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33 Party-Perfect Potato Appetizers

Mary Shannon Hodes, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
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Potato Puffs with Toppings
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Potatoes are one of our favorite foods. Why? Well not only are they delicious, but you can enjoy them any time of day in a number of ways. Breakfast—hash browns and tater tots. Lunch and dinner—mashed, smashed, twice-baked, tossed in a casserole or soup, French-fried, roasted, and so much more. Lucky for us, these amazing potato appetizers prove the humble potato's versatility even further. Whether you're hosting a dressy dinner party or a casual cookout, these potato appetizers will look the part. Old classics like potato skins and potato latkes meet up with new twists like potato puffs and sweet potato hummus for all kinds of potato goodness. As if we needed another one, these incredible potato appetizers are reason enough to love the potato.   
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Mini Potato Skins

Mini Potato Skins
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop styling: Claire Spollen; Food styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Mini Potato Skins

This crispy potato skins are party perfect with bacon, cheddar, sour cream, and green onions.

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Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Sausage balls are a favorite appetizer at Southern events, and this recipe takes them to the next (incredibly delicious) level.

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Deviled Potatoes

Deviled Potatoes
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Deviled Potatoes

Give your guests two Southern classics—deviled eggs and potato salad—in these mini wonders.

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Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Smoked salmon is an appetizer favorite, so serve it to guests in a reinvented way with mini fingerling potatoes.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

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Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus

The appetizer spread doesn’t have to be loaded down with unhealthy options. This colorful hummus is light but satisfying with pita bread, chips, or various veggies.

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Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip

Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip

Crispy potatoes, bacon, and creamy cheese dip—this appetizer has the trifecta of crowd-pleasing ingredients.

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Buffalo-Style Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Buffalo-Style Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Buffalo-Style Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Who doesn’t love waffle fires? This buffalo version is perfect for an at-home tailgate.

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Potato Puffs with Toppings

Potato Puffs with Toppings
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Potato Puffs with Toppings

These pretty bites are like fancy tater tots, so you know they’ll go quickly.

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Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw

Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw

These mini biscuits freeze beautifully, so they’re perfect for making ahead.

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Bite-Size Potatoes O’Brien

Bite-Size Potatoes O’Brien
Credit: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Bite-Size Potatoes O’Brien

This colorful breakfast hash recipe gets a finger-food makeover that your guests will love.

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Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: William Smith

Recipe: Potato Latkes

This classic latke recipe is as good as it gets. Stick to this basic recipe to start and offer guests fun options like our Warm Apple Compote and Aged Cheddar Topping, our Tahini, Yogurt, and Roasted Red Pepper Topping, or our Herbed Sour Cream and Smoked Salmon Topping.

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Potato Rolls

Potato Rolls
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Recipe: Potato Rolls

This versatile potato bread recipe can be served with ham, pork tenderloin, or another protein as appetizer sliders.

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Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet Potato Chips
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Chips

For a personal touch, make homemade sweet potato chips to serve with your favorite dips and cheeses.

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Potato-Crusted Pizza

Potato-Crusted Pizza Recipe
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Recipe: Potato-Crusted Pizza

Frozen shredded potatoes make a delicious crust for this easy flatbread recipe you can slice into bite-size pieces for guests. Make several with various toppings for fun presentation.

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Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries

Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries

For a casual cookout or tailgate, there’s no appetizer more kid-friendly than good ole French fries.

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Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon

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Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Food Styling: William Smith; Prop Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Recipe: Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon

You get yummy toppings in every bite with Hasselback-style potatoes.

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Root Vegetable Fritters

Root Vegetable Fritters
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Root Vegetable Fritters

This twist on classic potato latkes includes carrots, parsnips, and onions.

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Tater Nachos

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Credit: Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Tater Nachos

Who doesn’t love tater tots? They might be your favorite nacho base after trying this recipe. Serve them family-style straight from the skillet for a laidback feel.

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Thin Potato Kugel

Thin Potato Kugel
Credit: Jen Causey

Recipe: Thin Potato Kugel

Although traditional potato kugel is a casserole, this crispy version is perfect for easy sharing.

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Biscuits
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuit

You can serve these fluffy little biscuits with endless options like butter, ham, pepper jelly, and pimiento cheese.

