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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    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...


    Lamb Pastry Bundles

    This recipe was such a hit that my family has now incorporated the Mediterranean flavors into several dishes! —Tess Konter,...


    Cilantro & Lime Chicken with Scoops

    5 reviews

    I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken...


    Ham and Cheese Cream Puffs

    Cream puffs are a family favorite, but I prefer them savory and not sweet, so this is my take on...


    Greek Stuffed Mini Potatoes

    I love this recipe because you can serve it warm or cold. I usually make these stuffed potatoes ahead and...

    Pressure-Cooker Black Bean Chicken Nachos

    One of my favorite local restaurants, Zeppelins, has the best chicken nachos. Its famous dish inspired me to create my...


    Colorful Mango Salsa

    Mango adds an interesting twist to this healthy and colorful fruit salsa.— Mala Udayamurthy, San Jose, California


    Loaded Veggie Dip

    Packed with veggies and bursting with flavor, this chunky dip is sure to be a hit at your next party....


    Crab Louie Lettuce Wraps

    Party guests can mingle and enjoy these tasty portable lettuce wraps without having to juggle plates and forks. — Michael...


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    Sweet Potato Crostini

    For party time, I turn this sweet potato side dish into an appetizer by serving it on slices of a...


    Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach-Artichoke Dip

    Fresh veggies and crackers will disappear quickly when they're next to this cheesy slow-cooked dip. With smoked Gouda, it has...


    Creamy Salsa Dip

    Spicy and slightly tangy, this special dip from Jerene Bennett of Seymour, Missouri gets its kick from hot pepper sauce...


    Deep-Fried Potato Skins

    "The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario....


    Spicy Hush Puppies

    These spicy hush puppies make a wonderful side dish to fish. They taste best when served warm.

    Creamy Chip Dip

    —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin


    Sweet-and-Sour Smokies

    From Rochelle, Illinois, Debi Hetland relates, "This warm appetizer is so simple to make but so tasty," She uses cherry...


    Mini Bagelizzas

    Garlic powder gives these speedy mini pizzas extra pizzazz. Not only are they a snap to put together, but best...


    Deli Sandwich Platter

    Our Test Kitchen staff created two lip-smacking spreads to jazz up a variety of deli meats. Simply pick up some...


    Hot Antipasto

    My husband's family requests this colorful appetizer dish for our annual Christmas Eve potluck. Everyone loves that there are so...


    Candied Bacon-Wrapped Figs

    I stuffed figs with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon and spices for an addictive flavor combo that’s sweet,...

    Pineapple Spread

    This simple tasty spread is one I can quickly put together for unexpected company-or for a snack.


    Smoked Salmon Spread

    "We're empty nesters now, and I've been experimenting to downsize recipes," shares Judith Mason of Bismarck, North Dakota. "This is...


    Pork Pinwheels

    A flavorful filling peeks out from the swirled slices of pork. This make-ahead appetizer is enhanced with garlic mayonnaise.


    Asian Pork Tenderloin

    2 reviews

    I first made this appetizer on Christmas Eve a few years ago, and it has since become a tradition. Serve...


    Cheesy Artichoke Dip

    2 reviews

    "I first tasted this warm, well-flavored dip at our daughter's house—and immediately asked for the recipe," relates Ramona Larson, a...


    Quentin’s Peach-Bourbon Wings

    7 reviews

    My father and husband love bourbon flavor, so I add it to tangy wings baked in peach preserves. Stand back...