Southern Appetizer Recipes
Learn how to make chicken wings for your next party or prepare dips to munch on at home–our selection of Southern appetizer recipes is extensive and varied.
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![Fried Pickles on a platter with sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/oidfjy2pTdeb3t1TLfEmoPKdvyE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/fried-pickles-recipe-5213430-hero-01-108809b1e1254c96abd91ddeee3e5db8.jpg)
Fried Pickles Recipe
![Guacamole Deviled Eggs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3Wd5pGDKmdb4MEsV2fv1iAK1J5A=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/guacamole-deviled-eggs-4582901-hero-01-93ee963f46cf4f828e628a3cd88bb96b.jpg)
Guacamole Deviled Eggs
![Mini chicken and waffles recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/5rfiYJa6Lfv8M-GDkoB05pq7lEs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/mini-chicken-and-waffles-4169351_hero-01-c0f7dd6393324be89e285af581c82584.jpg)
Mini Chicken and Waffles
![Grape jelly meatballs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/vt-dq3yPjLNgb0AYZPpV-5Opo2I=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/southern-grape-jelly-meatballs-3055312-7-5b3f8c1246e0fb00370c6c63.jpg)
20 Southern Appetizers for Holiday Entertaining
![Vidalia onion](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/vNReqcBaWSOQ0xnMZJvUrv8Z2mk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/jarenwicklund-8265d5fc61614f58a354947e01332add.jpg)
What Are Vidalia Onions?
![Party Ham Rolls](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/_wNZNkFW10ebHfl8YcNim5y3ybM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/party-ham-roll-sandwiches-recipe-3050622-hero-04-b621be7fba304fdab55d3569b12e4c1a.jpg)
Ham and Cheese Sliders
![Fresh Tomato Salsa (pico de gallo)](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ujp3_cVVK2cIG2XzUq2k7Ai99FE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/classic-fresh-salsa-3060434-10_preview-5b1980a7fa6bcc0036131f41.jpeg)
Pico de Gallo
![Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms With Parmesan Cheese](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/OpUP3kUV1gRQjUptbyYHB0oabwY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/crab-stuffed-mushrooms-with-parmesan-cheese-3061364-hero-011-245487182698438191da20de6254a8e0.jpg)
Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms With Parmesan Cheese
![Southern Grape Jelly Meatballs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/vMcar6lp3-OmI_qomgY35XxDj4s=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/southern-grape-jelly-meatballs-3055312-hero-01-2b6844fdc1ef4f448a3b74cd0eb00cc6.jpg)
Southern Grape Jelly Meatballs
![Fried Boudin Balls With Remoulade Sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/SarcMTZMRx_w2_vJQxekHBYFSwI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/fried-boudin-balls-with-remoulade-sauce-3060633-Hero-01-32ab7c06687849c18f387f9cb9d81619.jpg)
Fried Boudin Balls With Remoulade Sauce
![Easy bacon-wrapped scallops](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ye-EMmxZKLm6z2v8FwbYMT0GHLw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/easy-bacon-wrapped-scallops-3060665-hero-01-2537869202884b1db161ff09637c51f1.jpg)
Easy Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
![Meatloaf muffins on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/gnR25joc87YxZclpxNpMgI01-Dw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/meatloaf-muffins-3058333-hero-01-3c117cd07b88424ba7bf1b0f85143d6a.jpg)
Easy Meatloaf Muffins
![Beach Bread](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/7moXMvanL9t_OnPhkwdixQkudig=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/blapp101-56a4963e5f9b58b7d0d7b2ef.jpg)
Beach Bread Appetizer
![Baked Cheesy Spinach Balls](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/XtOyk3xl7ch0Q2gx_f74lhFlfOQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/easy-spinach-balls-appetizer-3050704-hero-01-9be1e2464dad4527b1324a03864e560f.jpg)
Baked Cheesy Spinach Balls
