Vegetable Appetizers

The ultimate in jalapeno poppers! Hot jalapenos are stuffed with cheese and wrapped in a crispy sausage coating.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

If jalapenos have always been a little tame for you, it's time you tried a new pepper in your popper. Habaneros stuffed with cheddar, cream cheese, and bacon bits have some serious...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Artichoke bottoms make the perfect base for these savory spinach appetizers.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, crab meat, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Stuffed mushrooms are your ticket to gourmet appetizers on easy mode. A mixture of tangy blue cheese and rich cream cheese is the key to these addicting, bite-sized pieces...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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The buttermilk batter is the winning ingredient in this recipe. If you like onion rings, you'll love this recipe!

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

Craving something special? These mushrooms stuffed with crab and topped with Gruyere bring restaurant vibes straight to your kitchen. It's fancy but totally...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These onion squares are somewhere between a pizza and a quiche, but they're tasty however you slice them. The flavor of caramelized onions goes well with pretty much anything.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Out with ordinary onion rings. Dijon and beer make a bangin' batter for these babies, and the extra beer goes perfectly with all that fried goodness.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Lovely and delicious, these artichoke appetizers are easy to assemble the day before you need them. Let them marinate overnight and then just drain and serve at...


Time:   1-2 hours

Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and cheddar mixture, topped with some meaty bacon, and baked until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is bubbly.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Deep-fried artichoke hearts are a delicious appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. They are easy to make and can be served alone or with a variety of dipping...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A little heat, a little sweet, and a whole lot of flavor. Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with boudin sausage and then wrapped in bacon and oven-baked.

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh asparagus, fresh mushrooms, salt, olive oil, water, lemons, lemon zest, bay leaves, garlic, whole peppercorns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These mushroom puffs are filled with cream cheese, mushrooms, and spices, all wrapped in crispy puff pastry. They're quick to prepare and make for an ideal appetizer or snack.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with fresh baby bella mushrooms, butter, prosciutto, fresh chives, cream cheese, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, dried tarragon, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Baker's Fish House in Wagoner, Oklahoma is famous for their onion rings. They are made with a unique buttermilk batter and then deep fried until crisp and golden...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, milk, eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with portobello mushrooms, butter, leeks, garlic, avocados, rosemary, lime juice, salt, goat cheese, walnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Jalapeno poppers will make you a hero at your next gameday get-together. These pepper poppers are stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar before being baked, not fried, to spicy...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These cheesy stuffed peppers make a great appetizer or snack. They aren't overly hot because the jalapenos are boiled first, which reduces some of the heat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Everyone loves a good cheesy calzone, but they're a little messy to serve as party food. Until now. Mini puff-pastry calzones make for phenomenal finger food.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These crunchy onion rings from Arizona Republic can be either baked or fried.

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Delicious party food! Pork sausage is browned then combined with cream cheese and Parmesan cheese and stuffed into jalapeno pepper halves then baked.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Want some deliciously herby stuffed mushrooms? Of course you do! Just stuff them with pesto, parmesan and breadcrumbs before sending them off to bake in the oven. Pesto. Er...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The crispy potato skins are loaded with melted cheese and turkey bacon, creating a perfect combination of textures and flavors for a snack or party food.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Looking to spice up your appetizer repertoire? Gene Autry's stuffed mushrooms combine earthy mushrooms with a cheesy filling featuring Swiss and Parmesan. The added kick...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These Italian-style cheesy stuffed mushrooms are a delicious and easy to make appetizer that is perfect for any gathering.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Tater tots replace baked potatoes in this version of the popular appetizer, potato skins. Tots are baked until crisp then topped with cheese, bacon, green onions, and served with sour...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Homemade onion rings are just one more reason to watch the game at home instead of at the bar. Onion rings are so quick and easy (and the beer is so much cheaper), you'll...

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These are definitely some awesome onion rings, but the recipe is worth it for the homemade aioli alone.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These little potato bites make a killer appetizer. Spuds stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, crab and bacon are like the best bite of a baked potato, but for...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A healthier baked version of potato chips. Bet you can't eat just one!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mushrooms, Tabasco sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, green onions, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chorizo is an absolute cheat code for delicious stuffed mushrooms. The spicy ground sausage is light years ahead of basic ground beef.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with onion, celery, bell pepper, crab meat, salad shrimp, tarragon, salt and pepper, garlic, portabella mushrooms, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

One of the most popular foods at Fat Ronnie's Burger Bar in Oak Bluffs, MA can be made at home with this to-die-for onion rings recipe.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Delicious homemade crispy potato chips with light Italian seasonings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Onion rings are so simple that the little things really matter. Little things like a dash of sugar, choosing the right beer for the batter, and just-right cook...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

Cornmeal and gluten-free baking mix make up a batter that gives these rings a satisfying crunch without the wheat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

As if onion rings weren't delicious enough, these have cayenne, curry, and cumin in the batter to give them extra flavor.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These aren't your usual onion rings! They have Parmesan cheese in the crispy coating so you get cheesy goodness in every bite.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

One appetizer to rule them all. This bite-size mushroom has a secret ingredient. Filled with a creamy mixture and topped with potato chips for a punch, you can be...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, black pepper, onion powder, fresh mushrooms, cream cheese, deviled ham, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour, milk, crab meat, butter, shallots or scallions, lemon juice, salt and pepper, mushroom caps

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Worcestershire sauce, white bread, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion, salt, fresh mushrooms, black pepper, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with peanut oil, Velveeta cheese, jalapeno peppers, milk, flour, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with whole mushrooms, cream cheese, onion, Spam luncheon meat

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mayonnaise, pimiento, jalapenos, cream cheese, dried chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with French bread, artichoke hearts, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt and white pepper, pistachio

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours