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  5. 33 Party-Perfect Potato Appetizers

33 Party-Perfect Potato Appetizers

By Mary Shannon Wells
March 08, 2019
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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

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

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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

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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

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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

Credit: Photo: 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Credit: Photo: 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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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