This is your go-to Southern appetizer guide packed with make-ahead Southern appetizers that travel well — recipes that taste amazing and won’t fall apart in the car. These are the recipes people ask for, hover around, and quietly take leftovers home “by accident.”
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Roasted Garlic stuffed Smoked Jalapeno Poppers – 6 Simple Steps
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers combines crispy bacon, roasted garlic cheese blend, and spicy jalapenos to create a mix of savory, smoky, and spicy flavors in every bite.
Andouille Sausage Bites – A Spicy Pigs in a Blanket Recipe
Andouille Sausage Bites are an adult version of the popular Pigs in a Blanket Recipe served with a tangy dipping Sauce. An easy 30-minute appetizer!
Port Wine Cheese Spread
Indulge in the elegance of Port Wine Cheese Spread! A creamy blend of cheddar & cream cheese kissed with port wine. Pair with crackers, veggies, and fresh fruit.
Pizza Dip in 4 easy steps (Fast and Easy Pizza Fondue)
Pizza Dip is a delightful and customizable dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the interactive and communal nature of fondue.
Easy Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe Your family with crave
This Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe is easy to prepare and an absolute crowd pleaser. This delicious vegetarian appetizer will satisfy everyone on your list.
Guide to the Perfect Prime Rib (Standing Rib Roast)
Preparing the Perfect Prime Rib is EASY! Also called Standing Rib Roast, this impressive cut of beef is melt in your mouth tender and juicy. The prime rib is slow-cooked to a perfect medium rare and the roasted herb crust is nothing short of amazing.
Cretons: A French-Canadian Pork Pâté (Potted Meat)
Cretons is a French-Canadian pork pâté and is sometimes known as Gortons around New England. This mildly spiced pork spread is popular in Quebec and areas of New England. It’s delicious served on crostini bread and makes the perfect accompaniment to a charcuterie board.
German Chocolate Cheesecake
If you’re looking for the perfect Cheesecake to serve for special occasions or guests, this German Chocolate Cheesecake fits the bill. The rich coconut-pecan topping is amazing paired with the double chocolate cheesecake and coconut cookie crust. Rich. Delicious. Special-occasion worthy.
Spinach Puffs
Spinach Puffs make an easy and elegant appetizer for Holiday entertaining. These can be prepared a day or two in advance and then baked off just before the party. Ready in just 12 minutes, these Spinach Puffs make entertaining easy!