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Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they’re served. We love them on game day, but they’d be a hit at brunch too. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini muffin: 74 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
Can you believe these super savory poppers use only six ingredients? It’s true! Frozen popcorn chicken and refrigerated pulled pork are the secret shortcut ingredients.
31/32
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour 40 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Among my friends I’m known as the pork master, because I love to cook just about every cut there is. These appetizers combine soft, mild Brie cheese with a sweet-sour bacon jam that has a touch of Sriracha sauce. —Rick Pascocello, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
There is a ton of flavor in these Brie bites! Since the bacon-plum jam is a little involved, I like to make it a few days before I host a party so that all I have to do the day of is cut up the cheese, toast the bread and layer everything together.
32/32
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There’s no secret to this creamy seafood appetizer—it’s simply delicious! I originally tasted it at a friend’s house, and I liked it so much that I requested the recipe. It’s since become a family favorite. —Brenda Buhler, Abbotsford, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 136 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
Think of this dish as a seafood version of a seven-layer dip. Each dip of a cracker or tortilla chip will have cream cheese spread, seafood sauce, mozzarella, green pepper, tomato, onion and tiny salad shrimp.
Kentucky Derby Appetizers FAQ
What is a good Kentucky Derby appetizer?
My favorite Kentucky Derby appetizers are pimiento cheese, Benedictine spread and Kentucky hot brown sliders since they’re traditional Kentucky dishes. That said, any of the recipes on this list would fit in well with your party spread.
What finger foods can I make for a Kentucky Derby party?
When it comes to planning your Kentucky Derby buffet, finger foods are essential. Canapes and crudités are light and refreshing, while sliders and meatballs offer more sustenance. Whichever recipes you go with, keep a good supply of napkins and appetizer plates handy so your guests can enjoy the bites away from the snack tables.
What make-ahead dishes can I bring to a Derby party?
Cold dips, pinwheels, fruit salads and anything that requires marinating are great make-ahead appetizers. In addition to these dishes, this collection contains several recipes that can be partially prepared in advance, like the Brie apps with bacon-plum jam as well as the tzatziki shrimp cucumber rounds.