18 of grandma’s favorite fall appetizers

Grandma has a knack for turning simple ingredients into something spectacular, and these stuffed mushrooms are no exception. According to a five-star reviewer, this appetizer is “so easy to throw together and absolutely delicious.”

Fluffy and buttery with a hint of sweetness, this appetizer puts a fun and festive spin on the classic biscuits grandma made for us as kids. The dough for these sweet potato biscuits can be customized to include cinnamon, cheese, or even bacon.

Nothing says Sunday football like this dreamy 6-ingredient appetizer. This recipe allows your slow cooker to do most of the work while you focus on the rest of dinner. In other words, it is grandmother-approved.

Grandma loves an elegant and effortless recipe, and this appetizer is far less complicated than it sounds. Brie, puff pastry, pepper jelly and egg wash are all you need for a starter perfect for any occasion.

There’s no faster way to please a crowd than with Grandma’s Cheese Dip, and this recipe just happens to include a generous serving of crabmeat. “This was delicious. Everyone loved it,” said one five-star reviewer.

This flavorful twist on classic meatballs uses hot jalapeño pepper jelly and an ingredient grandma almost always has in her pantry during the holidays: jellied cranberry sauce. You can store them in a slow cooker so they stay warm throughout your gathering.

Grandma’s Spinach and Artichoke Dip is always a crowd favorite, and when you add three cheeses, it becomes even more irresistible. This recipe calls for cream cheese, Monterrey Jack and Parmesan cheese.

It doesn’t get much more nostalgic than these bacon-wrapped bites of heaven. This 3-ingredient recipe is sure to have your guests coming back for seconds.

When you turn Grandma’s chicken pot pie into bite-sized pieces, you have a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s gone in minutes. These handheld pies use buttery crescent dough, saving you time without sacrificing any of the flavor.

It’s not a Southern gathering without those deviled eggs, and Grandma always makes the best. “Love the little crunch and sour/sweetness of the dill pickle,” said one five-star reviewer.

You’ve probably seen good old-fashioned sausage balls at more than one of Grandma’s gatherings. This cheesy and spicy recipe is a quick and easy way to spice up the fall festivities.

Cool fall days are the perfect time to bring out this 4-ingredient recipe. All you need are halved pecans, melted butter, kosher salt, and cracked red pepper.

Nothing beats the crisp, tasty crunch of cheese straws fresh from Grandma’s oven. This classic recipe is reminiscent of the generations-old, homemade cheese straws we all know and love.

Grandma’s stash of Hawaiian rolls is the secret to the perfect sliders, especially for a Sunday football party. Customize this recipe with your favorite deli meats and cheeses, but when in doubt, our classic ham and Gruyère recipe always does the trick.

Pimento cheese and family gatherings go hand in hand. You’ll find this on grandma’s dinner table all year round, but somehow it tastes even better when football season rolls around.

In true fall fashion, this pumpkin dip is the perfect way to spice up the dinner spread. You can serve it with gingersnaps (which Grandma always appreciates), sliced ​​apples, pretzel sticks, and anything else you have on hand.

When pigs in a blanket grace Grandma’s table, they are usually the first to go. This tried-and-true recipe will keep both kids and adults happy.

It’s clear that we have a penchant for bite-sized versions of grandma’s famous recipes, and once you try these fried mac and cheese bites, you’ll understand why.