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Appetizer Recipes

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

Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Pasta Salad in a serving bowl.

Chicken, Bacon, And Ranch Pasta Salad

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By Aleta Hepp
This is a pasta salad I have been making for at least 15 years. So ...
(3 ratings)
Melted cheese in the Ham Delights.

Ham Delights

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By Stefanie Wilson
These are always a huge hit!! You could add some chopped onion if you wanted. ...
(9 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)
Bacon Onion Tomato Pie ready to be sliced.

Bacon Onion Tomato Pie

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By Lolly St John
It may sound strange, but believe me, it is to die for!
(9 ratings)
This super creamy, flavorful refried bean dip is a party favorite.  It comes together in less than fifteen minutes of prep time and reheats perfectly at a reduced power level in the microwave.

Warm Bean Dip

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By Beth Pierce
This recipe for Warm Bean Dip is a real crowd-pleaser with creamy refried beans mixed ...
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)

Picnic Deviled Eggs

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By Carolyn Haas
It seems deviled eggs are always the first things to go at a potluck or ...
(4 ratings)
Sausage and Cheese Crescent Square on a plate.

Sausage And Cheese Crescent Squares

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By Penny R
This can be used as a breakfast dish or an appetizer. We love it ...
(11 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)
Garlic-Bacon Cheese Log on a cracker.

Garlic-bacon Cheese Log

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By Amy H.
I just kinda made this one up, but it sure is tasty and goes over ...
(6 ratings)
Platter of Jamie's Chorizo Sausage Poppers.

Jamie's Chorizo Sausage Poppers

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By Jamie Beecham
These poppers make a great dish for snacking while watching the game on tv or ...
(21 ratings)
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes in a small dish.

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

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By Cathy Smith
My granddaughter loves these. The red cherry tomatoes are good, but the little yellow tomatoes ...
(2 ratings)
Crispy texture of the First Down Reuben Rounds.

First Down Reuben Rounds

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By Cheryl Lundquist
Easy to make, and no crumbs left on the plate! This is a winning recipe ...
(8 ratings)
Slices of Garlicky Olive Cheese Bread.

Garlicky Olive Cheese Bread

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By Cathie Valentine
Who doesn't love cheesy garlic bread? The addition of olives and onions just makes it ...
(2 ratings)
Sauteed Garlic Green Beans ready to serve.

Sauteed Garlic Green Beans

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By Holly Grier- Wallace
We grow Italian green beans each year and I love to saute them in a ...
(4 ratings)
Bruschetta & Cheese in a bowl to serve.

Bruschetta & Cheese

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By Bobbi Gulla
This is best made with New Jersey tomatoes. I live in NJ's sister state, Pennsylvania. ...
(3 ratings)
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies are the perfect easy appetizer recipe for game day and holiday parties.  They are quick to prepare, dependable, and easy on the pocketbook.

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

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By Beth Pierce
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies are the perfect easy appetizer recipe for game day and holiday parties. ...
A plate of Smoky Fried Green Tomatoes With Fresh Garden Salsa.

Smoky Fried Green Tomatoes With Fresh Garden Salsa

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By Wanda Harrison
My husband and I came up with this recipe after collecting a lot of produce ...
(3 ratings)
A large bowl of Cabbage Salsa with a lime wedge.

Cabbage Salsa

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By Vicki Moser
I make this once a week. My family and friends love it! I can't take ...
(4 ratings)
Six delicious Oysters Bienville on a serving plate with a lemon.

Oysters Bienville

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By Francine Lizotte
In a gorgeous cream sauce with shrimp, this decadent recipe is absolutely amazing!
Melt in your mouth buttery and super cheesy Cheese Straw snacks made with freshly shredded cheddar cheese, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Cheese Straws

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By Beth Pierce
Homemade Cheese Straws are made with eight simple ingredients, most of which you may already ...
Crack Dip is a fun and tasty crowd-pleasing easy ranch dip recipe that is perfect for movie nights, game day, and parties.

Crack Dip

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By Beth Pierce
Crack Dip is a fun and tasty crowd-pleasing easy ranch dip recipe that is perfect ...
A delicious pizza dip with cheeses, mini pepperoni, black olives, Italian sausage and veggies.

Pizza Dip

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By Francine Lizotte
This is a flavorful fun food packed with tasty ingredients perfect to serve for sporting ...
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)
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