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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    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...


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    Wonton Mozzarella Sticks

    81 reviews

    You won't believe something this easy could taste so fantastic! Crunchy outside with gooey cheese inside, these mozzarella sticks are...


    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....

    Artichoke Crescent Appetizers

    6 reviews

    This colorful appetizer is sure to please guests at any affair. My family loves it served both warmed up and...


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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...


    Grilled Nectarine & Cheese Crostini

    2 reviews

    At our house, we love the summer tastes of sweet grilled nectarines and fresh basil over goat cheese. I can...


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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...


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    Easy Cheese Straws

    11 reviews

    The five ingredients in this cheese straws recipe transform into long, crisp cracker sticks. The hand-held snacks make for easy...


    Balsamic-Goat Cheese Grilled Plums

    1 review

    Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    10 reviews

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Firecracker Shrimp

    2 reviews

    These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...


    Cranberry Endive Appetizers

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