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Savor the South: 22 Soulful Appetizers With a Twist

FEBRUARY 10, 2023
SOUTHERN AND SOUL FOOD
APPETIZERS
Savor the South: 22 Soulful Appetizers With a Twist
Welcome, dear food enthusiasts! As the summer sun graces us with its warm embrace, let's dive into the heart of comfort cuisine, exploring the rich tapestry of Southern and Soul food. But today, we're veering from the usual path of heaping plates and overflowing cutlery. Instead, we're shrinking it down into bite-sized heavens perfect for any gathering. Imagine your next family barbecue or outdoor soirée, the air thick with laughter, stories, and the aroma of these tantalizing dishes. We're bringing you a compilation of 22 delicious recipes that pay homage to southern tradition. Our focus, however, is on appetizers - small in portion but big on flavors. Think crispy hush puppies with remoulades dancing with fiery spices, pimento cheese spread slathered over homemade sourdough, or saucy shrimp and grits that's a match made in culinary heaven. These appetizers are so full of flavor, they'll have your guests reaching for more, all the while sparking conversation over the origins of each delightful bite. Evoking the rustic charm of a sun-dappled porch in Savannah or the vibrant energy of a New Orleans dinner party, each recipe promises to transport you to the South - no matter where you are. So dust off your favorite apron, take out that serving platter, and let's embark on this gastronomic journey filled with diverse flavors of Southern and Soul food. Here's to the start of an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Rabbit and Wolves

Vegan Fried Pickles with Mississippi Comeback Sauce

Super crispy fried pickles with a traditional Mississippi spicy mayo sauce.
2
14,933
238
20 min
TOTAL TIME
357
CALORIES
$1.14
PER SERVING
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Vegan Fried Pickles with Mississippi Comeback Sauce
Cherry on my Sundae

Cajun Beer Battered Fried Pickles

Enjoy a unique take on classic fried pickles with this delicious Cajun Beer Battered Fried Pickles recipe. Crispy, beer-battered pickles are coated in a flavorful blend of Cajun spices for a unique and delicious side dish. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for the perfect party appetizer or gam...
30 min
TOTAL TIME
300
CALORIES
$1.73
PER SERVING
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Cajun Beer Battered Fried Pickles
4 Sons are Us

Cajun Style Fried Deviled Eggs

Classic deviled eggs have been upgraded- given a fried egg white, gumbo file infused coating and filled with a seasoned yolk mixture- making them the ultimate Cajun flavored finger food.
5
29,044
67
25 min
TOTAL TIME
110
CALORIES
$0.47
PER SERVING
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Cajun Style Fried Deviled Eggs
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Mom Foodie

Cajun Chicken Appetizers Open Faced Sandwiches

These Cajun chicken appetizers are  mini open faced sandwiches. They are perfect for any party or gethering, but also great as a meal with a simple bowl of soup.
5
957
15 min
TOTAL TIME
415
CALORIES
$1.47
PER SERVING
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Cajun Chicken Appetizers Open Faced Sandwiches
Seasoned Skillet

Cajun Butter Steak Bites

Cajun Butter Steak Bites is one of the quickest ways to prepare a flavourful and delicious steak recipe! These steak bites are seasoned in a delicious blend of cajun spices, then pan seared until crisp around the edges and tossed in a simple garlic butter! It's ready in about 15 minutes making it pe...
3
31
15 min
TOTAL TIME
576
CALORIES
$4.53
PER SERVING
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Cajun Butter Steak Bites
Immaculate Bites

Shrimp Hush Puppies

Hush Puppies Recipe - delicious, super easy, bite-sized cornmeal fritters with a beautiful crunchy exterior and a moist inner texture. Makes a fun appetizer or a side dish for gatherings and special occasions. 
3
195
7
30 min
TOTAL TIME
574
CALORIES
$0.51
PER SERVING
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Shrimp Hush Puppies
The Heritage Cook

Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

These Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers are truly a dream to make and serve. Bold flavors from the seasonings blend with the smoke from the grill to make a delightful beginning to any meal or make more and turn them into a main course!
1
6
44 min
TOTAL TIME
238
CALORIES
$2.89
PER SERVING
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Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Emily Bites

Nashville Hot Chicken Bites

These Nashville Hot Chicken Bites are spicy, flavorful, and so easy to make!
18
3,187
78
20 min
TOTAL TIME
245
CALORIES
$0.68
PER SERVING
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Nashville Hot Chicken Bites
Sprinkles Sprouts

