25 Reader-Favorite Appetizers That Are Total Keepers

If you're on the hunt for some delicious new appetizers to serve at your next party or potluck, then read on. This collection of 25 reader-favorite appetizers brings you the best of our best. Try any of these consistently highly rated appetizer dishes, like cream cheese salsa dip, slow cooker Buffalo chicken meatballs, parmesan bacon bites, and many more.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Two meatballs on a fork held in the air. — Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. Photo Credit Kitchen Divas.

These buffalo chicken meatballs are big on flavor, not on work. Make these tasty buffalo chicken meatballs in the slow cooker! It's easy!
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Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Image of classic stuffed mushrooms topped with a cream cheese filling on a wooden surface. — Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Simple Classic Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is keto, uses large or portobello mushrooms, and is full of shrimp, crab, cheeses and more!
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Mushroom Turnovers With Cream Cheese Pastry

Closeup of turnover cut in half. — Mushroom Turnovers With Cream Cheese Pastry. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These easy mushroom turnovers with a homemade cream cheese pastry dough and a savory filling of caramelized onion and mushrooms.
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Crispy Cheese Bruschetta Bites

Slices of toasted bread topped with melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and herbs on a baking sheet make a perfect example of cheesy comfort foods. — Crispy Cheese Bruschetta Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bruschetta with cheese is full of fresh juicy tomatoes, mayo and mozzarella for easy appetizer bites everyone will love for parties and more.
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Cheesy Mushrooms Appetizer Toasts

Golden-browned toasted bread slices topped with melted cheese, chopped onions, and herbs on a wooden surface are the epitome of cheesy comfort foods. — Cheesy Mushrooms Appetizer Toasts. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mushroom appetizer toasts are cheesy, delicious, and easy to eat in just a bite or two! The perfect potluck appetizer to make everyone swoon!
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Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites

Close-up of a cheesy bacon and cheese-topped pastry on a wooden board, garnished with parsley. — Crispy Parmesan Bacon Bites. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Crispy parmesan bacon bites are an easy snack or appetizer to make! These parmesan toasts are perfect for parties and groups.
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Fried Pickle And Ranch Dip

A chip dipped in pickle dip. — Fried Pickle And Ranch Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip tastes exactly like fried pickles and ranch! It’s creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced with a refreshing dill flavor.
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Best Sausage Balls Without Bisquick

A plate of sausage balls with sauce on the side. — Best Sausage Balls Without Bisquick. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Sausage Balls Without Bisquick are so tasty and addictive! We're taking your favorite sausage cheese ball recipe and amping it up with bacon and onion!
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Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

This cream cheese salsa dip is super addictive! It's the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and savory deliciousness, and is a must-try for all your parties!
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Ritz Cracker Sandwiches

Ritz Cracker Sandwiches are a quick, easy, crunchy and delicious snack to serve your family or guests. These little bites are the perfect blend of flavors for any occasion.
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Bagel Dip Recipe

A dish of dip garnished with herbs and bacon bits, surrounded by sliced cucumbers, carrots, and toasted bread on a wooden table. This appetizer is perfect for any occasion. — Bagel Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy bagel dip recipe is loaded with the delicious flavors of cream cheese, shallots, bacon bits, dill and so much more. Perfect for any occasion.
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Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip

A person's hand holding a cracker dipped in 22 Dips' spinach and artichoke dip with visible chunks of red peppers. — Bacon Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Spinach bacon artichoke dip is a deliciously rich, crowd-pleasing, creamy, and cheesy dip that is wonderful served warm or cold.
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Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip

A person holding a cracker topped with a scoop of chicken salad from 22 Dips, mixed with cranberries and green onions. — Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Whipped Cranberry Feta Cheese Dip recipe is about to be your favorite dip, ever. Don't miss the sweetness combined with the feta cheese!
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Cheese Bacon Dip

Close-up image of a cheesy dip with bits of bacon, sprinkled with green onions, and a stack of potato chips on top, perfect for party snacks. — Cheese Bacon Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This creamy Cheese Bacon Dip makes the perfect warm dip for bread, tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetables! It's full of crispy bacon and plenty of cheesy goodness!
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Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo

A spoonful of dip. — Spinach Artichoke Dip Without Mayo. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spinach artichoke dip without mayo is rich, creamy, and loaded with all the classic flavor we love in the iconic dip.
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Spicy Shrimp Dip

Spicy Shrimp Dip is creamy and delicious dip that makes for a great game day or New Years appetizer. Cheesy, spicy and oh so flavorful.
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Copycat Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip

A bowl of dip. — Copycat Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Copycat Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip is just as tasty as the iconic original. This Neiman Marcus cheese dip is so tasty and so versatile.
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Seafood Dip Recipe

A glass dish seafood dip with layers of shredded lettuce, chopped green bell peppers, scallions, and diced tomatoes. — Seafood Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Seafood Dip recipe is the easiest appetizer to make. Some cans of crab and shrimp and this delicious snack is ready in minutes perfect for family or an event.
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Salsa Pesto

A bowl of fresh guacamole garnished with cilantro, onions, and tomatoes, served with tortilla chips—one of the 28 dips offered. — Salsa Pesto. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Salsa Pesto is a tasty and fresh fusion recipe that combines tomato salsa and basil pesto to create a brand-new condiment. It is tart, light, and bursting with amazing garlic flavor.
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Italian Nachos

A hand dipping a tortilla chip loaded with cheese, ground meat, and chopped greens into a small bowl of red salsa. Other similar chips with toppings are around the bowl—an unexpected but delicious twist reminiscent of Italian cuisine's flair for combining robust flavors. — Italian Nachos. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Italian nachos are the Mexican/Italian fusion dish you never knew you wanted - but you DO! Italian nachos are delicious and easy.
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Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip (Gluten-Free!)

A close-up image of creamy spinach and artichoke dip on a fork, with tortilla chips and a product bowl in the background. — Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip (Gluten-Free!). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

If you’re in the market for a creamy, easy, gluten-free appetizer recipe, you need to try my copycat recipe for Olive Garden Spinach Artichoke Dip.
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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

A bowl of smoked salmon dipping sauce topped with capers, served with crackers, beside garlic cloves and a lemon slice.

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip is the best smoked salmon dip recipe that takes minutes to prepare and is perfect for stuffing and dipping!
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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot)

A casserole dish filled with buffalo chicken dip topped with shredded cheese and green onions, surrounded by tortilla chips and fresh ingredients, perfect for party dips. — Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip (Oven And Instant Pot). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of the best dips! Pieces of chicken in Buffalo wing sauce, with a creamy, cheesy base baked until golden and bubbly!
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

A bowl of dip surrounded by oatmeal cookies and sliced apples on a wooden surface. — Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This rich and creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect fall treat. The pumpkin dip recipe is super easy with only 5 ingredients and is the best pumpkin dip for ginger snaps.
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Buffalo Chicken Spinach Dip

A bowl of spinach, artichoke, and rotisserie chicken dip garnished with green onions, surrounded by crackers and celery sticks. — Buffalo Chicken Spinach Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Buffalo chicken spinach dip takes two amazing dips and blends them together to make buffalo chicken dip with spinach, and artichokes if you like, that impresses.
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