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Top 10 Appetizer Recipes

From Diana Rattray,
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Here are some of our most popular and favorite appetizer recipes and snacks. Try some of these delicious recipes for your next party, get-together, or holiday gathering.

1. Tangy Cocktail Franks

These tasty tangy franks are made with a flavorful sauce and pineapple tidbits. Use cocktail franks or small sausages in this recipe, or cut hot dogs in 1-inch pieces.

2. Festive Sausage Balls

These are always a hit, and with only 5 ingredients, they're super-easy to fix. Just mix, shape, and bake. These are great with an included mustard-mayonnaise dip or curried mayonnaise dip, or serve as is.

3. Broiled Barbecued Chicken Wings

Delicious chicken wings, broiled and basted with a homemade barbecue sauce. Serve these wings with a little reserved barbecue sauce on the side.

4. Creamy Shrimp Dip

This flavorful shrimp dip is made with sour cream and cream cheese, Ranch Dressing mix, and other seasonings.

5. Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Large mushroom caps are stuffed with a spicy mixture of crabmeat and bread crumbs, along with sauteed bell pepper, green onion, and the chopped stems.

6. Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These meatballs are made with ground beef and optional ground pork, with a sauce combination of grape jelly, chili sauce, and seasonings.

7. Tortilla Roll-Ups

These delicious little appetizers are made with flour tortillas, cream cheese and sour cream, chopped green chiles and other vegetables, shredded cheese, and salsa. Serve these tortilla roll-ups with a small dish of salsa for dipping or spooning.

8. Krista's Beef Nachos Recipe

A great snack for a game party or family get-together.

9. Cheese Straws

Tasty cheese straws, or shape into twists. These are made with Cheddar cheese, butter, flour, and seasonings.

10. Artichoke Dip With Roasted Red Peppers

I've always loved this addictive dip, and it's very easy to make. Just mix, bake, and serve with assorted crackers.
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