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
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 Cheeseburger Bites
Bastrop Louisiana Caviar
Made with tortilla chips, Italian salad dressing, garlic, onions, blackeyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, pimento
Time: over 5 hours
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
Fried Cheese Puff
Made with salad oil, egg, Cheddar cheese, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, water, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Guacamole-Spinach Dip
Made with tomato, dry guacamole dip mix, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
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
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
Margarita Salsa
Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries
Time: over 5 hours
Pinto Bean Hummus With Pinto-Feta-Mint Relish
Made with black pepper, tahini, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, pinto beans, scallion, feta cheese, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Gourmet Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Made with canned tomato puree, celery seed, chili sauce, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Mini Cheese And Shrimp Quiches
Made with black pepper, salt, brandy, refrigerated butterflake dinner rolls, shrimp, Gruyere cheese, egg, light cream
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
White Cheddar And Jalapeno Spread
Made with hot pepper sauce, salt, white cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, white pepper
Time: 2-5 hours
Salty Senorita's Fundido Dip
Made with celery, jicama, tortilla chips, onions, jalapeno, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, milk, pico de gallo
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese-Bacon Finger Sandwiches
Made with black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bread, sharp Cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, almonds, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Salmon Spread
Made with salmon, Cajun spice, tofu, lemon juice, roasted red pepper, dill, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, pork shanks
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Sausage Puffs
Made with water, egg, pork sausage, mushrooms, green onions, cream cheese, salt and black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Antipasto Bread
Made with olive oil, frozen bread dough, green bell pepper, salami, provolone cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Spinach Dip Boat
Made with cream cheese, egg bread loaf, light sour cream, black pepper, margarine-butter blend, garlic, onion, frozen spinach
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pickled Onions And Jalapenos
Made with salt, lime juice, red onion, jalapeno peppers, rice vinegar, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Avocado Bacon Dip
Made with salt and pepper, lime juice, avocado, sour cream, bacon, green onion, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Potato Crostini With Smoked Salmon
Made with white horseradish, potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Shrimp Dip
Made with paprika, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salad shrimp, garlic powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oyster Rockefeller Dip
Made with anchovy paste, lemon juice, parsley, frozen chopped spinach, oysters, green onions, celery, margarine, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini Steak Tacos With Spicy Pico De Gallo
Made with flour tortillas, Mexican cheese blend, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sensational Scallop Hors D'Oeuvres
Made with salt and pepper, scallops, olive oil, onion, vinegar, parsley
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Spaghetti Dip
Made with green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce mix, cottage cheese, milk, lemon
Time: under 30 minutes
Meatballs In A Zesty Champagne Sauce
Made with champagne or port wine, grape jelly, ground beef, butter, salt, ketchup
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Scandia's Chilled Lobster Cocktail With Vodka Sauce
Made with chives, Old Bay seasoning, English cucumber, frozen lobster tails, dried dill weed, caraway seeds, vodka, prepared cocktail sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Reuben Casserole Dip
Made with Swiss cheese, corned beef, Thousand Island salad dressing, sauerkraut
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip
Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sonora Cafe Guacamole
Made with garlic, dried Mexican oregano, avocados, red onion, cilantro, red bell pepper, tomato, lime juice, olive oil, jalapeno pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Firefly's Shrimp And Scallop Potstickers
Made with bamboo shoots, salt, white pepper, ice cube, egg white, oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mini-Portobello Burgers
Made with Swiss cheese, sesame seeds, sesame oil, portobello mushrooms, Italian eggplants, yellow squash, zucchinis, sea salt, mini Brioche buns or dinner rolls
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Squash Relish
Made with prepared mustard, yellow and zucchini squash, onions, green bell peppers, pimento peppers, salt, cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Crab Meat Pie
Made with fried onions, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
Stilton And Pear Tea Sandwiches
Made with stilton cheese, lemon juice, honey-oat bread, butter, pear
Time: under 30 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
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
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