#savoryappetizers

Crispy Stuffed Mushroom Cups

These mushroom cups come out of the oven with crispy edges and a creamy, savory filling that makes them disappear fast. The combination of sushi rice, cream cheese, and roasted mushrooms creates something substantial enough to serve as a real appetizer.

They taste great because they were marinated in a Cajun sauce with a hint of dark rum. They'd be great as an appetizer or main dish at your next barbecue.

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined. 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning. 1/4 cup dark rum. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon lime juice. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste. Salt and black pepper to taste. Wooden skewers, soaked in water.

Instructions: Dark rum, olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl. To make a marinade, mix it well. Remove the shrimp's shells and veins and put them in a zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Add the marinade to the shrimp and toss to coat them all. Cover or seal the bag and put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to marinate. Warm up the grill over medium-high heat. Put the shrimp that has been marinated on the soaked wooden skewers. If you want, you can add pieces of bell pepper and onion in between the shrimp. Once the grill is hot, put the shrimp skewers on it and cook for two to three minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and get a little charred. While grilling, baste with any extra marinade. Take the shrimp skewers off the grill and serve them hot. Add fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro as a garnish if you want to. Have fun with your Drunken Cajun Shrimp Skewers!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

These Bacon-Wrapped Buffalo Bites are the perfect combination of spicy and savory. They make for a delicious appetizer or party snack that will surely impress your guests.

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces. 1/2 cup buffalo sauce. 1/4 cup ranch dressing. 1 package 12 slices bacon. Toothpicks.

Instructions: Buffalo sauce and chicken pieces should be combined in a bowl. Give them 20 minutes to marinade. Set the oven temperature to 375F 190C. Roughly chop a bacon slice in half. Place a half-slice of bacon around each piece of chicken and fasten it with a toothpick. Lay out the chicken bites wrapped in bacon on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crispy, in a preheated oven. In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and extra buffalo sauce for dipping while the bites bake. Serve the bacon-wrapped bites with the buffalo-ranch dipping sauce after taking the toothpicks out.

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

A tasty and cheesy appetizer called Slow Cooker Muffuletta Dip is based on the famous New Orleans sandwich of the same name. It's a flavor explosion that's great for any party or get-together. It's full of olives, peppers, meats, and cheeses.

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped green olives. 1 cup chopped black olives. 1 cup chopped giardiniera. 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers. 1 cup chopped pepperoncini. 1 cup diced salami. 1 cup diced ham. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. 1 cup shredded provolone cheese. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Instructions: Put everything in a slow cooker and mix them together. Make sure to stir everything together well. On low heat, cover and cook for two to three hours, or until the cheeses melt and the dip is hot all the way through. Warm it up and serve it with tortilla chips, bread slices, or crackers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 120 minutes