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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Easy Southern Appetizers for Parties and Game Day

    • Smoked shrimp on a plate garnished with parsley.
      Smoked Shrimp – A Quick and Easy Recipe
    • Baked Jalapeno Poppers on a white serving plate.
      Baked Bacon Ranch Jalapeño Poppers
    • Bourbon pecan brie bites, a brie bites appetizer on a serving platter.
      Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites (Easy Holiday Brie Bites Appetizer)
    • Golden Jezebel Sauce served over cream cheese with crackers on a holiday platter.
      Classic Jezebel Sauce – A Southern Condiment
    • Blue Cheese Spread in a white bowl on a wooden cutting board with assorted crackers.
      The Ultimate Blue Cheese Spread with Pecans
    • Pesto pizzas topped with tomatoes, bacon and mozzarella cheese.
      Pesto Pizza – English Muffins with Tomatoes and Bacon
    • Seven glass relish trays with an assortment of marinated and pickled vegetables.
      The Ultimate Relish Tray Guide
    • Two jars full off tomato jam, one with a small spoon in it.
      Easy Homemade Tomato Jam (No Peeling Required)
    • A blue bowl full of deviled ham and crackers below it.
      Leftover Ham = Devilishly Delicious Deviled Ham
    • Savory Havarti and Sun-Dried Cheesecake on a wooden cutting board with crackers
      Savory Havarti and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheesecake
    • Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls on a white plate.
      Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls
    • A silver serving dish with Cornmeal Cookies with Tomato Jam
      Cornmeal Cookies with Tomato Jam – A Southern Treat
    • Two wooden bowels full of boiled peanuts.
      Southern Boiled Peanuts
    • A clear glass bowl of Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa with a red bell pepper, peaches and a jalapeno pepper next to it.
      Easy Southern Fresh Peach Salsa
    • Easy homemade Pico de Gallo in a white bowl with cut limes in front
      Easy Homemade Pico de Gallo Recipe
    • Close up of an Easy Crunchy Taco Cup on a white plate garnished with a dollop of sour cream and Pico de Gallo
      Easy Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe
    • Traditional Irish Potato Boxty topped with sour cream and chives with green flowers in the background
      Traditional Irish Potato Boxty aka Potato Pancakes or Potato Cakes
    • Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with toasted bread rounds ready for serving
      Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip
    • Easy Marinated bacon wrapped scallops with a garnish of chopped rosemary
      Easy Marinated Bacon Wrapped Scallops
    • Crispy Cheesy Southern Cheese Crackers in a Christmas gift box
      Crispy Cheesy Southern Cheese Crackers
    • Easy Leftover Turkey Egg Rolls with Leftover Cranberry Sauce
      Easy Leftover Turkey Egg Rolls Recipe
    • Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls-9
      Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls
    • Easy Mardi Gras Snack Mix-5
      Mardi Gras Snack Mix – A Quick and Easy Appetizer
    • Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip-7
      Easy Mardi Gras Hot Muffuletta Dip – A Flavorful Appetizer
    • Buffalo Chicken Dip in a small baking dish with celery, carrots, and triscuits on the side.
      Easy Make-Ahead Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese
    • Black-Eyed Pea Hummus and pita chips in white duo bowl.
      Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
    • Easy Ten Minute Roasted Shrimp à la Ina Garten served as shrimp cocktail on a plate with cocktail sauce.
      Easy Ten-Minute Roasted Shrimp Recipe à la Ina Garten
    • Cranberry Infused Vodka in a decorative gift bottle.
      Cranberry Infused Vodka aka Cranberry Flavored Vodka
    • Olive Tapenade in a gift basket with a baguette and ribbons.
      Easy Mixed Olive Tapenade – 10 Minute Recipe
    • Yummy Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp
      Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp
    • Five pieces of green chili pie on a white plate.
      Green Chili Pie – Only Three Ingredients
    • Pigs in a Blanket with carrots and celery
      Easy Pigs in a Blanket with Crescent Rolls
    • Dipping a toasted baguette slice into Easy Crab Mornay Dip
      Easy Creamy Crab Mornay Dip Recipe
    • Spicy Shrimp in Green Sauce in a white bowl and garnished with parsley
      Spicy Shrimp with Green Sauce
    • A plate of homemade cheez-it crackers on a Christmas plate.
      Easy Homemade Baked Cheez-It Crackers Recipe
    • Glazed turkey meatballs with grape jelly and chili sauce in a chafing dish.
      Glazed Turkey Meatballs With Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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