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Appetizer Recipes

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

A plate of Chicken Taquitos.

Chicken Taquitos

Christine Cuneo avatar
By Christine Cuneo
Serve with my red enchilada sauce, taco sauce, guacamole, and sour cream, or whatever else ...
(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)
Jojo's Mexican Layer Dip ready to serve.

Jojo’s Mexican Layer Dip

JoAnn Vladimiroff avatar
By JoAnn Vladimiroff
I made this the way I thought it would be the best. It turned out ...
(2 ratings)
Mini Mexican Taco Bites with a dollop of sour cream.

Mini Taco Bites

Angie Esteves avatar
By Angie Esteves
These little bites will go very quickly. It'll be best to make a double ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of 5 Minute Salsa with tortilla chips.

5 Minute Salsa

Deedee Miller avatar
By Deedee Miller
This is my favorite salsa. Even though it is easy and quick, it is delicious. ...
(1 rating)
Fajita dip with tortilla chips on the side.

Fajita Dip

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By Karen Sills
One of my own creations.
(4 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)
A bowl of Sriracha Queso Dip with scallions sprinkled on top.

Sriracha Queso Dip

Christine Hadden avatar
By Christine Hadden
What party is complete without an amazing cheese dip? This dip is both easy ...
(1 rating)
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)

Mexican Gorditas ( Little Fat Ones) (gorditas Rellenas)

Juliann Esquivel avatar
By Juliann Esquivel
Each time I make gorditas, I can still picture my grandmother making these little fat ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Jalapeno Deviled Eggs.

Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

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By Cathy @mexicanappetizersandmore.com
These Jalapeño Deviled Eggs are so creamy and absolutely delicious! Super simple to make. In under twenty ...
(1 rating)
Southern Deviled Eggs on a platter.

Southern Deviled Eggs

Barbara Scott avatar
By Barbara Scott
My grandma taught my mom how to make these when she was just a girl. ...
(1 rating)
Garlic-Bacon Cheese Log on a cracker.

Garlic-bacon Cheese Log

Amy H. avatar
By Amy H.
I just kinda made this one up, but it sure is tasty and goes over ...
(6 ratings)
Bowl of Chili Con Queso with tortilla chips.

Chili Con Queso

Sue Stone avatar
By Sue Stone
Quick and easy cheese dip that is a family favorite. I often double the ...
(3 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)
Cowboy Caviar in a bowl with corn chips.

Cowboy Caviar - Stephanie

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By Stephanie Dodd
This is the best Cowboy Caviar I have had. The dressing is homemade and makes ...
(2 ratings)
Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Cheese on a plate.

Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts W/bacon & Cheeses

Wendy Ann Stauffer avatar
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 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)
A platter of New Orleans Stuffed Cran Egg Rolls.

New Orleans Stuffed Crab Egg Roll

Stacey Lawson avatar
By Stacey Lawson
I love this time of year for the crabs. As a kid, my mom would ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Stuffed Jalapenos with ranch dressing.

Stuffed Jalapenos

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By Karen Baumgarten
Delicious, and OH SOOO addicting!
(5 ratings)
A Crab and Chive Baked Rangoon.

Crab And Chive Baked Rangoons

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By Wendy Rusch
YUM!! Almost as good as deep-fried!!! I happened to serve these alongside a soup this ...
(4 ratings)
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