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Roasted Vegetable Pizza

Roasted Vegetable Pizza
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Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Pizza

This light flatbread recipe is topped with veggies for a fresh app that won’t fill them up too much before the main course.

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Fingerling Potatoes with Avocado and Smoked Salmon

Fingerling Potatoes with Avocado and Smoked Salmon
Credit: Jim Franco

Recipe: Fingerling Potatoes with Avocado and Smoked Salmon

Have all your ingredients prepped, but don’t plate until right before guests arrive so your avocado doesn’t brown too quickly.

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From-Scratch Oven Fries

From-Scratch Oven Fries
Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: From-Scratch Oven Fries

Your guests will be so impressed when they find out these perfectly crisp fries didn’t come from a bag.

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Sweet Potato Tartlets

Sweet Potato Tartlets
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Tartlets

If you like to set out a mix of sweet and savory snacks, these mini treats are the perfect hint of sweet.

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Crispy Potato Chips

Crispy Potato Chips
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Recipe: Crispy Potato Chips

This simple recipe is your new go-to for homemade chips that go with everything.

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Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Loaded Baked Potato Dip
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Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Everyone’s favorite side dish becomes the new favorite appetizer with this addicting recipe.

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Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes

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Recipe: Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes

These bites are a delicious appetizer alternative for fiesta night at your house.

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Potato Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar

Potato Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar
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Recipe: Potato Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar

These bites look fancy, but they only take a few ingredients.

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Sweet Potato Crostini with Goat Cheese and Grape Salsa

Sweet Potato Crostini with Goat Cheese and Grape Salsa
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Crostini with Goat Cheese and Grape Salsa

This colorful appetizer has the perfect blend of spicy and sweet.

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Potato Skins

Potato Skins
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Recipe: Potato Skins

Baked potatoes topped with pimiento cheese? There’s nothing we don’t love about this easy appetizer. If you’re short on time, use store-bought pimiento cheese instead of homemade.

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Sweet Potato Squares with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise

Sweet Potato Squares with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise
Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Recipe: Sweet Potato Squares with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise

This simple appetizer is perfectly easy for guests to grab and go.

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Rosemary Salt-and-Vinegar Chips

Rosemary Salt-and-Vinegar Chips
Credit: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Rosemary Salt-and-Vinegar Chips

Pair these savory homemade chips with any of our favorite dip recipes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Mini Latkes With Salmon-Olive Relish

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Recipe: Mini Latkes With Salmon-Olive Relish

These crispy latkes pair incredibly well with our easy salmon relish.

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    1 of 34 Party-Perfect Potato Appetizers
    2 of 34 Mini Potato Skins
    3 of 34 Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
    4 of 34 Deviled Potatoes
    5 of 34 Baked Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Capers
    6 of 34 Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus
    7 of 34 Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip
    8 of 34 Buffalo-Style Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
    9 of 34 Potato Puffs with Toppings
    10 of 34 Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw
    11 of 34 Bite-Size Potatoes O’Brien
    12 of 34 Potato Latkes
    13 of 34 Potato Rolls
    14 of 34 Sweet Potato Chips
    15 of 34 Potato-Crusted Pizza
    16 of 34 Salt-and-Pepper Oven Fries
    17 of 34 Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon
    18 of 34 Root Vegetable Fritters
    19 of 34 Tater Nachos
    20 of 34 Thin Potato Kugel
    21 of 34 Sweet Potato Biscuits
    22 of 34 Roasted Vegetable Pizza
    23 of 34 Fingerling Potatoes with Avocado and Smoked Salmon
    24 of 34 From-Scratch Oven Fries
    25 of 34 Sweet Potato Tartlets
    26 of 34 Crispy Potato Chips
    27 of 34 Loaded Baked Potato Dip
    28 of 34 Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes
    29 of 34 Potato Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar
    30 of 34 Sweet Potato Crostini with Goat Cheese and Grape Salsa
    31 of 34 Potato Skins
    32 of 34 Sweet Potato Squares with Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise
    33 of 34 Rosemary Salt-and-Vinegar Chips
    34 of 34 Mini Latkes With Salmon-Olive Relish

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