Made with won ton skins, oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, baby scallops, flour, half and half, Asiago cheese, cooked shrimp, chopped clams
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood
Cheddar Cheese Spread
Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Bites
Made with celery, carrots, butter, chicken thighs, chili sauce, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, blue cheese salad dressing
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet Pretzel Dip
Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip
Made with pecans, green bell pepper, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
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Shrimp Vinaigrette
Made with carrot, garlic, ground ginger, shrimp, water, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried dillweed
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Olive Dip
Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Wonderful Salsa
Made with vinegar, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ground cumin, black pepper, canning salt, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Catfish Pate
Made with crackers or Melba toasts, pecans, parsley, catfish fillets, cream cheese, onion, lemon, Worcestershire sauce
Method: smoker
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot And Spicy Cajun Nut Mix
Made with pecans, butter, salt, paprika, red cayenne pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, white pepper, walnuts
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Straw Hats
Made with jalapeno peppers, corn chips, Mexican blend cheese, ground beef, kidney beans, chili beans, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Dilled Shrimp
Need a refreshing shrimp dish? This creamy dilled shrimp combines mayo, sour cream, and dill for a cool, tasty treat. Just mix, chill, and serve.
Time: over 5 hours
Texas Crabgrass
Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, onion, frozen spinach, crab meat
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fiesta Nacho Pizza
Made with cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, chili powder or taco seasoning, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, tomato, green bell pepper
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Tangerine Habanero Salsa
The perfect sweet and spicy salsa, with a bit of an Asian flair. Serve with grilled fish or seafood, or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.
Time: 1-2 hours
Phyllo Sausage Cups
Made with miniature phyllo cups, hot sausage, cream cheese, green onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tangy Garlic Dill Pickle Relish
Made with turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed, dill seed, pickling cucumbers, Vidalia or sweet type onions, pickling salt, white distilled vinegar, sugar, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
BLT Chicken Sliders
Made with chili powder, paprika, bacon, maple syrup, black pepper, chicken, shallots, fresh basil, salt, fresh thyme
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Caviar Cheesecake
Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Shrimp Roll-Ups
Made with flour tortillas, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, salad shrimp, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
Carrabba's Italian Butter
Made with olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp And Scallop Cakes With Ginger Remoulade
Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, corn, lemon juice, eggs, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh ginger
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Ambrosia Fruit Dip
Made with sugar substitute, cream cheese, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon rind
Time: under 30 minutes
White Chocolate Fruit Dip
Made with frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, white chocolate pudding mix, white chocolate yogurt
Time: 2-5 hours
Beefy Taco Dip
Made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, cheddar or taco cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Swedish Meatballs
Made with fresh parsley, sour cream, black pepper, salt, ground allspice, ground turkey breast, olive oil, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Old English Cheese Spread
Made with milk, American cheese, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, spicy vegetable juice, tomato juice, prepared horseradish, green onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Sweet Gherkins
Made with allspice, whole cloves, gherkin cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, stick cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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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8-Layer Mexican Dip - No Meat Version
Made with ripe olives, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, taco seasoning mix, salsa, lettuce, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Canned Bean Bean Dip
Made with chile powder, garlic salt, black beans, pinto beans, green chiles, salsa, shredded cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Escargot En Croute
Made with puff pastry dough, egg, water, butter, parsley, garlic, shallot, dry white wine, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Zesty Slow Cooker Beer Meatballs
Made with ketchup, salt and pepper, ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, beer, vegetable juice, lemon juice, hot sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet-Pickled Cauliflower
Made with allspice, cloves, cauliflower, salt, water, onions, sugar, wine vinegar, mustard seed, cinnamon bark
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Aceitunas Alinadas (Olives In Oil)
Made with cumin seed, lemon peel, green Spanish olives, olive oil, red wine vinegar, bay leaf, garlic, black pepper
Time: over 5 hours
Bistro Apple Pizza
Made with dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Blue, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, garlic, olive oil, pizza dough crust, red delicious, fresh spinach, Mozzarella cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bayou Catfish Balls
Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chi Chi's Steak and Mushroom Quesadillas
Made with green bell peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, garlic butter, tortilla, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet Cornbread Appetizers
Made with honey butter, sugar, cornbread muffin mix, egg, milk
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Appetizers for a Crowd
When hosting a large gathering, it is important to have a variety of cold appetizers. Spam and cheese cubes on toothpicks are a retro pairing that is always a hit.
Time: under 30 minutes
Marinated Broccoli Appetizer
Made with garlic salt, black pepper, broccoli, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, dill weed, Accent, salt
Time: over 5 hours
Cocoa Crunchy Snack Mix
Made with raisins, peanuts, popped popcorn, Cocoa Puffs cereal, miniature marshmallows, semisweet chocolate pieces
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Nut Sandwich Spread
Made with black pepper, olive juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, salad olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Marshmallow Creme Apple Dip
Why is this dip so perfect for apples? The tart flavor of the apple is deliciously contrasted by the sweet marshmallow creme. It's also delicious with cookies or graham...
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Barbecue Sausage Bites
Made with pineapple chunks, ground allspice, dry mustard, miniature smoked sausage links, cooked bratwurst links, cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, barbecue sauce...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Lobster Profiteroles
Made with red bell pepper, lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, water, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Snail Sandwiches
Made with red and yellow bell peppers or chives, sweet gherkin pickles, whole wheat or flour tortillas, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack or American cheese, sliced turkey, baby spinach
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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