Top 73 Appetizers That Start With M (Curated & Ranked)

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!

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   Maple-Bacon Sliders

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   Mozzarella Sticks

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   Mango Skewers

   grilled, seasoned mango chunks on a stick

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   Meatballs

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   Mini Muffins

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   Melon Cubes

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   Mango Slices

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   Mini Burgers

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   Mini Moussaka

   Greek eggplant and ground beef dish

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    Mirza ghassemi

    Iranian eggplant dip appetizer

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    Muenster & Beer Cheese Spread

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    Macadamia Nut Hummus

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    Macaroni & Cheese Bites

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    Melted Cheese & Sauteed Mushrooms on Melba Toast

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    Mint, Feta, & Watermelon Salad

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    Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes

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    Mascarpone Cheese Bites

    balls of mascarpone cheese rolled with nuts, herbs, or fruit

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    Muenster BLTs

    Muenster cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on bread or crackers

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    Manchego Croquetas

    balls of fried dough with manchego cheese

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    Minestrone Soup

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    Mashed Potato Bites

    fried or baked, mashed potato balls

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    Mini Manicotti

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    Muenster Mushrooms

    stuffed mushrooms with muenster cheese

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    Matzo Ball Dippers

    a platter of matzo balls with various sauces

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    Mozzarella Tomato Salad

    sliced or diced tomatoes with mozzarella and balsamic vinegar

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    Miso & Sriracha Chicken Bites

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    Marinated Shrimp

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    Mexican Guacamole & Salsa

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    Marmalade-Topped Brie

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    Meatloaf Bites

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    Muenster Cheese Bread

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    Macaroni Salad

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    Miso Deviled Eggs

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    Muenster & Spinach Mini Quiche

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    Mediterranean Ceviche

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    Marinated Mushrooms

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    Marmalade & Ricotta Bruschetta

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    Muenster & Steak Bites

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    Mini Salmon Quiche

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    Muenster, Asparagus, and Tomato on Melba Toast

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    Mackerel Rillettes

    slow-cooked mackerel on a cucumber slice

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    Melba Toast

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    Mayonnaise Garlic Dip

    served with vegetables like sliced peppers

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    Mahi Mahi Spring Rolls

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    Maraschino Cherries Wrapped In Bacon

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    Mushroom Pate

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    Marmalade Meatballs

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    Muscadine Chicken Salad Bites

    chicken salad with Muscadine grapes

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    Mahi Mahi Mini Tacos

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    Mushrooms Stuffed With Cheese

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    Mini Mackerel Patties

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    Mushroom Puffs

    puff pastry with mushroom filling

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    Marinated & Roasted Peppers

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    Marinated Olives & Cheese

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    Mousse Tartlets With Salmon

    mini pastries with salmon mousse

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    Mini Crab Cakes

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    Mushroom & Chicken Bites

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    Malakoff

    Swiss fried cheese balls

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    Mackerel Pate

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    Muscadine Grape Glaze With Grilled Shrimp

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    Matbucha

    Moroccan tomato and pepper salad

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    Marmalade & Goat Cheese Crostini

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    Mini Chicken Salad Puffs

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    Monkfish Wrapped in Bacon

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    Mushroom & Goat Cheese Mini Tarts

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    Minced Mutton Spring Rolls

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    Mustard Dip With Chicken Bites

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    Mutton Kebabs

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    Muscadine Mignonette Sauce with Oysters

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    Mousse Dip With Tuna

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    Mexican Pizza

    corn tortilla with beans or beef and taco toppings

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    Mushrooms Stuffed With Sausage & Cheese

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    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.