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    35 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers

    Published: Nov 3, 2026 by Shem · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Looking for Thanksgiving appetizers to serve before the main meal? This collection has plenty of ideas to help you plan your holiday spread, from creamy dips and cheese balls to savory finger foods, puff pastry bites, stuffed mushrooms, and deviled eggs. You'll also find seasonal recipes featuring cranberries, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes. Choose a few favorites to serve alongside your Thanksgiving dinner menu.

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    🥓 Finger Foods / Bite-Sized
    🧀 Cheese Appetizers
    🍯 Dips & Spreads
    🍄‍🟫 Vegetable Appetizers
    🥐 Puff Pastry Appetizers
    🍤 Classic Favorites

    🥓 Finger Foods / Bite-Sized

    Image for Pigs in a Blanket

    Pigs in a Blanket

    Photo Credit: amandascookin.com

    Pigs in a blanket bake at 375F for 15 minutes. Get the 4-ingredient recipe plus make ahead, freezing, and reheating tips for parties and game day.

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    Image for Sausage Balls

    Sausage Balls

    Photo Credit: bellyfull.net

    These Easy Sausage Balls are made with loads of cheddar cheese, ground sausage, and Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for a truly addictive appetizer!

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    Image for Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

    Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

    Photo Credit: thetoastykitchen.com

    Make a Thanksgiving charcuterie board for your next holiday gathering. Filled with meats and cheeses, pecans, cranberry sauce, and apple butter.

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    Image for 3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Dates

    3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Dates

    Photo Credit: gimmesomeoven.com

    This 3-Ingredient Bacon Wrapped Dates recipe is incredibly easy to make with your choice of cheese and always a crowd favorite!

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    Image for Pear & Brie Cheese Salad Skewers

    Pear & Brie Cheese Salad Skewers

    Photo Credit: walderwellness.com

    These pear and brie cheese salad skewers are such a quick + easy, sweet + savoury party appetizer idea that your guests will love!

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    Image for Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

    Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

    Photo Credit: iwashyoudry.com

    These Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are perfect for a school lunch box, work lunch, or for feeding a hungry, football-watching crowd.

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    Image for Butternut Squash Crostini

    Butternut Squash Crostini

    Photo Credit: thedizzycook.com

    The best holiday appetizer! Roasted butternut squash, shallots, and ricotta cheese combine for these delicious butternut squash crostini.

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    Image for Roasted Feta Stuffed Dates Appetizer with Walnuts

    Roasted Feta Stuffed Dates Appetizer with Walnuts

    Photo Credit: cookinginmygenes.com

    Make these Feta Stuffed Dates with walnuts in under 30 minutes! These roasted dates are the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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    🧀 Cheese Appetizers

    Image for Baked Brie

    Baked Brie

    Photo Credit: foodiecrush.com

    Gooey baked brie is topped with candied pecans, fig jam, dried cranberries, and thyme for a sweet and savory appetizer everyone adores.

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    Image for Classic Cheese Ball

    Classic Cheese Ball

    Photo Credit: easyappetizers.com

    This Classic Cheese Ball recipe is an easy appetizer for any party, made with cream cheese, cheddar, fresh chives, spices, and pecans.

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    Image for Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

    Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

    Photo Credit: iamhomesteader.com

    Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is cream cheese mixed with white cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, pecans, and chives for an addicting spread!

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    Image for Marinated Cheese

    Marinated Cheese

    Photo Credit: getinspiredeveryday.com

    A classic appetizer, this Marinated Cheese is so easy to make and perfect for entertaining, BBQs, picnics, holidays, & potlucks + gluten-free.

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    Image for Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Balls

    Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Balls

    Photo Credit: thecozyplum.com

    These goat cheese balls are coated in herbed breadcrumbs, fried until golden, and served with a drizzle of honey to make the perfect cheese appetizer.

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    🍯 Dips & Spreads

    Image for Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Photo Credit: momsdish.com

    This spinach artichoke dip recipe is going to be your new favorite at-home appetizer. Creamy, decadent, and always a crowd pleaser!

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    Image for Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip

    Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip

    Photo Credit: theoregondietitian.com

    Do yourself a solid and try this Pumpkin Whipped Feta. Made with cream cheese, maple syrup, and thyme, it's the go-to app of the season!

