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Every great backyard feast starts with the right sidekicks! Whether you’re craving savory appetizers, creamy dips, or hearty side dishes, you’ll find plenty of Texas-inspired favorites right here. From crowd-pleasing party snacks to skillet potatoes and smoky beans, these recipes are the perfect partners for your main course — or a reason to gather all on their own.

Smoked Cream Cheese with Bacon and Hot Pepper Cranberry Jelly

This smoked cream cheese with bacon and hot pepper cranberry jelly is the ultimate sweet, salty, and smoky appetizer. Perfect for the holidays or your next backyard cookout! Smokey Meets Sweet with a Hint of Heat! There’s nothing quite like the magic that happens when smoky, salty, and sweet flavors collide — and this appetizer …

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