Blue Ribbon Appetizer Recipes

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

A bowl of Cowboy Queso with tortilla chips.

Cowboy Queso

Barbara Lentz avatar
By Barbara Lentz
This queso is yummy! If you like it spicier, add chopped jalapeno peppers to the ...
(1 rating)
Loaded Baked Potato Dip with potato chips.

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Sharon Rogers avatar
By Sharon Rogers
There is no recipe per se. Mix these ingredients and let them sit in the ...
(3 ratings)
A platter of Buffalo Chicken Meatballs.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Melissa Turner avatar
By Melissa Turner
I love making meatballs as an appetizer for parties. I made several different types, and ...
(2 ratings)
Jojo's Mexican Layer Dip ready to serve.

Jojo’s Mexican Layer Dip

JoAnn Vladimiroff avatar
By JoAnn Vladimiroff
I made this the way I thought it would be the best. It turned out ...
(2 ratings)
Beer Bread With Cucumber Dip.

Beer Bread With Cucumber Dip

Kari Ware avatar
By Kari Ware
This tasty dish is an appetizer passed on to me from my Aunt Gordy. She's ...
(2 ratings)
A basket of Sun-Dried Tomato and Gruyere Puffs.

Sun-dried Tomato And Gruyere Cheese Puffs

Kristy K. avatar
By Kristy K.
These are savory and delicious!
(7 ratings)
Hot Artichoke and Green Chile Dip.

Artichoke And Green Chile Dip

Carol Kalinowski avatar
By Carol Kalinowski
This has been my go-to warm appetizer for years. The use of canned and pre-shredded ...
(1 rating)
Cowboy Caviar in a bowl with corn chips.

Cowboy Caviar - Stephanie

Stephanie Dodd avatar
By Stephanie Dodd
This is the best Cowboy Caviar I have had. The dressing is homemade and makes ...
(3 ratings)
Assembled Spring Bunny Bread With Dip.

Spring Bunny Bread With Dip In Tummy

Kelly Williams avatar
By Kelly Williams
I can't count how many times I've made this adorable bunny bread! For Easter dinners, ...
(9 ratings)
A platter of Fried Mozzarella Sticks with pizza sauce for dipping.

Fried Mozzarella Sticks

Daune (pronounced Dawn) Browne avatar
By Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne
Who can resist these??
(2 ratings)
Taco Dip on a plate with chips.

Taco Dip

Kelly Young avatar
By Kelly Young
I make this as an appetizer for football parties or dinner for my family. Great ...
(2 ratings)
Cocktail Quiche on a plate.

Cocktail Quiche

Deb Crane avatar
By Deb Crane
Very simple, effortless make-ahead appetizers! Bisquick saves the day and makes its own crust! I ...
(3 ratings)
Twice-Baked Potatoes, Make Ahead sprinkled with bacon.

Twice-baked Potatoes, Make Ahead

Michelle 'FLAME' Kelley avatar
By Michelle 'FLAME' Kelley
Make these ahead, and your kids and hubby will love you. They last for a ...
(5 ratings)
A bowl of Sriracha Queso Dip with scallions sprinkled on top.

Sriracha Queso Dip

Christine Hadden avatar
By Christine Hadden
What party is complete without an amazing cheese dip? This dip is both easy ...
(1 rating)
Inside the Fabuleuse Baked Brie en Croute.

Fabuleuse Baked Brie En Croute

Megan Berg avatar
By Megan Berg
Cette recette est fabuleuse! Whenever this baked Brie is served at family gatherings and holidays, ...
(2 ratings)
Grandpa Ray's Sweet and Spicy Meatballs on a plate.

Grandpa Ray’s Sweet And Spicy Meatballs

Pattie Berriman avatar
By Pattie Berriman
This recipe was handed down to me from my Grandpa Ray. He was the true ...
(3 ratings)
A plate of Down Home Pimento Cheese Sliders.

Down Home Pimento Cheese Sliders

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By Donna Bardocz
My mother said that every Southern "born and raised" person knows how tasty a soft ...
(3 ratings)
Baked Panko Crusted Spinach and Artichoke Dip.

Panko Crusted Spinach And Artichoke Dip

Eddie Szczerba avatar
By Eddie Szczerba
This one is a keeper. Great for the big game. As a matter of fact, ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Wrapped Asparagus.

Wrapped Asparagus

Jeannie Marlinghaus avatar
By Jeannie Marlinghaus
This is an easy appetizer that looks and tastes fabulous. I have made it without ...
(4 ratings)
Onion and Mushroom Tart ready to be sliced.

Onion Mushroom Tart

Irit Birman avatar
By Irit Birman
Easy to make yet very delicious.
(1 rating)
Bowl of Cranberry Orange Meatballs.

Cranberry Orange Meatballs

Carla Carter avatar
By Carla Carter
These smoky and sweet meatballs are one of my most requested appetizers. They are always ...
(2 ratings)
A platter of Deviled Eggs - Oeufs Mimosa.

Deviled Eggs - Oeufs Mimosa

Cosette Khoryati avatar
By Cosette Khoryati
I love deviled eggs! They are tasty, simple, pretty, and great for parties.
(2 ratings)
A platter of Spinach and Artichoke Quesadillas With Bacon.

Spinach And Artichoke Quesadilla W/bacon

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By Brandy Bender
I love spinach and artichoke dip!
(2 ratings)
Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Cheese on a plate.

Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts W/bacon & Cheeses

Wendy Ann Stauffer avatar
By Wendy Ann Stauffer
OMG - everyone loves these. I added bacon to get the kids to eat them. ...
(3 ratings)
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