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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 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 bacon and cheese pinwheels

Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet pretzel dip

Sweet Pretzel Dip

Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp and scallop cakes with ginger remoulade

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

recipe for lobster spread

Lobster Spread

Made with black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, lobster meat, lemon or lime juice, fresh parsley, basil, or cilantro, onion, capers


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for white chocolate fruit dip

White Chocolate Fruit Dip

Made with frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, white chocolate pudding mix, white chocolate yogurt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bistro apple pizza

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

recipe for slow cooker tropical kielbasa with sweet potatoes and pineapple

Slow Cooker Tropical Kielbasa With Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple

Made with teriyaki marinade, onion, kielbasa, sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cream cheese pretzel dip

Cream Cheese Pretzel Dip

Made with garlic powder, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dilled shrimp

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

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 slow cooker championship bean dip

Slow Cooker Championship Bean Dip

Enjoy the perfect dip for any occasion, featuring refried beans, picante sauce, sour cream, and cheeses. Simply mix, heat in a crock pot, and serve hot with chips.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker little smokies appetizer

Slow Cooker Little Smokies Appetizer

Made with grape jelly, cocktail wieners, chili sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for garlic and ricotta cheese bread

Garlic And Ricotta Cheese Bread

Made with French bread, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for olive nut sandwich spread

Olive Nut Sandwich Spread

Made with black pepper, olive juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, salad olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy vegetable pinwheels

Creamy Vegetable Pinwheels

Made with carrots, black olives, red or green bell peppers, cream cheese, Ranch salad dressing mix, green onions, flour tortillas, celery


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for green olive dip

Green Olive Dip

Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for green chile tortilla roll-ups

Green Chile Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, diced green chiles, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, green onion, ripe olives, hot pepper sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas firecrackers

Texas Firecrackers

Made with chives, pepperoncini salad peppers, non-stick cooking spray, Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, phyllo pastry, chicken breast half

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ham pinwheels

Ham Pinwheels

Made with butter, ham, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, sandwich bread


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for copycat commander's palace garlic bread

Copycat Commander's Palace Garlic Bread

Made with Parmesan cheese, french bread, butter, garlic, fresh dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped pretzels

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Made with pretzel rods, bacon, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey swedish meatballs

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


recipe for ham and cheese brunch bites

Ham And Cheese Brunch Bites

Made with garlic, salt, fresh parsley, baking mix, ham, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, egg, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for kong namul buchimi (bean sprout pancakes)

Kong Namul Buchimi (Bean Sprout Pancakes)

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, vinegar, all-purpose flour, egg, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for braunsweiger dip (poor mans pate)

Braunsweiger Dip (Poor Mans Pate)

Made with Tabasco sauce, liverwurst, onions, prepared mustard, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for escargot en croute

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

recipe for hot bacon dip

Hot Bacon Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, sour cream, bacon, mild Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun clams

Cajun Clams

Made with Italian bread crumbs, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, butter, celery, chopped clams, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, onion powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dr. pepper shrimp dip

Dr. Pepper Shrimp Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, shrimp, cream cheese, Dr. Pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peanut butter butterscotch popcorn

Peanut Butter Butterscotch Popcorn

Made with peanut butter, corn syrup, butterscotch chips, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for marinated broccoli appetizer

Marinated Broccoli Appetizer

Made with garlic salt, black pepper, broccoli, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, dill weed, Accent, salt


Time:   over 5 hours


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 cinnamon tortilla crisps

Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps

Made with butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for feta cheese spinach dip

Feta Cheese Spinach Dip

Made with cream cheese, feta cheese, spinach, onions, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for westside grill's spinach artichoke parmesan dip

Westside Grill's Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip

Made with frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mac and cheese triangles

Mac And Cheese Triangles

Made with cheese, bread crumbs, macaroni and cheese mix, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green tomato-jalapeno relish

Green Tomato-Jalapeno Relish

Made with pickling salt, sugar, green tomatoes, onions, fresh jalapenos, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ranch chex mix

Ranch Chex Mix

Made with Parmesan cheese, ranch dressing mix, butter or margarine, Corn, Rice or Wheat Chex cereal, bite-size pretzel twists, bite-size cheese crackers

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barbara eden's crab-stuffed mushrooms

Barbara Eden's Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with lemon juice, mushrooms, olive oil, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, black pepper, cream cheese, bread crumbs, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlic bread deluxe

Garlic Bread Deluxe

Made with French or Italian bread, cumin, butter or margarine, garlic, parmesan cheese or romano cheese, fresh parsley, fresh basil, dried thyme, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pillow dogs

Pillow Dogs

Made with mustard, miniature beef cocktail wieners, buttermilk biscuit dough, sharp cheddar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for havana harry's cheese and chorizo dip

Havana Harry's Cheese And Chorizo Dip

Made with plantain, taro, or vegetable chips, chorizo sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, half and half or light cream, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for croute forestiere (creamy mushrooms on toasted country bread)

Croute Forestiere (Creamy Mushrooms On Toasted Country Bread)

Made with bread, dried morel mushrooms, water, button mushrooms, white wine, butter, all-purpose flour, creme fraiche or heavy cream, black...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tuna and olive antipasto

Tuna And Olive Antipasto

Made with anchovies, white albacore tuna, sweet gherkins, pickled onions, cauliflower florets, button mushrooms, green olives, ripe olives, chili sauce, ketchup


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for old english cheese spread

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

recipe for lone star chili dip

Lone Star Chili Dip

Made with tortilla chips, scallions, sour cream, garlic salt, refried beans, spicy chili with beef and beans, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ground cumin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for copycat tgi friday's chicken bruchetta

Copycat TGI Friday's Chicken Bruchetta

Made with angel hair pasta, Roma tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh basil, garlic

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for freezer dill pickles

Freezer Dill Pickles

Made with dill weed, cider vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, yellow onions, salt, water


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for brazilian onion bites

Brazilian Onion Bites

Made with Parmesan cheese, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, white bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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