. Everyone always seems to really like it.” – Linda
Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip
“I’ve always loved this dip, I just wanted to make my own version. So this was my crack at it and it was delicious. I will never buy it again! Eat it cold or serve it hot and bubbly — either way, it’s delicious.” – Bre
Rattlesnake Eggs
“These are like poppers if you have never had them and if you have had them they are almost like the ones at Texas Roadhouse. Enjoy.” – Dayna
Mediterranean Baked Feta
“Feta that’s baked with olives, tomatoes, and oregano that ‘melts’ into crostini, crackers or chips that are dipped into!” – Kevin
Jenny’s Meaty Deviled Eggs
“The inspiration behind this recipe is my love of bacon and my love of deviled eggs! Put the two together and it is M-A-G-I-C! The recipe makes quite a bit of filling. Even with generous applications to the eggs, there should still be some leftover.” – Jenny
Cheese Dip That Will Make You Famous
“This is a great dip that you can tailor to your particular taste and will be a hit every time you serve it!” – Crystal
French Fried Onion Rings
“Who doesn’t love onion rings? I do but didn’t know it was really easy to make at home. This is a simple recipe that I came up with.” – Vanessa
Chili Con Queso
“Quick and easy cheese dip that is a family favorite. I often double the recipe and freeze half for later.” – Sue
Pizza Dip
“This is a very easy and delicious dip. I always come home with an empty dish whenever I take this anywhere.” – Joelle
Baked Brie
“This is a favorite at family gatherings. Once you start, it’s hard to stop.” – Susan
Tiffany’s Chicken Nachos
“Very good everyone loves them! Let me know how your family likes the best nachos out there.” – Tiffany
Kickin’ Guacamole, YUMMY!
“This is the best guacamole I have ever tried. If you like your guacamole with a little kick, this is the one for you. Serve it with some chips or add it to your taco salad.” – Missy
Baked Crab Popper Delights
“I had fun tweaking this recipe for an Autumn Tea my club had. I love crab and so it made sense I would make something from crab to share with my friends.” – Diana
Jalapeno Bacon Wonton Poppers
“Made these for staff meeting and they were an instant favorite. Quite spicy and I tweaked the original version by adding bacon to the mix. Great for those game time parties as well.” – Brandi
Smoked Mozzarella Fonduta
“If you’ve ever been to Olive Garden and had this appetizer, then you know it’s wonderful.” – Stefanie
5 Layer Cream Cheese Chili Dip
“A few years ago my husband and I would have his cousin and wife come over to play spades at our apartment. I would always make this dip as an appetizer, but we almost never actually ate dinner we always polished the dip off and that was our meal.” – Samantha
Mini Mexican Taco Bites
“These little bites will go very quickly. It’ll be best to make a double batch.” – Angie
Fried Cheese
“I first tried fried cheese at a restaurant. It was good, but I thought I could make it better. This has been a hit every time I make it!” – Jennifer
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescents
“These are so good and simple. I sometimes with even add a cup of sharp cheddar cheese to the mixture. Either way, it is superb!” – Annamaria
Hawaiian Roll Ham Sliders
“These delicious Hawaiian roll ham sliders are little delights that are great for a picnic, a party, a main dish, or just a snack. They are a great go-to recipe when asked to bring something to any gathering.” – Rhonda
Fried Pickles
“These are a great snack or appetizer and can be used as a side dish. My husband said they are better than fried zucchini.” – Carolynne