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Appetizer Recipes

Our collection of appetizer recipes is perfect for kicking off any meal with a burst of flavor. From crunchy bites to creamy dips, these appetizers are designed to delight your guests and set the tone for a great gathering. Discover a variety of tasty options like out spiced candied pecans or boursin and bacon puff pastries that will make your next event both delicious and memorable.

reuben sliders on white plate

Reuben Sliders

slow cooker swedish meatballs in white bowl

Crockpot Swedish Meatballs

reuben dip in bowl on cutting board

Reuben Dip

pretzel bite in bowl of beer cheese surrounded by pretzels

35 Best Game Day Appetizers

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings on plate with white dipping sauce

Lemon Pepper Wings

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Alabama Fire Crackers

Jalapeno Popper Dip in cast iron pan

Jalapeño Popper Dip

Christmas charcuterie board wreath

Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board

puff pastry christmas tree on cutting board with herb sprigs

Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

sweet and spicy meatballs on white plate

Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

close up of Copycat Chick-Fil-A chicken nuggets

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets

pretzel bite in bowl of beer cheese surrounded by pretzels

Easy Beer Cheese

stack of crab cakes on plate

Easy Maryland Crab Cakes

popcorn shrimp in white bowl

Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

garlic swirl bread with one slice

Garlic Swirl Bread

brussels sprouts salad in brown bowl

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Poolside dip in white casserole dish

Poolside Dip

white bowl with guacamole

4 Ingredient Guacamole

spoon holding spicy peanuts

Spicy Cocktail Peanuts

boiled peanuts with one cracked open

Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

jar with pieces of candied bacon in it

Candied Bacon

olive tapenade in bowl

Olive Tapenade Recipe

avocado deviled eggs

Avocado Deviled Eggs

smoked salmon dip in white bowl

Smoked Salmon Dip

fried okra in white bowl

Southern Fried Okra (Easy Recipe)

close up of crispy potato skins with sour cream and chives

Crispy Oven Baked Potato Skins

veggie and cracker tray with pepper jelly cheese dip

25 Best Ways to Use Red Pepper Jelly

overhead view of charcuterie board

What to Serve on a Charcuterie Board

close up of bacon jalapeño deviled egg

What to Serve with Deviled Eggs – 21 Delicious Ideas

close up of bacon wrapped green bean bundles

Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles

shrimp cocktail with parsley and lemon wedge

What to Serve with Shrimp Cocktail – 15 Tasty Ideas

salsa verde in stone bowl from overhead

Easy Salsa Verde

cucumber tea sandwiches on plate

What to Serve with Tea Sandwiches – 20 Tasty Ideas

close up of bacon jalapeño deviled egg

Bacon Jalapeño Deviled Eggs

hand holding cracker with spinach artichoke dip

What to Serve with Spinach Dip

close up of pigs in a blanket in white bowl

What to Serve with Pigs in a Blanket

close up of fried green tomatoes with ranch

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

boiled peanuts in an Instant Pot

Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

close up of salad in porcelain bowl with carrot ginger dressing on top

Japanese Salad Dressing with Carrots & Ginger

grilled yellow, orange, and red bell peppers on white plate

Easy Grilled Peppers Recipe

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