Made with Pepper Jack cheese, cream cheese, enchilada sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 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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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Dip
Exotic Lobster Appetizer
Made with lobster meat, mayonnaise, pimentos, butter, caviar, anchovy fillets
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Tomato Relish
Made with salt, cinnamon, celery seed, green tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon And Tomato Wafers
Made with salt, dill seed, bacon, flour, butter, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 2 hours
Sweet And Sour Pickled Prawns
Made with Tabasco, prawns, yellow bell pepper, red pepper, red onion, lemons, olive oil, cider vinegar, limes, dry mustard
Time: over 5 hours
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French Quarter Cheese
Made with pecans, cream cheese, garlic, onion, butter, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared yellow mustard
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pickled Bell Peppers
Made with canning or pickling salt, bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, water, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crispy Salmon Potato Pancakes
Made with applesauce, vegetable oil, salmon, baking potatoes, carrots, eggs, flour, black pepper, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asparagus Rolls
Made with garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, asparagus spears, sandwich bread, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise
Method: oven, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheddar Cheese Cookies
Made with margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Teriyaki Venison Appetizer
Made with party bread, venison, consomme or beef broth, teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Dried Apricots with Blue Cheese
Made with pecan or walnut halves, Cambozola or Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, dried apricot halves, fresh parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato Basil and Brie Spread
Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic
Time: 2-5 hours
Yogurt Salsa
Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Dill Pickle Relish
Made with pickling salt, mixed pickling spice, pickling cucumbers, onions, cabbage, garlic, apple cider or apple cider vinegar, sugar, fresh dill weed
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa
Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme
Time: over 2 hours
Hot Crab Canapes
Made with crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cream, onion, chives, garlic, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Cream Cheese Apple Dip
Made with vanilla extract, cream cheese, brown sugar, nuts
Time: under 30 minutes
Catfish and Crawfish Mold
Made with Worcestershire sauce, parsley, cream cheese, white wine, salt, lemon juice, catfish meat, hot sauce, crawfish meat
Time: over 5 hours
Texas Bean Dip
Made with garlic, canola oil, onion, tomato, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian Guacamole
Made with sugar, cider vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar, potsticker skins, sesame seeds, avocado, pickled ginger
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Chile Guacamole
Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Pizza Dip
Made with red bell pepper, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, pizza sauce, green bell pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Cheese Pretzel Dip
Made with garlic powder, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese & Paprika Dip
Made with paprika, cream cheese, margarine, parsley, chives, milk
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Bacon and Egg Dip
Made with dill pickle, green onions, cream cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, bacon, hard boiled eggs
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegetarian Crab Cakes
Made with tartar sauce, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, Old Bay seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Dill Pickles
Made with pickling cucumbers, vinegar, water, salt, jalapeno peppers, dillweed, garlic, green tomatoes, onions
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
BBQ Pork Sausage Balls with Dip and Sauce
Made with egg, cracker crumbs, sage, sour cream, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, salt, paprika
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oysters with Classic Mignonette Sauce
Made with salt, white pepper, oysters on the half shell, white wine, sherry vinegar, shallot
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham Pineapple Cheese Spread
Made with chopped pecans, chunked ham, cream cheese, crushed pineapple
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Appetizer Meatball Sauce
Made with meatballs, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, grape jelly
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Zesty Smokies
Made with lil smokies cocktail sausages, chili sauce, cranberry sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos
Made with guacamole, tortilla chips, chicken breasts, picante sauce, monterey jack cheese, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Slow Cooker Firecracker Mix
Made with pretzel sticks, corn cereal squares, popped popcorn, Worcestershire sauce, margarine or butter, brown sugar, salt, cayenne
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Garlic Soybean Hummus
Made with water or vegetable broth, salt, garlic, soybeans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Mexican Slow Cooker Dip
Made with tomatoes, hot ground sausage, ground beef, Velveeta cheese, Velveeta Mexican cheese, picante sauce
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Made with dippers, cream cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, green onions, red bell pepper, ripe olives, mozzarella cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip
Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip
Made with milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, ground cinnamon, chocolate syrup
Time: under 30 minutes
Cinnamon-Apple Popcorn
Made with vanilla extract, brown sugar, nutmeg, dried apples, popcorn, pecan halves, butter, cinnamon
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Confetti Popcorn Balls
Made with butter, marshmallows, popcorn, candy coated milk chocolate or peanut butter candy pieces, peanuts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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