8 Mardi Gras Appetizers

By Southern Living

Start your party off with delicious Mardi Gras appetizers like Mini Muffulettas, Creole Deviled Eggs, and more!

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Mini Muffulettas

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

Recipe: 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.

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Southern Shrimp Cocktails

Photo: Charles Walton IV

Recipe: 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.

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Mini Crab Cakes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes
Recipe: Garlic-Chive Sauce

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

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Hot Crawfish Dip

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Hot Crawfish Dip

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

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Muffuletta Dip

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: 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.

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Smoked Paprika-Glazed Andouille

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe: Smoked Paprika-Glazed Andouille

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

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Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Recipe: Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

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

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Grits-and-Gumbo Tarts

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Grits-and-Gumbo Tarts

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

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