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Appetizers and Snacks

Appetizers and Snacks

Appetizers can be a casual snack, the center of attention at a cocktail party, or the precursor to an entree.
Find something for any occasion - from simple finger food to elegant hors d'oeuvres - dips, salsa, stuffed mushrooms, hot bites and cold nibbles, chicken wings and so many more tasty tidbits!



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recipe for gone in 60 seconds cheese spread

Gone In 60 Seconds Cheese Spread

Made with jalapeno jelly, green onion, pecans, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for corned beef sauerkraut balls

Corned Beef Sauerkraut Balls

Made with corn flake crumbs, evaporated milk, flour, cream cheese, onion, corned beef, sauerkraut


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jerusalem artichoke pickles (sunchoke pickles)

Jerusalem Artichoke Pickles (Sunchoke Pickles)

Made with pickling salt, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, water, sugar, celery seeds, turmeric, mustard seeds, dry mustard, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for deviled ham cream cheese dip

Deviled Ham Cream Cheese Dip

If you're looking for a snack that's easy to whip up and even easier to gobble down, you've landed in the right spot. This deviled ham cream cheese dip is the perfect...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mockamole (mock guacamole with green peas)

Mockamole (Mock Guacamole With Green Peas)

Made with frozen green peas, cumin, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for breaded ribs

Breaded Ribs

Made with salt, dried oregano, ribs, white wine, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dinosaur dip

Dinosaur Dip

Made with sour cream, yogurt, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab meat pizza dip

Crab Meat Pizza Dip

Made with parsley, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, onion, chili sauce, crab meat


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for dave and buster's margherita pizza dip

Dave And Buster's Margherita Pizza Dip

Made with basil pesto, butter, garlic, Roma tomatoes, basil, seasoned salt or salt, chunky tomato sauce, black pepper, Boursin cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bennigan's chicken quesadilla

Bennigan's Chicken Quesadilla

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, water, fajita seasoning, flour fajita shells, tomato, onion, butter, mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tgi fridays 9-layer dip

TGI Fridays 9-Layer Dip

Made with green onions, black olives, fresh cilantro, bacon, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, guacamole, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mi tierra's tex-mex chile con queso

Mi Tierra's Tex-Mex Chile con Queso

Made with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, heavy cream, tomato, yellow onion, jalapeno, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for halibut pate

Halibut Pate

Made with lemon, parsley, peppercorns, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for jack in the box's mini sirloin burgers

Jack In The Box's Mini Sirloin Burgers

Made with slider rolls, ground sirloin, black pepper, seasoned salt, onion, American cheese, pickle, peanut oil, ketchup

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cocoa crunchy snack mix

Cocoa Crunchy Snack Mix

Made with raisins, peanuts, popped popcorn, Cocoa Puffs cereal, miniature marshmallows, semisweet chocolate pieces


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas roadhouse queso

Texas Roadhouse Queso

Made with cream of mushroom soup, Roma tomato, butter, flour, sea salt, milk, muenster cheese, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crescent wrapped gouda

Crescent Wrapped Gouda

Made with egg, Gouda cheese, crescent rolls

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for meatball fondue

Meatball Fondue

Made with onion, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for golden chicken rolls

Golden Chicken Rolls

Made with oil, flour, chicken breast halves, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry tea sandwiches

Strawberry Tea Sandwiches

Made with strawberries, raisin bread, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheese and pineapple hedgehog

Cheese And Pineapple Hedgehog

Made with cherry, toothpicks, orange, Cheddar cheese, pineapple chunks


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gumdrop popcorn cake

Gumdrop Popcorn Cake

Why settle for ordinary snacks? This gumdrop popcorn cake has popcorn, gum drops, and peanuts, all drenched in melted marshmallow goodness. Perfect for kids and the young at heart.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cornmeal cheese straws

Cornmeal Cheese Straws

Made with poppy or caraway seeds, egg white, cornmeal, flour, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for smoked oyster roll

Smoked Oyster Roll

Made with salt and pepper, smoked oysters, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, mayonnaise


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for american fondue

American Fondue

This is a rich, cheesy, and oh-so-easy fondue! Fun for parties and kids. Can also be prepared on the stovetop and kept warm in a crock pot.


