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Appetizer Recipes

If you need appetizer recipes for your next party, MyRecipes has over 2,900 test kitchen-approved appetizers including recipes for dips, chips, simple snacks, and dazzling hors d'Oeuvres.

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Appetizer Recipes for Your Next Party

Elegant holiday affair or gameday tailgate, we've got standout appetizers to make your party food memorable.
  • Colby-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip

    10 Favorite Chips & Dips Appetizers

    Serve any of these top-rated chips and dips recipes and get rave reviews at your next holiday party or casual gathering.
  • Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

    5-Ingredient Appetizers

    Impress your guests with these sophisticated five-ingredient-or-less appetizers. They're elegant, easy, and, because they have so few ingredients, won't break your budget.
  • Shrimp Martinis with Napa Cabbage Slaw

    Dazzling Hors d'Oeuvres

    Get the party started with these impressive, savory appetizers.
  • Barbecued Bacon Shrimp

    Seafood Starters

    Rev up your appetite with smoky, saucy, and all-around scrumptious appetizers that will impress a crowd.

5-Star Appetizers

Start the meal off right with these finger foods and dips.
  1. Spicy Red Pepper Hummus

    Cooking Light, November 2008
    5 stars
  2. Blue Cheese-Bacon Dip

    Southern Living, December 2004
    5 stars
  3. Smoked Salmon Spread

    Sunset, June 2003
  4. Cheddar Cheese Straws

    Southern Living, March 2006
    5 stars


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