43 Spring Appetizers That'll Have You Begging This Season Was Longer

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these falafel are baked (not fried!), for less mess. Make them mini and stick them with toothpicks for the perfect springy green appetizer.

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Making sushi at home can be intimidating, what with making sushi rice, rolling it up just right, and dealing with raw fish. With these baked salmon sushi cups, you can skip all that but still get all the flavors of your favorite roll.

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Whether or not you love asparagus, you’re going to swoon over these little bundles wrapped in puff pastry and filled with Alfredo sauce. They're a great anytime app, but the pop of green is particularly lovely for spring.

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Everyone has opinions about Mexico's most famous avocado-based dip: guacamole. We like to keep it simple, but feel free to go crazy on the mix-ins: spices, tomatoes, garlic, etc. This recipe is the perfect jumping-off point. Just don't forget the corn chips. 😁

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As is customary in France, we went the butter and salt route for these crostini, but took it a step further. Cue sweet, caramelized brown butter, whipped into an unctuous cloud: the perfect foil for paper-thin radish rounds. Finished with some flaky sea salt, a sprinkling of thyme, and a hit of fresh lemon juice, these are sure to be a hit all spring long.

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Thought your spring brunch plans were set? Think again. Stuffed with ham, spinach, and Gruyère, these cheesy pastries are calling your name.

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While beer cheese, Buffalo chicken, and queso will always have special places in our hearts, we keep coming back to good ol' spinach & artichoke dip. Full of creamy, cheesy goodness, it really is the dip to end all dips.

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Deviled eggs bring the party to any event, but especially an spring celebration. While they are fairly simple to make, there are a few ways you can go wrong when making this staple party appetizer. If you’re looking for a foolproof method to hard boiling and filling your deviled eggs, our best recipe should be your new go-to.

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Fresh tortellini make these the hearty bite-size appetizer of our dreams. Feel free to swap in and out your favorite ingredients (these are a great way to serve leftover holiday food odds and ends too!).

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If you’re a fan of our cranberry whipped feta recipe, this is the spring appetizer for you. Fresh feta is combined with mascarpone, whipped until super-smooth, then topped with balsamic-roasted strawberries and fresh basil. The result is a creamy, sweet, tangy dip you’ll find completely irresistible.

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Queso fundido is a true party trick, perfect for Cinco de Mayo and all spring long. It’s likely the lowest effort, highest reward party dip out there. Hot top: it's worth seeking out Mexican chorizo here instead of the Spanish, which is usually dried.

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Love our baked feta pasta? Us too, so we turned it into the perfect fruity dessert to enjoy all spring and summer long. The blueberries and feta turn into a creamy, jam-like dip, making it a fun alternative to a fruit and cheese plate. Serve it with crackers and toasted bread, or go for some graham crackers and shortbread if you like things sweet.

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We coated asparagus in a cheesy Parmesan and panko mixture before baking, resulting in extra-crispy, golden brown fries perfect for dipping in your favorite creamy, savory sauce (ranch or spicy mayo are our go-tos!). It’s hard to beat French fries, but these are guaranteed to give the classics a run for their money.

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Everyone knows the best part of carrot cake is the cream cheese frosting, and this carrot cake dip does not skimp on the good stuff. While many other cake dip recipes use boxed cake mix, this version is gluten-free and uses wholesome toasted pecans, caramelized cinnamon, carrots, and plump rum raisins to bring out that signature flavor.

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Think about when something creamy hits your mouth at the same time as something crispy—YUM! This recipe is the perfect example of that satisfying texture combo: Hot, crispy potatoes are spooned onto a billowy cloud of whipped feta, then showered with lemon zest and fresh herbs. It doesn’t get much better than that.

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There's plenty of bean dips out there (our black bean dip and taco dip, to name a few), but refried beans take the center stage in this recipe. Cream cheese and sour cream are added to make thing extra creamy, while two types of shredded cheese turn this dip into cheesy, bubbling goodness. Yum!

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These pinwheels are chock-full of melty cheese and savory-sweet ham, then topped with fresh parsley and toasty poppy seeds for texture and flavor you and your guests will love. They're also extra easy to throw together, thanks to store-bought crescent roll dough.

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With this recipe, we take the classic onion dip one step further by incorporating deeply caramelized onions into the mix. It takes a little longer than you might think (we’re talking at least one hour), but we promise it’s worth it.

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If you love baked spinach dip, you'll love these baked puff pastry puffs. They're filled with a mixture of sautéed onion, garlic, spinach, and cream cheese and baked inside a muffin tin. Bet you can't eat just one!

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A taquito is essentially a rolled taco with many of the topping like guacamole and sour cream on the outside. They're traditionally shallow fried to get that beautifully crisp exterior, but our version is baked with an option to make them in the air fryer!

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