This simple recipe for Bacon Meatballs is a huge crowd pleaser! Easy to make and insanely delicious with a nice twist on salty-sweet flavors!

It’s the Saturday before Labor Day which means, hello, HAPPY BACON DAY!! It may as well be a national holiday here in our house. I mean, I buy bacon in bulk and currently have about 30-lbs in my freezer. That should really explain everything, right?! Ha. I have a fabulous little appetizer for you today. They’re simple to make and I assure you, people will devour them. The recipe can be found right here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This creamy Swiss & Cheddar Cheese fondue is an easy cheese fondue recipe that is perfect for holiday dinners, parties and family gatherings! This delicious fondue recipe comes together in just a few minutes with a few simple ingredients – it is so easy to make and everyone loves it!

Swiss and Cheddar Cheese Fondue is one of my all-time favorite, go-to recipes! I can’t believe I haven’t posted it before now! This delicious meal is one that we always make on New Years Eve, although to be completely honest, we make it lots of other times throughout the year too.

Find the recipe for this easy appetizer here!

 

It’s Game Day season! You know what that means, right? It’s also game day food season, which makes just about everyone happy, regardless of how their team is doing. Bring on the finger foods! I stopped by our local Walmart and picked up everything I needed for these incredible sausage rolls. I love how easy they come together and oh my word, you won’t believe how good they taste. Flavorful Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Roll Sausage mixed with Ranch dressing and cheese, wrapped in delicate, buttery pastry dough. Yes, they taste just as good as they sound!

I opted for the regular Jimmy Dean sausage but if you’re feeling adventurous, you can use the Hot variety. Yum! I found the Jimmy Dean Sausage in the refrigerated section at Walmart. Be sure to have plenty of ranch dressing for dipping!

See the Easy Ranch Sausage Rolls recipe here!

Bacon Avocado Deviled Eggs made with all the classic deviled egg ingredients, plus avocado! Creamy, flavorful and the best part is they have bacon on top. These are THE BEST deviled eggs you’ll ever try!

This recipe makes the most amazing deviled eggs ever! I’ll be completely honest- I have never been a huge fan of deviled eggs, but then I saw this version of them and knew I needed to give it a try!

The addition of avocado and bacon makes these deviled eggs absolutely delicious. A little bit of paprika on top is delicious too! After having these eggs, I’m not sure I can go back to the regular kind ever again. I don’t make deviled eggs very often, but they are definitely a must-have recipe for finger food parties of all kinds!

See the Bacon Avocado Deviled Eggs recipe here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I saw this recipe and KNEW I had to try it. Honestly everyone- it’s one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! I mean, I’ve had smoked salmon in Paris. Fish & Chips in London. Fresh pineapple in Hawaii. But I ate these chicken skewers fresh off the grill in my ole backyard and let me tell you, my taste buds sang. I think they’d be a fantastic appetizer or main dish. Holiday food, game day food, snack food! Doesn’t matter the occasion, this appetizer recipe will be perfect!

Find the Ranch Chicken Bacon Kabobs appetizer recipe here.

 

Easy Nacho Cheese sauce recipe with only 4 ingredients and is made in minutes! Smooth, creamy with great nacho cheese flavor, this recipe is perfect for parties, busy weeknight dinners and game day food!

Our Easy Nacho Cheese recipe is easily my favorite and I’ve been making it for years! Never buy nacho cheese again when you can make it at home in minutes and it tastes so much better! It calls for just 4 ingredients- milk, cheese, taco seasoning for some great nacho flavor and corn starch for thickening. The sauce is gluten-free and easily adaptable. Like spicy foods? Replace some of the cheese with pepper jack! Serving nachos for dinner? Serve it with shredded chicken for added protein. Make the nachos however you’d like- this nacho cheese is a great starting point for a variety of options!

Find the recipe for this cheesy appetizer here! 

 

Cranberry Salsa Dip combines cream cheese, spices, and cream cheese to make a simple and sweet side dish for any holiday festivities!

Cranberry Salsa Dip is an appetizer recipe that I recently tried, and it has very quickly become a family favorite!  I’ve never tried anything like it before, but the cranberry/spices/cream cheese combination makes for an absolutely delicious dip! Besides, it’s super easy and only takes a handful of ingredients, which is always a plus for any busy mom!

The recipe for Cranberry Salsa Dip is here.

