Blue Ribbon Appetizer Recipes

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

A baking dish filled with Texas Trash.

Texas Trash

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By Melissa Snow
A friend of mine shared this recipe and I tweaked the recipe to my liking. ...
(7 ratings)
A bowl of Holy Guacamole.

Holy Guacamole!

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By Jacinda Santiago
I've spent years perfecting my guacamole. It's always a hit at parties. I feel shallots ...
(2 ratings)
Deviled Eggs with paprika sprinkled on top.

Jeanne’s Deviled Eggs

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By Jeanne Benavidez
My mother made the best deviled eggs in the world. Of course, she never ...
(1 rating)
Reuben sandwich on rye with dill pickles.

Reuben On Rye

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By Colleen Sowa
This is one of my all time favorite sandwiches! When I go out for ...
(4 ratings)
Redneck Nachos with extra barbecue sauce on top.

Redneck Nachos

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By Dawn Ballou
My family enjoyed this appetizer at the local Bubba-Que's Restaurant and, being me, I just ...
(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 plate of mamma's skinny quesadillas.

Mamma's Skinny Quesadillas

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By Melissa Varady
I was craving Mexican food today. My husband and I collaborated to come up with ...
(3 ratings)
Pepperoni cheese ball served with pretzel crisps.

Pepperoni Cheese Ball

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By Mary Lee
Another great cheese ball. Quick and easy to make and very tasty... just in time ...
(3 ratings)
Baked Brie with warm syrup on a serving plate.

Baked Brie With Warm Syrup

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By Bonne Benton
This is a well-known recipe, but here is my way of serving it. Adding sliced ...
(2 ratings)
Cheese krispies ready to be snacked on.

Cheese Krispies

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By Lucy Tartan
These are very similar to the cheese biscuits that a dear friend used to always ...
(7 ratings)
Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread with Brie oozing out of the bread.

Cranberry Brie Pull-apart Bread

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By Kitchen Crew
Pull-apart bread is a fun and delicious appetizer. This version seasons the bread with rosemary ...
(1 rating)
Chevre and sausage stuffed mushrooms on a plate.

Chevre And Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

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By Joy Hall
These unbelievably tasty mushrooms owe their creaminess to three kinds of cheese. A kick from ...
(2 ratings)
Bacon cheese ball on a plate with crackers.

Bacon Cheese Ball

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By Lynn Dine
Great cheese ball for any party or tailgating! Who doesn't love cheese and bacon? Make ...
(3 ratings)
A bowl of orange glaze cocktail weiners.

Drema's Orange Glaze Cocktail Wieners

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By Drema Bryant
A great appetizer to use in a Crock Pot or chafing dish or for fondue! *I ...
(3 ratings)
Brie brunch biscuit on a plate with green pepper jelly.

Brie Brunch Biscuits (two Ways)

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By Teresa G.
These are my "special" biscuits for special occasions. They're buttery, flaky biscuits, filled with melted ...
(2 ratings)
Aunt Mildred's Whiskey Balls on a plate.

Aunt Mildred's Whiskey Balls

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By Donna Morales
I remember as a child sneaking these at family Christmas gatherings because they were supposed ...
(3 ratings)
Two turkey cups on a plate.

Turkey Cups

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By Nicole Szonye Rhodes
Leftovers this week? Here's how to use up a few of them. Little ...
(3 ratings)
Bacon and cream cheese deviled eggs on a platter.

Bacon & Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs

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By Julie Prior
BEST DEVILED EGGS EVER!! And a plus... low carb as well as scrumptious.
(7 ratings)
Goat cheese spread poured into a bowl.

Cranberry Goat Cheese Spread

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By Sher Bird
Wonderful, easy appetizer recipe for spreading on crackers, Melba toast, cocktail bread, or even raw ...
(2 ratings)
Caramelized onion and goat cheese tart with a sprig of thyme.

Caramelized Onion And Goat Cheese Tart

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By Michael Davis
Great for a quick appetizer or a late night snack.
(1 rating)
Sweet and spicy bacon wrapped potato bites on a serving tray.

Sweet And Spicy Bacon Wrapped Potato Bites

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By Rozanne James-Gooding
You'll need lots of ingredients because 1 batch is not enough! People rave about these ...
(1 rating)
Veggie cream cheese roll-ups on a cutting board.

Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-ups

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By Donna Baker
My best friend made these for me. LOVE THEM. Easy, bite-size, and good for parties. ...
(12 ratings)
Primal tots on a plate with a fork.

Primal "tots"

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By Bre Van Patten
These little babies are so good, you might never go back to regular tater tots. ...
(1 rating)
Prisnats cut into squares and stacked on a plate.

Prisnats

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By Stacy Hutchinson
My mother's side of the family is from Croatia. This bread is a family favorite ...
(3 ratings)
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