Check out our collection of 20 Southern appetizers from our favorite bloggers and you’ll find the perfect recipe to make for your next gathering!
Appetizers are my favorite part of a meal- dips and spreads, small plates, finger foods… In my opinion, they are the best to cook and to eat! The appetizer you serve also sets the tone for the whole party or meal, so you want to be sure you pick one that compliments the other food being served.
If your main dish is inspired by the South, this is the list for you… our collection of 20 different Southern appetizers are exactly what you need to get those appetites warmed up before a good ole Southern meal.
And… if you love southern food you’ll want to read this.
Pimento Cheese Ball
Corn and Green Tomato Cakes
Cheesy Collard Greens Dip
Pimento Cheese Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
Creole Fried Pickles
Sweet Hot Jalapeno Corn Relish
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Barbecue Pulled Pork Over Cheese Grits
Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
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Okra Jalapeno Fritters
Read on for more great southern appetizers:
Chicken and Waffle Sliders with Spicy Maple Spread
Easy Refrigerator Pickled Okra
Smoked Fish Dip
Baked Cajun Crawfish Eggrolls
Vegan Jalapeno Pimento Cornbread
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Cream Cheese with Pepper Jelly
Boiled Peanuts
Southern Cheese Straws
For ideas on how to make an appetizer or cheese board that’s uniquely yours and uniquely southern you’ll want to check out Southern Appetizer Board.
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Diana Johnson says
Great round up! I first had fried pickles in Louisiana doing disaster relief after hurricane Katrina. I became addicted!!!
Pam says
Aren’t they the best? Thanks Diana!
Jillian says
I’m a big appetizer fan so this will be helpful to have on hand! I definitely need to try the Cheese straws!
Pam says
Talk about addictive…. we find cheese straws to be totally addictive!
Jessie says
Yummmm! ALL of these Appetizers look fabulous!! Saving this to try them all!
Pam says
Thank you, Jessie!
Tisha says
All of these look absolutely amazing!!! Time to get entertaining!!!
Pam says
Thank you, Tisha!
Danielle Wolter says
Thanks for including me. Some awesome recipe here!
Pam says
Thank you, Danielle, for allowing us to share your recipe!
Julia says
All of these appetizers are mouth watering!
Pam says
Thank you, Julia!
Pam says
Right? Glad you see some you like.
Luke says
Sounds like the restaurant needs a little time,but is getting there. I find appetizers to be the best dish in a lot of restaurants. In fact, Mrs KR and I will often order just a couple of appetizers apiece (with cocktails; and a dessert we”ll split) and that”s enough. Good review – thanks. http://wasabimon.com/