Made with Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, water, flour, garlic salt, eggs, shrimp
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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Appetizer Shrimp Puffs
Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood
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
Raspberry Salsa
Made with lime juice, sugar, fresh raspberries, sweet onion, jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro
Time: 1-2 hours
Queso Blanco
Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Tapas Espanolas
Made with flour, salt, butter, Spanish paprika, water, milk, Serrano ham, piquillo peppers OR roasted red peppers, tetilla cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Italian Spinach Dip
Made with round sourdough bread shell, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, red bell pepper
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Pupusas (El Salvador)
Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Freezer Dill Pickles
Made with dill weed, cider vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, yellow onions, salt, water
Time: 2-5 hours
Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, And Smoked Gouda Bruschetta
Made with olive oil, garlic, French bread, andouille sausage, shrimp, Gouda cheese, onion, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
Made with peppercorns, canning salt, jalapeno peppers, carrots, onion, white vinegar, water, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet Pickled Peaches
Made with whole cloves, peaches, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon stick
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cocktail Pizzas
Made with green onions, ripe olives, party rye bread, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brazilian Onion Bites
Made with Parmesan cheese, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, white bread
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Cheese Appetizer Tart
Made with pine nuts, roasted red bell peppers, all-purpose flour, butter, water, cream cheese, blue cheese, whipping cream, egg, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Dijon And Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, butter, onion, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, crab meat, water chestnuts, pimento
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Pickled Garlic
Made with fresh oregano, thyme, or rosemary, garlic, white wine vinegar, sherry, salt, black peppercorns, bay leaf, hot chile
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Polynesian Scallops
Made with soy sauce, corn oil, ginger, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Italian Dressing Marinated Antipasto
Made with lettuce, Monterey jack cheese, Italian salad dressing, artichoke hearts, pepperoni slices, cherry tomato, ripe olives, pepperoncini peppers
Time: over 5 hours
The Knick Portobello Mushroom Spread
Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, olive oil, Portobello mushrooms, yellow onions, garlic, cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Avery Island Hot Nuts
Made with nuts, salt, butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy Chili Pepper Dip
Made with tortilla chips, poblano chiles, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, vegetable oil, green onion, garlic, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
Made with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cream cheese, milk, salsa, ground cumin, onion powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Baba Ganouj (Iranian Eggplant Dip)
Made with black pepper, olive oil, eggplant, parsley, garlic, tahini, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with capers, mushrooms, tuna, bread, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, salt and pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Asparagus Appetizer
Made with orange rind, garlic, asparagus, water, orange juice, soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Curried Almonds
Made with almonds, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, curry powder
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Made with bacon, soy sauce, hot pepper, ginger, lemongrass, vegetable oil, sea scallops
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Crab Cakes
Made with jumbo lump crab meat, lemon juice, olive oil, butter, onion, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, crushed dried tarragon, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cowboy Salsa With Avocado, Black Eyed Peas, and Corn
Made with tomatoes, red wine vinegar, hot sauce, salad oil, garlic, black pepper, avocado, black-eyed peas, corn, cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Scallop Appetizers
Made with scallops, French salad dressing, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Superbowl Mexican Layered Dip
Made with monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, refried beans, green chiles, sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, black olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Refried Bean Spread
Made with tomato paste, cayenne, canola or vegetable oil, red onion, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pinto Bean Dip
Made with red bell pepper, pinto beans, olive oil, lemon, limes, red onion, cilantro, garlic, green bell pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Made with cream cheese, whipping cream, vanilla extract, brown sugar, miniature chocolate chips, cinnamon, graham crackers, strawberries
Time: under 30 minutes
Magnolia's Crab Dip with Garlic and Herb Toasts
Made with salt, chives, basil, yellow onion, olive oil, garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, lump crab meat, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
White Guacamole
Made with tortilla chips, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, tomato, lemon juice, garlic, avocados, salt and pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Bagna Cauda (Italian Anchovy Dip)
Made with salt, black pepper, sugar, butter, mushroom, garlic, anchovy fillets, heavy cream, Mozzarella cheese, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Byron's Famous Killer Cheese Dip
Made with sour cream, condensed cheese soup, green chilies, yellow onion, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, hot sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beefy Chile Con Queso Dip
Made with ground beef, onions, green chiles, taco seasoning mix, milk, processed cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Dip
Made with jalapeno, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, garlic, cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Bacon Spread'n Dip for 50
Made with horseradish, cream cheese, milk, onion, bacon
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Velveeta Cheese Dip
Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, salsa, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers
Time: under 30 minutes
Sallie's ABC Dip
How well do you know your ABCs? That's almond, bacon, and cheddar dip, of course! Serve this flavorful dip with crackers or melba toast.
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Vegetable Dip
This spicy vegetable dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It is creamy and cheesy and has a little bit of a kick to it.
Time: 1-2 hours
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