Blue Ribbon Appetizer Recipes

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

Bacon Wrapped Spam With Spicy Honey Mustard on a plate.

Bacon Wrapped Spam Bites With Spicy Honey Mustard

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By Vickie Parks
Spam is popular throughout the Hawaiian Islands and many family favorite recipes include Spam as ...
(2 ratings)
Greek Yogurt Dip Tzatziki with pita chips.

Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip "tzatziki"

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By Maria *
Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to ...
(4 ratings)
A bowl of Garden Fresh Salsa with tortilla chips.

Garden Fresh Salsa

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By Jenni K
This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa. There are rarely leftovers when I bring ...
(4 ratings)
I Could Have Been a Cheeseball, but the Pecans Let Me Down in a bowl.

I Could Have Been A Cheese Ball, But The Pecans Let Me Down

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By Deb Kotansky
WARNING!! This is totally addicting!! You will lick the spoon, you will lick the beaters, ...
(25 ratings)
Italian Meatball Subs or Sliders with melted cheese.

Italian Meatball Subs Or Sliders

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By Tiphane Fleming
These meatballs require no bread crumbs, yet they are still firm and full of meaty ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Purple Pickled Eggs.

Purple Pickled Eggs

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By Laurie Lott
I have been eating these purple pickled eggs my whole life. They are tangy ...
(10 ratings)
A platter of Mexican Pinwheels.

Mexican Pinwheels

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By Thea Pappalardo
This is a great appetizer to bring to a party because the hostess does not ...
(23 ratings)
Bacon Cheeseburger Queso in a bowl with tortilla chips.

Bacon Cheeseburger Queso Dip

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By Sherry Monfils
Oh my, do people seem to love this dip! It's meaty and cheesy and with ...
(6 ratings)
A platter of Millie's Sweet Potato Biscuits.

Sweet Potato Biscuits, Millie's

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By Millie Johnson
I first had these little biscuits at a quaint mountain restaurant. This is my own ...
(5 ratings)
A platter of Fried Pickled Okra.

Fried Pickled Okra

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By Kitchen Crew
What's better than fried pickle spears? How about fried pickled okra spears! Super easy to ...
(1 rating)
Platter of 4th of July Strawberries.

4th Of July Strawberries

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By Neely Alexander
I saw something like this on the internet and decided to make my own. They ...
(2 ratings)
A bowl of Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad.

Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad

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By Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal
Love this salad for something different to be served as a Mexican side, over your ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Crab Rangoon With a Simple Plum Sauce.

Crab Rangoon With Simple Plum Sauce

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By Tara Waites
My best appetizer (so I'm told). It's quick, fun, and very tasty.
(1 rating)
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a plate.

Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

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By Ashley Gunderson
Someone brought these bacon-wrapped asparagus to a 1st Communion party and they were delicious!
(26 ratings)
Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese on a plate.

Ooey Gooey Mac And Cheese

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By Samantha Jacobs
This baked mac and cheese is so creamy and delicious. It's great for a Crock ...
(112 ratings)
Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Portobello Mushroom ready to be enjoyed.

Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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By Jennifer Bass
We can't wait for the spring/summer seasons to hit up the local farmer's market for ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Faux-Fried Zucchini Chips.

Faux- Fried Zucchini

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By Nicole Barth
A great way to use an oversupply of zucchini. Most people can't believe these aren't ...
(2 ratings)
Spicy Grilled Shrimp Tacos on a plate.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp Taco

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By Chantell Byrd
Ditch the jalapeno and garnish with avocado or mango salsa for a less spicy twist.
(1 rating)
Buffalo Chicken Dip ready to be served.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

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By Jessie Adams
This is a great hit at parties...serve or bring it one time, and people will ...
(19 ratings)
Sliced Asian Pork Loin on a platter.

Asian Pork Loin

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By Melanie B
Delicious marinade for a pork loin. The amount of marinade ingredients you use depends on ...
(4 ratings)
A bowl of Spicy Roasted Cauliflower.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

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By Vickey Yott Morrissey
I only made 2 cups of this and it was not enough. You can increase ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Spring Rolls.

Spring Rolls (my Mother's Recipe)

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By Darla Mays
My mom made this while I was growing up. She'd make a big batch of ...
(4 ratings)
A platter of Turkey & Potato Empanadas With Salsa Verde.

Turkey & Potatoes Empanadas With Salsa Verde

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By Josee Lanzi
I used what I had on hand for a snack that would be filing and ...
(1 rating)
Fruit Pizza ready to be sliced.

Fruit Pizza

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By Janell Smith
A family favorite and always a huge hit.
(6 ratings)
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