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These mini appetizers put the party in the palm of your hand. They make enjoying festive food simple, and these recipes make it fun. Our recipes for mini appetizers include new twists on traditional Southern classics. From mini chicken and waffles to mini tomato sandwiches, honey we shrunk your Southern favorites! These tiny bites will disappear so quickly, and with kid-friendly mini appetizers like meatball sliders and pizza poppers, every family member will love these. Fill a plate with these mini appetizers and savor every little flavor-filled bite.
Shrimp Boil Skewers
![Shrimp Bowl Skewers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/yTmr57tNSFHmrAnuX50yFVGHS7M=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2059201_south041-c23b03fff2db4516999afe4f8517e1cd.jpg)
Recipe: Shrimp Boil Skewers
Serve this colorful appetizer in small cups if you want to skip the skewers.
Basic Deviled Eggs
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Recipe: Basic Deviled Eggs
The filling for Southern-style deviled eggs is nothing more than egg yolks, mayonnaise (Duke's if you can find it), mustard, and sweet pickle relish.
Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise
![Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/iwvlxX_g57VMxP0aDbfMoAmx2U0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2575601_wcibm_5492_0_0_0_0_0_0-59c166f8f6584fe287c29ce06f9adc8c.jpg)
Recipe: Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise
Tomato sandwiches are a Southern mainstay, so we made them appetizer friendly and added our new favorite condiment—bacon mayonnaise.
Party Poppers
![Party Poppers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/_xwVgumQ6DSpzRDN8BcV_oCwy_k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/snacks-party-poppers-2457801-5556_0_0-f6487fb5ed214ed6aa3700909aa8a795.jpg)
Recipe: Party Poppers
Who doesn't love this famously popular appetizer?
Pizza Sliders
![Southern Living Pizza Sliders in the baking dish ready to serve](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/v-VFDDGRfgL5Ax_ihEzhxFpWVIU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Pizza_Sliders_015-ef7a22af5ea142eb8fa334abd7194edd.jpg)
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Recipe: Pizza Sliders
Possibly the easiest party food in existence, these pizza sliders keep things ooey and gooey.
Mini Potato Skins
![Mini Potato Skins](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/qrQLlxhOlnJNjH1o8ubDU-k8EOg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2555001_wcibf_02_0_0_0_2_0_0_1-b146705d83d5419699d941710800ebcc.jpg)
Recipe: Mini Potato Skins
These crispy wonders have everything you love about a loaded baked potato in one bite.
Ham-and-Cheese Sliders
![Ham-And-Cheese Sliders](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/R4VtfBkSCB2H9h0dZCSbzyHY8e4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/seo_slbatch14_hamandcheesesliders_0014-s-2000-c5eb5acf98524c8081ee82b0a8cb9f9c.jpg)
Recipe: Ham-and-Cheese Sliders
Southerners will instantly recognize this handheld staple, and the first bite is bound to kickstart all kinds of reminiscing about the last time a melty, gooey, baked ham-and-cheese slider hit the taste buds.
Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles
![Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/J7L4hnqRoMvFemh1K547M-Xoeqw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2059201_south046-ddaeb679a7c24eed8bc3615a66eaf419.jpg)
Recipe: Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles
Keep waffles warm in a 200° oven up to 30 minutes before assembling. Top waffles with chicken, and drizzle with Peach-Horseradish Maple Syrup.
Hoppin' John Parfaits
![Hoppin' John Parfaits Recipe](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/BubKiHfWKYTE508ItXQW43pUY9o=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2059201_south030-1-1b85aa42724d4052a708031d02371d83.jpg)
Recipe: Hoppin' John Parfaits
Layer black-eyed pea mixture, hot cooked rice, and tomato mixture in 12 (7-oz.) glasses for a charming presentation.
Cheese Dreams
![Skewered Persimmon and Herb Bites](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/zYjFXUjIdoaWCjHgvlaB1OrH2MQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cheese-dreams-crop-sl_0-4572128c8b744307a3f3c12319560611.jpg)
Recipe: Cheese Dreams
This recipe makes a huge batch of these cheesy bites, but don't worry: They freeze beautifully.
Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
![Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/5B0JOHEo3b8-B-auHgCJq7Gjpnk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/sl_seo_121119_5603-2000-9daa45f336b1433483db8acb6b1f3cab.jpg)
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
This retro appetizer will never get old in our house.
Loaded Deviled Eggs
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Recipe: Loaded Deviled Eggs
This mash-up of two all-time favorite recipes is so creative and delicious that people will gobble them up.
