Whether you’re hosting a themed party, participating in an office potluck, or just curious about which appetizers start with the letter M, we list the best dishes below.
Scroll past the list for our tips on creating more easy “M” appetizers!
Meatballs
Maple-Bacon Sliders
Muenster Mushrooms
stuffed mushrooms with muenster cheese
Mini Muffins
Mango Slices
Mini Burgers
Mahi Mahi Mini Tacos
Mozzarella Sticks
Mango Skewers
grilled, seasoned mango chunks on a stick
Melon Cubes
Mayonnaise Garlic Dip
served with vegetables like sliced peppers
Macaroni & Cheese Bites
Manchego Croquetas
balls of fried dough with manchego cheese
Mirza ghassemi
Iranian eggplant dip appetizer
Marmalade & Ricotta Bruschetta
Mini Salmon Quiche
Muenster & Beer Cheese Spread
Macadamia Nut Hummus
Mini Moussaka
Greek eggplant and ground beef dish
Mushroom & Chicken Bites
Melted Cheese & Sauteed Mushrooms on Melba Toast
Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes
Marmalade-Topped Brie
Mascarpone Cheese Bites
balls of mascarpone cheese rolled with nuts, herbs, or fruit
Mint, Feta, & Watermelon Salad
Muenster BLTs
Muenster cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on bread or crackers
Minestrone Soup
Mashed Potato Bites
fried or baked, mashed potato balls
Mini Manicotti
Matzo Ball Dippers
a platter of matzo balls with various sauces
Mozzarella Tomato Salad
sliced or diced tomatoes with mozzarella and balsamic vinegar
Miso & Sriracha Chicken Bites
Marinated Shrimp
Mexican Guacamole & Salsa
Meatloaf Bites
Muenster Cheese Bread
Macaroni Salad
Miso Deviled Eggs
Muenster & Spinach Mini Quiche
Mediterranean Ceviche
Marinated Mushrooms
Muenster & Steak Bites
Muenster, Asparagus, and Tomato on Melba Toast
Mackerel Rillettes
slow-cooked mackerel on a cucumber slice
Melba Toast
Mahi Mahi Spring Rolls
Maraschino Cherries Wrapped In Bacon
Mushroom Pate
Marmalade Meatballs
Muscadine Chicken Salad Bites
chicken salad with Muscadine grapes
Mushrooms Stuffed With Cheese
Mini Mackerel Patties
Mushroom Puffs
puff pastry with mushroom filling
Marinated & Roasted Peppers
Marinated Olives & Cheese
Mousse Tartlets With Salmon
mini pastries with salmon mousse
Mini Crab Cakes
Malakoff
Swiss fried cheese balls
Mackerel Pate
Muscadine Grape Glaze With Grilled Shrimp
Matbucha
Moroccan tomato and pepper salad
Marmalade & Goat Cheese Crostini
Mini Chicken Salad Puffs
Monkfish Wrapped in Bacon
Mushroom & Goat Cheese Mini Tarts
Minced Mutton Spring Rolls
Mustard Dip With Chicken Bites
Mutton Kebabs
Muscadine Mignonette Sauce with Oysters
Mousse Dip With Tuna
Mexican Pizza
corn tortilla with beans or beef and taco toppings
Mushrooms Stuffed With Sausage & Cheese
Mozzarella & Eggplant Melts
How to Find More Appetizers That Start With M
You don’t necessarily need to stick to a particular recipe or known appetizer when choosing an appetizer that starts with the letter M.
With food, you always have freedom to create your own new dish!
Keep the following tips in mind to find or create more appetizers that start with M:
- Choose ingredients that start with M. From mangoes to marshmallows to mutton, think of a favorite ingredient or food that begins with M and use that as inspiration for your dish. When you create your own recipe, you’ll name it yourself, so just place your “M” ingredient at the front of the name (for example, mango and shrimp skewers or mango-pineapple bruschetta). For an extra challenge, you could create a dish using only ingredients that start with M!
- Use techniques that start with M. Consider choosing cooking techniques that start with M, like marinating and mincing. Search for recipes you like that use these techniques, like marinated chicken bites or minced garlic cheese dip.
- Look for international recipes. If none of the appetizers on our list appeal to you or you don’t have any favorite appetizers that start with M, look for international recipes. You can choose something that already serves as appetizers or something that can adapt into a finger food — for example, vegetarian-friendly Mayak Kimbap, a simple and bite-sized Korean dish.
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