Made with Cheddar or taco cheese, Italian sausage, refried beans, picante sauce, hot green salsa
Method: oven, 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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Sausage-Bean Dip Casserole
Curried Chicken Liver Rumaki
Made with bacon, chicken livers, soy sauce, fresh ginger, brown sugar, curry powder, water chestnuts
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pickled Napa Cabbage
Made with garlic, napa cabbage, sugar, white vinegar, salt, water, dried peppers
Time: over 5 hours
The Border Grill's Cinco De Mayo Guacamole
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos
Time: under 30 minutes
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Crab Cakes With Lemon Sauce
Made with butter, Worcestershire sauce, onion, dry mustard, jalapeno pepper, buttery round crackers, salt and pepper, panko plain bread crumbs, white wine
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
Made with toothpicks, Little Smokies sausage, bacon, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Corn Salsa with Cumin
Made with plum tomatoes, green onions, corn, olive oil, ground cumin, jalapeno peppers, water, lime juice, fresh cilantro
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Buckhead Colorado Steakhouse Spinach And Artichoke Dip
Made with oil, red onion, artichoke hearts and bottoms, mayonnaise, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon juice, garlic, hot cayenne pepper...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Frozen Bread And Butter Pickles
Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, pickling salt
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Jalapeno Relish
Made with mustard seed, celery seed, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramel Apple Delight
Made with apples, cream cheese, caramel ice cream topping
Time: under 30 minutes
Feta-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Made with roasted red bell peppers, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, artichoke bottoms
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Teriyaki Lamb Riblet Appetizers
Made with teriyaki marinade and sauce, lamb breast riblets
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole
Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry-Orange Chex Mix
Made with dried cranberries, frozen orange juice concentrate, Corn Chex cereal, Rice Chex cereal, Wheat Chex cereal, almonds, butter, brown sugar
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Martini Soaked Olives
Made with lemon zest, lemon juice, green olives, vodka, vermouth
Time: 1-2 hours
Broccoli Cheese Bites
Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, chopped frozen broccoli, water, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grilled Rumaki
Made with water chestnuts, chicken livers, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh ginger root, black pepper, cayenne pepper, bacon
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry Turkey Mini Sliders
Made with brie cheese, fresh baby spinach, sesame seeds, cranberry sauce, salt and pepper, frozen turkey meatballs, poultry seasoning, refrigerated biscuit dough, egg
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creole Snack Mix
A zesty Creole version of the popular cereal snack mix made with oat, wheat, corn, and rice cereals plus pretzel sticks and parmesan cheese.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Christmas Confetti Dip
Made with zucchini, red bell pepper, sour cream, dry ranch-style salad dressing mix, cucumber, carrot
Time: 2-5 hours
Wonton Shrimp Appetizers With Cilantro Cream Sauce
Made with cumin, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, lime, butter, garlic powder, flour, ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Deep-Fried Pickles With Buttermilk Batter
Made with peanut oil, dill pickles, buttermilk, cornmeal, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Hot Shrimp Dip
This shrimp dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It's creamy, hot, and full of flavor. Dress it up by adding salad shrimp, if desired.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cold Shrimp Dip
Made with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, onion, chili sauce, mayonnaise, shrimp, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach-Leek Dip In A Round Crusty Bread
Made with round crusty bread, leek soup mix, fresh spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, green onions
Time: 2-5 hours
Appetizer Ham Balls
Made with dry mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, ground ham, ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, tomato soup
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Reuben Quesadillas
Made with oil, Swiss cheese, flour tortillas, Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mussels Escabeche
Made with white wine, mussels liquid, fresh thyme, green onions, lemon, olive oil, garlic, green curry, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites
Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bastrop Louisiana Caviar
Made with tortilla chips, Italian salad dressing, garlic, onions, blackeyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, pimento
Time: over 5 hours
Herbed Cream Cheese Bruschetta On Baguette Toasts
Made with garlic powder, dried marjoram, thyme, black pepper, red bell pepper, tomato, onion, black olives, marinated artichoke hearts, garlic
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini-Crawfish Pies
Made with flour, yellow onion, celery, carrots, scallions, green bell pepper, shallots, crawfish tails, Cajun seasoning
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Swiss And Cheddar Baked Reuben Dip
Made with sauerkraut, corned beef, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, cocktail rye bread
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Cheese Puff
Made with salad oil, egg, Cheddar cheese, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, water, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bayou Catfish Balls
Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Quick Guacamole-Spinach Dip
Made with tomato, dry guacamole dip mix, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Sushi Bites
Made with yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, salt, avocado, lime juice, flour tortillas, baby spinach
Time: 1-2 hours
Fried Chicken Balls
Made with lemon, oil, flour, salt and pepper, chicken breasts, white bread, milk, egg, turmeric
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Haystacks
Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna Horseradish Dip With Pita Triangles
Made with pita triangles, cayenne, tuna, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, fresh parsley
Time: under 30 minutes
Clams Casino Dip With Bacon
Made with bacon, clams, white clam sauce, butter, onion, cracker crumbs, bread crumbs
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Stove Top Granola
Made with salt, coconut, dried fruit, water, rolled oats or kamut or rye flakes, nuts, wheat germ, ground flaxseed or pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds
Method: stovetop
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
Cheesy Spanish Rice Chicken Quesadillas
Made with sour cream, salsa, Mexican-style cheese, chicken tenderloins, water, instant Spanish rice mix, flour tortillas, ripe olives
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Alligator Eggs
Made with paprika, salt, black pepper, peanut oil, all-purpose flour, beer, eggs, green onions, vegetable oil, ketchup
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tangerine Habanero Salsa
The perfect sweet and spicy salsa, with a bit of an Asian flair. Serve with grilled fish or seafood, or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Eggplant Spread
Made with crushed red pepper, cumin, fresh oregano, eggplants, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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