The warm weather and long days mean it's time to dust off the grill and start sizzling up the good stuff. The grill can be used for more than main-course meats — get a party started by serving these killer grilled appetizers hot off the grill. Whether they're stuffed with rich cheeses or wrapped in savory bacon, these apps are bound to be crowd-pleasers.
Grilled Brie With Cherry-Thyme Relish
Grilled bread on grilled brie [1]? The only thing that makes this app even better is the addition of cherry relish.
Grilled Lemon-Garlic Zucchini
It can be tough getting your veggies in at a cookout, but now it's a cinch thanks to this grilled zucchini recipe [2].
Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Kebabs
Whet the palates of your guests with supersavory shrimp and chorizo kebabs [3].
Everything-but-the-Kitchen-Sink Pasta Salad
Guests will gladly (albeit inadvertently) help you clear out your fridge with this everything-but-the-kitchen-sink pasta salad [4] featuring grilled veggies.
Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus
Get those veggies on the grill by making grilled pancetta-wrapped asparagus [5]. Your guests will gladly gobble their veggies up and beg for seconds!
Grilled Parmesan Polenta Chips
Offer a new type of "chip" at the table with these ones made of polenta [6].
Jalapeño Poppers
Stuffed with bacon, cream cheese, and jalapeño, these grilled jalapeño poppers [7] will rile up a crowd with their rich, spicy flavors.
Vegetable Kebabs
It may be another story after the burgers and brauts, but at least you can start the party in a healthy direction with veggie kebabs [8].
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
Chicken wings aren't the only thing that taste great slathered in buffalo sauce. Try out grilled buffalo shrimp [9], and watch the skewers disappear in no time.
Mexican Grilled Corn Avocado Toast
Why stop at grilled corn when you can top it on a generously slathered piece of avocado toast [10]?
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Nectarines
Pretty much anything wrapped in bacon will be a crowd-pleaser, and these bacon-wrapped shrimp and nectarines [11] look and taste decadent, yet the recipe only contains those three ingredients!
Mobile-Style Oysters
A traditional Southern dish from Alabama, these Mobile-style grilled oysters [12] are stuffed with rich flavors from parmesan, garlic, lemon, and Tabasco.
Pancetta-Wrapped Peaches
Simple yet Summer appropriate, pancetta-wrapped peaches [13] offer a satisfying start to a Summer party with tangy, smoky, and sweet flavors.
Grilled Clams
Even those finicky about shellfish will gladly munch on grilled clams [14], which are filled with breadcrumbs, garlic, tomato, and pine nuts.
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños
Precious bite-size apps that burst with spicy, salty flavor, bacon-wrapped jalapeños [15] have a secret cream-cheese surprise inside.
Provoleta
Originating in Argentina, provoleta, or grilled provolone cheese [16], can be served with charred bread and nduja [17], a spreadable salami.
