50 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers to Warm Up Your Appetite
Prelude Your Thanksgiving Feast With These Delicious Appetizers
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Baked Brie with Jezebel Peaches
Recipe: Baked Brie with Jezebel Peaches
Give the tired cheeseboard a serious upgrade with this warm, melty brie and cool peach topping.
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Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Recipe: Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Bring a bit of extra excitement to your hummus with the addition of smoky black-eyed peas. Serve with carrots and celery for a supremely light appetizer.
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Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
Recipe: Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
Trick your guests into eating their vegetables with these crispy Zucchini Fries. This fresh appetizer will leave everyone feeling great and satisfied.
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Rotel Dip
Recipe: Rotel Dip
This dip comes together in just 20 minutes, making it the ideal last-minute appetizer.
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Baked Brie Bites
Recipe: Baked Brie Bites
Frozen phyllo pastry shells form the base for this much-loved, bite-sized appetizer. It really doesn’t get much easier than this.
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Crusty Broiled Tomatoes
Recipe: Crusty Broiled Tomatoes
Bring a pop of freshness to the appetizer spread with these lightly-seasoned broiled tomatoes. Topped with herbed parmesan breadcrumbs, these simple tomatoes will be gone in a flash.
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Stuffed Endive with Herbed Goat Cheese
Recipe: Stuffed Endive with Herbed Goat Cheese
Ditch the crackers—light, snappy endives are the ideal vehicle for herbed goat cheese in this two-ingredient appetizer.
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Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary
Recipe: Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary
In need of a snack to munch on while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Look no further than this Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary.
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Classic Pimiento Cheese
Recipe: Classic Pimiento Cheese
No Southern event is complete without a big bowl of pimiento cheese. This easy appetizer can be made in advance to ease your day-of prep docket.
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Ranch Snacker Crackers
Recipe: Ranch Snacker Crackers
These addictive bites pack all the flavors of your favorite dressing. Leave a bowl of these on the counter and they’re sure to be gone by the end of the night.
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Black Bean Corn Salsa
Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Add a bit of bright color to the Thanksgiving appetizer spread with this simple homemade salsa. For optimal ease, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Homemade Onion Dip
Recipe: Homemade Onion Dip
Ditch the onion flavor packets—this Homemade Onion Dip couldn’t be any easier to make.
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Potato Puffs with Toppings
Recipe: Potato Puffs with Toppings
Bring sophistication to your Thanksgiving table with these charming, elegant Potato Puffs.
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Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip
Recipe: Warm Cheese-and-Spicy Pecan Dip
Spicy pecans bring a bit of Southern flair to our take on a queso dip. This dip was just made for the fall.
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Bacon Bites
Recipe: Bacon Bites
Breadsticks wrapped in crispy, crunchy strands of bacon? Sounds like a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
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Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies
Recipe: Mini Mushroom-and-Goat Cheese Pot Pies
These miniature pot pies are perfectly bite-sized for easy portion control. The flavors of mushroom, goat cheese, and sherry act as a lovely prelude to your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Cocktail Meatballs
Recipe: Cocktail Meatballs
Put out a bowl of these mini meatballs with a carton of toothpicks and let the crowd dig in.
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Tomato and Feta Dip
Recipe: Tomato and Feta Dip
Channel Mediterranean flavors with this Tomato and Feta Dip. Serve with toasty crostini or pita chips for a substantial, yet still light appetizer.
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Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese
Recipe: Goat Cheese and Gouda Pimiento Cheese
Looking for an easy way to elevate your staple pimiento cheese recipe? Try switching out the cheddar for goat cheese and gouda.
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Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham
Recipe: Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham
No appetizer spread is complete without some version of a spinach dip, and this warm, creamy spread may be your new favorite rendition of the well-loved recipe.
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Crispy Pork Meatballs
Recipe: Crispy Pork Meatballs
When it comes to Thanksgiving appetizers, it’s crucial to keep it light and fresh. These bite-sized Crispy Pork Meatballs accomplish just that.
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Blue Cheese-and-Pecan Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Recipe: Blue Cheese-and-Pecan Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Keep it raw and refreshing with these stuffed baby peppers.
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Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip
Recipe: Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip
This dip is oh-so-light, but still satisfying enough to tide your crowd over until Thanksgiving dinner.
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Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Recipe: Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Pair flavorful Rosemary Focaccia Bread with Turnip Green Pesto for a mouth-watering appetizer.
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Collard Dip
Recipe: Collard Dip
Forgo the mucky stewed collards in the Thanksgiving feast and make this creamy Collard Dip instead.
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Eggplant-Yogurt Dip
Recipe: Eggplant-Yogurt Dip
Lighten up your appetizer spread with this creamy vegetable-based dip. Serve with raw vegetables for a healthy option that won’t weigh you down.
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Sausage Balls
Recipe: Sausage Balls
This vintage Southern appetizer still graces all our party spreads, and our Thanksgiving feast just wouldn’t be complete without them.
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Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets
Recipe: Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets
This short-crust (non-rising) cheese dough forms a delicate shell for these juicy little wonders.
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Butternut-Goat Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe: Butternut-Goat Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms
Prep the stuffed mushrooms a day ahead. Top with breadcrumbs and bake just before company begins to arrive.