Whatever the gathering, get the party started with easy sheet pan recipes.
Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
Buttery crackers and salty bacon slices are a match made in snack heaven.
Thesedelightful bites of cheesy goodnesswill be gone before the final guest even arrives.
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Pair them with our favorite spreadsSlow-Cooker Apple Butter andBasic Pimiento Cheeseand every guest’s taste will be satisfied.
Trust us when we say these live up to their name.
Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls
This longtime Southern favorite is getting a spruce up with pimiento cheese.
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These bite sized snacks, also known as the Alabama Fire Cracker will live on in appetizer infamy.
These appetizer treats can be made ahead of time, too!
Best of all, these savory snacks are great to have in your freezer for emergency appetizer needs.
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Cheddar Cheese Straws
We would be remiss to not include our staple appetizer.
Cheese straws are a classic Southern party snack that will never disappoint.
These easy, seasoned snacks will not last through the party.
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Pizza Pepper Poppers
In need of a gluten-free appetizer?
We’ve got you covered!
These easy, cheesy bites are perfect forgame dayor sleepover parties.
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This recipe makes 40 pinwheels full of blue cheese, chicken, and hot sauce.
Party Poppers
These easy snacks live up to their name.
Jalapenos stuffed with chicken-cream cheese filling and wrapped in hickory-smoked bacon will be the talk of any gathering.
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Serve with tortillas and all the fixings your heart desires.
You could use catfish in this recipe, or you could use any other flaky, white fish.
This one is a real crowd-pleaser thanks to its fudgy icing and delectably chocolatey interior.
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Sheet Pan Jambalaya
Who says you’re free to’t make jambalaya on a sheet pan?
Make it even simpler by using our sheet pan recipe.
It can be made earlier in the day and baked just before guests arrive.
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After mixing, it needs 3 to 4 hours to rest and double in size.
Brush melted butter over top and serve it warm.
Garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs round out the flavor.
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This key lime dessert can be baked and served in a sheet pan.
Just top with homemade strawberry whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and lime zest.
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