Kick Off Thanksgiving Right: 32 Must-Try Appetizers Everyone Will Love
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones and sharing delicious food, and what better way to start the celebration than with a selection of irresistible appetizers? These delightful bites set the tone for the feast ahead, offering a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will please every palate. If you’re hosting a large gathering or an intimate family dinner, these Thanksgiving appetizers are sure to impress your guests and create a warm, festive atmosphere.
Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring Appetizer
Appetizers aren’t always seasonal, but this easy cranberry brie crescent ring appetizer is just perfect for the Fall and Winter! This cranberry brie wreath is so pretty to look at, and I’m sure it would make an impressive Christmas wreath. This pineapple crescent wreath appetizer is the perfect appetizer for holiday entertaining.
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Chicken Mozzarella Sticks
These crispy air fryer chicken mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer. Made with ground chicken and mozzarella sticks, this easy recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Air Fryer Puff Pastry Garlic Cheese Twists
Parmesan and mozzarella air fryer puff pastry garlic cheese twists make a wonderful air fryer appetizer or side dish. There is nothing difficult about making cheese twists from scratch. And of course homemade puff pastry cheese straws are so much more delicious than the store-bought kind. So, what are you waiting for? You’ll definitely want to make these puff pastry sheet based cheese snacks right away!
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Air Fryer Pull Apart Jalapeño Popper Rolls
Air fryer pull apart jalapeño popper rolls are a quick and easy jalapeño appetizer with Pillsbury pizza dough or crescent dough. Boasting tasty ingredients like two kinds of cheese, jalapeños and hot sauce, these are perfect for spicy food fans. You are going to love jalapeño pigs in a blanket and I warn you one is never enough with this air fryer appetizer recipe!
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Garlic Herb Bread Wreath
I love to make a garlic herb bread wreath for special occasions. It is sure to appeal to garlic bread fans and pairs beautifully with any holiday dinner. Making homemade bread can be really simple and this easy bread recipe proves it. So even if you don’t usually make bread yourself, I’m sure you will be able to rustle this amazing easy bread recipe up without a hitch.
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Avocado Herb Green Goddess Dip
Whether you want to dip veggie sticks, melba toast, chips, crackers, or something else, this avocado herb green goddess dip is really good. Pair it with a vegetable board or charcuterie platter and enjoy the fresh flavours in every mouthful.
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Smoked Gouda Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip
Smoked gouda bacon cheddar cheese dip pairs beautifully with pretzels. So if you’re looking for the best pretzel cheese sauce recipe, look no further. This cheese dipping sauce is made with smoked gouda, cheddar and cream cheese, along with other flavourful ingredients.
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Pecan Praline Spice Butter Board
Perhaps you’ve seen this pecan praline spice butter board before since it’s a viral trend. This Tik Tok recipe is a charcuterie style easy appetizer, served on a wooden board. It’s a great option if you’re planning a holiday party, and everyone will love the combination of sweet, crunchy and buttery in every delicious bite.
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Antipasto Skewers
Antipasto skewers, or antipasto kabobs, make great party food. Easy to make in advance, they are an easy party appetizer idea that’s ideal for parties, picnics, game day, BBQs, road trips, tailgating and gatherings, among others. This crowd-pleasing antipasto bite appetizer is served on wooden skewers and made with classic Italian flavours.
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer
The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. These delightful little bites are perfect for any season or occasion and each one boasts plenty of wonderful flavour. So, if you like the gooey creaminess of brie cheese along with sweet bottled or homemade cranberry sauce, you’re going to want to make these.
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Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip
Although most grocery stores carry sweet pepper dip and other dipping options, this homemade roasted red pepper cream cheese dip is well worth the effort. It’s a Mediterranean-inspired dip with bell peppers, basil, garlic, shallot, and more.
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Delicious Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
Bloody Mary devilled eggs are a favourite creative deviled egg idea. They take the concept of traditional eggs and add in rich ingredients like slaw dressing, pickle juice, tomato paste, paprika, and more, to make a unique gourmet deviled eggs with a Bloody Mary feel.
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Leftover Ham, Broccoli And Cheese Crescent Cups
You can make tasty leftover ham, broccoli and cheese crescent cups with just a handful of ingredients. These crescent roll breakfast cups are also a nice breakfast, brunch or appetizer. You could enjoy one as a snack any time of the day. This crescent roll recipe is one to try if you are looking for a recipe for leftover ham.
