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Creative Recipes » Home » Creative Recipes » Appetizers

Appetizers

Explore Flavor Mosaic appetizer recipes including chips and dip recipes, wings recipes, meatballs, and other awesome appetizer recipes, such as Cheesy Chorizo Jalapeno Mexican Dip, Jalapeno Parmesan Chips, and Ham and Swiss Sliders.

Cheese Pull with a spoon lifting the melted cheese from Queso Flameado with chorizo and cilantro from a bright red dish.

Queso Flameado Con Chorizo Recipe

Picture a sizzling hot skillet brimming with oohey, gooey cheese infused with chorizo’s rich, smoky flavors and a sprinkle of vibrant cilantro.  This is Queso Flameado, or as the cool kids call it, Queso Fundido, the ultimate dish to turn any party into a full-blown fiesta.  It’s a different kind of cheese dip. It’s not your…

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Overhead view of Brie and Red PepperJelly Bites

Baked Brie Red Pepper Jelly Bites

Baked Brie Red Pepper Jelly Bites are a combination of creamy brie cheese with hot pepper jelly inside flaky, golden brown puff pastry and is perfect for a special occasion, such as a holiday party or Christmas party. They are so delicious that they have become one of my favorite party Appetizers. Why You’ll Love This…

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Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs

Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs Recipe

Thanksgiving is synonymous with turkey, stuffing, and all the trimmings, but what if you could enjoy these flavors year-round in a convenient, delicious form? Introducing Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs, a Thanksgiving Meatballs recipe that includes traditional stuffing ingredients and captures the essence of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in bite-sized perfection. Whether you’re craving holiday flavors out of season…

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Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

As the holiday season approaches, we’re always looking for recipes that will excite and ease our gatherings. Enter the Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip, a perfect holiday party appetizer that promises to be the star of your holiday table. This isn’t just any creamy dip; it’s a culinary harmony where the tart cranberries meet the heat of jalapeño peppers, creating a cranberry salsa,…

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3 mini chicken pot pies on a white plate with more mini pot pies in a muffin tin in the background.

Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies Recipe

This Mini Chicken Pot Pie recipe combines leftover chicken, mixed vegetables, and creamy soup baked in biscuit dough for a delicious, customizable, and kid-friendly meal. These are fun, hand-held mini-pot pies filled with the ultimate comfort food: chicken pot pie filling. If you loved my Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Biscuits Recipe, you’ll love these mini-chicken…

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Easy Fall Snack Mix (Sweet and Salty)

This sweet and salty fall snack mix is perfect for watching the big game or a fun Halloween snack mix for a Halloween party! This Fall Trail Mix is so easy to make that even the kids could help. You can make one big batch or provide a small bowl for each guest to create their snack mix with only their favorite snacks. It’s such a delicious…

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air fryer bang bang shrimp taco on a white plate

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with Bang Bang Sauce is a copycat recipe for crispy shrimp from the popular Bonefish Grill restaurant. The air-fried shrimp is covered in panko bread crumbs and cooked in an air fryer until golden brown and has a crispy texture. The spicy sauce is made with Thai sweet chili…

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A small white bowl with a white handle surrounded by tortilla chips with a glass of ice tea with a blue napkin and fresh cilantro.

Easy Corn And Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

This Corn and Cream Cheese Dip Recipe is a creamy corn dip and could be called a cheesy corn dip because it is cheesy and creamy and a delicious dip! This Mexican Corn Dip Recipe is spicy with RoTel diced tomatoes and green chilies.  Why You’ll Love This Mexican Corn Dip What You’ll Need Equipment Ingredients…

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Someone picking up a Slow Cooker Asian Meatball with chopsticks from a white plate with meatballs sitting on white rice. In the background is the slow cooker, with green onions in front of it, with a blue napkin, garlic clove, and a glass of iced tea.

Best Homemade Slow Cooker Asian Meatballs

Crockpot Asian Meatballs are delicious meatballs with a sweet and sticky sauce made with Asian flavors like hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. These homemade meatballs are made with ground pork and taste like the filling of a pork dumpling, but as a timesaver,…

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Fluffy Potato Rolls Recipe (with Mashed Potatoes)

Potato rolls are a delicious addition to any meal, whether it’s a holiday feast or a casual dinner. These soft and fluffy rolls have a unique taste and texture, thanks to the addition of mashed potatoes in the dough. While they may seem intimidating to make, these yeast bread potato rolls are actually quite simple and straightforward….

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Steak Quesadillas stacked on top of one another on a plate.

Easy Steak Quesadilla Recipe

Your whole family will love these steak quesadillas, also called beef quesadillas, because this is the best easy steak quesadilla recipe. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a tasty Mexican appetizer or an easy dinner. What Are Steak Quesadillas? These delicious Steak Quesadillas are like a Mexican version of Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches, except instead…

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25 Best Slider Recipes

Top 25 Game Day Sliders Recipes

No food is better than sliders when watching the big game. The number of flavors of game day sliders is limited only by your imagination. Whether you prefer Chicken Parmesan Sliders, Sloppy Joe Sliders, or Pizza Sliders, you will surely find sliders that the whole family will love. 1. Spaghetti and Meatball Sliders Transform traditional…

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Spaghetti and meatball sliders on baking dish on blue napkin with basil leaves and a jar of marinara n the back.

