Thanksgiving is almost here and it's time to hit the kitchen to get something good cooking for everyone. If you are planning for a Thanksgiving feast you will absolutely love to serve these quick and easy Thanksgiving appetizers which the crowd will love to gobble. Also they are super easy to make and are perfect make ahead Thanksgiving appetizers.
These Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers are super festive, so delicious and just the best appetizers to celebrate this Thanksgiving Holiday. From bite sized appetizers to Thanksgiving dips to the all time favorites like a classic Cheese board or Turkey Cheese Ball, all of these Thanksgiving Appetizers are super festive and looks so cute. So without any delay lets learn about them below.
Preparing for Thanksgiving
Getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be stressful-a little planning makes all the difference. The secret is to think of your menu like a timeline, not a race. A few days ahead, start organizing what can be prepped early. Chopping veggies, toasting nuts, or mixing sauces-all of that can be done ahead of time. Yes, even your dips and spreads-like a creamy spinach artichoke dip or cranberry brie bites-can be assembled the day before and then baked off just before the guests arrive.
For appetizers, you really want to have a balance of hot and cold bites. A grazing board of cheeses, fruits, and nuts is always a real crowd-pleaser and requires absolutely no cooking. Then add one or two warm options-maybe stuffed mushrooms, mini puff pastry tarts, or bacon-wrapped dates-for that cozy touch in your home.
Don't forget to put out drinks ahead of time, have plenty of napkins and plates on hand, and have your serving platters ready so you're not scurrying around when guests come in. You want your kitchen to be welcoming, not chaotic-you want to be part of the laughter, not stuck beside the oven. With just a little preparation, your Thanksgiving dinner flows along seamlessly from first bite to dessert.
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Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers Recipes
Cranberry Brie Bites
A perfect Mini holiday favorite that vanishes quickly.
How to make: Fill small pastry cups with mini cubes of brie cheese, top with cranberry sauce, and bake until the cheese is warm and runny. Talk about the best use of leftover Cranberry Sauce...! Yes please.
Stuffed Mini Pumpkin
A festive centerpiece that’s both adorable and delicious.
How to make: Roast mini pumpkins until tender, scoop out seeds, and stuff with a mix of wild rice, herbs, cheese, chopped Pumpkins and Butternut Squash, even savory sausage, and also a dash of pumpkin pie seasoning (yes you can use it in savory Pumpkin recipes too) Bake again to meld the flavors. Garnish with fresh herbs and its done.
Creamy Shrimp Salsa
Butternut Squash Bruschetta
A colorful fall rendition of a traditional appetizer. And how gorgeous this looks right.
How to make: Roast chopped butternut squash with olive oil and thyme. Spread on toasted baguette slices topped with ricotta or cream cheese; drizzle with a simple balsamic glaze.
Cranberry Pecan Cheeseballs
Bite-sized versions of the cheeseball, these are perfect for parties or if you don't want people gathered around one dish.
How to make: Use the same mixture above but roll into small balls. Coat with chopped nuts and cranberries, then insert toothpicks for easy serving.
Roasted Sweet Potato Bites
These are a lighter version of sweet potatoes but just as addictive. Caramelized outside and soft within, they're simple to serve with dips or serve straight out of the oven.
How to make: Toss cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika. Roast at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until crisp and golden. And then top with some ricotta, pesto, fresh basil and pomegranate seeds for freshness. Drizzle some maple on top and its done!
Easy and Delicious Mac and Cheese balls takes your favoruite Mashed Potatoes to the next level. They are made by rolling cooked and cooled Mashed Potatoes into balls, coating them with crispy bread crumbs and deep frying until crispy.
Make this oh so special and elegant velveeta sausage dip to serve alongside of your other thanksgiving appetizers. This easy Thanksgiving dip will be a crowd pleaser for sure.
Its the season for baked Brie recipe and this extra special Apple Crisp Baked Brie takes it to another level. You just cannot miss this.
Brie Apple Honey Crostini by Two Peas and Their Pod
These crispy fried mashed potato balls makes for a delicious appetizer. Also it can be made using your leftover Mashed Potatoes.
Bacon wrapped brussels sprouts
These Brussel Sprouts wrapped in Bacon makes for a very quick and so good appetizer recipe. These veggie appetizers go great with any dip.
These crispy air fried Potato Wedges are such a fantastic appetizer for Thanksgiving. Also they have a spicy taco seasoning over them which tastes just so good.
Potato Wedges are an all time crowd pleaser and this easy Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges recipe made in the air frier is a healthy Thanksgiving Appetizer which will save your time and yield crispy Potato Wedges in no time!
