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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    Fresh Salsa

    4 reviews

    We like salsa with chips as an afternoon snack. This fresh salsa recipe uses a lot of ripe tomatoes and...


    Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

    1 review

    We give traditional pizza a twist by rolling up the usual toppings in egg roll wrappers, then deep-frying them. Yum!...


    Asian Chicken Wings

    2 reviews

    Addictive Asian chicken wings alert! Creamy peanut butter balances the sweet-savory flavors of brown sugar and soy sauce. —Taste of...


    Warm Strawberry Fondue

    2 reviews

    You need only a handful of ingredients to fix this unusual fruit fondue. Use grapes, bananas, strawberries and angel food...


    Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

    4 reviews

    Every year during the holidays, I use this delicious recipe that I got from my brother. These appealing appetizers get...


    Taco Dip

    4 reviews

    “This dip recipe is one of my favorites," says Aleta Amick of Madison, Wisconsin. "It’s so easy to make and...


    Strawberry Yogurt Dip

    1 review

    When I was hostess for our monthly ladies' meeting, I served this light, fluffy dip with a variety of fruit....


    Creamy Artichoke Dip

    9 reviews

    My sister Teresa got this recipe from a friend and she passed it along. It's loaded with cheese, artichokes and...

    Caramel Apple Dip

    1 review

    Luscious caramel apples aren't forbidden fruit when you fix them the way Tami Escher of Dumont, Minnesota does. Folks will...


    Picnic Stuffed Eggs

    3 reviews

    My dad loves these stuffed eggs, which are a Southern favorite. I've been cooking since I became a teenager, and...


    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

    19 reviews

    This creamy, bubbly appetizer spread is sure to please. Baked to a golden brown, it gets its richness from cream...


    Barbecued Chicken Egg Rolls

    1 review

    “If you like barbecued chicken, you’ll really enjoy these hearty chicken roll-ups,” assures Erin Stroud of Sterling, Illinois. “I serve...


    Garlic Bread Mini Muffins

    2 reviews

    These little garlic bread bites make a terrific addition to any buffet spread. We make sure to serve them warm....


    ABC Cheese Dip

    1 review

    My children like this dip because the seasoning is mild. You can use plain veggie sticks or cut out numbers...


    Tortilla Pizzas

    1 review

    "These cheesy tortilla slices are gobbled up fast whenever I serve them," reports Gillian Capps of Downers Grove, Illinois. "The...


    Crustless Mushroom Spinach Tart

    1 review

    "No coaxing is necessary to get my husband to eat his spinach when I stir it into this tempting tart,"...


    Spicy Breaded Chicken Wings

    6 reviews

    “Everyone really loves these spicy chicken wings! " says Barbara White in Katy, Texas. "They taste just like fried chicken...

    Deluxe Nachos

    1 review

    Packed with fresh-veggie goodness and topped with sour cream, Jennifer Parham’s thrifty, delicious nachos delight family and friends in Browns...


    Gouda Bites

    3 reviews

    In Defiance, Ohio, Phylis Behringer seasons refrigerated dough with garlic powder before baking them into golden Gouda-filled cups. It's hard...


    Chicken Salad Wonton Stars

    2 reviews

    This recipe packs a bite-size punch of creamy chicken salad wrapped in a crispy shell. "These yummy wonton cups make...


    Cheddar Cheese Puffs

    3 reviews

    "These cheesy appetizers are so easy to make and so quick to bake," comments Tonya Farmer of Iowa City, Iowa....


    Mushroom Spinach Dip

    1 review

    This thick creamy mixture is easy to stir up and gets its fresh flavor from mushrooms, spinach and green onions....


    Tortellini Appetizers

    5 reviews

    These cute kabobs from Pat Schmidt of Sterling Heights, Michigan will lend a little Italian flavor to any get-together. Cheese...

    Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks

    2 reviews

    "If you see a group of people huddled around an appetizer table, it's probably because they're feasting on these fun...


    Bacon Mushroom Roll-Ups

    2 reviews

    Wrapped in toasted white bread, these creamy roll-ups pair the delectable flavors of bacon and mushrooms…with mouthwatering results. Party guests...


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    Blue Cheese Walnut Cheesecake

    2 reviews

    This elegant party spread is smooth and creamy and has a mild blue cheese flavor. It's popular every time I...


    Jalapeno Bean Dip

    2 reviews

    This is the snack my family usually requests. We especially like to make this zippy dip on camping trips because...


    Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Pineapple

    3 reviews

    I often serve these meatballs as an appetizer at parties or over steamed rice as a main entree for dinner.


    Creamy Shrimp Dip

    3 reviews

    I first tasted this seafood dip at a family reunion and requested the recipe right away. It's since become a...