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Shrimp Cocktail
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Shrimp Cocktail

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Shrimp cocktail needs that red sauce, right? Bobby says not necessarily.

Snacks + Small Bites

Cranberry Brie Parcels

Baked Brie gets dressed up for the holidays, wrapped in golden puff pastry.

A Classic Starter

Crab-Stuffed Mini Peppers

A guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next holiday gathering or get-together.

Easy to Make

Fig and Cheese Toasts

Sweet meets savory in this elegant holiday app.

Full of Flavor

Start Your Holiday Parties Right

Cheese Ball Wreath

You won't believe how easy it is to make this festive starter.

Bundt Pan Hack

Hummus for the Holidays

This healthy dip makes for an elegant presentation.

Dip, Eat, Repeat

Cheesy and Delicious

Flatbreads and Focaccia

Use Frozen Dough

Savory Christmas Cookies

Our Easiest Apps

Make It Healthy

50 Cheese Appetizer Recipes

From small family get-togethers to festive holiday parties, these appetizers are sure to please!

Our Best Holiday Party Dips

You'll have no trouble gathering your friends and family around the table with this assortment of party-perfect dips.

More Stellar Starters

Italian Wedding Soup

Salmon Cakes

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Balls

Hummus

New England Clam Chowder

Pan-Fried Onion Dip

Jam Thumbprints

Shrimp Bisque

Pasta e Fagioli

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Homemade Dinner Rolls

Marmalade Meat Balls

Ginger Carrot Soup

Almost-Famous Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Fully-Loaded Cheesy Potato Soup with Gina's Spinach Salad

Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops

Crab Cakes

Onion Soup with Fontina and Thyme

Roasted Salmon Nicoise Platter

Baked Brie

Chipotle and Rosemary Roasted Nuts

Bruschetta with Shrimp, Tarragon and Arugula

Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce

Mini Beef Wellingtons

Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip

Southern Biscuits

French Onion Dip

Cheese Straws

Lena's Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Sauce

Mini Shrimp Calzones

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Sweet Spicy Smokey Roasted Almonds

Arugula, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza

Festive Baked Brie Bites

Soppressata and Cheese in Puff Pastry

Spinach and Goat Cheese Tartlets

Cayenne Cheese Straws

Shaved Carrot and Pear Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread

Edamame Dip

Iceberg Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Sausage Parmesan Palmiers

Caramelized Onion Toasts

Smoked Mozzarella and Sun-dried Tomato Cigars

Christmas Tree Pizza

Sausage Balls

Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Bites

Toasted Ravioli

Prosciutto-Wrapped Breadsticks

Zucchini and Olive Flatbread

Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Endive Leaves

Savory Biscotti

Holiday Cheese Ball Wreath

Holiday Horseradish Deviled Eggs