17 Amazing Thanksgiving Appetizers
If you're hosting a lot of people for Thanksgiving this year than you know how stressful it can be to get the food ready in time. People are there, and they are hungry and ready to eat, usually well before averything is done. Making appetizers is an easy way to keep your guests satisfied and perfectly set up the coming meal. Here are 17 appetizers that are easy to make and fun to eat!
Cranberry and brie are a great combination that go well with all the classic Thanksgiving flavors. These bites from Gimme Some Oven are the perfect simple way to serve them.
2. White Cheddar and Cranberry Dip
If you're looking for a dip that will please a crowd and help usher in the meal, this one from Little Broken is great!
3. Pumpkin, Bacon, and Goat Cheese Bites
These little appetizers from Living Locurto are the perfect bite-sized peices that will give your guests a taste of Thanksgiving without filling them up.
4. Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Spread
This spread from Inspired by Charm is super easy to make and keeps things light and healthy.
5. Cranberry Salsa with Fall Leaf Tortilla Chips
Chips and salsa are always a great meal beginner. These ones from Chica and Jo are fall themed and filled with cranberries so they will lead into Thanksgiving pefectly.
6. Apricot Brie Bites with Crispy Sage
These apricot brie bites from Recipe Girl are just the perfect amount of sweet with just the right amount of savory for any meal.
Make your pre-meal bites adorable with these turkey shaped appetizers from Shaken Together.
8. Nut Crusted Fried Brie Bites
These nut crusted fried brie bites from Host the Toast are like a Thanksgiving version of Mozzerella sticks that your guests will be guaranteed to love.
9. Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts Nachos
Nachos are usually a Mexican food appetizer, but these ones from Best Friends for Frosting use brussels sprouts and other fall flavors to make them blend in with the rest of your Thanksgiving meal.
10. Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip
This cream cheese cranberry dip from Julie's Eats and Treats is deliciously simple and can be prepared hours ahead to make it easier for you.
11. Curried Sweet Potato Rounds with Honeyed Walnuts, Cranberries, and Blue Cheese
You don't need bread to make delicious appetizers. This one from Half Baked Harvest for a heathier and sweeter bite.
12. Spinach and Artichoke Dip Hand Pies
Spinach and artichoke dip is great on any occasion. These hand pies from Inquiring Chef are a fun new way to serve the classic dish.
Trying to please an entire crowd can be difficult, but bacon is an easy way to do it. These bacon wrapped dates from Self Proclaimed Foodie will make everyone happy.
14. Sweet Potato, Pecan, Goat Cheese Bites
These bites from Spoon Fork Bacon are another creative way to use sweet potatoes to tie the appetizer to the Thanksgiving meal.
Apple pie doesn't just have to be for dessert! This baked brie from The Cookie Rookie lets you enjoy it at the beginning of the meal.
16. Turkey and Spinach Artichoke Dip
Throwing turkey into your spinach artichoke dip is a delicious way to make it shine for Thanksgiving. This recipe from For Rent is easy and super yummy.
17. Bread Cornucopia
Make this cornucopia from Chica and Jo out of bread and fill it with whatever fruits you want so people can enjoy it throughout the evening.