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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!

Deep Fried Onion Rings With Dipping Sauce

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By Susan Bartley
I know there are quite a few steps to these yummy golden brown rings, but ...
(1 rating)
A platter of French Fried Onion Rings.

French Fried Onion Rings

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By Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Who doesn't love onion rings? I do, but didn't know they were really easy to ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Pam's Variations on a Theme - Onion Rings.

Pam's Variations On A Theme - Onion Rings

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By Pam Ellingson
As my Dad used to say, "I have a Hankering for some onion rings!" I ...
(3 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 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)
Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese on a plate.

Ooey Gooey Mac And Cheese

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By Samantha Jacobs
This baked mac and cheese is so creamy and delicious. It's great for a Crock ...
(112 ratings)
A bowl of Strawberry Salsa.

Strawberry Salsa

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By Martha Ray Deen
This was part of an entry I submitted for the South Carolina Strawberry Festival recipe ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Orange Glazed Chicken Wings with dipping sauce and celery.

Orange Glazed Chicken Wings

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By Angela Gray
This is a great appetizer for any occasion and is super easy to make. The ...
(5 ratings)
Battered French Fries with ketchup.

Battered French Fries

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By Maria Shinzai
A change from regular fries. These are battered just like when you batter chicken or ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Mini Sliders Burgers and Special Sauce with chips.

Slider Burgers And Special Sauce

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By Brenda-Lee Barajas
These sliders are soooooo good, I never want to eat a regular burger. I have ...
(9 ratings)
Greek Yogurt Dip Tzatziki with pita chips.

Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip "tzatziki"

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By Maria *
Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to ...
(4 ratings)
A plate of Jalapeno Bacon Wonton Poppers.

Jalapeño Bacon Wonton Poppers

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By Brandi Kirkpatrick
Made these for a staff meeting, and they were an instant favorite. Quite spicy, I ...
(3 ratings)

Best Darn Chicken Tenders

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By Cassie *
Love these chicken tenders. I've made many tender recipes, but this is my favorite... flavorful, ...
(27 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)
Veggie cream cheese roll-ups on a cutting board.

Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-ups

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By Donna Baker
My best friend made these for me. LOVE THEM. Easy, bite-size, and good for parties. ...
(12 ratings)
Taco egg rolls with cilantro dipping sauce and pico de gallo.

Taco Egg Rolls

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By Dee Robinson
These are even better than the specialty eggrolls like at Chili's restaurant... a little time ...
(3 ratings)

Coconut Beer Shrimp With Sweet And Tangy Sauce

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By Leah Stacey
There isn't much to be said about this coconut beer shrimp with sweet and tangy ...
(16 ratings)

Bacon-wrapped Dates With Parmesan

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By Judy Sprague
This was recently a big hit at a friends retirement party.
(10 ratings)

Seven Layer Taco Dip

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By Judy Sprague
Our family are Cincinnati Bengals fans. This is a good take along for tailgate parties.
(14 ratings)
A platter of Sausage Wonton Stars.

Sausage Wonton Stars

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By Lynn Zak
One of our favorite appetizers. Impressive but easy!
(5 ratings)
Baked Italian Sandwiches on a plate with marinara sauce.

Baked Italian Sandwich

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By LESLIE TRYTHALL
I got the inspiration for this one from Gale's Antipasto Squares. I wanted to try ...
(1 rating)
Spinach and Bacon Tart cut into pieces.

Spinach And Bacon Tart

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By Joanne DiPalo
This easy tart is a great appetizer or a side dish with a salad for ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Spinach Balls.

Spinach Balls

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By Candy Beard
I can't keep enough of these on hand after making them. My granddaughters hunt them ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Sweet Potato Chips With a Hint of Lime.

Sweet Potato Chips With A Hint Of Lime

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By Cindy Smith Bryson
It is that sweet potato time of the year and these will become one of ...
(3 ratings)
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