There’s something magical about gathering on a patio with loves ones, sharing a spread of your favorite finger foods. We’ve rounded up flavor-packed recipes that taste like home and capture the heart of Southern hospitality. All you need to complete this perfect picture is an ice-cold glass of sweet tea.
Peach Cobbler Cookie Cups
Looking for the perfect patio treat? These cookie cups from Lemon Tree Dwelling scream summer entertaining at its finest. With a sugar cookie base, peach pie filling and a crunchy streusel topping, we dare you to stop at just one.
Bacon Praline Deviled Eggs
What’s more Southern than deviled eggs? This beloved finger food can be customized about a million ways, but this creative recipe from Jess Pryles takes it to the next level by adding barbecue rub to the mix! Plus, each bite is topped with a chip of praline bacon, creating the perfect balance of smoky and sweet. Pro tip: To keep the eggs in place, put a little dab of filling underneath each one.
Sweet Cornbread Muffins
These simple, made-from-scratch cornbread muffins from Southern Bite offer a delightfully sweet twist on the traditional recipe. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have golden-brown, bite-sized goodness ready to serve. Make sure to use plain cornmeal (either yellow or white will work), and don’t over mix the batter!
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
Step outside the box and take your poppers to the next level with a simple way to really enhance the flavor! This recipe from The Original Black’s Barbecue includes bacon AND brisket. Blistering the jalapeños in bacon fat adds smoky depth while softening their texture. Combined with a creamy, smoky filling, these poppers deliver the perfect balance of crispy, smoky, creamy, and spicy.
Mini Sweet Potato Pies
This creamy dessert from Dude That Cookz is a crowd-pleaser that shines year round. Just three sweet potatoes can make at least two dozen mini pies! Short on time? Use frozen mini pastry shells and prepare the pies in advance for stress-free entertaining.
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