Start your party off with delicious Mardi Gras appetizers like Mini Muffulettas, Creole Deviled Eggs, and more!
Mini Muffulettas
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
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.
Mini Crab Cakes
Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes
Recipe: Garlic-Chive Sauce
Garlic-Chive Sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice add zesty flavor to Mini Crab Cakes.
Hot Crawfish Dip
Recipe: Hot Crawfish Dip
Get your mudbug fix with this delicious dip and pair with crusty French bread.
Muffuletta Dip
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.
Smoked Paprika-Glazed Andouille
Recipe: Smoked Paprika-Glazed Andouille
Serve andouille with wooden toothpicks to create bite-size appetizers.
Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Recipe: Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs have a Creole flavor and are perfect as a Mardi Gras appetizer.
Grits-and-Gumbo Tarts
Recipe: Grits-and-Gumbo Tarts
Capture the iconic flavors of New Orleans in these easy-to-make tarts.
