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Appetizers

Browse awesome small bites, game day recipes, hors d’oeuvres, and great starters perfect for any occasion. Big on taste but easy to share—we have dozens of appetizer recipes to choose from!

From Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs to Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip to Southern Deviled Eggs, find the perfect appetizer recipe to share with friends and family and have them coming back for seconds and thirds!

A tray of pulled pork nachos topped with melted cheese, chopped tomatoes, green and red peppers, red onions, cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.

Pulled Pork Nachos

20 minutes

A cast iron skillet filled with cheesy baked dip topped with chopped green onions sits on a marble counter next to a striped towel and a bowl of corn chips.

Sloppy Joe Dip

40 minutes

A dish of baked brie topped with figs and pecans is surrounded by sliced bread, crackers, grapes, fresh figs, and herbs on a wooden table.

Baked Brie with Figs and Honey

25 minutes

A round cheese spread topped with tomatoes and olives, garnished with herbs and surrounded by crackers, on a platter with pinecones and drinks nearby.

Bacon Cheese Ball (no mayo)

1 hour 25 minutes

A round wooden board with various cheeses, crackers, fruits, nuts, spreads, and garnishes, surrounded by herbs, ornaments, and decorative ribbons on a beige surface.

Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board

10 minutes

A baking dish filled with a creamy dip topped with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, and green onions; tortilla chips and a tomato are nearby.

BLT Dip with Cream Cheese

15 minutes

A round bread bowl filled with dip is garnished with herbs and placed on a marble serving board, surrounded by fresh figs, grapes, crackers, and rosemary.

Baked Brie Bread Bowl

25 minutes

Plate of ground beef nachos topped with ground meat, chopped tomatoes, avocado, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Sheet Pan Nachos

30 minutes

A close-up of several golden-brown buffalo chicken pinwheels on parchment paper.

Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels

35 minutes

Slices of caprese garlic bread topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on a white plate.

Caprese Garlic Bread

15 minutes

A plate of baked cheese-covered pizza rollups sits on a countertop, with a bowl of red sauce, spice jars, fresh herbs, and a bottle of olive oil in the background.

Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups

15 minutes

Two caprese flatbread pizzas topped with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, pesto, and balsamic glaze are displayed on a wooden board, surrounded by fresh basil and tomatoes.

Caprese Flatbread

20 minutes

A pretzel bark coated with white, red, and blue drizzled icing, decorated with sprinkles, round candies, and mini marshmallows on a sheet of parchment paper.

White Chocolate Pretzel Bark

1 hour 15 minutes

Close-up of roasted garlic bulbs, with the cloves exposed and seasoned with black pepper.

How to Make Roasted Garlic

55 minutes

Pieces of bread topped with bruschetta.

Fresh Bruschetta

20 minutes

Cherry tomato salad on a white platter.

Cherry Tomato Salad

20 minutes

Caprese skewers on a cutting board.

Caprese Skewers

15 minutes

bowl of pineapple salsa.

Pineapple Salsa

20 minutes

A baking sheet with parmesan roasted asparagus.

Roasted Asparagus Parmesan

25 minutes

A white platter with marinated vegetables.

Marinated Vegetables

4 hours 20 minutes

A white bowl filled with texas caviar and surrounded by chips.

Texas Caviar

30 minutes

Prosciutto wrapped asparagus crispy from the grill and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese is one of our favorite and easiest appetizers!

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

35 minutes

White bowl of whipped feta dip with honey and chips in the background.

Feta Dip – Creamy and Tangy

10 minutes

Pieces of caramelized bacon on a platter lined with parchment.

Caramelized Bacon

1 hour 10 minutes

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