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7 Fall Appetizers To Serve At Your Next San Diego Dinner Party

Fall is a great time to host a dinner party for friends and family. It doesn’t take much to impress guests with a charcuterie board or antipasto skewers. The following appetizer recipes are nutritious, mouthwatering, and easy to make.

  1. Charcuterie Board

You can look at a charcuterie board as the easiest work of art you’ll ever make. There are so many variations, but a few ingredients you should consider including are hummus, olives, cheese, crackers, bread, cured meats, fruit, and nuts.

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  1. Bacon-wrapped Brussel Sprouts

Bacon lovers won’t pass up these savory treats, even if they’re not huge fans of brussel sprouts! All you need is nine slices of bacon, 18 brussel sprouts, two tablespoons of maple syrup, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.

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  1. Antipasto Skewers

Handheld, colorful, and flavorful, these antipasto skewers are sure to be a crowd pleaser. You’ll need 20 cheese tortellini, ½ cup Italian dressing, one cup olives, ½ cup fresh basil leaves, 20 slices of salami, one pint grape tomatoes, 20 marinated artichoke hearts, 20 slices of pepperoni, 6 ounces of cheddar cheese, and 20 cocktail picks.

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  1. Fried Mac And Cheese Balls

The only thing better than mac and cheese is fried mac and cheese balls. To make 18 cheese balls, you’ll need three cups of macaroni and cheese, one large egg, one cup panko breadcrumbs, and two cups vegetable oil.

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  1. Stuffed Mushrooms

Crunchy on the outside, but tender and juicy on the inside, these stuffed mushrooms are a must at your fall dinner party. Ingredients include cremini mushrooms, breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic, parsley, olive oil, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper.

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  1. Baked Spinach Dip

Don’t even think of serving store bought spinach dip. This warm, rich, and creamy baked spinach dip is packed with four cheeses, garlic, and oozing flavor. To make this appetizer, you’ll need spinach, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, parmesan cheese, asiago cheese, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and mozzarella cheese.

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  1. Pigs in a Blanket

Quick and easy to make, pigs in a blanket are a popular handheld appetizer among guests of all ages. To make this recipe, you’ll need one sheet of pastry dough, one and a half cups of cheddar cheese, six hot dogs, and one egg.

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