They say that at a great party people never want to leave the kitchen. That may or may not be true, but with the right appetizers at least you may entice them to another room.

At Southern Living we love appetizers so much that we're always looking for easier ways to get them on the table—even if it is the coffee table. Appetizers keep family and friends satisfied and whether you choose hearty or healthy treats, we're here to help you make every small bite your best yet.

Southern Living Jezebel Sauce with some cream cheese and crackers on a plate
Jezebel Sauce
Southern Living Deviled Crab Dip in serving bowl
Deviled Crab Dip
Southern Living Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Spring Crudités on a serving platter
Cheesy Artichoke Dip With Spring Crudités
Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on a serving platter with a small plate of sandwiches beside
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Fried oysters on a plate with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Fried Oysters
Skillet taco dip in skillet
Skillet Taco Dip
Skillet spinach-artichoke dip in cast iron
Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip
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Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos
Corn-and-Smoked Sausage Nachos
Okra in a Blanket on decorated plate
Okra In A Blanket
Mini Pimiento Cheese Balls
Mini Pimiento Cheese Balls
Pickapeppa Snack Mix on table nnear seasonal drinks
Pickapeppa Snack Mix
Pickled Garlic
Pickled Garlic
Carrot-Tahini Dip
Carrot-Tahini Dip
kentucky beer cheese with celery, carrots, pretzels
Kentucky Beer Cheese
Chunky Guacamole
Chunky Guacamole
Sausage Rolls
Sausage Rolls
Southern Living Ranch Snacker Crackers in a bowl to serve
Ranch Oyster Crackers
Southern Living Ham Cheese Ball
Ham Cheese Ball
Southern Living Roasted Artichokes with Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce
Roasted Artichokes With Creamy Garlic Dipping Sauce
Southern Living Cream Cheese Sausage Balls in a bowl to serve
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
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jalapeno poppers
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French Dip Sliders
French Dip Sliders
2-ingredient dip
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Skillet beer-cheese dip with pretzel bites in skillet
Skillet Beer-Cheese Dip With Pretzel Bites
Buttery parmesan-herb mini crackers
Buttery Parmesan-Herb Mini Crackers
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party cheese ball
Party Cheese Ball
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fig, Pecan, And Brie Bites
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Smoked Salmon-Potato Chip Canapes
Smoked Salmon-Potato Chip Canapés
Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chiles
Cheesy Chorizo-Stuffed Chiles
Five-Alarm Firecracker Saltines
Five-Alarm Firecracker Saltines
Nuts And Bolts
Nuts And Bolts
two-ingredient cheese dip
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Butter-Baked Saltine Crackers
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4-ingredient cheese ball
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Baked brie with pomegranate and pistachios on a white plate
Baked Brie With Pomegranate And Pistachios
Pimiento Cheese and Pickles
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The 2-Ingredient Appetizer I Bring to Every Party_Goat Cheese and Fig Preserves Getty
The 2-Ingredient Appetizer I Bring to Every Party
Slow Cooker Recipes
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a bowl of Texas Caviar
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Basic Pimiento Cheese
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Rotel Dip
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