Appetizers & Dips

Start your next party or gathering with a tasty appetizer. Here you’ll find plenty of easy dip and appetizer recipes, that are also perfect for game day or family movie night.

Fried green plantain being dipped in a bowl of guacamole that's sitting on a platter full of tostones.

How to Make Fried Green Plantains (Tostones)

See how easy it is to make this tostones recipe! Tostones are twice-fried green plantains that come out crisp to perfection every time. Sprinkle with sea salt, garlic salt, or Goya Adobo seasoning and enjoy with your favorite Latin American dipping sauce.
Fried green plantain being dipped in a bowl of guacamole that's sitting on a platter full of tostones.
Bowl of skinny poolside dip with chip in it, on a platter of carrot and celery sticks, and pretzel chips.

Skinny Poolside Dip

When it comes to dips, this skinny poolside dip is one you'll delight in and enjoy guilt free. This appetizer is made with cream cheese, loaded with crispy raw veggies and seasoned with hidden valley ranch mix. Serve this dip with crackers or chips.
Bowl of skinny poolside dip with chip in it, on a platter of carrot and celery sticks, and pretzel chips.
Baked Reuben sliders fresh out of the oven. Stacked on top of each other on a dark brown cutting board next to fresh parsley.

Baked Reuben Sliders: Easy Party Food

Oven baked Reuben sliders are the Perfect Party Appetizer for Saint Patrick's day or Game day! These mini Corned beef sliders are simply delicious and tend to disappear within minutes! Also make these sandwiches for an easy dinner idea.
Baked Reuben sliders fresh out of the oven. Stacked on top of each other on a dark brown cutting board next to fresh parsley.
Tater tot nachos (loaded totchos) are crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese, and all your favorite nacho toppings. This appetizer takes just minutes to make!

Tater Tot Nachos (Loaded Totchos)

Tater tot nachos (loaded totchos) are crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese, bacon, chorizo, and all your favorite nacho toppings. This snack takes just minutes to make and tends to disappear fast!
Tater tot nachos (loaded totchos) are crispy tater tots topped with melted cheese, and all your favorite nacho toppings. This appetizer takes just minutes to make!
Jalapeno popper cheese ball next to crackers. Ready to eat.

Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe

This jalapeno popper cheese ball recipe has all the flavors of jalapeno poppers. Made into a fun appetizer everyone will love this holiday!
Jalapeno popper cheese ball next to crackers. Ready to eat.
Crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeno popper on a white plate next to a white bowl of cilantro avocado yogurt dressing.

Oven Baked Jalapeno Poppers

Oven-baked jalapeno poppers are loaded with flavor, stuffed with cheese, and wrapped in crispy bacon. The perfect Game day appetizer!
Crispy bacon-wrapped jalapeno popper on a white plate next to a white bowl of cilantro avocado yogurt dressing.
Mini tortilla pizzas.

How to Make Mini Tortilla Pizzas

Craving pizza in a hurry? Mini Tortilla Pizzas only take minutes to make and come out crispy on the bottom with lots of melted cheese on top. Serve these small pizzas with your favorite toppings as an appetizer or a tasty snack.
Mini tortilla pizzas.
Beef queso dip in a black skillet next to tortilla chips.

Easy Beef Queso Dip

Easy Beef Queso Dip recipe made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese and lots of crisp vegetables. This quick chile con queso appetizer tastes just like classic Rotel cheese dip, except I use homemade pico de gallo in place of canned tomatoes. Served with tortilla chips, this warm dip is always a crowd-pleaser!
Beef queso dip in a black skillet next to tortilla chips.
Super bowl buffalo chicken dip fresh out of the oven topped with chives. Carrot and celery sticks are arranged on a white plate next to dip.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip (with Canned Chicken)

Buffalo chicken dip is a creamy appetizer perfect for game day and loaded with spicy, buffalo wing flavor! Just mix and bake or dump all ingredients into a crock pot and heat until cheese is melted.
Super bowl buffalo chicken dip fresh out of the oven topped with chives. Carrot and celery sticks are arranged on a white plate next to dip.
Cucumber dill dip with gluten free everything bagel chip.

Easy Cucumber Dill Dip

Cucumber Dill Dip is a cool dip made with a base of sour cream, cream cheese and fresh cucumbers. This refreshing veggie dip is easy to make in just 10 minutes and perfect for adding to a vegetable platter.
Cucumber dill dip with gluten free everything bagel chip.
Frito Corn Dip and bowl of Frito chips.

Easy Frito Corn Dip

Frito corn dip is a cold dip filled with corn and cheese. It's easy to make and only has 7 ingredients. Serve this corn dip with Fritos Scoops for best dipping and lots of corn chip flavor.
Frito Corn Dip and bowl of Frito chips.
Bowl of mango avocado salsa with tortilla chip in it.

Fresh Mango Avocado Salsa (Easy Recipe)

Mango Salsa with Avocado features fresh mangos and avocado marinated in lime juice. Enjoy this sweet and tangy Mexican salsa with tortilla chips or on tacos. It's fabulous, no matter how you eat it!
Bowl of mango avocado salsa with tortilla chip in it.