![Spicy Chicken Fingers](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/7iniOOvGVzPXOsYBVusHhb8rm0c=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/sriracha-chicken-2-56a8bc463df78cf772a02ef0.jpg)
Spicy Sriracha Panko Chicken Fingers
![Turkey and mashed potato croquettes](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/bKXPTOWROTEfVNtWm8MAwXID8rc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/turkey-and-mashed-potato-croquettes-3061895-hero-01-e4f0afde158c474ca45d80a2081a2948.jpg)
Turkey and Mashed Potato Croquettes
![Loaded potato skins with cheddar cheese and bacon.](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/yoSJHmpOWJ-ipbjXYyLE5QC0fCU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/potato-skins-with-cheese-and-bacon-3050651-hero-bfcaf89579d24842b59213e8d3944f7b.jpg)
Loaded Baked Potato Skins With Cheese and Bacon
![Basic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds With Variations](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/92HEKULRA3HEUPQBE2-vJL5Ldhs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/roasted-pumpkin-seeds-three-ways-3057334-hero-01-c746dbb48dbb4209b82d53b1ee535f11.jpg)
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
![Fried Honey-Barbecue Chicken Wings](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/hu_iUhNlSILGgb7bsVr6EEmqBRQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/honey-barbecued-chicken-wings-recipe-3053267-hero-01-06e80993f4cb4f8e9816bbea87179923.jpg)
Fried Honey-Barbecue Chicken Wings
![Crab Casserole or Dip](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/hbIL3RvArSnzsj5PhekSyGiqEM8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/crab-casserole-or-dip-3054373-hero-01-3d146a9eefa942eab91090ece6f7f55d.jpg)
Crab Casserole or Dip
![Parmesan stuffed mushrooms on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/xxfTFFRqNiZLVdGoWo6wK6r3LCs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/bread-crumb-parmesan-stuffed-mushrooms-3061361-hero-01-ea3c7198e16848698fea9c6d6f8a1412.jpg)
Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
![Sausage-stuffed mushrooms on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/oKXCAE_7be8JzcNva_so9YemK2E=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/sausage-stuffed-mushrooms-3053733-hero-01-5c3e893d46e0fb000187919f.jpg)
4-Ingredient Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms
![Rich beef stock in a pot](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/93TrFfGAuR9TGLh6Szdjj5I6o2k=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/how-to-make-rich-beef-stock-3057617-hero_01-81b39fe943984ac78870620244be4c67.jpg)
Rich Beef Stock
![Macaroni and cheese croquettes with Sriracha mayo](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/GfuKifnU3v9QrWk0oqTg2XEwP64=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/mac-cheese-croquettes-25-56a8c4123df78cf772a06e59.jpg)
Deep-Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites Recipe
![bacon wrapped hot dogs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/yPXNf6C9Qs4_Wo68BYOPv6-99bQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/baconhotdogs2122015-5915aeb03df78c7a8c4b2cda.jpg)
Crockpot Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
![maple chicken wings](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/1OQ-vYMcZv95tcMFVzeHxJib82Y=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/maple-wings-122011-5886839a3df78c2ccd0019eb.jpg)
Baked Asian Flavored Maple Chicken Wings
![Tortilla pinwheels with guacamole on the side](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3a1_82JjblE50DRj-RdBNL9W0rs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tortilla-pinwheels-cream-cheese-filling-3050629-6-5b0d6d29fa6bcc003767a490.jpg)
Tortilla Pinwheels With Cream Cheese Filling
![Classic Cheese Straws on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/xq17_1obaaIIlvlhFIfrf4kBePM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/classic-cheese-straws-3052643-hero-01-22039f05552846ca9673dcd57693d4e7.jpg)
Classic Cheese Straws
![Nippy franks with bourbon](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/79Gs3FTVtBfXTcxAZ92HJjOExEw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cocktail-franks-bourbon-5af45501a9d4f9003604cf92.jpg)
