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These miniappetizersput the party in the palm of your hand.

They make enjoying festive food simple, and these recipes make it fun.

Our recipes for mini appetizers include new twists ontraditional Southern classics.

Cheese Dreams

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From mini chicken and waffles to mini tomato sandwiches, honey we shrunk your Southern favorites!

Fill a plate with these mini appetizers and savor every little flavor-filled bite.

Party Poppers

Who doesn’t love this famously popular appetizer?

Classic Deviled Eggs

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Mini Potato Skins

These crispy wonders have everything you love about aloaded baked potatoin one bite.

Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

This retro appetizer will never get old in our house.

Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

Lovetomato pie?

Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

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Try these colorful, mini versions for a fun appetizer.

Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

This kid-friendly appetizer comes together with help from your slow cooker.

Pizza Pepper Poppers

These mini peppers are kid-friendly, fun, and gluten-free!

Party Poppers

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Southern Living Pizza Sliders in the baking dish ready to serve

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Mini Potato Skins

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Ham-And-Cheese Sliders

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Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

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loaded deviled eggs

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Baked Brie Bites

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Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas

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Maple Bacon Smokies

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Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls

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Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts

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Bacon Deviled Eggs

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Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

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pizza pepper poppers

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

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Cranberry Brie Bites

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