Food and Recipes

Appetizers

They say that at a great party people never want to leave the kitchen. That may or may not be true, but with the right appetizers at least you may entice them to another room.

At Southern Living we love appetizers so much that we're always looking for easier ways to get them on the table—even if it is the coffee table. Appetizers keep family and friends satisfied and whether you choose hearty or healthy treats, we're here to help you make every small bite your best yet.

Wasabi Deviled Eggs

Wasabi Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Charred-Vegetable Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips

Charred-Vegetable Guacamole

Southern Living Mango Salsa in a bowl to serve

Southern Living Peel 'N' Eat Shrimp on a platter to serve with dipping sauce and lemon halves

Peel And Eat Shrimp

Southern Living Pickled Eggs in the jar after pickling

Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs

Southern Living Philly Cheesesteak Dip in the pan to serve with slices of bread

Philly Cheesesteak Dip

Southern Living Dill Pickle Dip in a bowl to serve with potato chips

Dill Pickle Dip

Southern Living Louisville Rolled Oysters fried and in a basket to serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Louisville Rolled Oysters

Southern Living Fried Green Tomatoes on a board ready to serve

Fried Green Tomatoes

Southern Living The Masters Egg Salad Sandwiches on a plate to serve with a beer

The Masters Egg Salad Sandwiches

Southern Living Basic Pimento Cheese in a bowl to serve with crackers and vegetables

Basic Pimiento Cheese

party cheese ball

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Southern Living Spicy Guacamole in a bowl to serve

Spicy Guacamole

Chunky Guacamole

Chunky Guacamole

Hush Puppies. on a plate with coleslaw beside

air fryer hush puppies

Air Fryer Hush Puppies

Cheese Dreams

Our Cheesiest Appetizer Recipes Ever

Southern Living Jezebel Sauce with some cream cheese and crackers on a plate

Southern Living Deviled Crab Dip in serving bowl

Deviled Crab Dip

Southern Living Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Spring CruditÃ©s on a serving platter

Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Spring Crudités

Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on a serving platter with a small plate of sandwiches beside

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Fried oysters on a plate with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

Skillet taco dip in skillet

Skillet Taco Dip

Skillet spinach-artichoke dip in cast iron

Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Ina Garten Talking with Microphone

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Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos

Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos

Okra in a Blanket on decorated plate

Okra In A Blanket

Mini Pimiento Cheese Balls

Mini Pimiento Cheese Balls

Pickapeppa Snack Mix on table nnear seasonal drinks

Pickapeppa Snack Mix

Pickled Garlic

Carrot-Tahini Dip

Carrot-Tahini Dip

Sausage Rolls

Bloody Mary Poached Shrimp

You Don't Even Have To Leave Your Beach Chair To Serve These Easy Appetizers

Southern Living Cowboy Candy in a jar and on top of cream cheese with crackers to serve

olive oil

Last-Minute Guests? This Appetizer Only Requires Pantry Ingredients And A Fresh Loaf of Bread

Southern Living Dried Beef Cheese Ball ready to serve with crackers

Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Southern Living Black Bean Corn Salsa in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips, lime wedges, and glasses of beer

Black Bean And Corn Salsa

Southern Living Charcuterie-Board Snack Mix in a bowl to serve

Charcuterie-Board Snack Mix

Southern Living Cheese Loverâs Snack Mix in a bowl to serve

Cheese Lover's Snack Mix

Southern Living Kentucky Beer Cheese in a bowl to serve with sliced vegetables and pretzels

Kentucky Beer Cheese

Baked Goat Cheese Spread with Pepper Jelly

This Is The Most Searched Appetizer In The South

radishes with butter and salt

The 3-Ingredient Appetizer That's Too Easy To Be This Pretty

Southern Living Southern Pimento Cheese on a platter ready to serve with crackers and vegetables

Southern Pimiento Cheese

Southern Living Ranch Snacker Crackers in a bowl to serve

Ranch Oyster Crackers

Southern Living Ham Cheese Ball

Ham Cheese Ball

Southern Living Roasted Artichokes with Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce

Roasted Artichokes With Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce

Southern Living Cream Cheese Sausage Balls in a bowl to serve

Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

crispy fried pickles in a basket with ranch dipping sauce

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party cheese ball

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Fresh Market Take & Bake Brie

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jalapeno poppers

Jalapeño Poppers

French Dip Sliders

French Dip Sliders

2-ingredient dip

The Easiest, Cheesiest, 2-Ingredient Appetizer Everyone Wants To Know How To Make

Skillet beer-cheese dip with pretzel bites in skillet

Skillet Beer-Cheese Dip With Pretzel Bites

Buttery parmesan-herb mini crackers

Buttery Parmesan-Herb Mini Crackers

meatball appetizer

This 2-Ingredient Appetizer Was The First To Run Out At My Housewarming Party

party cheese ball

Party Cheese Ball

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

Fig, Pecan, And Brie Bites

Fig, Pecan, And Brie Bites

Smoked Salmon-Potato Chip Canapes

Smoked Salmon-Potato Chip Canapés

Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chiles

Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chiles

Five-Alarm Firecracker Saltines

Five-Alarm Firecracker Saltines