 

Chicken Club Roll-Ups are tasty, easy appetizers made from chicken, bacon, cheese & avocado rolled in a fresh tortilla. Chicken Club made simple!

Chicken Club Roll-Ups are so easy to make and really, just about anything with bacon and cheese goes well with football.Watching football is fun, but I’m sure I’m not alone when I say game day food makes it so much better! Serve them alongside some ranch dressing mixed with buffalo sauce- yum!

You can find the ingredients and instructions here.

 

Texas Caviar combines delicious fresh vegetables with an amazing Italian dressing…plus you get the added crunch of tortilla chips in the mix!

Texas Caviar…if you don’t know what that is, you can thank me for blessing your life with it. The name sounds odd, I know. The first few times I heard how amazing it was, I didn’t really listen because ummm… I don’t want to try caviar. Sounds pricey. And slimy.

Then I had it at a potluck and oh how my attitude changed. It has nothing to do with actual caviar, really it’s just a play on words in an attempt to describe a ridiculously easy appetizer that is absolutely amazing! Honestly, try it. Just be prepared to ditch the chips and grab some other utensil that allows you to eat more, faster. {Wait, is it just me?!}

This Texas Caviar version has an added ingredient that’s not normally found in other versions: avocado. Don’t leave it out. In my opinion it takes the dish from good to stellar. Other versions also use Black Eyed Peas, but I think they’re harder to find and cost more than regular beans. So I use a regular cans of beans instead and you know what? It tastes the same! See The Best Texas Caviar recipe here!

This Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread is EPIC! “Crack bread” is an appropriate name for this because it’s garlic bread – on crack! It’s basically a cheesy garlic bread, but so much more delicious!!  Cheese, garlic and bread – you can’t go wrong. This is a great cost effective FUN centerpiece for your next gathering!

If you haven’t tried this Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread before, let me warn you now: garlic bread will never be the same again. It’s like a pull apart bread, but tastes like garlic bread plus you have the mozzarella cheese which stretches wonderfully as you pull bits off. This is INSANELY delicious. I especially love the way the bread is cut into diamond shapes so you can tear bite size pieces off. Every piece is garlicky and buttery and oh-so-cheesy. This is one the kids go NUTS over, don’t say I didn’t warn you! And grown ups turn into little kids when they get stuck into this. I made this for a dinner and let me tell you, it took 5 hands about 30 seconds to demolish this!

Check out the full recipe here!

 

As you know, my favorite part about any holiday (after the meaningful stuff like family and togetherness, etc.) is the food. Actually, my favorite part of any given day just might be the food, but hey, to each her own. The Christmas season is especially fun because there are all sorts of opportunities for delicious little snacks that you generally don’t eat all year long. I mean, we’ve already gone through more cheeseballs in the past three weeks than we do for the entire rest of the year, and don’t even get me started on Lil’ Smokies! Anyway, I wanted to make a festive, but still easy, holiday snack you could take to any party, so I came up with these Christmas tree spinach dip breadsticks.

You can always adapt this recipe for whatever holiday you’re celebrating! See the recipe and substitutions for other holidays here!

 

Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups are loaded with bacon, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream….all in a crispy wonton shell. This easy appetizer comes together quickly and is perfect for parties or game days. If you love jalapeño poppers, you’ll LOVE this delicious twist!

These easy game day appetizers are loaded with all the flavors of jalapeño poppers – cream cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and cheese – and baked inside a crispy wonton shell. They can be prepped in advance and baked in no time, and they’re almost guaranteed to be the hit of any party.

You better believe they’ll be on our Super Bowl menu and probably on every game day menu from this point forward. Truth be told, I plan on making these Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups as often as I possibly can. They’re just THAT good.

See the Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups recipe here!

 

Spinach Artichoke Dip is one of those recipes that absolutely everyone seems to love. A creamy cheesy base loaded with spinach, a bit of garlic and of course marinated artichokes.

It’s all topped off with more cheese and baked until golden and bubbly.  Between this recipe and our other favorites from this list, you’re pretty much guaranteed an invite to every party!

See the Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe here!

 

These baked buffalo wings are ultra crispy chicken wings tossed in a classic spicy sauce and served with ranch dressing. Snack away with less guilt!

Buffalo wings are a perennial favorite, they’re perfect for parties, game day, or just when you have a hankering for a hearty snack. These buffalo wings are baked instead of fried, but are just as crispy and delicious as what you’d order at a restaurant.

