appetizer dips

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites - These crispy, crunchy bites of deliciousness are so tasty and would be a great appetizer to serve at your next game day party!

I have six children and one grandchild, work full-time, and coach soccer and football. So I appreciate recipes like this one that are easy to assemble. The rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer for holiday gatherings. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

You know the velvety soft and rich creamy filling of a twice-baked potato? This dip is basically a skillet full of that, served with a side of thick-cut potato chips, so potato lovers be warned: You might need to reserve this recipe for parties, to avoid overindulging. (In case it’s not clear, we are speaking from experience, this addictive dip was inspired by our endless appetite for spuds!). At a party though, this is just the thing, especially because you can whip it up 30 minutes before…

Caramel apple dip--fresh Granny Smith apples alongside sweetened cream cheese, topped with caramel topping and Heath® toffee bits.

One batch of this slow-cooker appetizer isn't enough for my family so I often double the recipe. Bits of sweet onion give the creamy dip a bit of crunch.—Terri Perrier, Simonton, Texas

With sweet, melty onions mixed into a creamy base and brought to life with a couple of savory ingredients, this luscious dip will keep everyone hovering around the bowl and, in between bites, talking to each other about how good it is! And since that’s what parties are all about, we think this is the recipe you need next time you entertain. The inspiration behind this recipe was the crowd-favorite onion dip that you buy in a tub at the grocery store, but our goal wasn’t simply to replicate…

Creamy cheesecake is delicious, but it's typically loaded with fat and calories. Not this decadent dip!

Grab your graham crackers for a dip that tastes like a cross between apple pie and cheesecake! Soooo good, and only 68 calories per serving…

If you grew up with bouffants, princess phones, and kitchens in avocado green, you probably remember when saucy meatballs first became the rage at church fellowships and neighborhood parties in the ’burbs. The secret ingredient was (drumroll, please)… grape jelly! It’s still the secret ingredient, bringing a sweetness to the heat and spice of companion ingredients like chili sauce and barbecue sauce. And we still love those sweet-tangy-saucy little bites. They’re always crowd pleasers in the…

Pumpkin spice season is in full swing, and this healthy dessert dip is just six main ingredients away...

In this light, summery twist on classic French onion dip, sweet corn is sautéed until tender and mixed with tangy Greek yogurt, which brings the richness of a creamy dip without all the fat.

80 Best Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes | Thanksgiving Entertaining Recipes and Ideas : Food Network | Food Network

Pizza night just got a holiday makeover. Invite family and friends over for a casual Christmas movie evening and prepare for oohs and aahs when you pull this beauty from the oven. Complete the noshing spread with some of our other favorite Top-Rated Holiday Appetizers meant for grazing. Whatever you do, don’t forget the holiday punch. No matter how casual the get-together, every Southern holiday party deserves a signature big-batch cocktail.

The best dip recipes, including homemade guacamole, hummus, bean dip, spinach-artichoke dip, and so many more options.

Little bites to satisfy grumbling bellies.

When we say something’s “an oldie but a goodie,” it’s the highest form of compliment. Because somehow it was able to withstand the test of time and trends. No easy feat. And while we’re happy to say goodbye to the congealed tuna loaf and frozen cheese salad—yes, those are real—we’re never letting go of these vintage appetizer recipes. These are the all-stars. Generations of Southern community cookbooks have featured these dips, spreads, bites, and nibbles—even if you didn’t know it. That…