From cheesy pinwheels and crispy veggie chips to stuffed cherry peppers and chicken wings, these savory snacks are perfect for parties, lunchboxes or late-night cravings.
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Texas Taco Dip Platter
From the Recipe Creator:
When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. —Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 522 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1200mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.
Next, try these tasty stay-at-home snacks.
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Savory Cracker Snack Mix
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying a snack mix with the flavors of my favorite Everything bagel seasoning, a friend suggested I make it even more versatile with something other than oyster crackers. Now it’s a deliciously addictive snack! —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 306 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Party Appetizer Meatballs
From the Recipe Creator:
These are a favorite at parties and gatherings. The recipe is easy, and the meatballs can be made well ahead of time and frozen until needed. I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce. —Nathalie Guest, Caledon, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 meatball: 50 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Savory Potato Skins
From the Recipe Creator:
For a simple hot snack that really hits the spot on a cool fall evening, put together a plate of these crisp potato skins. —Andrea Holcomb, Torrington, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 56 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Garlic Pumpkin Seeds
From the Recipe Creator:
Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds guests will be scooping out at your pumpkin-carving party? This yummy, microwave-easy recipe is the answer! Save some for yourself before they're gone! —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 191mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
This is one of our favorite road trip snacks!
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Bacon Beer Cheese Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this, but be sure to steer clear of dark varieties. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 213 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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Bacon Pretzel Fury
From the Recipe Creator:
I tried a bacon pretzel fury the last time I was at Busch Gardens, and afterward I ferociously tried to re-create it at home. I don't live close to the amusement park, so this version curbs my hankerings when back in the Midwest. —Alvin Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 pretzel: 533 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 1699mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
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Nacho Triangles with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce
From the Recipe Creator:
These nacho bites are a fun fusion of Greek appetizers and flavors of the American Southwest. The simple dipping sauce is a perfect match—the ranch balances out the heat of the jalapeno and chipotle peppers—and takes the recipe to the next level. —Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 77 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Sticky Honey Chicken Wings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was given to me by a special lady who was like a grandmother to me. —Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 71 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Party Cheese Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
You can't go wrong with this recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the taste is sinful. Plus it looks fantastic, and people just flock to it! It's better than the usual garlic bread too. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 237 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
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Dill Pickle Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
My love for pickles led me to create this dip. It's so easy to whip together. But be warned, it's addictive! —April Anderson, Forest Lake, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 108 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Mustard Pretzel Nuggets
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and fun snack is similar to the mustard pretzels you can buy at the store, but you can make it for a fraction of the price. It's a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings. —Sarah Mathews, Ava Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 204 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Blue Cheese Potato Chips
From the Recipe Creator:
Game day calls for something bold. I top potato chips with tomatoes, bacon and tangy blue cheese. I make two big pans, and they always disappear. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 215 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Savory Stuffed Cherry Peppers
From the Recipe Creator:
Our family’s holiday dinners always include a giant antipasto, and the showpiece when we were growing up was Mom’s stuffed hot peppers on top of the display. Regardless of how spicy the peppers were, every year we would sneak into the refrigerator and steal one of those thrilling little flavor bombs! There isn’t a holiday that we don’t make them in her honor. These stuffed peppers are remarkable hot or cold. Serve with a nice loaf of Italian bread and a glass of wine. —Donna Scarano, East Hanover, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper: 49 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Simmered Smoked Links
From the Recipe Creator:
No one can resist the sweet and spicy glaze on these bite-sized sausages. They’re effortless
to prepare, and they make a perfect party nibbler. Serve them on frilled toothpicks to make them extra fancy.
to prepare, and they make a perfect party nibbler. Serve them on frilled toothpicks to make them extra fancy.
