Holidays & Occasions Memorial Day Memorial Day Appetizers to Feed a Crowd By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on May 13, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Stephen DeVries These Memorial Day appetizers will keep your guests occupied while the meats are on the grill. From veggie kabobs to tarts, dips, and bites, we have you covered with plenty of appetizer recipes for your Memorial Day get-together. These recipes are so good, your guests may even forget about the rest of the meal. (That is, until they smell the barbecue on the grill. One whiff of that, and they're sure to be hungry again.) We have Memorial Day snacks for everyone, even kids, picky eaters, and those with allergies, so take a look and start planning your menu today. You can feed a crowd with these delicious app ideas, all of which are easy enough to whip up the morning before the party. 01 of 34 Party Poppers Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Party Poppers Your guests will be nibbling these stuffed, bacon-wrapped poppers all afternoon (and requesting them at every other get-together this summer). 02 of 34 Southwest Salsa Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Southwest Salsa Backyard barbecues call for time-tested, party-perfect salsas. (This one is great.) 03 of 34 Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip Photo: Greg Dupree Recipe: Spinach-and-Vidalia Dip When feeding a crowd, go for vibrant, party-pleasing dips. 04 of 34 Peppery Grilled Okra with Lemon-Basil Dipping Sauce Jennifer Davick Recipe: Peppery Grilled Okra With Lemon-Basil Dipping Sauce Make some room on the grill for these tasty bites. 05 of 34 Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs Memorial Day and deviled eggs go together like peas and carrots. 06 of 34 Herbed Tomato Tart Becky Luigart Stayner Recipe: Herbed Tomato Tart Slices of tomatoes and a scattering of herbs make this tart a lovely seasonal addition to your appetizer spread. 07 of 34 Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip Iain Bagwell Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip Better make a few batches of these delicious potato wedges. 08 of 34 Easy Vegetable Kabobs Southern Living Recipe: Easy Vegetable Kabobs Put your fresh produce to good use with this easy kabob recipe. 09 of 34 Baked Bean Crostini Jennifer Davick Recipe: Baked Bean Crostini Take classic baked beans up a notch by serving them as fancy, snackable crostini. 10 of 34 Deviled Potatoes Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Deviled Potatoes These mini bites are a cross between deviled eggs and potato salad, and they couldn’t be more perfect for a backyard barbecue. 11 of 34 Barbecue Deviled Eggs Southern Living Recipe: Barbecue Deviled Eggs Barbecue and deviled eggs? Of course! It’s a perfect pairing. 12 of 34 Loaded Baked Potato Dip Jennifer Davick Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Dip Just add waffle fries for a crowd-pleasing app. 13 of 34 Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas Stephen DeVries Recipe: Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas These bite-size enchiladas are delicious and easy to eat (no utensils needed!). 14 of 34 Mini Caprese Bites William Dickey Recipe: Mini Caprese Bites Bursting grape tomatoes make a perfect app for a backyard party. 15 of 34 Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers Jennifer Davick Recipe: Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers Keep your apps fresh and flavorful with juicy melon, delicious prosciutto, and creamy mozzarella. 16 of 34 Peach and Pork Kabobs Jennifer Davick Recipe: Peach and Pork Kabobs Grill these kabobs for a perfectly unexpected app. 17 of 34 Guacamole Ralph Anderson Recipe: Guacamole It’s the ultimate summertime dip. Serve alongside salsa and chips for a no-fail app. 18 of 34 Fresh Herb-Tomato Crostini Jennifer Davick Recipe: Fresh Herb-Tomato Crostini These crunchy bites will satisfy a crowd. 19 of 34 Herbed Dip with Baby Vegetables Iain Bagwell Recipe: Herbed Dip with Baby Vegetables A creamy herb dip makes for an easy and seasonal app. 20 of 34 Green Pea Hummus Becky Luigart-Stayner Recipe: Green Pea Hummus Gather your favorite seasonal veggies for a flavorful spread. 21 of 34 Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos Laurey W. Glenn Recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos Make nachos even easier by preparing them in your slow cooker. 22 of 34 Pimiento-Stuffed Summer Squash Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Pimiento-Stuffed Summer Squash Pop a few of these onto your plate, and you’ll be off to a delicious afternoon. 23 of 34 Guacamole-Goat Cheese Toasts Southern Living Recipe:Guacamole-Goat Cheese Toasts Summertime is no stranger to guacamole. Dress it up with crunchy toasts and creamy goat cheese. 24 of 34 Shrimp Mojo de Ajo Southern Living Recipe:Shrimp Mojo de Ajo This garlicky shrimp app is easy to pop onto the grill, and guests will love it. Garnish with a lime for the ideal summer snack. 25 of 34 Summer Fruit Skewers Southern Living Watch the Video: Summer Fruit Skewers Combine all your favorite fresh fruits from the farmers' market for an easy-as-can-be app. 26 of 34 Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe: Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Stuff cherry tomatoes with this addictive avocado mixture for supremely snackable bites. 27 of 34 Fruit, Cheese, and Herb Skewers Photo: Jennifer Davick Recipe: Fruit, Cheese, and Herb Skewers This super-fresh skewer alternates blackberries, mozzarella, and fragrant herbs. 28 of 34 Fried Chicken Bites Jennifer Davick Recipe: Fried Chicken Bites These nuggets will keep everyone satisfied until the Memorial Day meal is served. 29 of 34 Tomato-Rosemary Tart Tina Cornett, Jennifer Davick Recipe: Tomato-Rosemary Tart This delicious tart is best when eaten al fresco. 30 of 34 Classic Pimiento Cheese Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Classic Pimiento Cheese You can’t go wrong with classic Southern pimiento cheese and toasts. 31 of 34 Pizza Sticks Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: Pizza Sticks Keep the kids happy with these tasty pizza sticks. 32 of 34 Roasted Garlic-Edamame Spread Southern Living Recipe: Roasted Garlic-Edamame Spread You’ll be scraping the bottom of the bowl in no time with this creamy, cool app. 33 of 34 Grilled Chicken-Vegetable Kabobs Jennifer Davick Recipe: Grilled Chicken-Vegetable KabobsWatch the Video: The Best Way To Make Kabobs These hearty kabobs can easily double as a main. 34 of 34 Ham Salad Iain Bagwell Recipe: Ham Salad Southerners know: When in doubt, mix up some ham salad as an easy app. Was this page helpful? 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