When it comes to your Thanksgiving meal, the turkey (or in my house, the corn pudding) is usually the main attraction. But there’s a lot of waiting before you actually get to eat the turkey and the side dishes. And the last thing you want is the entire family crowded in the kitchen picking at the dishes before you serve them. The solution is to stave off the hungry family members with some crowd pleasing (and easy) Thanksgiving appetizers! Many of them can be prepared the day before or can be easily assembled by kids or teens!
Start the meal off right with these 11 Thanksgiving appetizer recipes that are both delicious and easy to make. Choose from easy finger foods such as spinach and cheese puffs, stuffed mushrooms, cranberry sausage bits, and more.
More Thanksgiving Recipes:
- Individual Sweet Potato Casseroles
- Bacon-Wrapped Roasted Turkey Recipe
- 11 Amazing Thanksgiving Desserts That Are NOT Pie!
Thanksgiving appetizers
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Make-Ahead Spinach and Cheese Puffs
These spinach and cheese puffs are the perfect holiday appetizer. Flaky, crunch pastry surrounds mouthwatering cheese and spinach filling. Delicous!
Find the recipe here: Momtastic
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Cranberry Cheddar Sausage Bites
These cranberry cheddar sausage bites are an appetizer versatile enough to go from holiday dinner party appetizer spread to Game Day eats in front of the TV. No matter the crowd, they’ll be gone in minutes with their cheesy sausage deliciousness! !
Find the recipe at: Running to the Kitchen
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Cranberry and Prosciutto Crostini
These cranberry and prosciutto crostini will prevent all fingers from sneaking bites of the Thanksgiving meal before it’s time! Place them on a pretty platter or cake stand, serve, and enjoy!
Find the recipe here: Pizzazzerie
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Turkey Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This Turkey Spinach & Artichoke Dip takes almost no time to make. Combine all of the ingredients, bake for 20 minutes. Serve it in a sliced gourd for extra points!
Find the recipe at: Pizzazzerie
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Pumpkin Hummus
This delicious pumpkin hummus has just 5 ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes flat! Filled with the comforting, savory flavors of pumpkin and sage, it’s an ideal Thanksgiving appetizer. It can even be made ahead of time.
Find the recipe at: Two Healthy Kitchens
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Pumpkin Pie Cheese and Crackers Appetizer
This pumpkin pie cheese and crackers appetizer is a fun food idea for Thanksgiving. Look how adorable they are and so easy to make too.
Find the recipe here: The Decorated Cookie
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Classic Bruschetta Appetizer
It doesn’t take traveling to Italy to know that the simple, classic bruschetta appetizer recipe is the perfect way to impress Thanksgiving guests.
Find the recipe here: Oh Sweet Basil
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Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
Enjoy your favorite Thanksgiving side dish in one tasty bite! These 3 ingredient sweet potato casserole bites are a unique holiday appetizer recipe.
Find the recipe here: Wonky Wonderful
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5-Ingredient Caprese Phyllo Cups
This simple little phyllo cup appetizer could not be easier. All you need are five ingredients - any kind of tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, and mini phyllo cups (or you can make baked cups with wonton wrappers).
Find the recipe here: Gimme Some Oven
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Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
These Italian stuffed mushrooms are so good and you can eat them in one bite. Make sure they have cooled off a little before you pop them into your mouth though! Easier said than done.
Find the recipe here: Stuck on Sweet
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Babybel Cheese Turkeys
These Babybel cheese turkeys are the cutest, simplest Thanksgiving appetizer ever. You could even assign them to one of the kids to make.
Find the recipe at: The Decorated Cookie