Nutrition Facts:
1 sausage: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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German Beer Cheese Spread
From the Recipe Creator:
We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel or crackers and sausage. Choose your favorite beer—the flavor really comes through. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers): 95 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Old Bay Crispy Kale Chips
From the Recipe Creator:
Here in East Hampton, NY, harvest time means big bunches of kale from local growers. These crunchy kale chips are delicious, super healthy and easy to make. I make them with seasoning to take the flavor up a notch. For extra zip, add a dash of cayenne pepper. —Luanne Asta, East Hampton, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 101 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa
From the Recipe Creator:
I love veggies and fresh ingredients this time of year. I make big bowls of this salsa, which we eat with pretty much everything in the summer when tomatoes are bountiful. My kids love it, though I leave out the jalapeno when making it for them. —Amy Gattuso, Madison Heights, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 10 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: free food.
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Ground Beef Snack Quiches
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband, Cory, farms, so supper can sometimes be quite late. A hearty appetizer like these meaty mini quiches is a perfect way to start the meal. They taste super made with ground beef, but I sometimes substitute bacon, ham, ground pork or sausage. —Stacy Atkinson, Rugby, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 snack quiche: 93 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos
From the Recipe Creator:
A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I asked him what he intended to do with them, and right there in the store he gave me this fabulous recipe for stuffed jalapenos! —Janice Montiverdi, Sugar Land, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 141 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
From the Recipe Creator:
Sesame chicken is one of my favorite takeout dishes, but I’m doing what I can to cut unnecessary calories and fat. This sticky sesame cauliflower recipe gives me an alternative that uses fresh vegetables and never compromises on flavor. —Anthony Ashmore, Bohemia, New York
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 140 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Marinated Cheese
From the Recipe Creator:
This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table. It's attractive, delicious—and so easy! —Laurie Casper, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce cheese: 121 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Rosemary Walnuts
From the Recipe Creator:
My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for us. The use of cayenne adds an unexpected zing to the savory combo of rosemary and walnuts. When you need a good housewarming or hostess gift, double the batch and save half for yourself. —Renee Ciancio, New Bern, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 166 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat.
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Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips
From the Recipe Creator:
Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. —Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup dip with 6 chips: 178 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs
From the Recipe Creator:
The classic chicken piccata entree is my favorite dish, but I wanted another way to have all the same flavors. These chicken piccata meatballs are the perfect solution, whether served alone or with a sauce like marinara or Buffalo! Serve over buttered noodles if you'd like, or stick toothpicks in them for appetizers. —Dawn Collins, Rowley, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 meatball: 63 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Mushroom Pastry Pinwheels
From the Recipe Creator:
Pinwheels make a pretty addition to any appetizer buffet, and when I serve them they disappear in a snap. These use purchased puff pastry, so they are very easy to make.—Mary Bettuchy, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 119 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Hot Dog Sliders
From the Recipe Creator:
An American favorite, hot dogs, turn into a fun treat that is great for a laid-back party. They get three special treatments in this recipe: Chicago-style, Bavarian and South of the Border. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider (calculated without toppings): 86 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Roasted Cumin Cashews
From the Recipe Creator:
Kick up parties and get-togethers with this well-seasoned snack. The cashews are sweet, salty, crunchy...and oh, so munchable. —Martha Fehl, Brookville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 145 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Savory Cheese Ball
From the Recipe Creator:
Blue cheese contributes a pleasant, tangy bite and olive a saltiness to this creamy cheese ball. For the optimum flavor, let the cheese ball stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.—Jan Stawara, Howell, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 145 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Blue-Ribbon Beef Nachos
From the Recipe Creator:
Chili powder and convenient jarred salsa season a zesty mixture of ground beef and refried beans that's sprinkled with green onions, tomatoes and ripe olives. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 294 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1353mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 20g protein.
