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With over forty appetizer recipes, our Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes Round Up is filled with a fabulous assortment of easy recipes for appetizers that are sure to be a hit at your holiday table. From dips to crostini, stuffed mushrooms, flavored cheeses and more, the choices are endless.
Easy Appetizer Recipes
It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Time for gathering with family and friends to give thanks for all we are grateful for and to eat lots of good food.
It's time to kick off the festivities with one, two or more of these fabulous appetizers that I've gathered from some of my favorite bloggers. Let the celebration begin with fabulously delicious appetizers! Your holiday is off to a delicious start!
If you're looking for hot appetizer recipes, cold Thanksgiving appetizers, simple appetizer recipes, Thanksgiving appetizer ideas and more, you've come to the right place!
We've got lots of easy side dish recipes for you and so many delicious and easy potato recipes too!
And don't forget the star on your holiday table. Our easy turkey recipe will wow your guests with it's irresistible sweet and spicy flavors.
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Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes
Do you go overboard with the amount of appetizers you serve? Then you're just like me! And I'm loving this round up of appetizers from some of my favorite bloggers and I know you will too! Bet you can't pick just one!
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Oven-Baked Ravioli BitesWith Balsamic Dipping Sauce is aneasy recipefor a crowd-pleasingappetizer! Why deep fry in oil when you can bake in the oven and have your ravioli bites be so much healthier and even more delicious? Add a Balsamic Dipping Sauce and theseravioli biteswill be the star of any party!
2
Phyllo Wrapped Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie
Phyllo Wrapped Brandied Cranberry Baked Brieis an easybaked Brie recipewith a cranberry brandy topping wrapped in crispy layers of phyllo dough. A hint of rosemary and Dijon with a touch of spice finish off thisclassic holiday appetizer.
3
Balsamic Blueberry Mascarpone Crostini Recipe
Perfect for last minute entertaining, crispy toasts are topped with a sweet and tangy mascarpone cheese and ablueberrycompote with hints of balsamic vinegar and fresh basil.
4
Salsa Dip Recipe
Our easySalsa DipRecipewill be the hit of your fiesta. Made with basic kitchen ingredients, you’ll have a tastyparty dipon the table in just minutes.
5
Herbed Goat Cheese Dip
Photo Credit:whatagirleats.com
Herbed Goat Cheese Dip is a light and healthy addition to your holiday entertaining. Can be made a day or two ahead!
6
Stuffed Taco Bread
Stuffed Taco Breadis an easybaked appetizer recipe. Seasoned ground beef is surrounded with cheesy goodness in toasted bread and then topped with a taco lime sour cream and your favorite taco toppings. Cut into bite size pieces for a hearty appetizer!
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Instant Pot Artichoke Dip
Photo Credit:aileencooks.com
Cheesy instant pot artichoke dip is a dump and go instant pot recipe made with just a handful of ingredients. Plus, it cooks in just 7 minutes!
8
Cheese Dogs
Stuffed with cheddar cheese, wrapped in crescent roll dough and rolled in everything seasoning, we’ve taken the traditionalpigs in blanketappetizer recipe to a new level. Bet you can’t eat just one cheese hot dog!
9
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ranch Buffalo Chicken Dipis warm, cheesy and creamy with the perfect spicy kick that will keep you coming back for more! Ourrecipe for buffalo ranch chicken dipis easy to make and can be ready in just minutes in the microwave or can be baked in the oven.
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Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Bites with Bacon
Photo Credit:erhardtseat.com
These Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Bites are the perfect bite sized appetizers for holiday gatherings, game days, baby showers or a girls night! These mini cheese balls are great with crackers, bagel chips or with pretzels.
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Brie and Jam Fillo Bites
Photo Credit:bellyfull.net
Small fillo shells are filled with jam, brie cheese, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds, making these Brie and Jam Fillo Bites an easy and beautiful holiday party appetizer!
12
Pretzel Turkeys
Photo Credit:www.persnicketyplates.com
These simple Thanksgiving Pretzel Turkeys are so easy to make and are sure to be a hit with kids and adults on your Thanksgiving table
13
Puff Pastry Straws
Photo Credit:www.beyondthechickencoop.com
Cheese Straws are a perfect appetizer to serve for any occasion. They are light, flaky and delicious and are a perfect nibbler before a big dinner.
14
Whipped Ricotta Dip With Rosemary and Lemon
Whipped Ricotta Dipis an easy appetizer recipe for a creamy dip flavored with fresh rosemary and lemon that can be made in just minutes.
