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Appetizer Recipes

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

A slice of Antipasto Squares on a plate.

Antipasto Squares

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By Gail Herbest
This is absolutely the best!! A cross between antipasto and a deep-dish pizza. Cut into ...
(27 ratings)
A platter of Homemade Egg Rolls with dipping sauce.

Homemade Egg Rolls

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By Helene Mulvihill
Sounds intimidating, doesn't it? It's not as hard as it sounds! The difficulty for me ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of Finger Lickin Good Chicken Wings over rice.

Finger Lickin Good Chicken Wings

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By Tammy Stephens
All I can say is I can't make enough of these for everyone. They're ...
(25 ratings)
The Very Best Crab Dip Mold spread onto a cracker.

The Very Best Crab Dip Mold

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By Maggie M
Our family has been making this for years and it is the best I've ever ...
(7 ratings)
A delicious bowl of Salsa Verde with tortilla chips

Salsa Verde

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By Francine Lizotte
Packed with deliciousness, this is an amazing condiment to enjoy either as a dip, tasty ...
Both Sis and I think this is a great chile verde. Very versitile!

Spring Hill Ranch's Roasted Salsa Verde W/ Avocado

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By Wiley P
Never been a fan of uncooked tomatillos, which are the main ingredient of salsa verde. ...
A platter of Stuffed Jalapenos with ranch dressing.

Stuffed Jalapenos

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By Karen Baumgarten
Delicious, and OH SOOO addicting!
(5 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)
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)
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)
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 ...
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)
Pickle salsa is good on corn chips, hot dogs or hamburgers.

Pickle De Gallo (pickle Salsa)

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By Deb Baldwin
My daughter let me have some of this on a fishing trip and it was ...
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