Whether you’re hosting a happy hour at home, cheering on your favorite football team, or gearing up to watch the madness of college basketball, having munchies is essential. From soft pretzels to spicy peanuts, fried pickles, pepperoni rolls, and nacho dip to French onion dip, these bar snack recipes will keep everyone satisfied. Gather your friends, turn on the game, grab your beverage of choice, and dig into these tasty appetizers.
Loaded Nacho Dip
“I’ve had this recipe since I was in college – many, many years ago! It is always the first to go at get-togethers and makes a 5 qt. Crock Pot full. You can spice it up or down, depending on how hot you like things.” – Sheila
Hot Italian Grinder Dip (Ranch Style)
“This was a recipe I entered in a contest. It did not win, but my family says it’s a winner. This dip has all the ingredients of an Italian hoagie (sub) in a cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream base, all mixed together and baked. The result is a rich, creamy, and tasty dip that tastes like an Italian grinder.” – Susan
Cheese Toasties
“This is a quick and easy appetizer that is great for parties. The topping can be made up to 3 days ahead, which is wonderful when you’re short on time. Oh… and they taste great too! You can use different types of cheese, such as Colby Jack.” – Sue
Fried Pickles
“These are a great snack or appetizer and can be used as a side dish. My husband said they are better than fried zucchini.” – Carolynne
Pizza Bubble Cake
“Every Friday night is pizza night in our house. My family would rather have this instead of my homemade pizza. I made it for a few friends when they came over to our house and they loved it too.” – Stacy
Soft Chicken Taquitos and Southwestern Dip
“Not everyone can be a winner on game day, but you will be when you serve these taquitos. The corn tortillas are lightly fried in oil, rolled with chicken, and sealed on a griddle. They come out soft with a nice crunch with the chicken still moist and delicious. These are awesome because they are not deep-fried or baked.” – V
Homemade Soft Pretzels
“Every year my husband and I have an Oktoberfest party. These little pretzel nuggets are a huge hit!” – Jess
Candied Cinnamon Almonds
“These Candied Cinnamon Almonds combine crunchy almonds with a cinnamon and sugar coating creating a delicious treat.” – Debbie
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
“This is a great alternative to the original Buffalo chicken dip. It can be made ahead and baked right before serving.” – Peggy
Sam’s Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp with Tartar Sauce
“The secret to this recipe is to use Panko bread crumbs with your flour and only use egg whites as an egg wash. When you use egg yolks, your batter is too heavy and you lose the delicate flavor of the shrimp. The tartar sauce is simple and easy to make.” – Sammie
Tater Tot Nacho Supreme
“To my loving husband who loves to try new flavors like me.” – Pam
Spicy Peanuts
“These are an easy, tasty snack. We love these to snack on when watching TV or movies.” – Jeanne
Best Ever French Onion Dip
“I make my own chips at home and they are delicious. This is so loved by everyone I have ever made it for.” – Samantha
Italian Meatball Subs or Sliders
“These meatballs require no bread crumbs, yet they are still firm and full of meaty flavor. Cut the subs into three sections and you’ve got sliders.” – Tiphane
Spicy Pretzels aka “Crack Pretzels”!!!
“When my friend gave me this recipe, she called them Crack Pretzels… she said they were like crack because you couldn’t stop eating them! The first time I made these, I thought my husband was gonna make himself SICK eating them.” – Amber
Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels
“I made these for my son’s first birthday. It was a hit and so easy to make. They are kid-friendly and adults love them too.” – Victoria
Alfredo Stromboli
“This is a quick easy go-to meal that you can literally add a variety of different things to and it still tastes great.” – Angla
Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
“These Jalapeño Deviled Eggs are so creamy and absolutely delicious! Super simple to make. In under twenty minutes you will have a superb appetizer to serve anytime.” – Cathy
“Giuseppe” Pepperoni Rolls
“I had this whole story typed out about this awesome pepperoni roll I ate as a child, and how my papa would get them for my brothers and me after practice. Then, this favorite pizza parlor of mine had closed. A sad day. They had the best in town. No lie. Anyhow, I have always made homemade pepperoni rolls. But they consisted of frozen bread dough since that’s what we did growing up. One day, a light bulb went off when I was making my homemade Italian bread. After a few practice runs, I found Giuseppe’s rolls. Trust me, this recipe is worth the time and effort.” – Megan
Pizza Poppers Recipe
“All of the flavours of pizza rolled into balls and fried until golden brown and crispy! These little pizza poppers a stuffed with plenty of melted cheese and perfect when served with pizza sauce for dipping!” – Kevin