Appetizers

This round-up of favorite appetizer recipes makes it easy to find the perfect hot, cold, or easy party pleaser. Get inspired!

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    Caramel Pumpkin Dip

    1 review

    Served with vanilla wafers, graham cracker sticks or even apple slices, this cool, creamy dip from our home economists makes...


    Chicken Enchilada Dip

    20 reviews

    A friend brought this appetizer to our house for a dinner party. Everyone loved the zesty chicken and cheese dip...


    Taco Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    One taste of Judy Eckert's eye-catching appetizer proves cheesecake isn't just for dessert. "This savory variation is a crowd favorite...


    Tortilla Pinwheels

    1 review

    For a quick appetizer for any party, this is perfect recipe. It is so easy to blend the ingredients together...


    Mexican Cheesecake

    11 reviews

    People will rave over this super-easy cheesecake appetizer. I've made this recipe several times at parties, and people were so...


    Spinach & Black Bean Egg Rolls

    5 reviews

    Black beans and spinach provide lots of healthy nutrients in these delicious baked egg rolls. Rolling them up is a...


    Hot Kielbasa Dip

    6 reviews

    My husband and I are retired, and I like to look for simple, speedy ways to cook. This thick cheesy...


    Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

    5 reviews

    “I’ve been making this salsa for a few years now. Chipotle pepper gives it a smoky kick. The recipe makes...

    German-Style Pickled Eggs

    4 reviews

    I make these German pickled eggs and refrigerate them in a glass gallon jar for my husband to sell at...


    Warm Chicken Fiesta Dip

    8 reviews

    This crowd-pleasing dip is always a success, whether I follow the recipe as is or if I substitute shredded pork...


    Garlic Bean Dip

    1 review

    There isn't a bean that my family does not like. In fact, I serve one kind or another almost every...


    Herbed Party Potato Wedges

    1 review

    I used to make these potatoes as a side dish and one day tried them out as an appetizer for...


    Holiday Salsa

    28 reviews

    When we offer this cream-cheesy salsa of fresh cranberries, cilantro and a little jalapeno kick, everyone hovers around the serving...


    Chicken Nut Puffs

    4 reviews

    Of the 15 to 20 items I set out when hosting holiday parties, these savory puffs are the first to...


    Easy Coconut Shrimp

    3 reviews

    Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch....


    Ham & Pickle Wraps

    16 reviews

    I decided to try this recipe on my card club, and it was a big success. They loved it. This...


    Southwest Egg Rolls

    9 reviews

    Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they’ve been fried. —Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Quick Chili con Queso

    2 reviews

    I love to make this dip for parties, because it is so easy and I usually have all the ingredients...


    Chorizo-Queso Egg Rolls

    2 reviews

    Little bites deliver big flavor in this combination of tangy sausage and creamy cheese in crisp wontons. The recipe is...


    Cheddar Shrimp Nachos

    10 reviews

    “These fun finger foods in tortilla chip scoops are just the thing for cold-weather get-togethers,” says Lisa Feld, a field...


    Salsa Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    After receiving this recipe from a friend several years ago, I made it for our family Christmas party. It's now...


    Cranberry Brie Pinwheels

    10 reviews

    People may wonder when you found the time to make these crisp, flaky pinwheels—but they’re really quite easy to do....


    Slow-Cooked Cranberry Hot Wings

    4 reviews

    Cranberry wings remind me of all the wonderful celebrations and parties we've had through the years. My daughter’s friends can’t...

    Turkey Sliders with Sesame Slaw

    1 review

    I'm a fan of sliders, especially if they are Asian inspired. Sweet Hawaiian rolls make these especially tasty. —Gloria Bradley,...


    Fast Fruit Salsa

    3 reviews

    We like this refreshing and colorful salsa served with tortilla chips or spooned over grilled chicken. For another fruity option,...


    Yummy Chocolate Dip

    6 reviews

    Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and...


    Caramel Havarti

    1 review

    Havarti cheese is a wonderful dessert cheese and is made even better by pecans, caramel topping and apples. This recipe...


    Crab Phyllo Cups

    2 reviews

    I always like a dot of chili sauce on top of these easy snacks. If you're out of crab, try...


    Chicken Taco Ring

    10 reviews

    If you want to wow your guests with southwestern zest, try this eye-catching appetizer. I serve it with salsa and...