Made with fried onions, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, sour cream
Method: oven
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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Crab Meat Pie
Pink Elephant Popcorn
Made with popcorn, butter, miniature marshmallows, strawberry gelatin powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Best Candied Butter Pecans
Made with salt, pecans, butter, egg whites, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chorizo Quesadillas
Made with salt, cilantro, white onion, jalapeno, flour tortillas, Monterey pepper Jack or smoked cheddar, chorizo or andouille sausage, scallions, plum tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baltimore's Best Hot Crab Dip
Made with sour cream, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, white bread, backfin crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Stilton And Pear Tea Sandwiches
Made with stilton cheese, lemon juice, honey-oat bread, butter, pear
Time: under 30 minutes
Phyllo Sausage And Cheese Triangles
Made with spaghetti sauce, margarine or butter, bulk hot Italian or pork sausage, onion, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, frozen phyllo dough
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Phyllo Sausage Cups
Made with miniature phyllo cups, hot sausage, cream cheese, green onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
End Of The Garden Relish
Made with onions, green tomatoes, salt, water, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, celery, turmeric, celery seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Cajun Riblets
Made with fresh parsley, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, pork loin back ribs, Cajun seasoning, chili sauce, onion, serrano pepper, tapioca, lemon peel
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheddar Pretzel Dip
Made with yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, Cheddar cheese, garlic, salt, cream cheese, butter
Time: under 30 minutes
Seafood Quesadillas
Made with sour cream, guacamole, tomato, fresh jalapeno, flour tortillas, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, green onion, flaked crab meat, diced cooked shrimp or crawfish, bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese And Shrimp Strudel
Made with egg, puff pastry, Swiss cheese, sour cream, green onion, shrimp
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Smoked Tuna Dip
Made with liquid smoke, horseradish, salt, tuna, cream cheese, onion, lemon juice, sour cream
Time: 2-5 hours
Onion, Black Olive, And Caper Relish For Fish
Made with salt and ground black pepper, fresh parsley, fresh marjoram or oregano, olive oil, onions, garlic, black olives, capers, anchovy fillets...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Provolone And Pesto Layered Cheese Torte
Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes
Time: 2-5 hours
Fondue With Gouda Cheese
Made with pepper, bread, kirsch, Gouda cheese, butter, flour, milk, garlic, nutmeg, white wine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkin Pate
Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pressure Cooker Chinese Beef-Rice Baby Meatballs
Made with chopped or ground beef, scallions, fresh ginger root, ground ginger, eggs, water chestnuts, sugar, soy sauce, dry sherry
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Italian Cheese Dip
Made with dried basil, ground anise, garlic powder, hot or sweet Italian sausage, process cheese product, chunky salsa, ground fennel
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chex Party Mix
Made with seasoned salt, garlic powder, mixed nuts, pretzels, bagel chips, corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, margarine or butter, Wheat Chex cereal, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Miniature Monte Cristos
Made with ground cinnamon, salt, white bread, mustard, ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, buttermilk baking mix, eggs, evaporated milk
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
Made with flour tortillas, whipped cream cheese, feta cheese, green onions, dried cranberries
Time: 1-2 hours
Cold Salmon Mousse With Cucumber Sauce
Made with lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, cayenne pepper, unflavored gelatin, water, heavy cream, sour cream, cucumber
Time: 1-2 hours
Layered Bruschetta Dip
Made with Wheat Thins, cream cheese, garlic, tomatoes, green onions, cheddar cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Shake 'n' Bake Popcorn
Made with salt, margarine, popcorn, Shake 'n' Bake for chicken or pork
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Tangy Garlic Dill Pickle Relish
Made with turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed, dill seed, pickling cucumbers, Vidalia or sweet type onions, pickling salt, white distilled vinegar, sugar, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Best Football Dip Ever
Made with processed cheese, ground beef, cream cheese, salsa
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Kielbasa Sausage
Made with kielbasa sausage, hot pepper sauce, onions, butter, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Olive Pimento Cheese Spread
Made with olive juice, pimientos, stuffed olives, dry mustard, cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Lollipops
Made with chicken drumettes, bacon, Old Bay seasoning
Method: smoker
Time: 1-2 hours
Artichoke And Shrimp-Filled Phyllo Cups
Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, marinated artichoke hearts, shrimp, cream cheese, phyllo
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shoepeg Corn Dip
Made with parsley, onion, corn, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise
Time: 2-5 hours
Chunky Caramel Popcorn
Made with dark chocolate chips, popcorn, cashews, pecan, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, baking soda
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
All-American BBQ Sliders
Made with brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, ground chuck, ground sirloin, salt, pepper, red onion, cheddar cheese
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels
Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls
Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Cream Cheese Dip
Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, refried beans, no-bean chili, Mexican blend shredded cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha)
Made with all-purpose flour, fresh parsley, green onions, water, salt & freshly ground black pepper, beef bouillon, butter, garlic, onion, chicken breast
Time: 1-2 hours
Chilled Asparagus With Mustard Sauce Dip
Made with pepper, green onions, spicy mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, asparagus
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
BLT Chicken Sliders
Made with chili powder, paprika, bacon, maple syrup, black pepper, chicken, shallots, fresh basil, salt, fresh thyme
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole
Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados
Time: 2-5 hours
Firecracker Snacks
Made with saltine or oyster crackers, canola oil, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, Ranch salad dressing mix
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian-Herb Party Mix
Made with nuts, butter, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, garlic powder
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Italian Olive Salad
Made with salt and freshly ground pepper, hot red pepper flakes, pimiento-stuffed green olives, garlic, celery, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, dried oregano
Time: 2-5 hours
Bacon Mini Potatoes
Made with small new potatoes, Dijon mustard, bacon
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoky Cream Cheese Spread
Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Pepperjack Cheese Corn Dip
Made with pepperjack cheese, Mexican corn, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Garlic-Cilantro Bread
Made with black pepper, fresh cilantro, French bread, butter, garlic
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Marinated Artichoke Appetizers
This is a great party recipe because it can be prepared in advance and it's easy to pick up and eat. Use decorative party picks instead of toothpicks for a festive touch.
Time: under 30 minutes
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