Thanksgiving Appetizers
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A compiled holiday menu of my favorite Thanksgiving Appetizers! Full of easy and delicious recipes that the entire family can enjoy. Take the stress out of the holidays, I’ve got you covered!
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Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends and, of course, a big delicious spread! Prior to the main event, it’s always a good idea to start off with a couple features. That way your guests can get an idea of what’s to come! Not to mention, they can stop pestering you in the kitchen while you’re making sure the turkey is PERFECT!
I’ve put together an easy Thanksgiving menu with my favorite and most popular starters. Featuring recipes such as my cranberry meatballs, or hot mulled cider, every recipe in this list has been a hit over the years! From snacks to beverages, sweet to savory, I’ve got all the bases covered. With this simple and flavorful line-up of Thanksgiving Appetizers, I guarantee you will find recipes that will keep the hungry bellies at bay, and out of the kitchen!
Pigs In A Blanket
These Pigs In A Blanket are a classic appetizer or snack that everyone can enjoy! Delicious, warm, bite-sized cocktail smokies, wrapped in a tender, flaky dough.
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Hot Mulled Cider
This delicious Hot Mulled Cider recipe is sure to keep you warm over the holidays! Bold apple flavors with comforting spices and citrus – I have a feeling this traditional winter cocktail is going to be brewing all season long!
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Meet your new go-to appetizer: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites. Imagine tender chicken enveloped in crispy bacon, all coated in caramelized brown sugar. They're as quick and easy to make as they are irresistible, making you the undisputed star of any gathering.
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Sugar Pecans
These delicious Sugar Pecans are an easy snack made with staple ingredients you'll already have on hand in your kitchen! 5 minutes of prep and you'll be well on your way to enjoying these perfectly spiced, sweet, and crunchy pecans.
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Cranberry Meatballs
Whip up these delicious classic Cranberry Meatballs for the upcoming holidays. Completely homemade, super simple and bursting with savory-sweet flavor!
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Sugared Cranberries
Learn how to make these sparkling and festive Sugared Cranberries. All you need are 3 ingredients; cranberries, sugar and water. So simple and so impressive!
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Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
These Crispy Parmesan Potatoes have a crispy skin, tender, fluffy inside, and a scrumptious crunchy parmesan cheese crust! Paired with a homemade chipotle mayo dip, these potatoes will become a new favorite.
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Mulled Wine
Here's a recipe for a simple Mulled Wine that's sure to warm you during the holiday season! So if you're looking to party like it's 1899, nothing beats this traditional winter cocktail.
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Deviled Eggs
These Classic Deviled Eggs are devilishly delicious and perfect for an appetizer. Their simplicity makes them ideal for every occasion, yet elegant enough for the big holidays!
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Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs
These Sweet Potato Turkey Meatballs feature an interesting combination of ingredients that gives you the most superb, soft and delicious meatballs served with a creamy maple dipping sauce. Perfect for an appetizer and a total crowd pleaser!
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Crockpot Queso Blanco
This creamy and super cheesy Crockpot Queso Blanco with bacon is downright addictively delicious with lots of porky goodness and green chilis for a hint of spice! It’s a really easy 9-ingredient recipe that makes a perfect snack or party appetizer!
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French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms
This French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is the appetizer you didn't know you needed but won't be able to live without. Imagine perfectly cooked mushrooms cradling a savory mix of caramelized onions and rich Gruyère cheese. Each bite is a cozy hug for your taste buds, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
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Warm Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash
This Warm Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, balsamic vinaigrette, grilled chicken and sugared roasted pumpkin seeds is the best kind of comfort food perfect for cool autumn evenings!
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Honey Soy Shrimp
Honey Soy Shrimp – This incredible sweet and salty shrimp is ready in just under 15 minutes. A delicious appetizer that's sure to impress your guests!
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Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms made healthy by just stuffing them with onions, mushroom stems, roasted peppers and a bit of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, best of all ready in only 30 minutes!
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Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins
Pretty darn delicious Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins! They're sweet and spicy, filled with delicious chicken and spinach filling. The best part? It's oh so cheesy!
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Spinach Artichoke Dip In a Bread Bowl
Classic Spinach Artichoke Dip In a Bread Bowl! An easy, cheesy, crowd pleasing appetizer, made in under 30 minutes! No crackers necessary!
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Potato Croquettes
These Potato Croquettes are loaded with bacon, and stuffed with two kinds of cheese. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and sure to please anyone and everyone.
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Spanakopita
Spanakopita is a savory Greek pastry packed with lots of flavor. Full of crisp, buttery flaked pastry and a rich spinach filling, this appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit around the world!
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Mini Caprese Salad Bites
These Mini Caprese Salad Bites take the classic and delicious caprese salad and transform it into a miniature, elegant appetizer – perfect for any party or gathering!
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Sausage Balls
These Sausage Balls require just 3 ingredients and produce delicious, tender pork balls that are perfect to serve up for an entree, as an appetizer for any party, game day, or gathering, even a snack!
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Crab Rangoon
It's time to try out this easy Crab Rangoon recipe from the comfort of your own home. Who knew our takeout favorites were so easy to make! Every bite is filled with crispy wonton and a creamy filling loaded with crab. What's not to love?
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Twice Baked Potatoes
The perfect baked potato exists! Each bite of these Twice Baked Potatoes is loaded with cheese, sour cream, onion, and the best part – bacon! Baked until bubbly and golden, this tried and true hit is great as an appetizer or side dish.
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Crispy Fried Zucchini
Crispy Fried Zucchini is simple, scrumptious and totally drool worthy for something that is so quick and easy to make! Fried to crispy golden perfection and just begging to be dipped into whatever you please, these little coins of goodness are your new favorite snack.
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Maple BBQ Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
These Maple BBQ Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp will rock your world! Perfectly plump and juicy jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon and glazed with drool worthy maple syrup and BBQ sauce.
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Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls
There’s no better accompaniment on your dinner table than these Garlic Parmesan Skillet Rolls! These homemade rolls are so soft, and baked away in an ultra garlicky butter sauce with fresh parmesan cheese.
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Corn Fritters
It's a side dish, it's a party appetizer, it's brunch; it's Corn Fritters! Each bite will burst with fresh corn kernels. Crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside, these fritters put a smile on anyone's face.
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There you have it! 27 of my favorite Thanksgiving appetizers! Not only will these holiday dishes make your guests and family happy, they’re sure to put a smile on your face as well. The holidays don’t need to be stressful, Jo is here to help.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I haven’t made any of the recipes on this page, but I want to thank for them all. I’m forever looking for appetizers and snacks. I think I’m going to try them all, one after the other. It might take me a while, but I’ll enjoy every bite. Hmmm… I was going to list off the ones I’m looking most forward to trying. Can’t do it. They all look equally delicious.
Thanks, Suzanna! Do let me know how you like them, as you work your way through them. 🙂