Low Calorie Appetizers Recipes

From Midwest Living

For a fast but sophisticated appetizer, spread orange marmalade on Brie and grill. Garnish with nuts, then serve with bread, fruit, or crackers.

Almond Brie

From Midwest Living

Combine two favorite breakfast meats and add some brown sugar for a sweet-salty explosion of flavor. Serve as an appetizer or as a side dish with eggs at a brunch.

Sugared Bacon Wrapped Smokies

From Better Homes and Gardens

Refrigerated biscuits replace the homemade pastry traditionally used in these Mexican meat-filled turnovers, simplifying preparation.

Mini Meat Turnovers

From Pillsbury Pizza Crust

Stuffed Crust Pizza Snacks

From Better Homes and Gardens

This colorful cheese and salami pinwheel recipe makes the perfect quick and easy appetizer when company drops in. Preparation time is only 15 minutes from start to finish.

Antipasto Pinwheels

From Better Homes and Gardens

Easy to make with hot roll mix, these pepperoni-and-cheese-filled spirals are rolled and sliced, then baked in a round pan.

Calzone Pinwheel Rolls

From Midwest Living

Italian seasoning and green onions flavor this simple spread. Use it to make one of the two appetizer options included in this recipe.

Savory Cream Cheese Spread with Party Wraps

From Better Homes and Gardens

The herbed vegetable filling adds a fresh taste and crunch to these pastry appetizers.

Two-Bite Veggie Wraps

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this sophisticated chilled soup as a first course or with tossed greens and crusty bread for a light summer luncheon.

Potato Soup with Tarragon

From Better Homes and Gardens

Herb biscuits and turkey make this appetizer almost enough for a light meal.

Smoked Turkey on Wheat Biscuits

From Better Homes and Gardens

Pair this soup with a green salad for a light lunch or serve as dessert with dinner. Pineapple, bananas, mango, and litchis team up in a cinnamon-, rum-, and ginger-flavored broth. Banana peppers add just the right amount of zing.

It's-a-Breeze Tropical Soup

From Better Homes and Gardens

These tasty snacks are perfect for parties. They complement most any appetizer tray. Or serve them alongside soups or stews in place of bread.

Holiday Cheese Straws

From Midwest Living

For a quick snack or appetizer, serve hot wedges of this cheese bread with juicy apple slices.

Bread-and-Cheddar Appetizer

From Better Homes and Gardens

This chilled salmon appetizer looks a little like sushi.

Make-Ahead Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups

From Better Homes and Gardens

This deep-fried vegetable appetizer is best served warm with marinara sauce on the side.

Fried Artichoke Hearts with Marinara

From Midwest Living

Chives and Dijon-style mustard flavor the filling for these appetizer eggs. The caviar on top makes them a sophisticated appetizer at any party.

Devilish Eggs with Caviar

From Better Homes and Gardens

For gifts, spoon the colorful relish into glass jars and tie on a pretty ribbon. Attach a note with instructions to store in the refrigerator and to serve as an appetizer or relish to accompany meat or poultry.

Dilly Artichoke and Vegetable Relish

From Midwest Living

Four ingredients combine for a cheesy meatball dish you can serve as an appetizer or in hoagie buns as a main dish.

Easy Twice-Baked Meatballs

From Midwest Living

These easy cheese and onion appetizers use refrigerated pizza dough, saving you prep time.

Gouda and Red Onion Pizza

From Better Homes and Gardens

Rosemary provides a savory nuance to these sophisticated little phyllo bites. This appetizer gets its character from the chutney and the toasted almonds.

Brie Bundles with Rosemary Chutney

From Better Homes and Gardens

For kids' parties, build a little auto as centerpiece and healthful eats. Scoop dip into the bun, surround it with crisp colorful veg, and invite kids to dip, crunch, and dismantle if needed.

Bun Buggies

From Pillsbury Pizza Crust

Mini Pizzas

From Better Homes and Gardens

Refrigerated cooked polenta makes a no-fuss base for a chunky sweet pepper topping. This appetizer recipe is a quick-to-fix savory special.

Polenta with Peppers and Olives

From Better Homes and Gardens

These individual cheesy quiches make delicious appetizers for diet-conscious friends.

Crustless Carrot Quiches

From Family Circle

This appetizer recipe will kick things off with an irresistible combination of sweet and savory!

Easy Melon and Ham Starters