Quick game day appetizers

Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas. Credit: Stephen DeVries. Alabama Fire Cracker Saltines. Credit: Kate Robertson. Baked BLT Dip. Credit: Skyler Burt. Hot-Sauce-and-Honey Chicken Dip. Crack Crackers Recipe. Clarke; Food Styling: Anna Hampton. Carrot Hummus. Buffalo Chicken-Cheese Dip. Credit: Jennifer Davick. Party-Perfect Meatballs Recipe. Credit: Photo: Brie Passano. Turnip Green Pesto. Credit: Hector Sanchez. Spicy White Cheese Dip. Credit: Southern Living. Credit: Iain Bagwell.

Andouille Mini Dogs. Spicy-Sweet Deviled Eggs. Potato Skins. Credit: Photo: Erin Adams. Avocado Bar Rating: 3.

Think of this as an update on the taco bar: Lay out a platter of seasoned, lime-doused avocado halves and bowls of toppings, and let guests help themselves. Baked Chicken Wings Chicken wings have become a staple at Super Bowl parties , and this baked recipe couldn't be easier to pull off. Guacamole Without Tomatoes No tomatoes here! Just creamy avocados amped up with lime juice, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Loaded Potato Bites Think of this finger food as mini loaded baked potatoes.

Peewee potatoes are boiled, smashed, and roasted until crispy and golden, then finished with a flavorful mix of all your favorite toppings: sour cream, scallions, bacon, and cheddar.

They're just the thing for an Oscar-night or Super Bowl party. Artichoke Dip Rating: 3. Nothing pleases party guests like a hot artichoke dip. We upgraded our recipe by adding extra veggies and subtracting the extra fat so you can scoop up this indulgence guilt-free. Martha's Cheddar Cheese Ball Rating: 3. Martha's cheddar cheese ball makes an ideal appetizer for any party. Spicy-Sweet Chicken Wings Rating: 3. This great recipe for spicy-sweet chicken wings is courtesy of Suvir Saran and can be found in "American Masala.

Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix Rating: 3. The classic cereal snack mix often goes by the name "nuts and bolts," making it a perfect treat for a handy dad. Our version is made with an addictive blend of savory seasonings and spices.

Baked Sweet-Potato Chips Rating: 3. A mandoline or a hand-held slicer will quickly turn out thin, even slices of sweet potato, although a sharp knife and a steady hand will also work fine. Stuffed Jalapenos Rating: 3. These stuffed jalapenos make a great party appetizer.

The recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd. Li'l Smoky Cheese Ball Rating: 3. Gooey Layered Everything Bars Rating: 3. Oats, chocolate, nuts, dried fruit, coconut -- did we forget anything?

If you like, swap dried tart cherries or cranberries for the raisins. Seasoned Popcorn A big bowl of seasoned popcorn goes a long way -- and is an excellent healthy snack. There's a secret to getting every last kernel to pop let stand 30 seconds , but this is among the easiest of snacks to make. Try it in one or more of our variety of flavors: sea salt-pepper; chili-lime; sesame-pepper; Pecorino-rosemary; smoked paprika; and spicy-sweet. Marinated Mozzarella Rating: 3.

Aromatic herbs and a pinch of spicy red-pepper flakes enliven the subtle, creamy flavor of fresh mozzarella. If you have anything that would require a bowl, throw those into the mix, too.

If that reads like an oxymoron to you, allow us to change your mind. Read that again. Healthy is opting for wholesome, more nutritious options and not feeling bad about it. Flaunt these dishes at your party and let everyone know they can go home feeling good about their choices!

We will warn you though, people may start requesting you to cater their game day parties too. Aside from sweet potatoes being a healthier option than white potatoes, their beautiful color makes them much more festive, in our opinion!

By simply making the swap for sweet potatoes, you instantly lower the carbohydrates and calorie count. Everyone loves a good meatball. Especially perfectly rolled, tiny little game day meatballs. Since turkey is a leaner meat than beef and pork, this simple swap will do everything for you and your health goals, and nothing to take away from the flavor.

Bake these bad boys instead of frying for even more health benefits and then dip or dunk into your favorite sauce! You get the same creamy texture without the added sugar and fat. While artichokes are a springtime crop, you can usually find frozen artichokes year-round at your local grocer.

We love to steam them and make a zesty garlic aioli for dipping. You can sub the mayonnaise for unsweetened Greek yogurt again or even swap it out completely with a garlic hummus! Both are delicious options. Out of all of the easy game day appetizers, this one takes the cake! Or should we say, replaces the cake? These beautifully grilled fruit skewers can double as an appetizer and dessert! Our favorite fruits to grill are pineapple, nectarines, bananas, and watermelon cubes.

There is no wrong way to sear and skew fruit, though! Add or take away whichever fruit you prefer, just be sure to clean your grill first or you may end up with a hint of hotdog flavor. Hello to the easiest salad, ever.

Grab a big bowl of greens and then add whatever chopped ingredients you want! We like cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers and bacon, hard-boiled eggs and red onions. This salad is always a hit because people can continue to add other healthy appetizers to it like guac, meatballs, and even the buffalo cauliflower bites.