Crock Pot Nippy Franks With Bourbon Recipe
![Meat Stuffed Mushrooms With Italian Sausage](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/yU0F-6at_Pgkl56King97FGQHmI=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/meat-stuffed-mushrooms-30537280-Hero-1-f570f6f9c089442aa7aad8dc3761d42b.jpg)
Stuffed Mushrooms With Italian Sausage
![Cold Buffalo Cheese Dip](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/OY6B9C8KCRYIcuIphc6A6eW82QU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/buffalo-cheese-dip-3052601-hero-01-a615732d19504577af9865db45ab4e98.jpg)
Cold Buffalo Cheese Dip
![Deviled eggs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/AcvTV4hbS7gNHf9R8a5n4X0l9tk=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/basic-deviled-2k-56a8b80f5f9b58b7d0f49709.jpg)
Deviled Eggs With Mayonnaise Recipe
![Miniature hot dogs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/BIS2Y6UGgNPD0I6vZl9pAmNxA8k=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/mini-hot-dogs-final-5ba7805246e0fb00572ca644.jpg)
Appetizer Hot Dogs in Barbecue Sauce
![Clam dip](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/USg6e0kS-9gnSfyuuV-SLosXPdU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/clam-dip-with-cornchips-15-56a8bb3a3df78cf772a02843.jpg)
Clam Dip With Cream Cheese and Mayonnaise
![Fried cornbread](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Io_l6Sl5Wp-IOxJGSbh5QmVZIJE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/fried-cornbread-recipe-3056907-herp-02-5c3ea7e646e0fb0001b25bd2.jpg)
Fried Cornbread Fritters
![Spicy Seared Scallops](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/_7kk5QqtpyEJqHCpNf0V51A1c8k=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spicy-seared-scallops-3060675-hero-01-7b56847f1cd9403a88dbb1faf7430901.jpg)
Spicy Seared Scallops
![Celebration cheeseball with pecans](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/RO_L_WftlnElrRFVUFDtYOVu3P8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/celebration-cheese-ball-with-pecans-3052688-hero-01-5c7d70b546e0fb000140a4a9.jpg)
Pecan Cheese Ball
![Easy Candied Pecans](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/CqLnkQIeqZuCr3AJlzLRfkLHHyE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/glazed-pecans-3059100-hero-02-db951194f7224980ad4f937338e83572.jpg)
Easy Brown Sugar-Glazed Pecans
![Fried Chicken Tenders](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/9EIGmKj8aIF95_yAnCCenFuG8K4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/chicktenders10-56a8bd495f9b58b7d0f4b6f5.jpg)
Spicy Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe
![Port Wine Cheese Spread in a bowl, served with crackers and vegetables](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/2H3Wm5yqN8azjuV1skJMuzNCgg4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/port-wine-cheese-spread-3052704-hero-09-9cddd7c97f3c4a4aa55d67dfbf0de6f5.jpg)
Port Wine Cheese Spread
![Salmon Stuffed Peppers on a plate with a fork](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/AOqvUZGvuZVWchl7ITRWgo7qLWU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/stuffed-peppers-with-salmon-3060398-hero-04-64cbbfa78d1e4625b708a6946b3f1f1a.jpg)
Salmon Stuffed Peppers
![Quick and Easy Popcorn Balls](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/WlW5trnQUV_6aN855gw1s0uRUe4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/quick-and-easy-popcorn-balls-3059297-hero-01-079e5bbd5793425fa22b9a1bbc4ae296.jpg)
Quick and Easy Popcorn Balls
![Apricot meatballs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/9XQzGArwGIrbKS9Ag4d988M73m0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/apricot-meatballs-59691b2c3df78c57f49fcb07.jpg)
Cocktail Meatballs With Apricot Preserves
![Cheese Fondue](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/XpilhtY7g0Aq0oEvRsHma4VVnQU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/92929145_9-56a8bc313df78cf772a02e63.jpg)
Cheddar Beer Fondue
![Popcorn](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Fla8zvafEu0LtXyYnQsrg9WUa5M=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/bowl-of-popcorn-g18-56a8be945f9b58b7d0f4bfe1.jpg)
Molasses Popcorn Balls
