41 of Our Best Meat Appetizers

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41 of Our Best Meat Appetizers1/41 Tangy Barbecue Wings 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Barbecue Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 2 dozen wings (2 sections each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took these slow-cooked wings to work, and they vanished before I even got a bite! The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good. —Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 wing (2 sections): 178 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 2/41 Bacon-Wrapped Smokies 43 Reviews Test

They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer

Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Smokies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cute little bacon-wrapped smokies are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 90 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 3/41 Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 30 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 30 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The secret ingredient in this sassy sauce is the grape jelly. It’s a sweet contrast with the chili sauce. —Irma Schnuelle, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 meatball: 106 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 4/41 Spicy Butterscotch Wings 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Butterscotch Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I

Kids and adults equally love them, so expect

do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the wings with melted brown sugar. —Aaron Salazar, Westminster, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 100 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 5/41 Mini Corn Dogs 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Miniature Corn Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fun-sized corn dogs add a little “wow” factor to any cookout or get-together. Kids and adults equally love them, so expect

them to disappear fast

them to disappear fast. —Deb Perry, Bluffton, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 mini corn dog: 68 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 6/41 Coconut Chicken and Shrimp 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Chicken and Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was looking for a fun, easy weeknight dinner based on our favorite shrimp dish that was healthier than fast food. This has become a favorite! —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York Nutrition Facts:

1 serving: 659 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. 7/41 Texas Taco Dip Platter 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas Taco Dip Platter Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe 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

sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. 8/41 Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After making little bacon-wrapped sausages for years, I needed a change! I had an extra sweet potato and half a package of bacon on hand, so I put on my thinking cap and came up with this treat. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 60 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated

My family polished them off fast, and asked for more

fat), 7mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 9/41 Cherry-Chicken Lettuce Wraps 2 Reviews Cherry-Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this amazing recipe when I had a load of cherries on hand. My family polished them off fast, and asked for more. Luckily I had enough fruit to make them again the next day! —Melissa Barlow, Fruit Heights, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2 filled lettuce wraps: 257 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol,

381mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein

381mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. 10/41 Pork Satay 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Satay Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings (about 3/4 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cilantro layers on the freshness, while the sesame oil and Thai chili sauce add Asian flavors that pair perfectly with peanut butter. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 skewer with about 2 teaspoons sauce: 73 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

fat), 13mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 11/41 Smoky Jalapenos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 14 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I make these bacon-wrapped appetizers, there are no leftovers. They can also be made with mild banana peppers or yellow chili peppers. —Melinda Strable, Ankeny, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper half: 86 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 12/41 BBQ Chicken Bites 3 Reviews

We love the mix of textures

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chicken bites wrapped in bacon get a kick from Montreal seasoning and sweetness from barbecue sauce. We love the mix of textures. —Kathryn Dampier, Quail Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 47 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 13/41 Cuban Sliders 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These wonderful little rolls are

baked until lightly toasted and the cheese melts

baked until lightly toasted and the cheese melts. The leftover King’s Hawaiian ham sliders keep really well in the fridge, and they make a lovely cold snack. Followers of my blog, houseofyumm.com, go nuts for these! —Serene Herrera, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 191 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 14/41 Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Pork & Black Bean Nachos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: My husband and I are both graduate students right now, so we don’t have a lot of time to cook dinner. Our family loves coming home to this incredible nacho platter, and I love how easy it is to prepare. —Faith Stokes, Chickamauga, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup meat mixture (calculated without chips and toppings): 469 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1055mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 7g fiber), 33g protein. 15/41 Honey-Mustard Wings 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min

There’s a good chance they’ll become your new favorite!

Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change from spicy Buffalo sauce, try these sweet and sticky wings. There’s a good chance they’ll become your new favorite! —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 85 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 16/41 Mini Beef Tourtieres Test Kitchen Approved Mini Beef Tourtieres Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a twist on the traditional

tourtiere recipe

tourtiere recipe. Ground beef replaces pork, and cream cheese pastry takes the place of pie pastry. The filled mini cups make a melt-in-your-mouth addition to a buffet. —Cheryl Bruneau, Winnipeg, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 96 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 17/41 Sausage Wonton Cups 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 24 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a tasty hot appetizer for all those parties that feature fun finger foods. I’ve made this recipe several times, and

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