Appetizers for BBQ

Having a BBQ in the backyard on a warm Sunday afternoon is the perfect break you can take from your busy schedule. BBQ parties are a great idea when you want to have get-togethers with friends and family and make the experience enjoyable. Since food is the most important part of any BBQ, it's a great idea to have some unique appetizer recipes which are easy to cook and filling. A few recipes of these appetizers for BBQ are mentioned in here. So, take a look and pick the yummiest ones!

BBQ Appetizers

Appetizers are foods that are always a convenient option when compared to any other food recipes. There are a variety of ways of preparing them; you can mix and match a number of ingredients to come up with delicious ideas. Some of these appetizers are put together, in the paragraphs below, just for you. Pick the ones that suit your taste and enjoy your barbecue party.

Hazelnut Cheese Balls
Ingredients

• 8 ounces of shredded cheese
• 4 ounces butter
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup toasted and finely ground hazelnuts
• Dashes of hot pepper sauce

Directions
For this yummy appetizer, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and in the mean time prepare cheese balls. Add all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend them together. Then prepare tiny balls of the mixture and place a hazelnut in the center. Add these on a greased baking dish and bake them in the oven for 15 minutes. Your delicious and crispy cheese balls are ready in no time.

Chicken Nachos
Ingredients

• 1 bag of tortilla chips
• 1 can black beans
• 1 diced tomato
• 1 lb shredded cheese
• diced onion
• 10 oz sour cream
• 2 cups guacamole
• 2 cups salsa
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 2 fresh diced jalapenos
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions
To start with this delicious Italian appetizer, first grill the boneless chicken along with some onions, peppers and garlic in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F. On a flat tray, place the nachos first and add one layer of cheese with another layer of chips. Then add some cheese and add a layer of black beans over the earlier layer. Then add the chicken breasts over the tray of nachos or tortilla chips, with a heavy topping of cheese. Place this tray in the oven for about 5 to 10 minutes, till the cheese melts. In a pan, dice the onions, pepper and lettuce. Remove the tray from the oven and top the nachos with these onions, pepper, lettuce, jalapenos, salsa sour cream and guacamole.

Lettuce Chicken Wraps
Ingredients

• 1 large head butter lettuce
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2/3 cup chopped chestnuts
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 8 minced scallions

Directions
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium flame and add the scallions, chicken and cornstarch. Stir it well till the chicken is cooked. Add the chestnuts, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce and salt to cook these ingredients for about a minute. Once the flavors are blended in the dish, serve it with lettuce leaves spread on a serving dish. Place the chicken very carefully over these leaves and wrap the lettuce around the filling. You can use this as one of those lip smacking barbecue recipes which are very easy to make.

Cheese Steak Quesadillas
Ingredients

• 1 lb provolone cheese
• 1 onion
• 1 pack large flour tortillas
• 1 package Frozen chopped steaks
• stick of butter
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup jalapenos
• 1 cup mushrooms

Directions
To start with this appetizer, dice the onions and pepper finely and chop the mushrooms and jalapenos. In a pan, saute the onions, peppers and the mushrooms, cook the frozen steak with them and add some garlic powder to the mixture. In another pan, add the butter and heat till it melts. Add the tortilla to the pan and add some cheese to it. Then add the mixture of steak and vegetables along with some more cheese. Add another layer of tortilla on top of the mixture and cook it on medium heat. Flip the whole wrap on the pan and turn it slightly golden. Cut into halves while serving and serve with salsa.

With these great recipes, you can definitely spice up your next BBQ party! So, get ready with all the ingredients and prepare some finger-licking appetizers for your friends and family.