Don't underestimate the microwave. It might usually be limited to making popcorn and reheating leftovers, but these cheesy bacon-stuffed mushrooms are little bites of microwave magic....
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Appetizers

Microwaves make appetizers easy! You can create great tasting dishes for parties or for snacking in a snap.
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Velveeta And Refried Bean Dip
Quick and dirty bean dip. Refried beans, velveeta, and green chiles can be melted together on the stove or in the microwave.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Salsa
Good, homemade salsa makes such a difference over flavorless store-bought jars. Starting with ripe tomatoes is crucial, so if they're in season then you're on your way to a sensational...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Ranch Wings
It was only a matter of time until the ranch dressing made it into the wings themselves. If you're more of a blue cheese person than a ranch person, just sub that in.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Beef Nachos
Nachos are always a hit. These beefy and cheesy nachos can be topped with your favorite add-ons such as jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Mexican Chicken Dip
This Mexican-inspired chicken dip will be sure to disappear at your next party. Full of cheese and chicken, this creamy dip is perfectly paired with crispy tortilla chips.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with cayenne, mushrooms, scallions, margarine, crabmeat, fresh parsley, horseradish, garlic, hot red pepper sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Potato Chip Blue Cheese Nachos
Made with blue cheese, Yukon chips, garlic powder
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with capers, mushrooms, tuna, bread, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, salt and pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Asparagus Appetizer
Made with orange rind, garlic, asparagus, water, orange juice, soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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