19 Appetizers That Are Worth Ruining Your Dinner

Don't worry about spoiling your holiday dinner. These little bites of joy are completely worth it. (Especially #2)

Appetizers are typically the opening act to a meal. But they can also be so incredibly good that you can fill up on them long before sitting down at the dinner table. Who can keep track of all those tiny bites anyway?

1. BLT Bruschetta

Via domesticsuperhero.com

We've seen Bruschetta before but the idea of BLT Bruschetta has us drooling. Try this amazing concoction topped onto toasted bread and who can remember there is a main course?

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2. Southwestern Snackers

Via fleecefun.com

Taking Tex Mex out of the sawdust floor dive and onto the silver platter, these little bites are so good a few just might fall into your purse before heading home.

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3. Paleo Balls of Fire

Via justusfourblog.com

An incredible combination of sweet (from pineapple) and hot (courtesy of cayenne pepper) these Paleo friendly pork meat balls are so good, the creator claims she'll even have them for breakfast.

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4. Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cups

Via scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com

Why get your fingers all sticky from wings when you can eat them in fancy cups? This app takes the buffalo chicken to a much classier realm.

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5. DEEP FRIED TORTELLINI

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Tortellini is good - but deep fry it and you're in a whole new plane of existence. These little warm samples are so good bet you can't just eat one.. or three.

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6. Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

Via mamalovesfood.com

Don't let the three ingredient recipe fool you. These little morsels are so packed with flavor - you'll be heading back to the app platter a few more times.

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7. COPYCAT CHILI’S SKILLET QUESO

Via cupcakediariesblog.com

Why go out and ruin your dinner when you can do it just as easily at home? A batch of this and some chips and who needs a formal sit down?

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8. Cranberry & Sage Appetizer

Via spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com

Maybe you just want to avoid making dinner again. Here's a great way to use up holiday dinner leftovers and avoid making a full meal. Sweet - we're all for it.

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9. Bacon Bombs

Via lovebakesgoodcakes.com

Why is it that two things like bacon and cheese taste so dang good together? Feel free to dip this combination of bacon, biscuits and mozzarella in pizza sauce.

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10. MOZZARELLA PINWHEELS

Via aseasyasapplepie.com

Why load up on rolls when you can load up on these mozzarella pinwheels? Full of flavor and carbs (our favorite) you can't go wrong.

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11. Easy Feta Dip

Via otasteandseeblog.com

Add some Greek to your flavor palate with this fresh "dip". A wonderful combination of olives, feta and tomatoes you'll be pilling this up on your plate long before the dinner bell rings.

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12. SMOKED GOUDA MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS

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Admittedly this puts our college dorm microwave quesadillas to shame. We wouldn't mind filling up on these gourmet Gouda quesadillas (and feel a little more grown up in the process).

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13. BAKED GREEN BEAN FRIES

Via persnicketyplates.com

Go ahead and feel free to spoil your meal and feel self righteous about it too. After all it's a veggie and it's baked - so the calories don't count right?

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14. Cheese Straws

Via smittenkitchen.com

Crispy cheese straws. Light and full of flavor. We can see how easy it would be to keep munching on these long delights all night.

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15. Pork Pot Stickers

Via lmld.org

Oh pot stickers. Why are you considered an app? We think of you as the original hot pocket - only classier and tastier. These little meals on the go are worth skipping a sit down.

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16. LETTUCE BOATS W/ SWEET POTATO, GRAPEFRUIT AND PAPRIKA MAYO

Via topwithcinnamon.com

We can see ourselves downing these de"light"ful lettuce boats, filling up on veggies and not feeling bad about missing supper.

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17. Mini Beef Wellington Appetizer

Via clarkscondensed.com

Why wait for the main course to get a taste of dinner? These mini beef wellington appetizers are the perfect ratio of pastry, seasoning and meat.

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18. Mini Ham Bites with Gluten Free Crust

Via majhofftakesawife.com

Load up on protein while reveling in the fact that you're sticking to your gluten free diet with these cute little circles of splendor. And bonus - they travel well!

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19. WALNUT-MUSHROOM VEGGIE BURGERS

Via loveandlemons.com

These little sliders look so good they might be worth filling up on and skipping the meat course altogether.

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