Better Homes And Gardens Cocktail Meatball Recipe

Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake Minis

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Your party prep just got easier. These appetizers made in muffin tins are perfectly sized for a poppin' party. Individually portioned appetizers mean more mingling and less slicing and serving. Plus, these muffin tin apps are super creative—the only muffin recipe you'll find in this list is for meatloaf muffins. You'll also find delicious muffin tin appetizer recipes like grown-up mac and cheese cups, mini tuna melts, and individual quiches.

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Mini Turkey Meat Loaves with Fiery Tunisian Sauce

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Don't let size fool you; these mini muffin tin meat "loaves" pack a powerful punch. Their fiery sauce is made with coriander, cayenne pepper, cumin, and allspice. Serve with toothpicks or place them inside whole grain slider buns for a healthy game day appetizer that's a total win.

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Strawberry Margarita Cheesecake Minis

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Serve up this edible cocktail-inspired appetizer made in a muffin pan for a fun family-friendly twist on a happy hour favorite. These mini cheesecakes are loaded with strawberry, lime, and a "salty rim" of homemade salted pretzel crust. The only thing missing from these margaritalike bites is the tequila.

Buy It: Wilton Mini Muffin Tin ($15, Bed Bath & Beyond)

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Tuscan Mac and Cheese Cups

Tuscan Mac-and-Cheese Cups

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Mac and cheese isn't just for kids. These Tuscan-inspired mac and cheese appetizer cups feature grown-up ingredients—like tender kale and salty prosciutto—to complement a creamy Gorgonzola and Fontina cheese sauce. These rich ingredients make a hearty appetizer, so plan to serve one muffin cup per guest.

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Pepperoni Pizza Cups

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Frozen pizza dough can be the base for many mini muffin tin appetizer ideas, and it makes this simple recipe easy as (pizza) pie. Perfect for game day, these pepperoni pizza cups are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Guests get all of the pizza goodness without committing to a whole slice.

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Chicken-Feta Phyllo Cups with Tzatziki Sauce

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Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, these phyllo bites are a bright addition to any appetizer spread. Chicken and couscous salad are tucked inside warm phyllo dough to create these mini appetizers in cups. Serve them with a homemade tzatziki sauce for a tangy topping.

Related: Toothpick Appetizers

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Crab-Shrimp Cakes with Mango-Cucumber Salsa

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Impress your guests with these crab cakes that wow. Real lump crabmeat and tiny shrimp come together to make this handheld appetizer meaty and delicious. Making them in a muffin tin ensures each cake is the same size.

Buy It: Nordic Ware Muffin Pan ($20, Target)

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Ham and Swiss Quiche Cups

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Frozen appetizers are easy to make, but they don't quite taste the same as homemade. Instead of heading to the store for your quiche needs, whip up a batch of these made-from-scratch muffin tin quiche cups that can be stored in the freezer up to 1 month. Simply defrost, bake, and serve.

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Mini Spaghetti and Meatball Pies

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This playful muffin tin idea is perfect as a passable app or portioned-out snack. Creating a nest of spaghetti sets the base, while freezer meatballs and pre-made sauce keep this appetizer recipe simple. Muffin tin meatballs without the mess!

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Zucchini Cakes with Mushroom Ragout

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Make these savory mini muffins for meatless Mondays or offer them up as a dippable appetizer with their own mushroom pepper sauce. This reimagined corn muffin mix recipe gets some help from zucchini, cheese, and cayenne pepper before getting topped with a mushroom and pepper sauce. Your vegetarian friends will thank you.

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Muffin Pan Tuna Melts

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Mini tuna melts are hearty yet healthy. These easy mini muffin tin appetizers come together with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Better yet, one muffin cup packs 190 calories and 11 grams of protein.

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Italian-Inspired Quiche Cups

Italian Quiche Cups

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These quiche cups are the perfect appetizer. Lined with pre-made pastry dough and filled with artichoke hearts, cheese, and eggs, these individual appetizers in cups easily fit into a brunch party, lunch party, or even a just-because party. They're easy to eat, full of Italian flavor, and come in under 200 calories.

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Savory Stromboli Cups

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The secret to these muffin tin stromboli cups? Store-bought pizza dough and a muffin tin. With only six ingredients and a 25-minute prep, you'll be party-ready with time to spare.

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Baklava Tassies

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Looking for something sweet? Look no further than these appetizer cups in a muffin tin. These tassies are made in a mini muffin tin and harness the flavors of baklava in a single bite.

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Mini Cranberry Phyllo Tarts

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This muffin tin recipe adds a sweet touch to your appetizer spread. Fat-free lemon yogurt and light whipped topping come together with canned cranberry sauce for a tangy and light filling inside crispy phyllo dough. Top tarts with fresh cranberries and mint for a festive start to any gathering.

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Phyllo-Crusted Cheese with Bruschetta Topping

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This easy appetizer made in a muffin tin is light and delightful. Better yet, the prep work is a breeze. Simply plop a piece of cheese into each phyllo dough base and top them all with pre-made bruschetta topper, then bake for 8 minutes for a crowd-pleasing treat that's under 100 calories.

Buy It: Babybel Semisoft Cheeses ($7, Target)

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