Made with Creole mustard, hush puppy mix, onion, garlic, chives, Creole seasoning, water
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Crabmeat And Shrimp Fritters With Creole Tomato Dressing
Boniet
Made with olive oil, white vinegar, fresh parsley, anchovy fillets, garlic, tomato paste
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Cheese Dip
Made with Parmesan cheese, chopped, cooked chicken, mayonnaise, green onions, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, Swiss cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat El Chico Salsa Verde
Made with roux, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, fresh parsley, chicken stock, oil, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with egg yolk, refrigerated crescent rolls, cream cheese, dill weed
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Cabbage
Made with vinegar, cabbage, carrot, green bell pepper, celery, sugar, salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Rock Crab Cakes with Sherry Mustard Mayonnaise
Made with eggs, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, green onions, cayenne pepper, panko bread crumbs, dill, basil, onion powder, vegetable oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Yucatan Salsa
Made with salt, cilantro, red onion, sour orange or lime juice, tomatoes, radishes, habanero chili
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheddar Fondue
Made with bread, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, milk, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Taco Dip
Made with tortilla chips, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, sour cream, black olives
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Rangoon with Plum Sauce
Made with vinegar, ketchup, crab meat, cream cheese, A-1 steak sauce, garlic powder, wonton skins, plum preserves, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stone Crab Cakes with Sauce Remoulade Baton Rouge
Made with Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, fresh chives, fresh parsley, panko, lemon, mayonnaise
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Russian Slow Cooker Appetizer Ribs
Made with pineapple juice, Russian salad dressing, spareribs, salt and pepper, water, garlic salt
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Spinach Crab Dip
Made with butter, onion, crab meat, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Lobster Mousse
Made with hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, fresh lobsters, water, unflavored gelatin, onion, white pepper, green bell pepper, tarragon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Marinated Broccoli Appetizer
Made with garlic salt, black pepper, broccoli, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, dill weed, Accent, salt
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Roll-Ups
Made with salsa, green onions, flour tortillas, cream cheese, sour cream
Time: 2-5 hours
Caramel Popcorn Balls
Made with popped corn, caramel candies, water
Method: stovetop
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
Hot and Spicy Chex Mix
Made with mixed nuts, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, margarine, seasoned salt, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, corn Chex cereal
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chili and Chicken Cheesecake
Made with green chiles, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, water, cream cheese, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, eggs, chicken
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Tropical Cream Cheese Spread
Made with honey, sweetened flaked coconut, cream cheese, peach preserves or orange marmalade, crushed pineapple
Time: under 30 minutes
Eggplant Meze
Made with olive oil, lemon juice, eggplant, garlic, onion, parsley, tomato, dried marjoram, fines herbs
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Jell-O Popcorn Balls
Made with cocktail peanuts, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows, gelatin, popcorn
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheddar Cheese Spread
Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard
Time: over 5 hours
6 Layer Mexican Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, salsa, tomatoes, black olives, bean dip, guacamole dip, sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, green onions
Time: 1-2 hours
Delicious Bisquick Sausage Squares
Made with chopped green chilies, baking mix, milk, mayonnaise, Italian pork sausage, onion, egg, Cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Breaded Bacon
Made with bacon, cooking oil, flour, brown sugar, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Crab Norfolk With Ham
Made with butter or margarine, lump crab meat, ham, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Rice Cake Nachos
Made with sour cream, miniature rice cake snacks, salsa, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, guacamole
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Spam Bites
Made with sour cream, ranch salad dressing, sweetened corn cereal, butter flavored crackers, garlic powder, onion powder, Spam Classic, egg, processed cheese
Method: microwave, oven
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
Molasses Popcorn Balls
Here's a clever little gem of a treat. With its combination of rich molasses and airy popcorn, these balls provide a delicious contrast between the chewy and the crunchy.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Dirty Popcorn Snack
Made with milk chocolate coating, popcorn, pecans, pretzels, white chocolate coating
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Greek-Style Marinated Mushrooms
Made with mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, coriander seeds, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Mini-Magic Meatballs
Made with lemon juice, grape jelly, ketchup, ground beef, bread, onion soup mix, egg, dried parsley
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
The Ultimate Peanut-Butter Stuffed Celery
Made with celery, peanut butter, cream cheese, worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, scallion
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Crawfish Patties
Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, tasso, crawfish tails, flour, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Corn Crisps
Made with cornmeal, water, butter, cayenne pepper, egg, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic Clams Casino
Made with bacon, bread crumbs, butter, red bell peppers, parsley, green onions, cayenne pepper, littleneck clams
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Napa Cabbage
Made with garlic, napa cabbage, sugar, white vinegar, salt, water, dried peppers
Time: over 5 hours
Blue Crab Dip
Made with crab meat, cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, parsley
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Cranberry Kielbasa
Made with cranberry sauce, kielbasa, cocktail wieners or lil' smokies, seafood cocktail sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Crimson-Glazed Ham Balls And Smokies
Made with graham crackers, onion, dried cranberries, milk, ground cloves, ground pork, ground ham, non-stick cooking spray, cranberry sauce, chili sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, 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
Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Crab Cakes
Flip the script on dinner with these Joe's Crab Shack inspired crab cakes, a crustacean creation so full of flavor, you'll want to wear a bib even at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Pretzel Dip
Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp And Scallop Fondue Provencale
Made with white wine, herbes de Provence, tomato puree, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, basil leaves, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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