Made with melba toast, bacon, fresh mushrooms, mayonnaise
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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Bacon Mushroom Canapes
Quesadillas Mexicanas
Made with fresh cilantro, avocados, hot, flour tortillas, refried pinto beans, cheddar cheese, ham, salsa, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fiesta Ranch Potatoes With Chili Dip
Made with diced green chilies, fiesta ranch party dip mix, potatoes, vegetable oil, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cajun Cheese Dip
Made with process cheese product, jalapenos, Andouille sausage, onion, cilantro
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic Bread Deluxe
Made with French or Italian bread, cumin, butter or margarine, garlic, parmesan cheese or romano cheese, fresh parsley, fresh basil, dried thyme, paprika
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Popcorn Trail Mix
Made with non-stick cooking spray, butter or margarine, honey, microwave popcorn, granola, oats, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, sunflower kernels
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stuffed Garlic Spinach Bread
Made with frozen pizza dough, kosher salt and ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, olive oil, onion, garlic, spinach, red bell peppers, black olives, crushed red pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Poached Sea Scallop, Smoked Salmon And Caviar Canapes
Made with green onion, caviar, smoked salmon, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, court bouillon, sea scallops, bread canape bases
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chilled Aromatic Shrimp With Cilantro-Ginger-Lime Cream
Made with fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, sugar, salt, lime juice, vegetable oil, shrimp
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Rotel Cream Cheese Dip
Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
White Bean Dip With Cumin Tortilla Chips
Made with garlic, great northern beans, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, serrano chile, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Clams Oreganata
Made with salt, bread crumbs, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, mint, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, clams
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sesame Crusted Pan Seared Scallops
Made with sea scallops, fresh ginger, garlic, green onion, cilantro leaves, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, canola oil, sake
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Cakes With Creole Mustard Sauce
Made with red pepper sauce, salt, black pepper, lump crab meat, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, jalapeno pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Spiced Nuts
Made with nuts, sugar, black pepper, soy sauce, oil, ginger, salt, cayenne pepper, nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Roast Beef Spread
Made with salt and pepper, roast beef, cream cheese, garlic, onion, parsley
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Tuna Dip With Dill
Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic salt, white pepper, cream cheese, dill weed, green onions, tuna, lemon juice, vegetables
Time: 2-5 hours
Grilled Bloomin' Onion
A low carb, keto friendly version of the famous Bloomin' Onion. It's grilled instead of battered and fried.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Dipping Sauce
A fusion of mayonnaise, grainy mustard, and green salsa, accented with a hint of lemon and garlic, this Mexican dipping sauce brings a multi-layered taste that complements a wide...
Time: under 30 minutes
Salmon Pillows With Basil Cream Sauce
Made with garlic, half and half, heavy whipping cream, Romano cheese, smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, white pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Molten Cheese And Sausage (Queso Fundido Con Chorizo)
Picture this: rich, molten cheese mingling with savory chorizo, paired with perfectly crisp tortilla chips. If that doesn't sound like a good time...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with black pepper, white mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh Italian parsley
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Vegetarian Chili-Con-Queso
Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, hominy, tomato paste, green chiles, onion, zucchini, chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramelized Peanuts
Made with Spanish peanuts, butter, sugar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mediterranean Pita Chips
Made with paprika, garlic, pita bread, butter, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Spinach & Dried Tomatoes
Made with garlic, tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, black pepper, portobello mushrooms, Kosher salt, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Dump Dip
Made with paprika, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped green chilies, Mexican corn
Time: under 30 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Snackers
Made with paprika, garlic powder, chicken breast halves, wooden skewers, margarine, Tabasco sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cucumber, Tomato, And Ginger Relish
Made with white pepper, salt, soy sauce, olive oil, hot Asian sesame oil, ginger, garlic, cucumber, tomato
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sausage-Bean Dip Casserole
Made with Cheddar or taco cheese, Italian sausage, refried beans, picante sauce, hot green salsa
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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