46 Savory Snack Recipes You’ll Want to Make ASAP

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46 Savory Snack Recipes You’ll Want to Make ASAP2/45 Savory Cracker Snack Mix 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A Taste of Home recipe inspired this one! Because I love everything bagel seasoning, I decided to give this a try. A friend later suggested I make the mix more versatile with something other than oyster crackers, and now it’s a deliciously addictive snack! —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida—Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 306 calories, 20g fat (7g

I think what makes them taste so good is the sauce

saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 3/45 Party Appetizer Meatballs 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Party Appetizer Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe 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

94mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 4/45 Savory Potato Skins Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe 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. 5/45 Garlic Pumpkin Seeds 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total

Time 25 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 25 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe 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! 6/45 Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest

Approved Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe 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. 7/45 Nacho Triangles with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total

Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe 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. 8/45 Sticky Honey Chicken Wings 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sticky Honey Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste

This recipe was given to me by a special lady who was like a grandmother to me

of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe 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. 9/45 Party Cheese Bread 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe 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

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. 10/45 Dill Pickle Dip 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My love for pickles led me to create this Dill Pickle Dip. It’s so easy to whip together. But be warned, it’s

It’s a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings

addicting! —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. 11/45 Mustard Pretzel Nuggets 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe 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:

Learn how to make your favorite snack-aisle recipes at home

204 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Learn how to make your favorite snack-aisle recipes at home. 12/45 Blue Cheese Potato Chips 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe 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

sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 13/45 Savory Stuffed Peppers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family’s holiday dinners include a giant antipasto, and my mom’s anchovy stuffed peppers are always the star dish. There isn’t a holiday that we don’t make them in her honor. Serve warm or cold 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

612mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/45 Simmered Smoked Links 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simmered Smoked Links Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings about 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe 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. Nutrition Facts: 1 sausage: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber),

1g protein

1g protein. 15/45 German Beer Cheese Spread 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe 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. 16/45 Old Bay Crispy Kale Chips 1 Review Test

These crunchy kale chips are delicious, super healthy and easy to make

Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe 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. 17/45

My kids love it, though I leave out the jalapeno when making it for them

Zucchini Pico de Gallo Salsa 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe 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

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