12 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers to Keep Guests Happy Until Dinner!
Make Thanksgiving even more memorable with these 12 easy appetizers that will keep your guests satisfied until the main event. Each recipe is quick to prepare but full of flavor, from savory bites to light, festive options that won’t spoil their appetite. Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or an intimate dinner, these appetizers are sure to impress and keep everyone happily snacking while the turkey finishes cooking. With a variety of flavors and textures, these dishes will help you kick off your Thanksgiving meal with style and ease. Get ready to serve up some crowd-pleasers that make waiting for dinner just as fun!
Mini Beef Wellington
This mini beef wellington recipe is a great starter to serve at a party or get together! Made into a two-bite tart, tender, juicy pieces of beef with Dijon, shallot, mushroom and bacon all topped with my signature creamy Dijon sauce and in a flaky puff pastry shell.
Apricot Pear Crostini
This Pear and Apricot Crostini recipe is one of the best appetizer recipes out there. Be ready to be the star of the party when you serve these at your next get together!
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
This easy Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board is as cute as it is festive. It’s the perfect appetizer filled with peppers, grapes and a mix of meats and cheeses to hold off hungry guests as they wait for a Thanksgiving feast.
Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese
Fresh Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese and crackers is a spicy and sweet, quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for entertaining during the holidays!
Crack Dip
This crack dip recipe combines creamy cheese with loads of bacon and ranch flavor for an irresistible dip that is always a big hit.
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail is a classic appetizer, especially around the holidays, and it’s so incredibly easy to make! My shrimp cocktail recipe has a homemade sauce and is ready in just around 10 minutes. You can make it several days ahead to make dinner prep even easier!
Easy Bruschetta with Mozzarella
You can’t go wrong serving this Bruschetta with Mozzarella recipe! It’s a classic combination of vibrant tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic, and creamy mozzarella cheese served over perfectly toasted baguette slices. It’s a fast and easy appetizer that’s done in 15 minutes and gets rave reviews every time!
Easy 3-Ingredient Cheese Ball Recipe
This Easy 3-Ingredient Cheese Ball Recipe is a classic snack or appetizer made with cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and chopped walnuts. It takes just 5 minutes to make and is perfect for serving at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holiday gatherings.
Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites
These Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites are the perfect slightly sweet, yet savory appetizer. These bite-sized delights are the ultimate holiday appetizer, guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Picture this: creamy goat cheese infused with a hint of tanginess, rolled in a crunchy coating of crushed pecans and a burst of sweetness from dried cranberries, drizzled with a balsamic reduction. The combination is simply irresistible!
Cranberry Brie Bites
These Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect appetizer for your holiday parties! They are the perfect combination of creamy and salty with a subtle burst of tart cranberry sauce over rich brie cheese. These buttery puff pastry snacks are pockets of ruby-red goodness that look gorgeous on a serving platter. Whip up a batch today!
Caprese Salad Skewers
Caprese Salad Skewers with juicy tomatoes, crisp basil, and creamy mozzarella are rich with bold flavors and so easy to make. Top caprese skewers with a good-quality, buttery extra-virgin olive oil, thick balsamic glaze, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
Sausage Cranberry Brie Bites
Sausage, Cranberry, Brie Bites are a fun, festive, and delicious starter to any meal. Rolled up in puff pastry, this appetizer has just right amount of savory from Johnsonville Ground Italian Sausage, sweet cranberry sauce, and a salty creaminess from brie. This finger food will make your holiday or any gatherings even better!