See the Best Buffalo Wings recipe here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caramelized onion bites with sautéed crimini mushrooms, balsamic caramelized onions, and applewood smoked gruyere cheese. Thee perfect little appetizers! They’re made with puff pastry and take no time at all to whip up! These are the perfect appetizers to serve your guests this holiday season.

Flakey puff pastry topped with balsamic caramelized onions, sauteéd mushrooms, a hint of garlic, and a smoked gruyere cheese bomb mixed right in. <– This is my life. Me likey likey. Be it a caramelized onion tart/tartlette, puff pastry bite, or a caramelized onion panini melt, I am down for it all.

Find the recipe here!

 

 

 

I have to admit, I have a weakness for jalapeno poppers. As much as I love them, I’ve never made them at home, because I’m not a fan of deep frying in my own kitchen. These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are baked instead of fried, and let me say, they’re even better than the original! Who can resist fresh jalapenos stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked to crispy perfection? Not me, that’s for sure. This is the ultimate party appetizer!

See the best ever Jalapeno Poppers recipe here!

 

The most perfect appetizer for any type of gathering! Only THREE ingredients, ten minutes of your time and guests will be raving! These pop in your mouth so easily, gone in no time!

It seemed fitting that I make this quick and scrumptious appetizer when my bff came to visit last month. I introduced her to The Pickle Roll-Up in college and we often found ourselves feasting on them in our dorm room after a trip to Hy-Vee to get supplies. We never shared them with anyone!

Find the recipe here.

 

With this recipe we’re sharing our secrets for making The Best Homemade Salsa Recipe we’ve ever tried. Healthy, fresh, and easy to adjust!

There are thousands of tomato-based salsa recipes online. Why should you make this one?

Well, we think this is The Best Homemade Salsa Recipe around because it’s healthy, quick to make, offers a fine chunky texture, and is brimming with absurd amounts of flavor.

Want to know the secret? Click here to find out and see the Best Homemade Salsa recipe!

 

The delicious sweet-and-spicy sauce for these classic meatballs couldn’t be easier! Whip them up with some ground beef and a few seasonings and then throw them in the crock pot to keep them warm, and voila they are ready to go and you can carry on making the rest of these incredible recipes!

See the Hot and Saucy Cocktail Meatballs recipe here!

 

No matter the holiday or party, easy tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze is the perfect dish to add some colour and excitement to your table.

Bruschetta is all about getting the perfect blend of tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil together and immersing them in olive oil to bring out their intense flavours. When this blend is placed on top of toasted garlic bread and drizzled with balsamic glaze, gastronomy is born.

Find the way to make this delicious appetizer here!

 

Whether it’s football game day in the fall or winter, there’s nothing better than wandering over to the food table and finding the best Mexican 7 layer dip. It’s the best I’ve ever had!

Alright, you’ve been assigned a dip or appetizer and you just don’t have time to slave over something extravagant, but you also want to show up having shown a little more effort than just a bag of pretzels. Introducing the Best Mexican 7 Layer Dip. That’s right, this version is better than any other. We teamed up with Marzetti to share a simple Veggie Dip recipe that will have your guests devouring, and even begging for more of your recipe at the next game day party with all of your favorite people.

See the 7-Layer Dip recipe here!

 

Guacamole is a must have at every appetizer party! This one is so easy to whip up and with almost one thousand five star reviews you can count on all of your guests gobbling it all up!

The simplest Guacamole Recipe, with 5 ingredients it doesn’t get any easier! Guacamole is a healthy dip – a staple at every gathering and a must when we have taco nights! Tommy is always in charge of making the guac, and he has converted many non-avocado lovers with this recipe.

To help you with making this amazing recipe here is how to speed up the avocado ripening process: we recommend placing unripe avocados in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana for two to three days until they are ripe. We do not recommend any other method of ripening because it may cause the avocados to rot.

See the Guacamole recipe here.

 

These fresh Dilly Cucumber Bites make a great healthy appetizer. Cucumber slices are topped with a fresh dill cream cheese and yogurt mixture, and finished with a juicy cherry tomato.

Parties and get-togethers are a great excuse to make some of my favorite more indulgent treats, like brownies and cookies and cheesy dips. But this past month I had so many occasions to make snacks that I actually got a little sick of eating junk. Can you believe it? So I wanted to make a healthy, but still delicious, appetizer to take to a recent potluck. And I did it! And the the full Dilly Cucumber Bites recipe here. 

 

 

 

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