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Sweet and sour meatballs with cranberry sauceis an easy recipe that cooks itself in your slow cooker. Store bought frozen meatballs simmer in your crockpot with just 4 more ingredients for amazingly saucySweet and Sour Meatballs! A perfect appetizer for the holidays, game day get togethers and movie night too!
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Bacon Deviled Eggs
Photo Credit:www.joyousapron.com
Deviled eggs with lots of bacon is the ultimate bite sized appetizer! A simple and budget-friendly appetizer that you can make ahead of time!
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French Quarter Cheese Spread - easy and festive appetizer!
Photo Credit:bellyfull.net
Easy sweet and salty French Quarter Cheese Spread. Topped with sugared pecans, it makes a festive appetizer for holiday gatherings!
18
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups
Photo Credit:veganhuggs.com
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Cups ~ a crowd favorite tucked inside a crispy and flaky shell. They're easy to make and delicious!
19
Maple & Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer Toasted Pecans
Photo Credit:joyfoodsunshine.com
This Balsamic, Maple & Cranberry Goat Cheese Appetizer with Cinnamon Toasted Pecans is a simple yet elegant holiday appetizer! It’s ready in 20 minutes and is gluten-free!
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Pear Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Bites ~ A Gouda Life
Photo Credit:www.agoudalife.com
Bite size golden, flaky puff pastry topped with maple bacon onion jam, caramelized pears and bold blue cheese. A simple, elegant appetizer as festive as the holidays.
21
Holiday Cheese Board
Easy to assemble, our HolidayCheese Boardwill be the center piece of your table with it’s unexpected Balsamic Roasted Grapes and Buttery Spiced Pecans!A HolidayCheese Boardis an impressiveappetizeror even a dessert when it’s filled withassorted cheeses, ciabatta bread, mixed olives, roasted grapes and spiced pecans.
22
Cheesy Tomato Bread
Photo Credit:www.thisolemom.com
Cheesy Tomato Bread is an easy and delicious appetizer made with french bread, fresh tomatoes, basil, and lots of cheese.
23
Sweet Onion Dip
Photo Credit:www.coffeewithus3.com
Sweet Onion Dip is perfect for anytime you need an appetizer. The Asiago cheese and sweet onion give it great flavor. It is easily double or tripled for sharing with large groups.
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Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini
Photo Credit:www.goodlifeeats.com
Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini are the perfect solution for simple entertaining. Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Crostini look far more special than a plate of fruit and cheese, but they’re really a cinch to prepare and they don’t require any special serving utensils.
25
Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites
Bacon Mac N Cheese Bitesis an easy recipe for aneasylast minute appetizer. With justthree ingredientsyou can have bites of cheesy goodness in just minutes!Baconwithmacaroni and cheeseis a perfect combination of twocomfort foodsfor aholiday recipethat everyone will love!
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Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Bacon Bites (Fried Cheese Balls)
Photo Credit:www.theflavorbender.com
Extra creamy, extra cheesy and extra flavorful – these Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Bacon Bites (Fried Cheese Balls) are PERFECT for snacking and entertaining! Quick and easy, and can be frozen for later too
27
Mediterranean Mezze Appetizer Platter - Profusion Curry
Photo Credit:profusioncurry.com
Mediterranean Appetizer platter is unique and beautiful party starter. Semi homemade and easy to prep ahead , this appetizer platter will wow your guests.
28
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Photo Credit:ketocookingchristian.com
This quick and easy appetizer is elegant and tasty! These are perfect to serve at your next special occasion party or holiday dinner.
29
Keto Spinach And Artichoke Dip { Gluten Free }
Photo Credit:trinakrug.com
This Spinach and Artichoke dish is irresistibly creamy and loaded with flavor, making it the perfect dip to bring to parties or to enjoy with friends and family!
30
Caprese Skewers With Pesto
Caprese Skewers With Pestois an easy recipe for a homemade pesto dipping sauce served with skewers of fresh basil, mozzarella and tomatoes. A well deserved indulgence when you unwind after a busy week and perfect for entertaining.
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Rosemary and Goat Cheese with Ginger Preserves Appetizer • Nourish and Nestle
Photo Credit:nourishandnestle.com
ThisRosemary and Goat Cheese with Ginger Preserves Appetizer is an easy and foolproof recipe that will surely impress.
32
Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Bread
Cheesy Pesto Pull-Apart Breadis aneasy appetizer recipemade with justfour ingredients. The perfect blend of pesto, mozzarella and sundried tomatoes fill every nook and cranny of thisbaked pull apart bread! A perfectappetizer recipefor the holidays.
