These 25 Appetizers Are Guaranteed to Start the Meal With a Bang

Appetizers set the tone for any meal or gathering, and these recipes are guaranteed to impress. From savory bites to creative dips and more, these appetizers are perfect for parties, holidays, or just adding a little extra flair to your table. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they’ll be a hit every time!

Mini Pigs In A Blanket

When it comes to easy crowd-pleasers, my mini pigs in a blanket always steal the show! Tender cocktail sausages get bundled up in golden, flaky croissant dough.
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Melon Proscuitto Bites

The salty-sweet flavor combination of these classic melon prosciutto bites is sensational. This elegant appetizer is always a crowdpleaser.
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Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs

If you need the best appetizer that is sweet, meaty and packs a punch of delicious garlic, then this is the recipe to make. Pop these simple ingredients into the slow cooker and let your snacks cook themselves while you get ready for the party.
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Queso Dip

The Best Queso Dip. Creamy green chile queso blanco dip made with the perfect blend of cheeses, green chiles, fresh cilantro, and hot sauce. How to make the perfect homemade queso!
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Cheeseburger Egg Roll

Our Cheeseburger Egg Roll recipe combines all the flavors of a traditional cheeseburger with the crunchy exterior of an egg roll.
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Greek Feta Phyllo Cups

Crispy phyllo cups filled with tomatoes, green onions and feta cheese make the easiest one bite appetizer. This recipe brings bite sized fresh flavors to your party for the ultimate snack to munch and mingle with.
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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Pinwheels are tasty tortillas filled with ranch-flavored cream cheese, bacon, cheese, and more! The perfect party appetizer to serve a crowd.
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Cheddar Pigs In A Blanket

If you’ve never tried pigs in a blanket with cheese before, make this recipe! Sliced cheddar cheese and flaked salt takes this classic game day recipe and turns up the flavor! A fast and easy appetizer for holiday parties, get-togethers, or events!
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Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego

The holidays are getting closer and it’s time to entertain! These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive.
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Bacon Wrapped Crackers

These bacon wrapped crackers are a stroke of genius! Sweet, savory, and the perfect appetizer for game day and holidays!
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Pretzel Bites

Pillowy soft pretzel bites make a great starter. These bite sized little treats are buttery and salty and sure to please. Offer cheese and mustard dipping sauces for a satisfying snack that everyone will enjoy.
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Mac And Cheese Bites

Mac and Cheese Bites are your favorite comfort food in bite sized form. Air fried, creamy balls of mac and cheese are crispy on the outside, and soft and cheesy on the inside. Made with just a few easy ingredients, you won’t be able to wait to pop these in your mouth.
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Goat Cheese Croquettes

Offer your friends a crispy, cheesy treat with this croquette recipe. It uses goat cheese and panko bread crumbs, then fries them to perfection. Drizzle with honey and your favorite nuts for a one bite starter that will catch your eye and your heart with the first taste.
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Italian Antipasto Board Appetizer

Why not let this Italian antipasto board appetizer, or holiday antipasto wreath, to become a new traditional treat around the holidays.
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Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado

This Crostini with Scallops and Avocado is the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties. The scallops are sauteed to perfection and placed on top of crunchy crostini spread with avocado. A drizzling of balsamic syrup really takes the flavor over the top.
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Baked Brie With Cranberry Raspberry Sauce

The perfect appetizers for all your parties this Baked Brie with Cranberry Raspberry Sauce is easy to make and oh so delicious! (gluten free)
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Arancini

If you have leftover rice or leftover risotto, why not make this arancini recipe? These crispy rice balls are great as an appetizer or snack.
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Marinated Olives With Feta

You only need seven different ingredients to prepare this delicious marinated olives and feta cheese appetizer or snack. Expect a riot of soft and pleasing Mediterranean flavors in every mouthful. Everything in there is tasty from the green and kalamata olives to the creamy feta, salty caperberries, and hints of garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil. If you love Greek appetizers, this might become your next favorite.
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Pecan Cheese Ball

This easy 20-minute pecan cheese ball is a great make-ahead (or last-minute) appetizer. The mild cheese is flavored with all your favorite spices and crunchy bacon bits.

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