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Appetizers + Snacks

Be the life of the party or the hero in your next game day celebration. Find dozens of appetizers that take minutes to make but pack great taste for days!

Popular choices include Cowboy Queso, my Bacon Ranch Cheddar Cheese Ball, Sweet Cream Cheese Wontons, and Parmesan Crusted Tortellini Bites!

A pile of Fried Shrimp on a white plate with lemon slices and sauce.

Fried Shrimp
April 17, 2023
A white bowl filled with Ranch Oyster Crackers with seasonings.

Ranch Oyster Crackers
November 21, 2022
A white plate with Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms on it.

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
October 24, 2022
A white bowl overflowing with crispy roasted pumpkin seeds.

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
October 13, 2022
Swedish Meatballs in a skillet with a gravy cream sauce and fresh parsley.

Swedish Meatball Recipe
September 5, 2022
A plate of Jalapeno Poppers with chives and bacon on top.

Jalapeño Poppers
August 10, 2022
Deviled Eggs on a white plate topped with chives and paprika.

Deviled Eggs Recipe
April 10, 2022

Crab Rangoon Recipe
December 28, 2021
A hand dipping a tortilla chip into a white bowl of salsa with tortilla chips around it.

Homemade Salsa
June 29, 2021
A bowl full of Feta Dip with a hand dipping bread into it with a garnish of basil.

Feta Dip
June 24, 2021
A hand dipping a Tortilla Chip into Buffalo Chicken Dip topped with cheese and chives.

Buffalo Chicken Dip
June 7, 2021
A hand dipping a Ruffled chip into a glass bowl of French Onion Dip topped with chives.

French Onion Dip
May 31, 2021
A hand picking up Garlic Bread with Cheese.

Garlic Bread With Cheese
May 19, 2021
A spoon scooping up cheesy Pizza Dip with mozzarella cheese and Pepperoni.

Pizza Dip
May 12, 2021
These homemade onion rings are deep fried in a flavorful batter and are so easy to make from scratch! Serve them with dipping sauce for fun appetizer idea.

Onion Rings Recipe
May 6, 2021
A hand dipping a tortilla chip into a skillet of White Queso Dip topped with Pico De Gallo and Cilantro

White Queso Dip (15 minute recipe!)
May 4, 2021
7 layer dip with a tortilla chip in it.

7 Layer Dip
May 2, 2021
A hand dipping a tortilla chip into nacho cheese sauce.

Nacho Cheese Sauce
April 18, 2021
A hand dipping a potato chip into BLT Dip with Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomatoes on top.

BLT Dip
April 7, 2021
Potato Skins on a plate topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Potato Skins
December 30, 2020
A cast iron skillet with beer cheese dip with a soft pretzel being dipped in it.

Beer Cheese Dip
December 22, 2020
A bacon ranch cheese ball on surrounded by crackers.

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
December 18, 2020
Slow Cooker Ribs topped with BBQ Sauce on parchment paper.

Slow Cooker Ribs
October 27, 2020
A plate with Buffalo Chicken Wings with a cup of blue cheese with celery and carrot sticks.

Crock Pot Chicken Wings
October 10, 2020

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