33
Lemon Roasted Green Beans {Paleo, AIP, GAPS, Keto, Whole30}
Photo Credit:eatbeautiful.net
Lemon Roasted Green Beans are crispy, so great to nibble on! And the flavors are unreal, so great to talk about while you nibble!
34
Caramelized Onion Dip
Photo Credit:www.joyousapron.com
This delicious and creamy Caramelized Onion Dip is so flavorful and simple, and you can even make it ahead of time! Serve with potato chips or veggies.
35
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip: No-Bake Dessert Appetizer
Photo Credit:erhardtseat.com
This no-bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip is ready in only 10 minutes and makes the perfect Fall dessert or appetizer! Pair the pumpkin dip with sliced apples, graham crackers or vanilla wafers for the perfect party snack.
36
Butter Herb Parmesan Mushrooms
Photo Credit:canadiancookingadventures.com
These butter herb Parmesan mushrooms are super simple to make and absolutely delicious!
37
Sweet Potato Crostini with Avocado, Pomegranate, and Caviar Lime - Baked Sweet Potato Slices with Avocado
Photo Credit:www.yummymummykitchen.com
Sweet potato crostini! Baked sweet potato slices with avocado, Caviar lime, and pomegranate are beautiful holiday appetizers.
38
Dill Pickle Dip
Dill Pickle Dipis an easy recipe for a creamy, tangycream cheese dipthat’s flavored with pickles, relish, pickle juice and fresh dill. A delicious party dip that takes just minutes to make and will be a hit at your next get together!
39
Baked Mushrooms In Ranch Dressing
Photo Credit:www.thisolemom.com
These Baked Mushrooms drizzled in ranch dressing and butter are an easy and delicious appetizer. Perfect to serve at any gathering.
40
Roasted Acorn Squash Crostini with Crispy Prosciutto and Goat Cheese
Photo Credit:girlheartfood.com
With roasted acorn squash, crispy prosciutto and goat cheese, these crostini make for a fabulous holiday appetizer when entertaining!
41
Marinated Olives with Garlic, Thyme and Rosemary
Photo Credit:www.goodlifeeats.com
This easy recipe for Garlic, Thyme, and Rosemary Marinated Olives is perfect for simple holiday entertaining! They make a great easy appetizer idea for any party. These marinated olives would also make a great gift.
42
Meat Lovers' Pizza Bread
Meat Lovers’ Pizza Breadis brimming with seasoned saucy ground beef, spicy pepperoni and three cheeses. A heartyappetizer, our Pizza Bread is a crowd-pleasingeasy recipeto make. A perfectpizza recipefor game day, entertaining and the holidays!
43
15 Minute Cranberry Brie Bites
Photo Credit:confessionsofparenting.com
Cranberry brie bites are the perfect addition to your next holiday party! These simple cranberry brie appetizers are so easy to prep, but look like you worked all day in the kitchen!
44
Gorgonzola Pear English Muffin Pizzas
Photo Credit:www.therisingspoon.com
Looking for quick & easy appetizers to serve at holiday parties during the cooler months? Bake a batch of these simple, yet elegant Gorgonzola Pear English Muffin Pizzas in only 20 minutes from start to finish.
45
Stuffing Stuffed Mushrooms
Photo Credit:www.thekitchenismyplayground.com
Simple to make, tasty, and loaded with the flavors of stuffing, these Stuffing Stuffed Mushrooms are perfect for the holiday season. Whether that be as a Thanksgiving appetizer or for a holiday season party buffet, these flavor-packed pop-in-you-mouth little bites will be sure to please.
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Quick and Easy Avocado Cranberry Hummus Dip
Photo Credit:www.easyanddelish.com
Avocado Cranberry Hummus Dip is a no cooking, quick and easy appetizer made with a few simple ingredients, and served with olive bread sticks. It’s perfect for the Holidays!
47
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze is seasoned, air fried to perfection, then tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. Serve with a dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer!
First Published: November 24, 2019... Last Updated: November 4, 2022 for better readability and user experience
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Jenny
I love the variety of options you have here! As I'm planning what to take to Thanksgiving this year, this helps tremendously!
Jamie
Wow! This appetizer compilation is totally awesome! Every dish looks absolutely delicious and yummy! Perfect for this Thanksgiving festivity!
Amy Liu Dong
Everything is so delicious! I will definitely try to make some of these recipes for Thanksgiving.
Tracy
This is such a delicious list! I can't wait to try those ravioli bites and the parmesan mushrooms!
GG
Wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving and happy cooking Jenny!
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