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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!

A platter of Air Fryer Chicken Wings.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Jennifer S avatar
By Jennifer S
On Super Bowl Sunday there are so many different dishes being made, I wanted to ...
(3 ratings)
Irish Nachos ready to enjoy.

Irish Nachos

Linda P avatar
By Linda P
This is really different. Great taste. Everyone always seems to really like it.
(12 ratings)
A platter of Chicken Pinwheels W/Creamy Lemon Sauce.

Chicken Pinwheels W/creamy Lemon Sauce

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By Annette W.
To quote my kids "Oh my God mom these are heaven on a plate" and ...
(3 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)
A platter of Pot Roast Nachos.

Pot Roast Nachos

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By Giselle Gonzalez
The best nachos for game day or any day you want to have an amazing ...
(8 ratings)
Bacon Horseradish Dip ready to serve.

Bacon Horseradish Chip Dip

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By Laura Harrison
This is our family dip recipe. We have it at every family gathering, and it's ...
(14 ratings)
A platter of Ultimate Nachos With Homemade Cheese Sauce.

Ultimate Nachos With Homemade Cheese Sauce

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By Fran Say
November 6 is National Nacho Day! I am a big fan of mac and cheese ...
(1 rating)
A platter of Linda's Hot Lemon-Herb Chicken Wings.

Linda's Hot Lemon-herb Chicken Wings

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By Linda Kauppinen
I made this recipe about 35 yrs ago. There is a story behind it... I ...
(2 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)
A platter of Game Day Fire Cracker Shrimp.

Game Day Fire Cracker Shrimp

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By Carol White
Dredging the large shrimp in seasoned flour before frying adds an extra dimension of crispiness ...
(10 ratings)
Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip baked until golden brown.

Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip

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By Bre Van Patten
I've always loved this dip, I just wanted to make my own version. This was ...
(2 ratings)
Inside of the Southwest egg rolls.

Southwestern Egg Rolls

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By Linda Pulley
This recipe is a very tasty and different spin to egg rolls. My family is ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Buffalo Chicken Sliders.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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By Tawni Drmola
These are super easy to make, and you can adjust the heat to your liking. ...
(5 ratings)
Jalapeno Chicken Casserole ready to be served.

Jalapeno Chicken Casserole

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By Tiphane Fleming
Someone gave me this recipe 13 years ago when I first got married. It's a ...
(3 ratings)
Inside of the Hickory Smoked Jalapeno Poppers.

Hickory Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

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By Lynn Socko
Once you smoke a jalapeno popper, you will never grill one again. The flavor is ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Avocado-Stuffed Tomatoes.

Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes

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By Jeanne Benavidez
A friend brought this to a backyard party once and I really liked it. She ...
(19 ratings)
A platter of Rattlesnake Eggs with ranch dressing for dipping.

Rattlesnake Eggs

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By Dayna Chezem
These are like poppers if you have never had them and if you have had ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Smoky Chicken Tacos.

Smoky Chicken Tacos/scoops

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By Echo Day
These started out as smoky chicken tacos, using leftovers from a rotisserie chicken, but ended ...
(9 ratings)
Three Texas Tamale Balls on a plate.

Texas Tamale Balls

Mary Lou Ivy avatar
By Mary Lou Ivy
This is one of my husband's favorite appetizers. You can adjust the spices to suit ...
(3 ratings)
Slice of Hoagie Bake with marinara sauce on the side.

Hoagie Bake

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By Kathy Cromer
I serve this with our favorite pizza sauce for dipping!
(11 ratings)
A platter of Bacon-Wrapped Grilled Pineapple.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

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By Kitchen Crew
Grilling bacon-wrapped pineapple is a delicious marriage of sweet, smoky, and salty flavors. We've amped ...
(2 ratings)
Bowl of Chili Con Queso with tortilla chips.

Chili Con Queso

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By Sue Stone
Quick and easy cheese dip that is a family favorite. I often double the ...
(3 ratings)
Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce ready to serve.

Low Carb Low Fat Asian Lettuce Wraps With Dipping Sauce

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By Jennifer Van Dyke
This recipe is just like one I found in a low-carb cookbook. If you aren't ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Crispy Sticky Oven Hot Wings.

Crispy Sticky Oven Hot Wings

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By Stephanie Rudy
My husband and kids love these wings. They are really good! I always double the ...
(14 ratings)
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