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    Sizzling Starters: 10 Appetizer Recipes to Fire Up Your Memorial Day Celebration

    Published: May 21, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Nothing like a fantastic appetizer to get your party started. With the beginning of summer, try something new for your next BBQ or Cook-out.

    Strawberry Crostinis with Pretzel Crackers



     

    Looking for an easy, tasty and refreshing appetizer that will excite your senses? Look no further than a delicious strawberry and pretzel cracker combo! With its juicy, sweet flavor and satisfying crunch, this cold finger food is the perfect way to kick off any meal or party.

    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Crostinis with Pretzel Crackers

    Cold Corn Dip with Sour Cream and Rotel Tomatoes

    Warm Up Your Winter: Southern Classics!

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    This easy and creamy corn dip is the perfect appetizer for your next game day or party. With little effort and basic ingredients, you’ll have a fan favorite dip ready in no time.Using canned corn and canned rotel tomatoes and chillies for ease, this cold corn dip takes just 10 minutes to toss together! 

    Get the Recipe: Cold Corn Dip with Sour Cream and Rotel Tomatoes

    Homemade Salsa with Peaches and Corn

    Try an easy to make mouthwatering peach and tomato salsa with a spicy twist of sriracha! Perfect as a refreshing dip, or as a topping for tacos or quesadillas. It showcases the balance between sweet and spicy flavors that the South is known for.

    Get the Recipe: Homemade Salsa with Peaches and Corn

    30 Minute Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes 

    Bacon-wrapped mini potatoes are the perfect party finger food! These bite-size potato appetizers takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and they emerge from the oven with crispy bacon outside, and fork-tender potatoes inside. Serve with a sriracha and sour cream dipping sauce, and enjoy! Recipe yields 36 servings. 

    Get the Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes 

    10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip 

    This 10-minute shrimp dip appetizer layers cold cream cheese with jarred cocktail sauce and pre-cooked shrimp. It’s a terrific party appetizer that’s flavour-filled and tossed together with minimal time and effort. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping! Recipe yields 8 servings.

    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip 

    20-Minute Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups 

    These baked buffalo chicken-filled cups are the perfect bite-size appetizer idea! Ready in 20 minutes, they’re made with tortilla chip scoops, cooked shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, and homemade buffalo sauce (or store-bought buffalo sauce). Top with sour cream and green onion, and serve! 

    Get the Recipe: Baked Buffalo Chicken Cups 

    Cheese Crispies with Rice Krispies

    Cheese crispies are a buttery and cheesy finger food that make the perfect non greasy appetizer or snack. Made with 6 simple ingredients in under 15 minutes for an extremely easy recipe. Rice Krispies are the secret!

    Get the Recipe: Cheese Crispies with Rice Krispies

    Bold Homemade Chex Mix Recipe

    A batch of homemade Chex Mix coated in a bold and buttery seasoning is an ideal snack. Great for road trips or back to school. It’s an old fashioned snack that never goes out of style.

    Get the Recipe: Bold Homemade Chex Mix

    Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Potato Skins

    Bacon and cheese stuffed potato skins are loaded with your favorite toppings and baked creating mini potato skins. A bite size appetizer that’s the perfect finger food for game day or any gathering.

    Get the Recipe: Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Potato Skins

    Franks Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip

    This easy buffalo chicken dip is an all time favorite game day appetizer. With homemade buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, it’s a must for any party. Use rotisserie chicken and a quick and easy Buffalo sauce for that “hot wing” taste.

    Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken 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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