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Steak And Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta Crostini Appetizers
This steak and shiitake mushroom bruschetta crostini is a really tasty canapé. Since the steak and mushrooms are served on toasted bread, it’s a handy finger food option for parties. This beef crostini with mushrooms is the kind of appetizer you might take from a tray at a party. You can also serve steak mushroom bruschetta bites as the first course of a sit-down meal. And you’ll find this simple steak crostini recipe easy to prepare.
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Marinated Olives With Feta
You only need seven different ingredients to prepare this delicious marinated olives and feta cheese appetizer or snack. Expect a riot of soft and pleasing Mediterranean flavours in every mouthful. Everything in there is tasty from the green and kalamata olives to the creamy feta, salty caperberries, and hints of garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil. If you love Greek appetizers, this might become your next favourite.
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Easy Strawberry Jalapeño Jam
What could be better spread on your morning toast than strawberry jalapeño jam? This delicious jalapeño and fruit jelly without pectin pairs sweetness with a hit of spice from the chilli pepper. It’s certainly an unusual recipe and you can tweak the spice level to suit your palate.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Bites
These air fryer bacon wrapped cheeseburger bites are a perfect appetizer for any occasion, with a quick and easy preparation. Whether you call them bacon wrapped meatballs or meatloaf balls, you’re sure to love their amazing taste!
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Cranberry Salsa
Who could resist a few chips with this sweet and spicy cranberry salsa? This makes for such a good seasonal appetizer to share.
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Cranberry And Gruyere Tarts
Make these tarts with puffed pastry and fill them with cranberries and gruyere cheese. This is such a delicious option for an appetizer or dessert!
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Cranberry Brie Bread Bowls
Cranberries and brie are perfect partners to make this easy appetizer for the holidays. Top this bread bowl appetizer with pecans for a medley of seasonal flavors.
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
The cranberry jalapeno dip is a perfect appetizer for the holiday season. It is a quick and easy recipe that requires no cooking and is gluten-free and vegetarian. The fresh cranberries, cream cheese, and jalapeno peppers combine to create a colorful and delicious dip that can be served with vegetables, crackers, or chips.
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Baked Ricotta Dip
Baked ricotta cheese with chives and chilis makes for such a cozy appetizer. Serve with bread, crackers or veggies for a holiday starter that has so much creamy flavor!
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Pear And Gorgonzola Puff Pastry Tarts
Offer an elegant and flavorful starter before your feast. This recipe is so easy; it is ready in 25 minutes and will satisfy your guests with a flaky crust and a tender pear filling.
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Baked Brie With Jam
Brie baked with jam and pecans is such an easy yet elegant appetizer. This lets everyone have a light nibble before they are seated for an epic feast.
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Pumpkin Galette
This savory pumpkin galette is perfect to slice thin and share as a starter on Thanksgiving day. Everyone will love this easy yet flavorful rustic recipe.
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Baked Brie With Blackberries
Melty brie cheese topped with juicy blackberries makes for such a good appetizer before your Thanksgiving feast! Make this to serve with crusty bread rounds or crackers for a delectable starter.
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Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Give your deviled eggs the ultimate seasonal spin with this easy decorating idea. Tasty pumpkin deviled eggs are sure to be a favorite appetizer with your family.
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Crockpot Little Smokies
Pop some little smokies in the crockpot with chili, bbq sauce and grape jelly for the best holiday appetizers. Serve on toothpicks for a starter your guests can munch on as they mingle.
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Cheddar Pigs In A Blanket
If you’ve never tried pigs in a blanket with cheese before, make this recipe! Sliced cheddar cheese and flaked salt takes this classic game day recipe and turns up the flavor! A fast and easy appetizer for holiday parties, get-togethers, or events!
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Sausage and Sage Stuffed Mushrooms
Sausage and sage make the best savory filling for mushrooms. Make these for a starter that everyone will love before the feast is served.
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Cranberry Hummus
Give your hummus a seasonal spin with cranberries for a yummy appetizer that no one will be able to resist. Add sage chips to the side for the best Thanksgiving appetizer dipper.
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Blueberry Brie Pastry And Dip
Impress your guests with this delicious air fryer blueberry brie pastry dip appetizer that will leave them amazed. The crispy brie and puff pastry, combined with the sweet blueberry flavor, make a perfect dip that everyone will love.
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