![Chili Cheese Dip](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/L8XhzkDloNw4A-kTDmxyBJwlsIs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-1194791239_chili_cheese_Dip-4165f4f67af846a0909460273b635eb9.jpg)
Easy Baked Mexican Chili Cheese Dip
![classic fried green tomatoes on a plate](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/_C3KsC8x4yMbBgddK3-rUMXiwoQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/classic-fried-green-tomatoes-3057080-hero-01-5a2208ef6ec04191a7c4ccd8c93ab20e.jpg)
Classic Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
![stuffed celery](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/5c_h58xAbXtpXJ1NMh-a0bi1JPM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/1280px-Savory_Stuffed_Celery_with_Pink_Pepper_Corns_4638233630-07364218f05444498d59743804d5e140.jpg)
How to Make Cream Cheese-Stuffed Celery
![Bacon wrapped chicken tenders with ranch dip.](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/aRkYlU7x90seeDSqax5yTjNfu1E=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/bacon-wrapped-fried-chicken-bites-3050697-hero-08a6a71ea3c0461b8633b09ab22c2fcf.jpg)
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders
![Crab balls recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/fhWpmcSRJUUX26FGghfE_dx_rO4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/crab-balls-3053608-hero-01-3161dcf17da84653b7c189a1fe460c43.jpg)
Fried Crab Balls
![Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/4pfplnlfRT7XQA9B7mr8yAVSCgM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/maple-brown-sugar-bacon-mini-hot-dogs-3054463-hero-01-f730e1706c5e4d98a6a45156ab672bda.jpg)
Maple and Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
![Crockpot Ginger Chicken Wings](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/eAGFZaClFn8R-cNCRMVoSaWJslE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/crockpot-chicken-wings-3054937-8_preview-5b2bd1948023b90037ab6e1b.jpeg)
Slow Cooker Garlic and Ginger Chicken Wings
![Sous vide meatballs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/UM1CepQa0uImg2W6S1pMzKKejvw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/freezer-meatballs-sous-vide-25-56a8c5d25f9b58b7d0f4f967.jpg)
Sous Vide Meatballs
![Simple Slow Cooker Oyster Stew in bowls, served with crackers](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/2hEQDbYngjTIuaye-WT9AEAI2ZA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/crock-pot-oyster-stew-3055796-hero-4-ffd4254f2dae45a884f7ee5acdea21a6.jpg)
Simple Slow Cooker Oyster Stew
![Appetizer meatballs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3oISdY8osoQkLH-zHRUpQGo_w2o=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/easy-appetizer-meatballs-3054462-8-5b3f8e68c9e77c0037cbdeb8.jpg)
Appetizer Meatballs With Only 4 Ingredients
![Classic southern comeback sauce in a glass jar](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ND0e9JRQLGDMKUW035DZP2TlvNY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/classic-southern-comeback-sauce-3060557-hero-01-5c1d556a46e0fb00019091aa.jpg)
Classic Southern Comeback Sauce
![Meatballs With Red Wine Sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ezcsgeKYOWct_ZxlgQpZI9UzwN8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/meatballs-red-wine-sauce-2016-57bbb7465f9b58cdfdb186bc.jpg)
Appetizer Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce
![Hamburger Dip With Cream Cheese](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/oL13mkYe-UfP3wSGrA7SWboPBWo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/hamburg-dip-82016-57a617d05f9b58974a162b59.jpg)
Crock Pot Hamburger Dip
![Spinach, Bacon, and Fontina Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/yi-bln75lm83eysOSewq73lDSZY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/stuffed-mushrooms-fontina-25-56b720a55f9b5829f8369588.jpg)
Fontina, Spinach, and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
![Dijon Deviled Eggs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/UtLBZ1Rm2epsszEQjeezJHHZpFo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/dijon-deviled-eggs--2-2k-56a8c2cf5f9b58b7d0f4e235.jpg)
Easy Dijon Deviled Eggs