These elegant appetizers are sure to impress.
We’ve gathered some of our most sophisticated appetizer recipes that aresure to impress your guests.
For an extra-elegant presentation, serve these oysters on a bed of rock salt.

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Instead, it’s a savory-sweet dip that’s a dream for dinner parties.
It can be served on cheese boards, as a dip with crostini, or spooned over warmed Brie.
Really any way you want, bacon jam is great.

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Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
Have you ever seen a prettier platter of deviled eggs?
These attention-grabbing beauties get their vibrant color from beets.
Mini Potato Skins
Potato skins are given a makeover that makes them suitable for more formal affairs.

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Serve them on a nice platter to get the party started.
Fig Flatbread
Set this shareable appetizer down in the center of the table.
Pre-slice it before serving so your guests don’t have to lift a finger.

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The bright colors make this dish look fancier than it is.
Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini
These Spicy Sweet Potato Crostini make a wonderful gluten-free party appetizer.
Roasted Artichokes With Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce
Don’t let whole artichokes intimidate you.

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These roasted halves are easy and delicious, especially when served with the roasted garlic-y mayo for dipping.
We also love that this impressive appetizer comes together in just 15 minutes.
These Warm Cheese Box Bites are proof of just that.

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Mushroom-Stuffed Phyllo Cups
Thisvegetarian appetizer optionmakes use of gourmet mushrooms instead of meat.
Serve it with homemade toast points for dipping.
Then use your best slicing skills with apples and artisan bread to make a fancy appetizer board.

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Stuffed Mushrooms
you might never go wrong serving this classic recipe for any occasion.
Boursin cheese is the secret ingredient that packs plenty of flavor into this 35-minute recipe.

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