Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, tasso, crawfish tails, flour, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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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Crawfish Patties
Peppercorn Marinated Shrimp
Made with red onion, capers, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon, olive oil, shrimp, bay leaves
Time: over 5 hours
Ham And Cheddar-Stuffed French Bread
Made with frozen broccoli, bread flour, rapid rise yeast, salt, water, olive or vegetable oil, sharp Cheddar cheese, ham
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Feta-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Made with roasted red bell peppers, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, artichoke bottoms
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Polenta Hors D'Oeuvres With Sausage & Basil
Made with salt, yellow polenta, red onion, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage links, tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Baked Stuffed Mushrooms With Sausage And Mozzarella
Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, vegetable oil, Italian sausage, green onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, Mozzarella cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado Bacon Dip
Made with salt and pepper, lime juice, avocado, sour cream, bacon, green onion, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Potato Crostini With Smoked Salmon
Made with white horseradish, potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Meatballs In A Zesty Champagne Sauce
Made with champagne or port wine, grape jelly, ground beef, butter, salt, ketchup
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pink Elephant Popcorn
Made with popcorn, butter, miniature marshmallows, strawberry gelatin powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ricotta Cheese And Spinach Empanadas
Made with cream cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt, bacon, spinach, onion, garlic
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Shrimp And Bacon Dip
Made with assorted crackers, shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, bacon, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole
Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados
Time: 2-5 hours
Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites
Made with blue cheese, cream cheese, onions, butter, garlic, beef tenderloin steaks, salt, black pepper, French bread
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Mini Tuna Tarts
Made with refrigerated flaky biscuits, salt and pepper, tuna, mayonnaise, pickle relish, green onion, monterey jack cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hawaiian Banana Delight
Made with flaked coconut, whipping cream, sour cream, bananas, confectioners' sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
Bullpepper's Chile Con Queso - Mexico City Style
Made with Corn chips or flour tortillas, salt, half and half, poblano chile, serrano or jalapeno chiles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, Asadero cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese and Bacon Triangles
Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas
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
Almond And Garlic Dip (Skordalia)
Made with sugar, salt, olive oil, bread, almonds, garlic, potato, lemon juice, white wine vinegar
Time: over 5 hours
Glazed Walnuts
Made with vanilla extract, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, water, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Balls for a Crowd
Made with bread crumbs, eggs, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, crab meat, green onions, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Curry Tuna Salad Dip
Made with crackers, tuna, olive oil, mayonnaise, curry powder, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano
Time: under 30 minutes
Weight Watchers Beef Nachos
Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, salsa, Mexican cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cocktail Meatballs with Grape Jelly
Made with sweet onion, milk or half & half, egg, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, oil, chili sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Three Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake
Made with garlic powder, fresh basil, sour cream, roasted red peppers, sesame crackers, butter, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Three Cheese Dip
Made with Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, milk, sharp Cheddar cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Onions
Made with bay leaves, red peppers, pickling onions, pickling salt, sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, pickling spice
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Spinach and Bacon Appetizers
Made with green onions, mayonnaise, tortillas, bacon, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Vegetarian Crab Cakes
Made with tartar sauce, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, Old Bay seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cocktail Meatballs
Made with brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, evaporated milk, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Luby's Stuffed Jalapenos
Made with mayonnaise, pimiento, jalapenos, cream cheese, dried chives
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Spicy Cocktail Franks
Made with cocktail wieners, ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, frankfurters
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Mushroom Croustades
Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, parsley, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, whipping cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Pretzels
Made with miniature pretzel twists, butter or margarine, spaghetti sauce mix, Parmesan cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Dixie Relish
Made with white onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, salt, whole cloves, whole allspice, cinnamon stick, mustard seed, celery seed, white vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pickled Pigs' Ears Chinese Style
Made with white vinegar, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, carrots, cucumber, red onion
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Velveeta Cheese And Spinach Dip
Made with black pepper, Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, half and half, chopped frozen spinach, onion, Tabasco hot sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Greek Popcorn
Made with butter, basil, oregano, popcorn, feta cheese, kasseri cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Escabeche (Pickled Vegetables)
Made with garlic, yellow onion, carrots, black peppercorns, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried marjoram, bay leaves, salt, cauliflower
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Kahlua Crystalized Nuts
Made with butter, light corn syrup, whole shelled nuts, sugar, Kahlua
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Classic BLT Dip
Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese
Time: 1-2 hours
Garlic-Mustard Mayonnaise Dip
This dip is perfect for a party or as a savory condiment on your favorite sandwich. The mayonnaise provides a smooth base, while the garlic and mustard add a punch of...
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Canapes
These chicken canapes, featuring canned chicken, pickle relish, mayo, and toasted almonds, are an excellent choice for any cocktail party. Serve on crackers or rye bread for a stylish...
Time: under 30 minutes
Teriyaki Tidbits
Made with apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, cocktail weiners, pineapple chunks, green or red bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Yolkless Deviled Eggs
Made with parsley, eggs, cottage cheese, green onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, curry powder, paprika, ground pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Alligator Appetizer
Made with alligator meat, onions, green onions, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, fresh basil, fresh thyme, oregano, bay leaf
Time: 30-60 minutes
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