9 Mardi Gras Party Appetizers

Start your party off with delicious Fat Tuesday recipes for Mini Muffulettas, Creole Deviled Eggs, and more!

Mini Muffulettas

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Mini Muffulettas

You can easily make these Mini Muffulettas the day before the party. Just assemble, place in zip-top, plastic freezer bags, and refrigerate overnight. Store-bought craft paper and simple twine create clever sandwich wrappers.

Southern Shrimp Cocktails

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Southern Shrimp Cocktails

Have the seafood market steam shrimp to save time, or follow our easy instructions in the recipe. Serve the shrimp, okra, and breadsticks on a platter around a bowl of the sauce, or make individual cocktails. Use 4-oz. votive candleholders, shot glasses, cordial glasses, or mini-martini glasses.

Mini Crab Cakes

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Mini Crab Cakes

Garlic-Chive Sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice add zesty flavor to Mini Crab Cakes.

Crawfish Dip

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Crawfish Dip

Get you mudbug fix with this delicious dip and pair with crusty French bread.

Muffuletta Dip

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Muffuletta Dip

You can serve this versatile recipe on French bread crostini or with crackers over a block of cream cheese. Try tossing leftovers in a Caesar salad.

Dressed Mini Oyster Po'boys

Dressed Mini Oyster Po'boys

A smaller version of the classic, our Dressed Mini Oyster Po'boys are served with a slaw and Creole dressing.

Smoked Paprika-Glazed Andouille

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Smoked Paprika-Glazed Andouille

Serve andouille with wooden toothpicks to create bite-size appetizers.

Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

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Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs have a Creole flavor and are perfect as a Mardi Gras appetizer.

Grits-and-Gumbo Tarts

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Grits-and-Gumbo Tarts

Capture the iconic flavors of New Orleans in these easy-to-make tarts.

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