Queso-Filled Mini Peppers
![Queso-Filled Mini Peppers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/rN3zMilJ0HSQPnKtfXSACTYUTUg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2569901_wcibb_001_1_0_0_0_1_1_0-96e837f1c5984b309417068090c40f05.jpg)
Recipe: Queso-Filled Mini Peppers
If you can't go to a Mexican restaurant without ordering queso, this appetizer is a homemade must-try.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
![Buffalo Chicken Sliders](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/_L_YwGbMsKawh4WYiiarHyFHiaA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Buffalo-Chicken-Sliders-2000-91114ca732b84bc2a9191a8ac678b4f6.jpg)
Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Whether you serve these Buffalo Chicken Sliders at a tailgate or passed during cocktail hour, we have a feeling there won't be leftovers.
Baked Brie Bites
![Baked Brie Bites](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/VGASvi2149LLodxJESEukQWcacM=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/top-rated-2016-2490601_chris50567-1-5ff4278a12d74209be0988d2b39c71e7.jpg)
Recipe: Baked Brie Bites
This recipe takes everything you love about creamy baked brie and puts it into an adorable (and no-mess!) package.
Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
![Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/_dL9OOuULXu9o4at_McBzSFhS-o=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/snacks-january-2017-recipes-2503501_qfsja_imgp4258-1-770217bdcd374f5a8a092f233615fd2e.jpg)
Recipe: Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
These muffin-tin bites are way easier to throw together than the usual stuffing and rolling that comes with enchiladas.
Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese
![Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/SCTVFaQwy7vnnOUNOnIR2UWx8nk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2629601_heyya_0129-2000-761d4ca9382447898b7ff961ffc7374f.jpg)
Recipe: Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese
Two Southern classics in one dish? Yes, please.
Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs
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Recipe: Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs
Start with a package of frozen meatballs and cook with bottled barbecue sauce and cherry preserves for this easy, 5-ingredient appetizer.
Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites
![Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/kHQodpTgGP2HKdwSkq6XH2_6gpw=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2546201_Cockt_4816_0_0-05389f01bd8948d6b18a5cd5ba3646f3.jpg)
Recipe: Spinach-and-Artichoke Bites
This recipe wraps classic spinach-and-artichoke dip in buttery crescent rolls for a mess-free appetizer.
Crab Cake Hush Puppies
![Crab Cake Hush Puppies Recipe](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/RheI2gVEkZjHs7aOGrXMvU1GGWc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2059201_south066_sdw-1-12b345c3867d46cc907be1453c561e9d.jpg)
Recipe: Crab Cake Hush Puppies
Serve these tasty hush puppies with your favorite rémoulade or cocktail sauce.
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
![Maple Bacon Smokies](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/FTF25ZeoV-op778AEalVCqV5q6s=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/maple-bacon-smokies_0-2000-1b38caf3224b477195a6bf3b7e6e6e98.jpg)
Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Mini smokies are always a hit at parties,and wrapping them in bacon only ups the delicious ante.
Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls
![Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/dQoColLa3vcH_lxc77Pi8diC6jA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/sl_bisquick_sausage_balls-2000-83198adc3278407a904d15e737a3d9c1.jpg)
Recipe: Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls
These bites are the best thing you can do with that box of baking mix in the pantry.
Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts
![Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/WmebgI0Qoeom-iGPr0KX224EGo8=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/muffin-pan-tomato-tarts2466401-057-1-136c27e3b45a4a119aae3f554161f3aa.jpg)
Recipe: Muffin Pan Tomato Tarts
Love tomato pie? Try these colorful, mini versions for a fun appetizer.
Mini Crab Cakes with Cajun Sauce
![Cheesy Mushroom Tartlets](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/m6LDE1S_YC4boyyX21i-1d7DFNs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2616801_appet_minicrabcake_lettucecups_mushroomtartlets_070_0_0-2000-2a7b3154a2ad4eed98096cb93043ac16.jpg)
Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes with Cajun Sauce
Crab cakes feel fancy but are super easy to make. Creating tiny patties makes them perfect pre-dinner.
Chicken Salad Tarts
![Chicken Salad Tarts Recipe](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/P--KdK_eNYpevnkRDq89cKX9b7E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2059201_south063_sdw-1-aa5af14a7aef4f56be0ea5ee9e051ac3.jpg)
Recipe: Chicken Salad Tarts
This chicken salad appetizer recipe is perfect for any occasion and (almost!) too pretty to eat.
Bacon Deviled Eggs
![Bacon Deviled Eggs](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/VAqOYcvw0xJYkHkNKObv99PKWLg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2607501_snack_bacon_deviled_eggs_221_0_0_0-1-c53559985d53461b8d19f408ee1f4e9d.jpg)
Recipe: Bacon Deviled Eggs
Go ahead and make a second batch—these deviled eggs with thick bacon are so easy to make and tend to disappear quickly.
Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce
![Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/GcJoW5oQfP8p0BNld1PSd-85uTI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/meatball-sliders-tomato-sauce-2346601-1-7dba1b00273645b2a5ffa79a09b86583.jpg)
Recipe: Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce
This kid-friendly appetizer comes together with help from your slow cooker.
Inside-Out Hot Brown Bites
![Inside-Out Hot Brown Bites](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/TJbdcRERpmoTMcz13rA2IGn7Ncg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/new-years-eve-apps-2429701_amazi34647-7f98152800ac480c8342acd2876d19c6.jpg)
Recipe: Inside-Out Hot Brown Bites
Louisville's famous Hot Brown sandwich gets appetizer treatment with these savory bites.
Mini Shrimp Rolls
![Mini Shrimp Rolls](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/ORuXvWhwMBXRwrRLAi8x-yHId6k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2541801_wcibm_5630_sdw_0_0-4abded06365646cd92196c32f2d5220e.jpg)
Recipe: Mini Shrimp Rolls
These shrimp sliders have the perfect amount of kick thanks to pickled jalapenos.
Ham-and-Cheese Skewers
![Ham-and-Cheese Skewers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/WH-F1qLrd6ssoqY_6ESzJbV9zzg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ham-cheese-party-skwewers-x-e36d17b251c342bfabf732405ea08a9d.jpg)
Recipe: Ham-and-Cheese Skewers
We love a no-cook appetizer that is still full of flavor.
Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
![Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/FsHvmC-zvh5VfpqFITd5NxLzeqE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/sweet-potato-chorizo-sausage-bites-2484001_0-2d1033c492774a629d607c3925604360.jpg)
Recipe: Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites
There are plenty of inventive ways to enjoy sweet potatoes, and these spicy sausage balls are one of the best.
Pizza Pepper Poppers
![pizza pepper poppers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/syRtXZvVAaRHzE0FWVMRjQ-tIcc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Screen-Shot-2020-04-20-at-5.25.57-PM-598bdd4d67d44bbd9f5131a61736184d.png)
Recipe: Pizza Pepper Poppers
These mini peppers are kid-friendly, fun, and gluten-free!
Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
![Bacon Bow Tie Crackers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/zkmNAH0-fJx91w8f8JNB7AehgQk=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/bacon_bow_tie_crackers_2531601_suppe_22869_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_2_0-a3ba779eb1244f149f04c8f6ca76fe05.jpg)
Recipe: Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
This addicting appetizer only requires two ingredients, but it's delicious with brown sugar or parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, too.
Cranberry Brie Bites
![Cranberry Brie Bites](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/NZWBudt19u-YUdYCNCgJh5UgikU=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/sl_seo_112119_am_cranberrybriebites_246-2000-23cbbadccedf4351b2328915899d707c.jpg)
Recipe: Cranberry Brie Bites
These pretty bites only need four ingredients, including a topping of pecans for a satisfying crunch.
Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers
![Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/vAt1uVgMKPTe4_hD0dv8yYHRFB0=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/easter_appetizers_fe_efccfeb49f14e225_spcms_0_0_0-7f6b30763d354db4ab5af8038a425e32.jpg)
Recipe: Melon, Mozzarella, and Prosciutto Skewers
Salty ham, fresh melon, and creamy mozzarella meet in appetizer harmony in this recipe.
Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw
![Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/gSblW7ObwwVDjCVKF3wXiAZ-Tw4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2429701_amazi34683_0_0-7c2a2d728f8a4841b3bc2082e5b4b150.jpg)
Recipe: Petite Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork and Slaw
Get the whole cookout in one bite with these mini biscuits.
Mini Caprese Bites
![Mini Caprese Bites](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/D3iWTznYjzphbp4BNuhsafGXBmg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/mini_caprese_bites_0_0_0_0_0_0-43416b51ef3a4c47b0713a905f43b10a.jpg)
Recipe: Mini Caprese Bites
Leave the fork and knife behind and still get all the caprese salad goodness you love.
Herbed Goat Cheese-Melon Party Bites
![Herbed Goat Cheese-Melon Party Bites](https://www.southernliving.com/thmb/bMx3bpoLHZTJDnlbWolNgKa7kAI=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/goat-cheese-melon-bites-x-560c9df15df74fd884b043d805622a86.jpg)
Recipe: Herbed Goat Cheese-Melon Party Bites
We try to use fresh watermelon as much as possible during the summer, and these pretty bites are a unique way to do so.