Snacktacular Adventures: For Those Who Believe Appetizers Deserve Their Own Holiday

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Get ready to dive into a world of appetizers that might just steal the spotlight from dinner! Indulge in Bacon Wrapped Dates so good they deserve their own fan club, and don’t miss the Cast Iron Bacon Wrapped Pickles that are beyond delicious. Try the fancy Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto for a sweet bite or enjoy Toasted Ravioli for an Italian treat in snack form. Pair everything with luscious Beer Cheese and delightful Brie Bites. Finally, the classic Deviled Eggs (Easy) and sweet Feta and Caramelized Onion Tarts will have you questioning if you need real meals at all! Welcome to appetizer paradise, where every bite is a celebration!

Bacon Wrapped Dates

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Bacon Wrapped Dates
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Bacon-Wrapped Dates are the perfect bite-sized blend of sweet and savory. Crunchy almonds stuffed inside, wrapped in crispy bacon, and paired with smooth whipped blue cheese—this simple party app will steal the show!
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Cast Iron Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Bacon Wrapped Dates
Photo credit: Dutch Oven Daddy

Cast Iron Bacon Wrapped Pickles are the snack you didn’t know you needed—crispy bacon, tangy pickles, and all the right flavors to kick off your next backyard BBQ or game day.
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Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto

Peach slices on top of whipped ricotta cheese spread onto a slice of toasted baguette, with prosciutto and a sage leaf.
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Honey-Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Peaches and Prosciutto is the kind of snack that makes your taste buds throw a little celebration. Creamy ricotta, juicy peaches, salty prosciutto, and a sweet honey drizzle all sit on crispy baguette rounds—because why should appetizers be anything less than a party in your mouth?

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Toasted Ravioli

Toasted Ravioli served fresh
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Toasted Ravioli—a St. Louis classic that’s crispy, golden, and downright addictive. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you haven’t been frying your pasta all along!
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Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe

Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe
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Best Homemade Soft Pretzels—chewy, golden, and absolutely irresistible! Sprinkle with salt, dunk in grainy mustard, and try not to eat the whole batch.
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Beer Cheese

Beer Cheese
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Easy Beer Cheese Dip—just five ingredients and ready in 10 minutes! Creamy, cheesy, and downright irresistible for any party spread.
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Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites on a large platter.
Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen

Irresistible Brie Bites are a one-way ticket to appetizer heaven! These puff pastry pockets are stuffed with creamy Brie, tart cranberry sauce, and crispy bacon—easy to make and even easier to eat. Warning: they may disappear faster than you can say “Who took the last one?”

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Steak Tartines with Red Peppers and Horseradish Cream

Small bites of steak on toasted baguette rounds with horseradish sauce.
Photo credit: Not Entirely Average

Savory Steak Tartines are the bite-sized beauties that vanish faster than you can say “Where did they go?” Toasted baguette, tender beef, and a zingy horseradish sauce—these handheld delights are perfect for making your guests feel fancy, minus the stress!

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Kielbasa Jalapeno Popper Bites

Delicious Kielbasa Jalapeno Popper Bites ready to be enjoyed
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Kielbasa Jalapeno Popper Bites are here to steal the show! Crescent dough wraps up a creamy, spicy sausage filling that’s perfect for popping into your mouth—no mess, just flavor!
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Citrus Shrimp with Louis Sauce

Poached cocktail shrimp with lemons, oranges, and grapefruits on a platter with sauce Louie.
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Citrus Poached Shrimp with Louis Sauce brings a taste of Louisiana straight to your table! These chilled shrimp soak up a citrusy, peppery kick and pair perfectly with a zesty Louis sauce.

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Deviled Eggs (Easy)

Deviled Eggs (Easy) served fresh
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Deviled Eggs—a classic favorite that’s always a hit! This extra-easy recipe is perfect for Easter and just about any holiday gathering.
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Feta and Caramelized Onion Tarts

Bite-sized tarts filled with Feta cheese and caramelized onions.
Photo credit: Erren’s Kitchen

Feta and Caramelized Onion Tarts—flaky pastry filled with salty feta and sweet, jammy onions. Easy to eat, impossible to resist, and they freeze like a dream!

Get the Recipe: Feta and Caramelized Onion Tarts

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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