Appetizer recipe collection

Three-ingredient cheese bread broils up bubbly and golden in 5 minutes. Parmesan whipped with mayo and slathered on French bread, the lazy cousin of garlic bread that secretly outshines it.

Cheese chiles are bite-sized appetizers made from cheddar and Colby cheese blended with ground red chili, shaped like tiny chile peppers with cilantro stems and a paprika dusting.

Italian-style cheesy popcorn tossed with grated Parmesan, basil, oregano, and black pepper. A low-calorie savory snack with big flavor.

Three-ingredient cheesy salsa dip made with sharp cheddar cheese spread, jarred salsa, and fresh cilantro. Melts in the microwave in 5 minutes for instant game day snacking.

Curried cheese spread with farmer's cheese, yogurt, chopped apples, carrots, pecans, and currants. A crunchy, sweet-savory appetizer for crackers or pita.

Chili and corn relish piles fire-charred Anaheim and yellow chilies with sweet corn, red onion, and lime juice. A 10-minute Southwest condiment that turns grilled white fish into a real plate.

Chili cheese roll made with American cheese, cream cheese, and pecans, coated in chili powder. A no-cook appetizer that slices into 40 rounds for crackers and Melba toast.

Quick microwave chili con queso dip with sharp cheddar cheese spread, fresh tomato, and green chiles. A Tex-Mex chip dip ready in under 10 minutes.

Chunky kidney bean dip with sour cream, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, and lemon juice. A no-cook bean dip with warm spice and creamy texture, ready in 10 minutes.

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Creamy spinach spread with ranch-flavored cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and crunchy water chestnuts. A no-cook party dip that comes together in five minutes flat.

Microwave-heated ham slices ready in 4 minutes. A fast, no-fuss method for warming pre-cooked ham with sizzling edges using just a paper towel and a heat-safe platter.

Cool papaya salsa with diced papaya, red onion, green pepper, cilantro, and fresh lime. A bright tropical fruit salsa for grilled fish, chicken, or tortilla chips. Five minutes, no cooking.

Crab and cucumber rolls are a no-cook appetizer with seasoned crab salad stuffed inside hollowed-out cucumber and sliced into elegant bite-sized rounds. Cool, crisp, and ready in minutes.

Creamed mushroom sauce made by stirring mushrooms into a classic white bechamel sauce. Two ingredients, 10 minutes, and endlessly versatile for chicken, pasta, or vegetables.

A creamy and delicious dip is also much lower fat. Serve it with carrot sticks, celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, tortilla chips or bagel chips or crackers.