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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    Rollo de Queso

    The Bolivian Rollo de Queso is a delightful snack of a light fluffy cheese filling rolled up inside a deliciously...


    Turkey Tea Sandwiches with Basil Mayonnaise

    1 review

    Basil mayonnaise is the secret to these tasty little sandwiches. Keep any extra mayo in the fridge to spread on...


    Walnut Balls

    8 reviews

    Most of my family members don't eat meat, so I've made these appetizers for special occasions ever since a friend...


    Petite Sausage Quiches

    2 reviews

    You won't be able to eat just one of these mini quiches. Filled with savory sausage, Swiss cheese and a...


    Bacon Cheese Spread

    6 reviews

    Each year, I share Christmas cheer by setting up a buffet at my family's hardware store. This cheese spread recipe...


    Lime Avocado Hummus

    2 reviews

    My mashup of guacamole and hummus is light and bright, but also rich and satisfying. Serve with chips and veggies...


    Stuffed Shrimp

    1 review

    Sandy Schneider of Naperville, Illinois shares this delightful shrimp appetizer that’s a breeze to make. The creamy three-ingredient filling has...


    Roasted Vegetable Dip

    11 reviews

    While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this recipe to get them to eat more...

    Cheesy Sun Crisps

    4 reviews

    These crisps have a wonderful cheesy flavor that's perfect for snacking. —Mary Detweiler, Middlefield, Ohio


    Marinated Chicken Wings

    16 reviews

    I've made these nicely flavored chicken wings many times for get-togethers. They're so moist and tender—I always get lots of...


    Mini Hot Browns

    5 reviews

    Here's my take on the famous Hot Brown sandwich. Guests quickly saddle up for juicy turkey slices and crispy bacon...


    Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    My children wanted to plant a garden, and we ended up with buckets of cucumbers. When I tired of making...


    Asparagus Pastry Puffs

    1 review

    When the first asparagus of the season appears, we serve it rolled inside puff pastry with a yummy cheese filling....


    Balsamic-Glazed Fig & Pork Tenderloin

    2 reviews

    I have a huge fig tree that produces an abundance of figs. One year I tried drying some and developed...


    Party Spinach Spread

    2 reviews

    This appetizer is delicious, easy and pretty, too! Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe. The spread keeps for...


    Creamy Wasabi Spread

    9 reviews

    Sesame seeds create an attractive coating on this easy cracker spread. Be sure to watch when you’re toasting them; they...


    Mini Reuben Cups

    3 reviews

    Treat your company to this fun, simple nibble. The prebaked wonton wrappers hold all the savory flavors of a reuben...

    Ham & Swiss Braids

    2 reviews

    Satisfy hearty appetites with these golden loaves. Each slice is a hot sandwich packed with ham, broccoli and Swiss cheese....


    Beer Cheese Fondue

    12 reviews

    This thick fondue originated in my kitchen when I didn't have all of the ingredients I needed to make the...


    Stromboli Ring

    18 reviews

    A friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. It's so incredibly good, I guarantee it will disappear at...


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    Gentleman’s Whiskey Bacon Jam

    8 reviews

    You can slather this smoky bacon jam on pretty much anything. It lasts only a week in the fridge, so...


    Mexican Fondue

    2 reviews

    A handful of items and a few moments of prep work are all you'll need for this festive fondue. Not...


    Black Bean Chicken Nachos

    1 review

    The best chicken nachos can be found at Zeppelins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Zeppelins’ famous dish inspired me to make...

    Cheesy Chicken Taco Dip

    4 reviews

    We're huge college football fans (go Irish!), and my chicken taco dip hasn't missed a season opener in many years....


    One-Bite Tamales

    1 review

    Clever little meatballs deliver the flavor and rich sauce of a traditional tamale in a bite-sized portion. They’re a delightfully...


    Homemade Peanut Butter

    3 reviews

    We eat a lot of peanut butter, so I decided to make my own. My homemade version is easier on...


    Contest-Winning BLT Pizza

    8 reviews

    A friend shared the recipe for this cold pizza that gets its crispy crust from refrigerated crescent roll dough. My...


    Pressure-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Ale Dip

    2 reviews

    My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize at our office party recipe contest. Use whatever beer you like, but...


    Blue Cheese Walnut Tart

    1 review

    This simple yet elegant tart gives any casual get-together a touch of class. It’s wonderful as a lunch entree and...