Appetizer Recipes

The Perfect Bite-Size Party Snack

These mini cheese balls are creamy, crunchy, and full of bold flavor from cheddar, cranberries, and smoky bacon. They are simple to prepare and perfect for make-ahead entertaining. Serve them chilled with pretzel sticks for an easy, crowd-friendly appe…

Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Rolls

These jalapeño cheddar sausage rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! Flaky puff pastry wrapped around a flavorful filling of seasoned ground pork, sharp cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeños, then baked until golden and crispy. They&#…

These Are the Retro Snack You Forgot You Loved

Stuffed celery blends crisp, refreshing celery with a creamy mix of cheddar, cream cheese, and pimentos for a delicious snack. Quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser, it’s a classic appetizer that fits right in at parties, holidays, or anytime snacki…

Mini Bacon Ranch Cheeseball Bites

There’s something so fun about food on a stick, and these Mini Bacon Ranch Cheeseball Bites prove it. Creamy, salty, crunchy, and downright addictive, these little appetizers are always the first thing to disappear at a party. You’ve got cream cheese, …

Four Cheese Hot Lobster Dip

Hot lobster dip with four cheeses—buttery, luxe, and done in 40 minutes. The appetizer that gets people talking
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6-7 Cheeseball

There’s no denying the 6-7 joke has taken over kids and teens lately (even the dictionary word of the year got in on it), so we decided to lean into the humor and make a 6-7 Cheeseball for the holidays. It’s still a sweet, simple, and surprisingly deli…

Stuffed Mushrooms

These meatless stuffed mushrooms are elegant, crowd-pleasing, and easy to make—a catering favorite made with pine nuts, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and cream cheese. Gluten-free and easily vegan-adaptable!

Viral Baked Onion Rings

These Viral TikTok Onion Rings are a cheesy, crispy, oven-baked version of the classic fried appetizer, which requires no batter, no oil, and ready in about 15 minutes. Made with sliced onions, Parmesan cheese, and simple seasonings, this easy recipe b…

Tailgate Chicken Salad Recipe

This Tailgate Chicken Salad is one of those easy recipes that just works wherever you take it. It’s creamy, simple, and made with real, everyday ingredients, nothing fancy, just a good classic chicken salad. Whether it’s a weekend tailgate, an office p…

Veggie Pinwheels

If you need a colorful, make-ahead party appetizer, these Veggie Pinwheels are always a hit. They’re filled with finely chopped fresh vegetables, herbs, and cream cheese for a creamy bite with just enough crunch. If you have never made them, pinwheels …

Salted Caramel Mini Crackers

These salted caramel cracker bites are one of those snacks that disappear faster than you expect. Buttery, sweet, a little salty, and perfectly crisp, they’re made with mini saltine crackers, brown sugar, and butter, caramelized together in the oven un…

Teriyaki Meatballs

These teriyaki meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet, tangy glaze that’s loaded with flavor. Serve them over rice or noodles, or set them out as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, for a quick, delicious meal everyone will love.

Cranberry Chili Meatballs

There’s a reason cranberry chili meatballs disappear so quickly at holiday parties and potlucks. They’re sweet, tangy, and savory, a lot like the classic cocktail meatballs with jelly, but with a brighter cranberry flavor and a kick of chili sauce that…

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