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Really Good Snack Mix
From the Recipe Creator:
I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So I experimented using only their most-loved mix-ins and came up with this recipe. Now there's never any left! —Lori Genske, Waldo, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 180 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Buffalo Chicken Crescent Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband loves Buffalo wings, but they are so messy! These Buffalo chicken rolls are mess-free and always go fast at parties—and they’re much tastier than regular Buffalo wings, if you ask me. —Tiffinie Cichon, Gulfport, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 175 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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Antipasto Skewers
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Spinach Dip with Pita Chips
From the Recipe Creator:
Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition to any buffet. —Teresa Emanuel, Smithville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup spread with 3 pita wedges: 231 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Sausage Cheese Puffs
From the Recipe Creator:
People are always surprised when I tell them there are only four ingredients in this easy sausage ball recipe. Cheesy and spicy, the golden morsels are a fun novelty at a breakfast or brunch, and they also make yummy party appetizers. —Della Moore, Troy, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 puff: 89 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
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Snack Crackers
From the Recipe Creator:
Our 13-year-old daughter, Dana, loves to make this crunchy and flavorful snack for us. Her four older brothers finish off a batch in no time. —Sue Manel, Milladore, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 237 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Appetizer Blue Cheese Logs
From the Recipe Creator:
Three kinds of cheese and some curry powder make this cheese log a little more lively than most. Swipe it on your favorite cracker with a drizzle of honey for a sensational snack. —Ethel Johnson, North Saanich, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 196 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Sausage Squash Kabobs
From the Recipe Creator:
Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a lovely sheen to the sausage and veggies. —Lisa Malynn Kent, North Richland Hills, Texas.
Nutrition Facts:
2 kabobs: 385 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Chicken Bacon Roll-Ups
From the Recipe Creator:
My children like these roll-ups so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 43 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Ranch Snack Mix
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a wonderful fast-to-fix munchie. The recipe makes tons and doesn't involve any cooking. It's a cinch to package in individual snack bags, it keeps its crunch and it's a savory alternative to the cakes and pies usually offered at bake sales. —Linda Murphy, Pulaski, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 185 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Creamy Sourdough Snack
From the Recipe Creator:
This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons with about 1/2 ounce bread: 177 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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Soft Giant Pretzels
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let the bread machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks. —Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 pretzel: 193 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Air-Fryer Mini Chimichangas
From the Recipe Creator:
My family raves about these air-fryer chimichangas. Infused with green chiles, the beefy snacks are guaranteed to liven up the party! —Kathy Rogers, Hudson, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 chimichanga: 294 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 618mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors. This addictive dip is so amazing, no one will miss the meat. —Amanda Silvers, Old Fort, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 113 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 526mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Parmesan Ranch Popcorn
From the Recipe Creator:
Whether you need a quick gift idea or yummy munchies for movie night, we've got you covered with this cheesy twist on regular popped popcorn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 112 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Savory Snacks FAQ
What are the best savory snacks for a party?
Savory snacks like pinwheels, sausage rolls and cold dips are ideal party staples. They’re flavorful, easy to serve and hold up well at room temperature. For something more festive, try savory palmiers or baked Brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with herbs. To balance the textures on your snack table, serve warm dishes like spinach-artichoke dip or crispy finger foods along with homemade crackers or seasoned popcorn. Set out small cups, cocktail napkins and toothpicks for easy serving so guests can graze without the mess.
Can savory snacks be healthy?
Yes, savory snacks can be healthy when made with vegetables, legumes, whole grains and healthy fats. Air-fried chickpeas, spicy roasted edamame and curried popcorn are healthy snacks that offer crunch and flavor by skipping the deep fryer. You can also try seed crackers or a lightly salted trail mix with unsweetened dried fruit for something more portable. Swap refined oils for olive or avocado oil and choose baking or air-frying to keep things light but still tasty.
What are good savory snacks for kids?
For kids, easy savory snack recipes like cheese-stuffed mini peppers, baked mozzarella sticks and veggie pinwheels are always a hit. These snacks are colorful, mild in flavor and easy to pack, making them perfect for school lunches or after-school bites. Other healthy snacks for kids include whole-grain quesadilla wedges, mini turkey-and-cheese roll-ups or soft pretzel bites served with hummus, and offer a good mix of flavor and nutrition without overwhelming picky eaters.
