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    I Can’t Imagine a Family Gathering Without These 28 Appetizers

    Published: Aug 17, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Family get-togethers just don’t feel complete without a table full of little bites to kick things off. I can’t imagine a family gathering without these appetizers because they’re the kind of dishes everyone circles back to again and again. They bring people together, spark conversations, and set the tone for the rest of the meal. It’s those small plates that make the memories even sweeter.

    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

    Pomegranate Salsa

    Pomegranate Salsa. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Warm Up Your Winter: Southern Classics!

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    Sweet, crunchy pomegranate arils, squeeze of lime and the kick of jalepeno! This Pomegranate Salsa is your new winter salsa.
    Get the Recipe: Pomegranate Salsa

    Low Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps With Cashews

    Low Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps With Cashews. Photo credit: Talking Meals.

    These Low Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps are an easy family dinner! Ground Chicken, Carrots, and cashews in a ginger, sesame, soy sauce!
    Get the Recipe: Low Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps With Cashews

    Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese And Dill

    A bowl of cream cheese salmon dip next to a bowl of crostini.
    Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese And Dill. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy salmon dip with smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon, dill, and capers. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for parties.
    Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese And Dill

    10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip

    A scoop removed showing the layers of a shrimp dip.
    10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This 10-minute appetizer recipe layers cold cream cheese, jarred cocktail sauce,and pre-cooked shrimp. Top with grated cheddar cheese, and enjoy!
    Get the Recipe: 10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip

    Creamy Edamame Dip

    Creamy Edamame Dip. Photo credit: Talking Meals.

    This Edamame Dip with Gorgonzola recipe is delicious and so incredibly easy with only a few ingredients tossed into the food processor!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Edamame Dip

    Easiest Zucchini Lentil Fritters {Stove Top}

    Easiest Zucchini Lentil Fritters {Stove Top}. Photo credit: Talking Meals.

    These Zucchini Lentil Fritters are a perfect main dish or side with a crispy outside and soft inside! EASY to prep ahead and make any night!
    Get the Recipe: Easiest Zucchini Lentil Fritters {Stove Top}

    Antipasto Skewers Appetizer

    Antipasto Skewers Appetizer. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This Antipasto Skewers Appetizer is a delicious treat that is easy to prepare and packed with pieces of Italian meat, cheese, and veggies!
    Get the Recipe: Antipasto Skewers Appetizer

    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

    Pimento Cheese with Cream Cheese and Chipotle Peppers

    Two crackers with pimento cheese next to a bowl of cheese dip.
    Pimento Cheese with Cream Cheese and Chipotle Peppers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

    Pimento cheese is a Southern classic you’ll find at just about any potluck or party. It’s creamy and ultra cheesy, with that perfect zing only real mayo provides.
    Get the Recipe: Pimento Cheese with Cream Cheese and Chipotle Peppers

    Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs

    A bowl of creamy herb dip is surrounded by fresh vegetables, including broccoli, cucumber slices, baby carrots, celery sticks, and round crackers. The dip is garnished with chopped herbs and black pepper. The background features a textured, dark surface.
    Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Vibrant, herby, and oh so creamy, this homemade Green Goddess dip gets its robust flavor from fresh parsley, basil, and tarragon.
    Get the Recipe: Quick & Easy Green Goddess Dip With Fresh Herbs

    Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Truffles

    Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Truffles. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    These tasty Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Truffles are a perfect appetizer served alongside vegetables and crackers.
    Get the Recipe: Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Truffles

    Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

    A bowl of sliced cucumbers with a wooden spoon.
    Grandma’s Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    My Grandma’s Cucumber Salad Recipe is cool, crunchy, refreshing, and easy to throw together on a hot summer day! Great for BBQ’s or potlucks.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Cucumber Salad

    Homemade Salsa with Peaches and Corn

    A bowl of easy-to-make salsa with the perfect balance of peaches, tomatoes, and corn.
    Homemade Salsa with Peaches and Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try an easy to make mouthwatering peach and tomato salsa with a spicy twist of sriracha! It showcases the balance between sweet and spicy flavors that the South is known for.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Salsa with Peaches and Corn

    Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

    Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

    Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Recipe

    Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps are a healthy, quick and easy dish to make and pack so much flavor into every bite!
    Get the Recipe: Ground Turkey Lettuce Wrap Recipe

    Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches

    Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Italian pinwheel sandwiches: easy, versatile, and perfect for picnics, bento box lunches, or party appetizers. Fun-to-eat bites everyone will love, including kids.
    Get the Recipe: Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches

    Parmesan Truffle Fries

    Parmesan Truffle Fries. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Drizzled with truffle oil and tossed with freshly grated parmesan, these homemade truffle fries are the ultimate flavor sensation!
    Get the Recipe: Parmesan Truffle Fries

    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 good! Yummy!!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

    Cold Crab Dip

    Cold Crab Dip. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    It takes just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients to create this easy cold crab dip recipe, which is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful seafood dip.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Crab Dip

    Olive Dip With Cream Cheese

    Olive Dip With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Olive dip with cream cheese only requires a handful of ingredients and can be made in less than 5 minutes. Serve with crackers or chips!
    Get the Recipe: Olive Dip With Cream Cheese

    Cold Knorr Vegetable Dip

    Cold Knorr Vegetable Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Learn how to make the famous Knorr Vegetable Dip with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for parties, this dip is always a crowd favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Knorr Vegetable Dip

    Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients

    A ring of deviled eggs.
    Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Classic deviled eggs with mayo, mustard, and a sprinkle of paprika and parsley. A simple, tasty appetizer that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Classic Deviled Eggs- Just 4 Ingredients

    Reuben Dip (Served Cold)

    Reuben Dip (Served Cold). Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    With corned beef and cream cheese, this cold Reuben dip recipe tastes like a Reuben sandwich but as an easy, spreadable, and tasty snack.
    Get the Recipe: Reuben Dip (Served Cold)

    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

    A platter of grilled dates.
    Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Grilled dates stuffed with goat cheese and then wrapped with prosciutto, the perfect marriage of salty and sweet. Cook them on the grill for an easy appetizer for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

    Kentucky Benedictine Sandwiches With Cream Cheese And Cucumbers

    A tray of cucumber sandwiches.
    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

    Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers

    Pretzel crackers topped with cream cheese and strawberries.
    Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy Strawberry Crostini is a sweet and salty appetizer that combines pretzel crackers with cream cheese & berries for a bright pop of flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers

    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

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