These cheese thumbprints are sweet, savory, and have a hint of heat from the pepper jelly center.
It’s sure to impress even the pickiest food connoisseur at your dining room or picnic table.
These two-bite wonders are the perfect pre-dinner teaser for any holiday gathering.
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This appetizer may even convince those who say they don’t like mushrooms that they’re actually pretty delicious.
Creamy Spinach-Ricotta Crostini
An impressive-looking appetizer that takes just 15 minutes to make?
Using the shortcut of refrigerated potatoes helps them come together easily.
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Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls
It’s no secret that Southerners love sausage balls.
We don’t think anyone will complain if you make this your signature contribution to potluck parties.
It’s a classic for a reason.
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Mushroom-Stuffed Phyllo Cups
This appetizer can be prepped in advance and takes just 5 minutes to bake.
It’s a crowd-pleaser, especially for vegetarian guests.
Spicy Cheese Twists
Cheese straws but make them even more spicy.
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These treats are the perfect party nibblegood luck limiting yourself to just one.
No-Stuff Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs deserve a spot on any holiday spread, no arguments accepted.
This no-stuff recipe is an easy way to serve them, but your own way.
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Then, cut into bites depending on the group size!
These crowd pleasers come together in just 20 minutes with 4 ingredients.
Broiled Oysters with Tasso Breadcrumbs
Seafood lovers will scoop these up.
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No waste since you serve them on the half shell.
Store-bought, buttery crescent roll dough ensconces mini chicken-and-apple sausages for a delightful twist on a well-known treat.
Potato Latkes
This classic potato pancake recipe comes from Atlanta chef Todd Ginsberg.
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It will get you those lacy, crispy edges.
Party Poppers
What’s a Party Popper, you ask?
Chicken, bacon, and herbs stuffed into jalapeno chilis and drizzled with lime.
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Ham-and-Cheese Sliders
It wouldn’t be a proper gathering without a classic Ham-and-Cheese Slider.
Using Hawaiian rolls helps keep things individualized and easy to pick up off the appetizer table.
Pair with Pomodoro sauce and toothpicks, and you’re ready to serve.
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Bacon-Cheese Gougeres
Cheese and baconneed we say more?
Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts
Puff pastry provides the buttery base and cup for these tiny tomato tarts.
Cheddar cheese adds sharpness and basil keeps things fresh.
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The only danger is that everyone will fill up before it’s time for dinner.
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