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recipe for chicken and ham sandwich spread

Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bread machine garlic and chive bread

Bread Machine Garlic And Chive Bread

Forget plain bread. This garlic and chive recipe is what you've been missing. Parmesan cheese and a light, delicate texture make it a must-try.

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for palomino's dungeness crab and marinated artichoke dip

Palomino's Dungeness Crab and Marinated Artichoke Dip

Made with crackers or thin bread slices, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, parsley, fresh rosemary, fresh basil, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, fresh...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for relish tray for 50

Relish Tray for 50

This large relish tray is perfect for serving 50 people. It includes a variety of pickled vegetables, olives, and peppers that will please everyone.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for buffalo cheese spread

Buffalo Cheese Spread

Made with margarine or butter, cream cheese, hot sauce, sharp Cheddar cheese, blue cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for carlos and charlie's tuna dip

Carlos and Charlie's Tuna Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cilantro, canned tuna, pickled jalapenos, onion, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for maple walnut raisin cream cheese

Maple Walnut Raisin Cream Cheese

Made with cinnamon, maple flavoring, cream cheese, walnuts, raisins, water, dark brown sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour cocktail franks

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Cocktail Franks

Made with pineapple chunks, chili sauce, grape jelly, lemon juice, prepared mustard, cocktail franks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked caramel corn

Baked Caramel Corn

Made with popcorn, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, baking soda, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tropical cream cheese spread

Tropical Cream Cheese Spread

Made with honey, sweetened flaked coconut, cream cheese, peach preserves or orange marmalade, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for seafood pate

Seafood Pate

Made with non-stick cooking spray, dry sherry, dried fines herbes, unflavored gelatin, water, shrimp, salmon, Neufchatel cheese, plain yogurt, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker spinach, crab and artichoke dip

Slow Cooker Spinach, Crab And Artichoke Dip

Made with hot pepper sauce, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, crab meat

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spam dip

Spam Dip

Made with fresh cilantro, onion, celery, cream cheese, Spam, Worcestershire sauce, salsa, cayenne pepper, green bell peppers


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for artichoke puree with toasts

Artichoke Puree With Toasts

Made with French bread, artichoke hearts, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt and white pepper, pistachio

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for liverwurst spread

Liverwurst Spread

Slather this creamy liverwurst spread on crackers or cocktail bread for a snack or party appetizer.


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for wicked snack mix

Wicked Snack Mix

Made with butter or margarine, Waffle Crisp cereal, peanuts, raisins, candy coated chocolate pieces

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for honey mustard dip with sour cream

Honey Mustard Dip With Sour Cream

Versatile and easy to prepare, this honey mustard dip blends creamy sour cream, sharp Dijon mustard, and sweet honey. Ideal for dipping fresh veggies, pretzels, or as...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for carrabba's italian butter

Carrabba's Italian Butter

Made with olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polish mistakes

Polish Mistakes

Made with cocktail rye bread, ground beef, sausage, onion, processed cheese food, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for the border grill's cinco de mayo guacamole

The Border Grill's Cinco De Mayo Guacamole

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crostini al tonno e pomodori

Crostini Al Tonno E Pomodori

Made with tomato, tuna in oil, mayonnaise, olive oil, onion, celery, lemon juice, Italian bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned chip dip

Old Fashioned Chip Dip

Made with onion, cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressing


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for great grandma's tomato apple relish

Great Grandma's Tomato Apple Relish

Made with cinnamon stick, salt, tomatoes, apples, celery, white onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jimmy dean dip

Jimmy Dean Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, sausage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian honey mustard salad dressing

Asian Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Discover the sweet and tangy twist to salads with this Asian-style honey mustard dressing. A blend of bold flavors, perfect for adding a zesty kick to any dish.


Time:   under 30 minutes





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