Made with crackers, apple jelly, pineapple preserves, horseradish, black pepper, dry mustard, cream cheese
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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Apple-Pineapple Horseradish Over Cream Cheese Dip
Hot Bacon Spread'n Dip for 50
Made with horseradish, cream cheese, milk, onion, bacon
Method: oven
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
Molded Cheese Spread
Made with cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, walnuts or pecans, green bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, prepared mustard
Time: over 5 hours
Olive And Jarlsberg Cheese Dip
Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, black olives, green olives, jarlsberg cheese, scallions, lemon juice
Time: under 30 minutes
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Passover Gefilte Fish Mousse
Made with eggs, salt and pepper, gefilte fish, walnuts, cream or milk, matzoh meal, butter or margarine, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers
Time: under 30 minutes
Salmon Mousse
Made with cucumber, onion, salmon, ripe olives, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dried parsley, fresh parsley
Time: 2-5 hours
Seasoned Breadfruit Chips with Avocado Cream Cheese Dip
Made with breadfruit, salt, black pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, oil, avocado pear, cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Smoked Chicken Pate
Craving a quick and tasty snack? Try this smoked chicken pate. It's creamy, spicy, and a perfect pair for crackers.
Time: 2-5 hours
Smokey Salmon Ball
Made with fresh parsley, pecans, liquid smoke, salt, horseradish, onions, lemon juice, cream cheese, canned salmon
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Taco Dip
Made with nacho cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, tomato, lettuce, scallions, taco sauce, tortilla chips
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Crab Dip
A tangy, creamy dip loaded with flaked crab meat. Makes an easy appetizer and the recipe can be doubled.
Time: under 30 minutes
Wasabi Dill Dip
Made with fresh dill, wasabi horseradish mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, green onion
Time: 30-60 minutes
White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants
Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Elegant Wrapped Shrimp
Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
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
Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with olive oil, oregano, black pepper, mushrooms, Romano cheese, dry bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with cayenne, mushrooms, scallions, margarine, crabmeat, fresh parsley, horseradish, garlic, hot red pepper sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Made with salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, large mushrooms, bread crumbs, shrimp, green onions, celery, pimentos
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Potato Skins
Made with salsa, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, potatoes, egg, black olives, green onions, fresh cilantro
Method: oven, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Snack Squares
Made with salsa, black olives, refrigerated crescent rolls, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta
Made with garlic, red bell peppers, baguette, olive oil, fresh basil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Cornbread Appetizers
Made with honey butter, sugar, cornbread muffin mix, egg, milk
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Four Seasons Crab Cakes
Made with lemon, jumbo lump crab meat, codfish fillet, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, roasted sesame oil, parsley, fresh chives, basil, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Disney Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon Nachos
Made with scallions, tortilla chips, refired beans, cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, black olives, onion, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jack cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Nacho Chips
Made with salsa, cheese, onions, ground beef, peppers, guacamole, beans, sour cream, green or black olives
Method: oven
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
Grape Jelly Meatballs, Easy Version
The classic meatball appetizer made with small meatballs that are simmered in a mixture of grape jelly and chili sauce. Always a hit.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mongolian Meatballs
Made with oat bran, water chestnuts, egg whites, egg, green onions, garlic, ground ginger, soy sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crostini Al Tonno E Pomodori
Made with tomato, tuna in oil, mayonnaise, olive oil, onion, celery, lemon juice, Italian bread
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Onion Relish
Made with ground red pepper, tomatoes, yellow or white onions, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake
Made with oil from sun-dried tomatoes, buttery crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pizza Bites
Made with mozzarella cheese, refrigerated biscuits, salt, ground beef, tomato paste, instant minced onion, Italian seasoning
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ranch Deviled Eggs
For those who believe a deviled egg can't be a conversation starter, allow these ranch deviled eggs to pleasantly upend your table talk.
Time: 1-2 hours
Blue Moon Cheese Sandwiches
Made with Worcestershire sauce, chopped pecans, sharp Cheddar cheese, chili sauce, mayonnaise, stuffed olives
Time: 30-60 minutes
Devilish Mini-Sandwiches
Need a quick and tasty appetizer? Try these devilish mini sandwiches! Made with cream cheese, deviled ham, and cranberry sauce, these bite-sized treats are served on cocktail...
Time: 1-2 hours
Cinnamon Pecans
Made with pecan halves, salt, egg whites, sugar, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cinnamon Trail Mix
Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, margarine, toasted oat cereal, hexagon-shaped corn cereal, pretzel bits, raisins, sunflower seeds
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Honey Peanut Butter Popcorn
Step up your snack game with this honey peanut butter popcorn recipe. This delicious treat takes classic popcorn and elevates it with a sweet and nutty coating made from...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Granola
Made with orange juice, canola or vegetable oil, honey, old-fashioned rolled oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Egg And Watercress Finger Sandwiches
Made with fresh watercress, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, honey Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper, butter, whole wheat bread
Time: 1-2 hours
Bourbon Dogs
Made with bourbon, cocktail weenies, ketchup, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Smoked Salmon and Apple Quesadillas with Horseradish Crema
Made with Granny Smith apple, Monterey Jack cheese, Asiago cheese, dill or tarragon, red onion, lime juice, flour tortillas, butter, prepared...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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