32 Grilled Appetizer Recipes

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32 Grilled Appetizer Recipes2/32 Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 72 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake just before serving. Even the those who are intolerant of hot peppers will love them. —Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 66 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 3/32

The balsamic glaze takes this bruschetta recipe over the top

Grilled Bruschetta 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Bruschetta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my go-to appetizer in the summer when tomatoes and basil are fresh from the garden. The balsamic glaze takes this bruschetta recipe over the top. I like to use an olive oil infused with Tuscan herbs or basil for this. But, it’s great with just plain olive oil too. —Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 58 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 7g

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/32 Grilled Guacamole Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re a guacamole lover, try this fun grilled version that has a smoky flavor. The veggies tend to darken a bit when heated, so stir it gently to prevent further discoloration. —Lindsay Sprunk, Noblesville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 85 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 5/32

Now it’s a regular at family gatherings

Balsamic-Glazed Fig & Pork Tenderloin 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Balsamic-Glazed Fig & Pork Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have a huge fig tree that produces an abundance of figs. One year I tried drying some and developed this sweet and smoky recipe as a result. Now it’s a regular at family gatherings. —Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 139 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

6/32 Grilled Zucchini & Cheese Roulades 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini & Cheese Roulades Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband enjoys this recipe so much that he even helps me roll up the roulades! You can change the filling any way you like—I have used feta instead of Parmesan, or sun-dried tomatoes in the place of the olives. —April McKinney, Murfreesboro, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 24 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber),

2g protein

2g protein. 7/32 Grilled Nectarine & Cheese Crostini 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Nectarine & Cheese Crostini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At our house, we love the summer tastes of sweet grilled nectarines and fresh basil over goat cheese. I can usually find all the ingredients at the farmers market. —Brandy Hollingshead, Grass Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2

starch. 8/32 Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Zucchini slices make perfect finger food. It’s fun to make a topping for zucchini and a good solution for a never-ending crop. — Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grv, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 38 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 9/32 Teriyaki Shish Kabobs 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND

Now I make it for my family, and they’re big fans as well

FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a teenager, my father worked for an airline, and my family lived on the island of Guam in the South Pacific. A friend of my mother gave her this tangy-sweet recipe, and we enjoyed it often. Now I make it for my family, and they’re big fans as well. —Suzanne Pelegrin, Ocala, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 306 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1203mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 10/32 Maryland Corn

Pops Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Maryland Corn Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh-picked sweet corn is a big thing in Maryland. Here’s my homespun version of Mexican street corn that brings in local bay flavors. —Kristie Schley, Severna Park, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 corn pop: 164 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/32 12/32 Balsamic-Goat Cheese Grilled Plums 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make a bold statement with this simple yet elegant treat. Ripe plums are grilled and then dressed with a balsamic reduction and tangy goat cheese. —Ariana Abelow, Holliston, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 plum half with 1 tablespoon cheese and 2 teaspoons glaze: 58 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 13/32 Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it’s hot outside, the dish feels too heavy

We love eggplant Parmesan, but when it’s hot outside, the dish feels too heavy. Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato, mozzarella and Parm satisfy everyone. —Joann Parlin, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 eggplant stacks: 449 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. 14/32 Campers Favorite Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Campers Favorite Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family craves this cheesy chili dip so much we make two

batches—one especially for the guys

batches—one especially for the guys. If you’re not grilling out, bake it in the oven. —Valorie Ebie, Bel Aire, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 250 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. 15/32 Loaded Baked Potatoes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Baked Potatoes Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my creamy and rich version of twice-baked potatoes. Always a treat, these stuffed potatoes go very well with the

Chicken Cordon Bleu for my holiday dinner

Chicken Cordon Bleu for my holiday dinner. —Merle Dyck, Elkford, British Columbia 16/32 Grilled Cheese Loaf 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Cheese Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10-12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often serve buttery grilled bread with steak and a salad. It’s so quick to make, and it’s also easy to add to whatever else you have on the grill. —Debbi Baker, Green Springs, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 172 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars,

1g fiber), 6g protein

1g fiber), 6g protein. 17/32 Grilled Seasoned Shrimp 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Seasoned Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A marinade using balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and Italian dressing boosts the flavor of these tender shrimp. Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania serves the delightful bites chilled. Nutrition Facts: 3 each: 267 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 259mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1/2 fruit. 18/32 Sweet & Smoky Salsa

I think this recipe would also taste great using plum tomatoes

1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sweet & Smoky Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I think this recipe would also taste great using plum tomatoes. Also, if you can’t use wood chip charcoal, you might try adding a little liquid smoke to the salsa while it cooks. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 49 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat),

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