Louisiana Hot Shrimp Dip with Cream Cheese

This hot Louisiana Shrimp Dip is delicious and super easy to make. Juicy shrimp are cooked with traditional Creole flavours, cream cheese, sour cream, green onions and bell peppers to make this warm dip. It is the perfect appetizer for parties and is a sure fire crowd pleaser. Serve it at your Chris...
292
110.9k
184.0
15 min
TOTAL TIME
175
CALORIES
$1.31
PER SERVING
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Louisiana Hot Shrimp Dip with Cream Cheese
Loaves and Dishes

Southern Deviled Eggs

Smooth, Creamy and Tangy.  Nothing says Sunday Dinner like a plate of mama's perfect deviled eggs!  Now, you have the recipe and all the tips and tricks!
3
465
21 min
TOTAL TIME
157
CALORIES
$0.19
PER SERVING
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Southern Deviled Eggs
Aimee Mars

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

This common southern appetizer is a crispy and crunchy deep-fried delicacy. Covered in a buttermilk batter and coated in a breaded panko crust this Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe is simple, delicious, and perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
6
8
56 min
TOTAL TIME
422
CALORIES
$1.75
PER SERVING
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Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Baking Beauty

Nashville Hot Chicken Dip

Creamy and spicy dip with crispy chicken on top. Move over buffalo chicken dip, this is going to be a new favorite!
3
374
2
15 min
TOTAL TIME
299
CALORIES
$1.20
PER SERVING
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Nashville Hot Chicken Dip
Smart Little Cookie

Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls

Crunchy on the outside, soft and cheese on the inside, these Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls are a simple and scrumptious appetizer that can only be made better with a tangy and perfectly delicious cilantro dressing. Easy to make they are ready to serve in 20 minutes.
10
256
101
20 min
TOTAL TIME
362
CALORIES
$0.87
PER SERVING
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Cheese Stuffed Fried Yuca Balls
Biscuits and Burlap

Grilled Chicken Wings with Cajun Butter Sauce

The ultimate tailgate food - these Grilled Chicken Wings can be served with a dry spice blend straight off the grill or tossed in Cajun butter sauce.
6
31
379
CALORIES
$1.36
PER SERVING
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Grilled Chicken Wings with Cajun Butter Sauce
Salt and Lavender

Creole Sausage Balls with Remoulade Dipping Sauce

Sausage balls are a classic American appetizer that are especially popular around the holidays. My Cajun twist on the recipe can’t be beat!
3
2,083
41
45 min
TOTAL TIME
143
CALORIES
$0.24
PER SERVING
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Creole Sausage Balls with Remoulade Dipping Sauce
Mom Foodie

Cajun Keto Crackers

Spicy low carb cheese crackers perfect for the Keto diet.
6
218
24
22 min
TOTAL TIME
411
CALORIES
$1.20
PER SERVING
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Cajun Keto Crackers
Coop Can Cook

Nashville Hot Chicken Wings Recipe

Get ready to spice up your next dinner with this Nashville Hot Chicken Wings Recipe. Learn how to make the iconic dish with a crunchy coating and a kick of heat that will keep you coming back for more. This simple recipe is a great way to get creative in the kitchen and impress your dinner guests!
1
1,525
8 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
940
CALORIES
$2.46
PER SERVING
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Nashville Hot Chicken Wings Recipe
The Kitchen Prep

Cajun Salmon Spread

Cajun Salmon Spread! This creamy Cajun-spiced salmon spread makes a great cracker topper for game day or any party! A wonderful recipe to make if you’re looking to add something new and different to the typical party snack menu. Bonus: It takes minutes to make!
93
3
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
413
CALORIES
$1.92
PER SERVING
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Cajun Salmon Spread
Call Me PMC

Copycat Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken Bites

Spicy and sweet, Copycat Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken Bites are tender chunks of chicken cooked in a bourbon and brown sugar sauce. They will melt in your mouth.
1
1,279
94
20 min
TOTAL TIME
314
CALORIES
$1.91
PER SERVING
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Copycat Cajun Cafe Bourbon Chicken Bites
The Cooking Bride

Black-Eyed Pea Cakes

Not your traditional black eyed peas recipe. These black eyed pea cakes are loaded with bell peppers, herbs and spices and fried until golden brown.
1
103
1 hr 6 min
TOTAL TIME
728
CALORIES
$0.95
PER SERVING
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Black-Eyed Pea Cakes
Britney Breaks Bread

Crispy Oven Baked Cajun BBQ Wings

Cajun BBQ Wings are coated in a flavorful dry rub and oven-baked for a deliciously crispy chicken that is then tossed in barbecue sauce.
4
19
40 min
TOTAL TIME
87
CALORIES
$0.29
PER SERVING
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Crispy Oven Baked Cajun BBQ Wings