Blue Ribbon Appetizer Recipes

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

Three Texas Tamale Balls on a plate.

Texas Tamale Balls

This is one of my husband's favorite appetizers. You can adjust the spices to suit ...

Slice of Hoagie Bake with marinara sauce on the side.

Hoagie Bake

I serve this with our favorite pizza sauce for dipping! This recipe was adapted from ...

A platter of Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Pineapple.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

Grilling bacon-wrapped pineapple is a delicious marriage of sweet, smoky, and salty flavors. We've amped ...

Bowl of Chili Con Queso with tortilla chips.

Chili Con Queso

Quick and easy cheese dip that is a family favorite. I often double the ...

Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce ready to serve.

Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce

Make sure to taste as you go along and adjust the flavors to your liking. ...

A platter of Crispy Sticky Oven Hot Wings.

Crispy Sticky Oven Hot Wings

My husband and kids love these wings. They are really good! I always double the ...

A bowl of Crab-Artichoke Dip with pita chips.

Crab-Artichoke Dip

A co-worker brought an extra dish of this into the office a few months back ...

A platter of Miniature Meat Turnovers.

Miniature Meat Turnovers

I've been making these appetizers for over 40 years - have given the recipe to ...

A bowl of Black-Eyed Peas Dip with crackers.

Black-Eyed Peas Dip

This black-eyed peas dip is a family favorite. Great for game nights, as well as ...

A platter of Crab Balls.

Crab Balls

These baked crab balls are super easy to make, and are a fun dish to ...

A bowl of Caramel Coated Walnuts.

Caramel Coated Walnuts

Great appetizer or have on hand for treat or snacks. Everyone asks for the recipe.

A platter of Tamale Balls.

Tamale Balls

Whenever we have a get together I am asked to bring tamale balls. Here in ...

A bowl of Fresh Corn Salsa.

Fresh Corn Salsa

I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh ...

A platter of Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra.

Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra

My family loves okra! Whether it boiled, fried or mixed in a dish, we love ...

Crab Salad Cheese Ball on a plate with crackers.

Crab Salad Cheese Ball or Spread

When I made the Open-Faced Crab Salad Sandwiches for my husband and son, I had ...

Hot Hero Sandwich on a plate with chips.

Hot Hero Sandwiches

These sandwiches are great when you're entertaining a crowd. They can be made ahead and ...

Bacon Wrapped Spam With Spicy Honey Mustard on a plate.

Bacon Wrapped Spam Bites With Spicy Honey Mustard

Spam is popular throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and many family favorite recipes include Spam as ...

Greek Yogurt Dip Tzatziki with pita chips.

Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip "Tzatziki"

Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to ...

A bowl of Garden Fresh Salsa with tortilla chips.

Garden Fresh Salsa

This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa. There are rarely leftovers when I bring ...

I Could Have Been a Cheeseball, but the Pecans Let Me Down in a bowl.

I Could Have Been a Cheese Ball, but the Pecans Let Me Down

WARNING!! This is totally addicting!! You will lick the spoon, you will lick the beaters, ...

Italian Meatball Subs or Sliders with melted cheese.

Italian Meatball Subs or Sliders

These meatballs require no bread crumbs, yet they are still firm and full of meaty ...

A platter of Purple Pickled Eggs.

Purple Pickled Eggs

I have been eating these purple pickled eggs my whole life. They are tangy ...

A platter of Mexican Pinwheels.

Mexican Pinwheels

This is a great appetizer to bring to a party because the hostess does not ...

Bacon Cheeseburger Queso in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Bacon Cheeseburger Queso Dip

Oh my, do men seem to love this dip! It's meaty and cheesy and with ...

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