Spaghetti and Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

These Spaghetti and Meatball Sliders are perfect for watching the big game on game day: Super Bowl, March Madness, Baseball, or your kid’s big soccer game!  Whatever your favorite sport, you’ll need delicious game day food, and spaghetti and meatball sliders will make both the kids and adults very happy! If you love my delicious Meatball…

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Pepperoni Pizza sliders on a white serving dish.

Hawaiian Roll Pull Apart Pizza Sliders

These Pizza Sliders taste like pepperoni pizza but in a little handheld slider sandwich. These pull-apart sliders are perfect for watching the big game, whether for the Super Bowl, March Madness, Baseball playoffs, soccer, or whichever sport you love. These family-favorite pull-apart sliders can be served as an appetizer or as an easy weeknight dinner….

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Plate of salmon patties with a dill dip surrounded by parsley and lemon.

Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Dill Sauce

Crispy Air Fryer Salmon Patties with a creamy Dill Salmon Patty Sauce make an easy yet tasty wholesome appetizer or dinner! Your parents or grandparents may have called these easy Southern salmon patties, salmon croquettes, salmon burgers, or fish cakes. Whatever you want to call them, these delicious salmon patties are air-fried to a crispy…

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Overhead view of a white bowl of Chex Mix Muddy Buddies.

Muddy Buddies Chex Mix (Peanut Butter and Chocolate)

This Muddy Buddies Chex Mix Recipe with peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and corn and rice Chex cereal is a classic snack mix that friends and family will love! This homemade muddy buddies recipe, or puppy chow, is perfect for game nights, birthday parties, family gatherings in the holiday season, or any time you want…

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Brisket Queso

Living in Texas allows me to enjoy my two favorite cuisines, Tex-Mex and Texas BBQ, and Brisket Queso is a great recipe that deliciously combines the two! This Brisket Queso recipe is a creamy, smoky, and meaty Tex Mex queso dip, topped with pico de gallo, perfect for the Super Bowl, Cinco de Mayo, or…

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Overhead view of a platter of beef brisket empanadas sitting on parchment paper and surrounded by cut limes, cilantro, and a bowl of creamy bbq sauce.

Easy BBQ Beef Empanadas (with Leftover Brisket)

There are two things I love about living in Texas: Tex-Mex and Texas Barbecue, and this recipe combines the two beautifully! Beef Brisket Empanadas are filled with flavorful leftover brisket seasoned with onions, garlic, Mexican seasonings, and BBQ sauce, and while similar to brisket tacos, this brisket filling is tucked into flaky half-moon-shaped hand pies…

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A bowl of red salsa topped with chopped fresh cilantro in a blue bowl surrounded by tortilla chips, with fresh cilantro, tomatoes, garlic cloves, jalapenos, and lime wedges surrounding the bowl.

Ultimate Restaurant Style Salsa

If you love Restaurant Style Salsa, also known as Salsa Roja, you will love this homemade salsa recipe! With this easy blender salsa recipe, you can enjoy the bold and authentic flavors of your favorite Mexican restaurant salsa at home in just 20 minutes! Like Pico De Gallo, this salsa roja is made with fresh…

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Overhead view of a burrata board with burrata, raspberries, proscuitto, basil leaves, asparagus, crackers, and salami.

Burrata Board

You’ll love this beautiful and delicious Burrata Board that is filled with burrata cheese, crackers, fresh seasonal vegetables, and fruit. You may have seen bright and colorful Burrata Boards trending on Instagram and Pinterest. What Is Burrata? A burrata is a creamy cheese ball made with fresh mozzarella cheese but is considered a different type…

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Sliced Pesto Garlic Bread sitting on top of parchment paper inside a wood bowl sitting on more parchment paper surrounded by garlic cloves and shredded parmesan cheese. A glass jar of olive oil in the back.

Pesto Garlic Bread

Banish boring garlic bread from your kitchen forever! This pesto garlic bread recipe is super easy to make and bursts with incredible flavor. It’s a perfect appetizer for any occasion, whether you’re having a family dinner, a party, a pasta night, or a romantic evening with your partner. If you love Pesto Butter, Italian Garlic…

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Best French Onion Dip

Homemade French Onion Dip with caramelized onions makes the best French Onion Dip! Dip your chip into this creamy dip and enjoy the savory onion flavor. Serve with plain potato chips, pita chips, crackers, or bagel chips for an excellent party dip for game day or any day. You’ll love this creamy onion dip. There’s…

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A bundle of about 8 Italian breadsticks wrapped in a white napkin with a bowl of garlic butter with a spoon next to it. A red and white napkin in the top background all on a blue gray background.

Italian Breadsticks

You’ll love these soft Italian garlic breadsticks that taste like breadsticks at Olive Garden, one of my favorite restaurants. These copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks make soft and fluffy golden brown garlic bread sticks. If you loved my Asiago Cheese Focaccia Bread, then you’ll love these soft, garlic breadsticks. These easy homemade breadsticks go perfectly with…

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White bowl on gray background with Frito Corn Dip and a bag of Fritos in the back.

Frito Crack Corn Salad

If you combine crack corn dip and Paula Deen’s Frito Corn Salad, you get Frito Crack Corn Salad! With sweet corn, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and chili cheese Fritos in a Ranch-flavored creamy dressing, you get an addictive creamy and crunchy Frito Corn Salad. If you loved my Mexican Street Corn Salad, and Succotash, then you’ll love…

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