One of the best and cheesiest Dip which I love to serve for all my Parties.
Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
Looking for alternatives to Potato appetizers? You will love this smashed potato recipe.
Glazed Carrots are a great veggie Thanksgiving Appetizer recipe. And adding this extra glaze of honey and spicy sriracha gives it such a fun sweet and spicy taste. So addictive!
Make this all time favorite Mexican Appetizer - Chicken Empanadas which is so easy and tastes so good.
This cheesy and so comforting Shrimp Dip is my favorite.
Looking for a perfect appetizer which is cheesy and spicy? You will love this spicy Jalapeno Cheddar Spiced Dip.
Its the season for artichokes and this comforting spinach artichoke dip is just perfect for the holiday season.
Pretzel Bites are sweet and salty and a perfect appetizer which I love to make so often.
Fries which are healthy and tasty at the same time? Yes please. These cajun spiced Sweet Potato Fries cooked in the air fryer are so crispy and super delicious.
These maple candied Sweet Potatoes are so easy and when you top with candied pecans its just the best.
This creamy and cheesy sweet potato cheesecake dip is so easy and good. I love the spiced nuts which are added to this which makes it so yum!
These Zero Sugar Spiced Nuts are so good and yumm!
These Garlic Parmesan Carrot fries are super crispy, cheesy and garlicky! Perfect Holiday Appetizer.
If you love to serve Shrimp Appetizers for your parties, you will love these Popcorn Shrimps. Also they are air fried and tastes soo good! You will LOVE the sauce!!
Looking for a cold appetizer? You will absolutely love these Shrimp Cucumber Avocado Bites
These sweet and sticky Pork Belly Bites are so easy and healthy as well.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
These spicy and herbed Cream Cheese stuffed roasted button Mushrooms are such a quick and easy appetizer. Also its perfect vegan appetizer for thanksgiving
Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs
One of my all time favorite appetizer are meatballs. Also these are super easy and so delicious.
These are such a great appetizer which taste perfect for Thanksgiving. With just 3-ingredients (Sausage, Cheese, and dry biscuit mix) these are perfect Thanksgiving appetizer.
These Cranberry Feta Pinwheels comes together as a super easy and cute holiday appetizer which is so festive and delicious.
Thanksgiving turkey cheese ball
This Thanksgiving turkey cheese ball is a perfect Turkey Day Appetizer which everyone will love! And its oh so delicious..
Make these Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs which needs just 5 ingredients and comes together in a jiffy. Its one of my favorite meatballs recipe ever!
This easy holiday wreath appetizer with fresh rosemary, thinly sliced store-bought prosciutto, salami, various cheese, and grapes is just so cute and festive!
Easy and healthy air fried Firecracker Meatballs with a sweet and spicy sauce is just what you want to serve to your guests this Thanksgiving. Its just super delicious.
Need some Chips for your Dips? You cannot go wrong with these easy and healthy air fried Sweet Potato Chips.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates by Half Baked Harvest
Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log by Carlsbad Cravings
Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie Crescent Braid by Spicy Southern Kitchen
Pigs in a Blanket by Spend with Pennies
Cheese Ball Bites by Princess Pinky Girl
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies by The Chunky Chef
Antipasto Skewer Wreath by Joyful Healthy Eats
Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates by Recipe Runner
Bacon Jalapeno Popper Cheese Balls
Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites by Grits and Pinecones
Spinach Artichoke Dip cups by Just a Taste
Maple Caramel Bacon Crack Bites by The Domestic Rebel
Baked Garlic Parm Potato Wedges by Creme De La Crumb
Salami and Cheese Skewers
Pretzel Bites by Gimme Some Oven
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball by Gimme Delicious
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers by Dinner at the Zoo
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Thanksgiving Cheese Board
Thanksgiving Fruit Board
Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread by Dinner at the Zoo
Thanksgiving Veggie Tray
Cute Turkey Veggie Tray
Italian Cheese Loaf by RecipeTin Eats
Cheese Board for Thanksgiving
Turkey Snack Board for Thanksgiving
Turkey fruit kabob snack board
Fruits Turkey Platter
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Honey Roasted Carrots by Carlsbad Cravings
Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket by Princess Pinky Girl
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans by Dinner at the Zoo
Pumpkin Shapped Cheeseball by The Country Cook
Cranberry Brie Bites by Yellow Bliss Road
Turkey Cheese board
Brie Apple Honey Crostini by Two Peas and Their Pod
Brie Crostini with Prosciutto by Recipe Runner
Chicken Cranberry Pinwheels by Spicy Southern Kitchen
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