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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    Bring Any of These 31 Appetizers—Leave With an Empty Plate

    Published: May 23, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Appetizers are the real MVPs of any get-together—they’re the first thing people reach for and somehow always disappear the fastest. I pulled together some of the tastiest, crowd-pleasing bites that are basically guaranteed to vanish before the main course even hits the table. Whether it’s cheesy, crispy, or dipped in something dreamy, these apps know how to steal the show. Get ready to leave with compliments…and an empty plate.

    From Scratch Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions

    A bowl of sour cream dip with caramelized onions next to a bowl of chips.
    From Scratch Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Take a classic appetizer to the next level with this from-scratch Sour Cream and Onion Dip using caramelized onions.
    Get the Recipe: From Scratch Sour Cream And Onion Dip With Caramelized Onions

    Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

    A serving dish of puff pastry appetizers.
    Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Puff Pastry Pinwheels with spinach and prosciutto are rich and flavorful. This recipe is a great make-ahead appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Pinwheel Recipe With Puff Pastry

    Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

    A Hawaiian roll slider being lifted from a platter.
    Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Game Day Alert! Juicy ham, melted Swiss cheese and aioli on soft Hawaiian rolls, baked to perfection and topped with a flavorful butter mixture.
    Get the Recipe: Ham And Cheese Sliders On Hawaiian Rolls With Aioli

    Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

    Corn dip in a bowl next to chips.
    Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy corn dip combines canned corn, canned Rotel tomatoes and chilies, sour cream, mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. Ready in 10 minutes, serve cold.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Corn Dip With Sour Cream And Rotel Tomatoes

    Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

    A platter of sweet potato appetizers next to glasses of wine.
    Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    What happens when you top crispy sweet potato waffle fries with grape salsa and goat cheese, you get sweet potato crostini. A unique appetizer to please the crowd.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

    Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes)

    Baked pita chips next to bowls of dip.
    Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Say goodbye to store bought chips and bake homemade seasoned pita chips instead. Crispy, flavorful pita chips for scooping and snacking in 20 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Homemade Pita Chips (In Just 20 Minutes)

    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot

    A skillet of pimento cheese dip next to a bowl of corn chips.
    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Hot Pimento Cheese Dip is a quick and easy dip that can be kept warm in a crock pot. It’s a guaranteed hit with any crowd.
    Get the Recipe: Hot Pimento Cheese Dip In A Crock Pot

    Fire Cracker Recipe with Saltines

    A plate of seasoned crackers.
    Fire Cracker Recipe with Saltines. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Fire Cracker Recipe is a classic Southern tradition that transforms basic saltines into a savory, spicy snack.
    Get the Recipe: Fire Cracker Recipe with Saltines

    Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches

    A platter of zucchini quiches with basil leaves.
    Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Serve a zucchini appetizer right out of the oven or at room temperature, baked in prepared phyllo cups, they’re a breeze to make. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Zucchini Appetizer Quiches

    Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese

    A basket of cheese straws next to glassesof wine.
    Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheesy, buttery, and with a spicy kick—these cheddar cheese straws are easy to make and perfect for snacks or parties.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Cheese Straws With Sharp Cheddar Cheese

    Cold Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

    Cold Cream Cheese Salsa Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Cream cheese salsa dip is a cold, creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar mixed in with salsa and Mexican spices.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

    Marinated Shrimp Recipe

    A bowl filled with cooked shrimp garnished with herbs and thin onion rings, seasoned with pepper and inspired by classic shrimp recipes, sits on a tiled surface beside a gray napkin and a spoon.
    Marinated Shrimp Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This marinated cold shrimp is a no fuss recipe that sits overnight in an Old Bay and lemon sauce for perfect shrimp cocktails.
    Get the Recipe: Marinated Shrimp Recipe

    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    A tray of mini cheese bites on a baking sheet
    Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sausage and cheese phyllo cups are a simple but AMAZING 4-ingredient appetizer that you can prepare in 10 minutes! Great for any party.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Sausage Phyllo Cups With Ranch Dressing

    Baked Mini Tortilla Pizzas In A Muffin Tin

    Pepperoni pizza bites on a plate.
    Baked Mini Tortilla Pizzas In A Muffin Tin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    15 minutes and 4 ingredients, that’s all you need for these mini pizza appetizers baked in a muffin tin. The secret is in how long you allow them to bake!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Mini Tortilla Pizzas In A Muffin Tin

    Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

    Rows of cucumber sandwiches cut into circles.
    Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Elegant and charming, these Benedictine Tea Sandwiches are a delightful blend of cream cheese and cucumber on soft white bread.
    Get the Recipe: Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

    Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes)

    A baking dish of spinach artichoke dip with a spoon in the side.
    Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Skip the mayonnaise! This recipe for hot spinach and artichoke dip is loaded with fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and gooey melted cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Quick-Baked No-Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip (25-Minutes)

    Southern Deviled Eggs With Sweet Pickle Relish

    A platter of deviled eggs, each topped with a sprinkle of paprika, is arranged neatly on a clear glass tray—a classic touch from beloved southern recipes. Fresh parsley sits in the center as garnish.
    Southern Deviled Eggs With Sweet Pickle Relish. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy deviled eggs made with mayo, mustard, and sweet pickle relish for the perfect tangy-sweet bite. A party-ready Southern classic.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Deviled Eggs With Sweet Pickle Relish

    Vidalia Onion Dip

    A pita chip in a bowl of onion dip.
    Vidalia Onion Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Vidalia onion dip is our all time favorite dip for parties or game day. Just a few simple ingredients make it the best onion dip around.
    Get the Recipe: Vidalia Onion Dip

    Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon

    A platter of bacon wrapped stuffed dates.
    Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Dates stuffed with blue cheese and a spicy glaze that will get your attention. Throw these dates wrapped in bacon together in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped In Bacon

    Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts

    A crostini covered in brie and apples.
    Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked brie with Honeycrisp apples, brown sugar, bourbon, and toasted walnuts—simple, delicious, and perfect for sharing!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Brie With Apples And Walnuts

    30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

    A sausage ball being taken from a platter.
    30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make these easy southern-style sausage balls with pimento cheese, not cheddar cheese. Recipe is made without Bisquick.
    Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls

    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    A serving platter with mushroom crescent rolls
    Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make this easy vegetarian crescent roll appetizer with cream cheese and chopped mushrooms. One batch makes 48 bite-sized rolls.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Appetizers With Mushrooms

    Baked Goat Cheese Dip With Dates, Bacon, And Hot Honey

    goat cheese dip in a cast iron skillet on a gray background.
    Baked Goat Cheese Dip With Dates, Bacon, And Hot Honey. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy goat cheese dip baked until warm, topped with crispy bacon, sweet dates, and hot honey. The perfect dip for any party or appetizer spread.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Goat Cheese Dip With Dates, Bacon, And Hot Honey

    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups

    A platter of Buffalo chicken bites.
    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These buffalo chicken-filled cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer! They’re made with tortilla chip scoops, cooked shredded chicken, and cheddar cheese.
    Get the Recipe: 20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups

    Stuffed Roasted Peppers

    A black platter full of mini stuffed peppers.
    Stuffed Roasted Peppers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cheese stuffed roasted peppers with a Muenster cheese and sausage filling is not just spicy but bursting with flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Roasted Peppers

    Mini Croque-Monsieur A French Appetizer

    Mini Croque Monsieurs on a black platter.
    Mini Croque-Monsieur A French Appetizer. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    If you can’t be in France you can still enjoy mini Croque-Monsieur appetizers. Your guests will love this take on a French classic.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Croque-Monsieur A French Appetizer

    Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    A platter of puff pastry sausage rolls.
    Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Making flaky puff pastry sausage rolls at home is quite easy, actually! Assembly is straightforward. A terrific bite-size appetizer, these can also be made ahead.
    Get the Recipe: Flaky Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    Spicy Candied Bacon With Just 3 Ingredients

    Bacon standing up in parchment paper in a cup.
    Spicy Candied Bacon With Just 3 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Elevate your bacon game with this quick & EASY candied bacon recipe. Sweet and spicy treat for your next party. Guaranteed CRISPY!
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Candied Bacon With Just 3 Ingredients

    Stuffed Potato Skins

    A platter of stuffed potato skins with chives and sour cream in bowl next to it.
    Stuffed Potato Skins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Bacon and cheese stuffed potato skins are loaded up into mini potatoes and baked for an easy crispy appetizer. Perfect finger food!
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Potato Skins

    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These puff pastry sausage rolls are a sweet and savory mix of sausage, apple, and crunchy pistachios. You’ll crave these again and again!
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls With Apples

    Easy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

    Easy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is easy to make and delicious with vegetables and crackers. Be careful though because it’s SO addicting! Yummy!!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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