Italian Appetizers

Creamy Tuscan Bean Soup 

Canned navy beans and tomatoes are combined with Italian seasonings (oregano & basil) in chicken broth, and pureed until smooth.

Italian Green Beans, Neapolitan Style 

Green beans and clams are lightly seasoned with garlic and onions in this unusual vegetable side dish.

Cauliflower Antipasto 

A wonderful medley of vegetables that been blanched in a seasoned broth, then chilled.

Italian Stuffing 

No matter what your heritage, this stuffing is a great addition to any family celebration.

White Pizza Appetizers 

This fast and easy pizza appetizer is made with sliced Italian bread onions, garlic, bacon and mozzarella cheese.

Personal Polenta Pizza Cups 

Packaged corn bread mix forms the base for these mini-polenta pizzas--just top with plenty of cheese and your favorite toppings.

Easy Bruschetta 

Thin slices of baguette are brushed with garlic oil and toasted, then topped with a tomato, basil and garlic mixture.

Toasted Tortellini with Pepperoni Marinara 

Your guests will think this appetizer came from a restaurant--tortellini breaded and fried, then topped with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.

Italian Dip or Mexican Dip 

A creamy, cheesy hot dip that can be modified for a Mexican or Italian flare.

Sun Dried Tomato Orzo 

This refreshing side dish goes well with chicken or beef to complete a meal.

Easy Italian Tomato Bisque 

This easy soup, which works well as an appetizer, combines vegetable juice, oregano, garlic, onion salt, thyme and mozzarella cheese.

Madison's Salad 

This tossed salad combines a packaged Italian greens with artichoke hearts, mozzarella & parmesan, and a dressing of oil, vinegar & anchovy paste.

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Pizza 

This pizza would make a great appetizer or main course-simply cook bacon, caramelize onions, add cheese and bake.

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs 

Little mini meatballs stuffed with mozzarella cheese. This version is made with turkey and baked-a much healthier choice.

Mediterranean Mushroom Salad 

This salad is a great accompaniment to any Italian dish with its light and fresh presentation.

Sweet and Smoky Bacon Mushroom Vidalia Risoto 

This risotto has a rich, warm smoky bacon base. It combines the sweet Vidalias with the earthiness of mushrooms. Smoky cheese gives it both richness ...

Provolone Toasted Ravioli 

Frozen ravioli are dipped in batter, rolled in an Italian-spiced bread crumb mixture, and deep-fat fried. Serve with the spaghetti sauce of your choice.

Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms 

This traditional risotto is made with porcini mushrooms and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Antipasto Party Sandwiches 

Your guests will love these mini-sandwich appetizers filled with cold cuts, cheese, and savory vegetables.

Italian Sausage Fondue 

Italian sausage is formed into meatballs, cooked and dipped in a Bisquick-cheese batter, then fried in a fondue pot.