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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    Mini Sausage Quiches

    30 reviews

    These bite-sized quiches are loaded with sausage and cheese—and all nestled into easy crescent roll dough. Serve the cute muffinettes...


    Garden-Fresh Bruschetta

    9 reviews

    This easy-to-fix bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish. —Rachel Garcia, Fort Knox, Kentucky


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    Nacho Dip

    18 reviews

    This zesty nacho dip is great for any get-together and allows me to spend more time with my guests. I...


    Fruit Kabobs with Cream Cheese Dip

    These fruity kabobs are so refreshing on a warm day. They're also a quick and easy treat for get-togethers. —Kathleen...


    Jalapeno Poppers with Lime Cilantro Dip

    8 reviews

    Crispy and crunchy with a creamy filling, these little pepper bites always earn rave reviews. They're fit for any event,...


    Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

    10 reviews

    When I make Asian-spiced lettuce wraps with lean ground pork, I remind my family they’re meant to be an appetizer—but...


    Warm Feta Cheese Dip

    7 reviews

    We’re big on appetizers, so this dip is a mashup of our favorite tastes, like cream cheese, feta, basil and...


    Easy Bagel Dip

    1 review

    The longer this creamy, beefy blend chills, the better it tastes. I usually have to make a double batch when...

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    Party Crab Puffs

    15 reviews

    I received this recipe years ago from my grandmother. She also told me to have fun being creative and experimenting...


    Ranch Tortilla Roll-Ups

    1 review

    In Berlin, Pennsylvania, Karen Thomas curbs hunger in a hurry. "These zest roll-ups are great as picnic nibbles, dinner appetizers...


    Fluffy Strawberry Fruit Dip

    5 reviews

    Our family enjoys fruit of all kinds, so this fluffy strawberry fruit dip is one of our favorites. —Virginia Krites,...


    Chunky Tomato Salsa

    17 reviews

    Our college-age daughter, two of her friends and a nephew ate a quart of this salsa with chips in one...


    Pepperoni Pinwheels

    29 reviews

    These golden brown rounds from field editor Vikki Rebholz of West Chester, Ohio, have lots of pepperoni flavor. "They're easy...


    Sticky Chicken Wings

    1 review

    You'll want to keep an extra stack of napkins nearby once people start reaching for these sweet and sticky wings....


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    Caramelized Onion Dip

    2 reviews

    Once you taste this fabulous caramelized onion dip, you'll never go back to store-bought french onion dip. While it takes...


    Lime Cucumber Salsa

    4 reviews

    This unique salsa tastes terrific with chicken and fish, on top of baked potatoes or eaten as a dip with...


    Southern Pimiento Cheese Spread

    15 reviews

    A classic southern comfort food, this spread is used as an appetizer with crackers, corn chips or celery. It is...

    Swiss Potato Puffs

    4 reviews

    Encourage guests to mingle by serving these cute little morsels. They’re transportable, mess-free and easy to eat in a few...


    Toasted Ravioli Puffs

    10 reviews

    I call toasted ravioli a fan favorite because it disappears faster than I can make it. With just five ingredients,...


    Lemon-Garlic Hummus

    21 reviews

    You'll need just five ingredients to blend together this smooth and creamy bean dip. It's delicious and quick to make....


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    Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos

    24 reviews

    A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I...


    Chili Chicken Strips

    2 reviews

    Instead of ordinary bread crumbs, seasoned crushed corn chips coat these slightly crunchy chicken fingers. If your family likes food...


    BLT Bites

    109 reviews

    These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...

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    Easy Egg Rolls

    13 reviews

    I've always loved egg rolls, but every recipe seemed too complicated. I decided to start with a packaged coleslaw mix....


    Mozzarella Sticks

    16 reviews

    I'm particularly fond of these tasty mozzarella sticks because they're baked, not fried. Cheese is one of my family's favorite...


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    Savory Party Bread

    79 reviews

    It's impossible to stop nibbling on warm pieces of this cheesy, oniony bread. The sliced loaf fans out for a...


    Strawberry Tomato Salsa

    1 review

    Here’s a sweet and tangy salsa that's miles away from the spicy version people expect. Serve it as an appetizer...


    Cheese-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

    6 reviews

    "They're easy to fix as an appetizer or salad," says Mary Lou, a Florida native. "It's impossible to eat just...


    Cranberry Endive Appetizers

    You can pack a lot of flavor into an elegant appetizer just by using the right combination of ingredients. I...