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Home » Recipes » 20 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers to Start Your Feast

20 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers to Start Your Feast

Don’t let your guests go hungry while the turkey cooks! These 12 Thanksgiving appetizers are simple to make, festive, and designed to impress without keeping you in the kitchen all day. From bite-sized treats to hearty dips, you’ll find options that are perfect for pre-dinner snacking or grazing boards. These recipes will keep your friends and family happy—and give you a moment to enjoy the holiday too!

Thanksgiving Appetizers You Can't Get Enough Of

bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese on a white plate with some walnuts and fresh sprigs of thyme and drizzled truffle honey

Bacon-Wrapped Goat Cheese & Thyme Stuffed Dates with Truffle Honey

I joke that if someone is mad at you, make them these...they'll come around. But seriously, if you make one thing from this list, let these be it!

mushroom crostinis on a platter

Mushroom Crostini with Bacon and Truffle Honey

This appetizer is one to end all appetizers so much umami! If you like mushrooms, these are a must make!

close up shot of bloody mary deviled eggs on a deviled egg platter

Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs – The Ultimate Party Appetizer

These eggs are mega viral and for good reason! They combine the timeless deviled egg with the timeless bloody marry. Shockingly delicious!

charcuterie cups

The Perfect Charcuterie Cups - Easy and Elegant

These are so so easy and just so beautiful!

hummus in a blue pie pan topped with avocado, diced tomato, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro.

Hummus and Feta Dip: A New Healthy Snack for Any Occasion

This one is healthier and perfect for the vegetarians of the group!

puff pastry sausage bites on a white and red platter

Puff Pastry Sausage Bites: A Special Holiday Treat

A calssic finger food everyone loves!

cranberry meatballs with sliver forks in them on a red platter with white snowflakes

Festive Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs: A Holiday Twist on a Classic

A different way to use cranberry sauce!

christmas charcuterie board with a christmas tree brie, raspberries, strawberries, cheddar cheese blocks, christmas tree shaped crackers, peppermint bark, chocolate santas, blackberries and more!

How to Create a Stunning Christmas Charcuterie Board on a Budget

Maybe it's not Christmas yet but we can still get in the spirit!

english muffin crabbies on a serving platter

Old English Crabbies

The 1970's appetizer that keeps giving and giving. Seems like it wouldn't be a good combo but believe me, you'll want to eat the whole tray!

cucumber slices topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill, and capers on a wooden platter

Beautiful Salmon Dill Cream Cheese Appetizer

I always love smoked slamon at every occasion!

air fried jalapeno poppers on a plate

Air Fried Jalapeno Poppers: A Spicy, Creamy Holiday Treat

These are so fun for those that love a little spice in their life!

Kielbasa wrapped in crescent dough cooked and sliced and stacked like a christmas tree on a cutting board

Kielbasa In A Blanket Is A Must Try

This is easier than pigs in a blanket because you wrap up the whole kelbasa and slice it!

Christmas Tree Spinach Dip on a Cutting Board

Viral Christmas Tree Spinach Dip Appetizer To Surprise Your Friends

This is so easy, you use store bought dough and dip and make a pretty tree!

crock pot full of meatballs with grape jelly and chili sauce topped with parsley

Must Make Meatballs With Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce

I make this classic dish in the slow cooker. If you haven't tried it yet...do it!

mini pumpkin cheese pies on a platter

Aren't These Pumpkin Cheese Pies The Cutest Thing Ever?!?!

Adorable. Need I say more?

cream cheese and green olive stuffed celery on a white plate

Try These Simple Cream Cheese Celery Sticks

This is a 60's classic and great for those that love green olives!

tree shaped cream cheese blocks topped with chutney and rosemary on a red plate with ritz crackers

Easy, Inexpensive, and Delicious Christmas Tree Shaped Appetizer

2 ingredients and full of flavor this tree is just cream cheese and chutney!

ritz cracker sandwiches with ham and cheese on a baking tray

A Party Favorite: Ham and Cheese Ritz Cracker Sandwich Recipe

Ok I try to only eat ritz at the holidays! These sandwiches are worth it!

Image for This Blue Cheese and Fig Crostini Is A New Favorite

This Blue Cheese and Fig Crostini Is A New Favorite

Simple 3 ingredient recipe that really delivers!

pigs in a blanket wreath on a festive Christmas tree plate

Try This Festive Showstopper: Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

Again, I know it's a little early but you can still be festive! At least douce your pigs in the delicious garlic parm butter in this recipe!

tomato and ricotta crostini on a platter drizzled in balsamic glaze

Roasted Tomato Crostini with Ricotta

These are drop dead gorgeous and so delicious!

no mayo spinach and artichoke dip with chips in a bowl

The Best Slow Cooker No Mayo Spinach Artichoke Dip!

Dump and go and so delicious!

fig jam brie bites on a platter

Fig Jam and Brie Bites Should Be On Your Menu From Now On

The flavor on these is incredible and again 3-ingredients!

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