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    Image for Creamy Whipped Ricotta with Honey and Herbs

    Creamy Whipped Ricotta with Honey and Herbs

    Photo Credit: allthehealthythings.com

    This Creamy Whipped Ricotta with honey and herbs is the perfect dip recipe for everything from holiday parties to weekday snacks.

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    Image for Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

    Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

    Photo Credit: saltandbaker.com

    Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a delicious cranberry salsa atop smooth cream cheese. It's the perfect appetizer for any holiday gathering.

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    Image for Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Dip

    Creamy Vegan Caramelized Onion Dip

    Photo Credit: minimalistbaker.com

    Creamy, super flavorful vegan caramelized onion dip! Easy, protein-packed, and perfect with veggies, crackers, or on charcuterie boards.

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    🍄‍🟫 Vegetable Appetizers

    Image for Stuffed Mushrooms

    Stuffed Mushrooms

    Photo Credit: willcookforsmiles.com

    Classic Stuffed Mushrooms recipe featuring baby bella mushrooms stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, herbs, onions, and more cheese.

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    Image for Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese

    Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese

    Photo Credit: eatthegains.com

    A fun appetizer, party food, or Super Bowl snack, these Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese make the perfect bite. Gluten free and low carb.

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    Image for Sweet Potato Bites

    Sweet Potato Bites

    Photo Credit: gourmandeinthekitchen.com

    These sweet potato bites are roasted, then topped with goat cheese, walnuts, rosemary, cranberries and honey. An easy appetizer for entertaining.

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    Image for Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites

    Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites

    Photo Credit: biscuitsandburlap.com

    Cool, crisp, and easy, Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites are the perfect 3-ingredient appetizer. They’re ready in just minutes and full of flavor!

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    Image for Caprese Skewers

    Caprese Skewers

    Photo Credit: deliciousmeetshealthy.com

    These easy Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze are the perfect fresh appetizer! Made with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, they’re ready in just 15 minutes.

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    🥐 Puff Pastry Appetizers

    Image for Bacon Puff Pastry Twists

    Bacon Puff Pastry Twists

    Photo Credit: appetizeraddiction.com

    Bacon puff pastry twists are tasty bacon appetizers that can also be served as breadsticks with creamy soups. Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes for easy, last-minute entertaining!

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    Image for Cranberry Brie Bites

    Cranberry Brie Bites

    Photo Credit: insanelygoodrecipes.com

    These cranberry brie bites are the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and buttery goodness, wrapped in golden puff pastry for an elegant yet easy appetizer.

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    Image for Puff Pastry Pinwheels

    Puff Pastry Pinwheels

    Photo Credit: cookingforkeeps.com

    Puff Pastry Pinwheels made with store-bought puff pastry sheets, sweet and hot mustard, nutty parmigiano reggiano and salty paper-thin slices of prosciutto. Sure to be the hit of your party!

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    Image for Mushroom Tarts

    Mushroom Tarts

    Photo Credit: balancingbowls.com

    This savory mushroom tart is layered with earthy mushrooms, caramelized shallots, cheese, and a buttery pie crust. 

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    Image for Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

    Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

    Photo Credit: thecozyplum.com

    This Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tart is made with puff pastry,caramelized onion and whipped goat cheese, fig jam, and more caramelized onions.

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    Image for Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    Photo Credit: simplywhisked.com

    These mini puff pastry sausage rolls feature flaking crust stuffed with seasoned pork sausage and baked until golden brown.

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    🍤 Classic Favorites

    Image for Mini Quiche Recipe

    Mini Quiche Recipe

    Photo Credit: culinaryhill.com

    Skip the coffee shop sous vide egg bites and make your own Mini Quiche. Try all four flavor variations for this easy egg breakfast recipe.

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    Image for Thanksgiving Appetizer Deviled Eggs

    Thanksgiving Appetizer Deviled Eggs

    Photo Credit: delicioustable.com

    Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs are an easy appetizer party food idea. Gorgeous Fall color, garnished with sage and thyme to celebrate the season.

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    Image for Bacon Wrapped Smokies

    Bacon Wrapped Smokies

    Photo Credit: thereciperebel.com

    These Bacon Wrapped Smokies are the perfect appetizer! They're made with 3 ingredients and take 10 minutes to prep. A total crowd-pleaser!

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    Image for Cocktail Meatballs

    Cocktail Meatballs

    Photo Credit: onceuponachef.com

    TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE – Toss that old recipe that calls for grape jelly and chili sauce; these cocktail meatballs are so much better.

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    Image for Oven-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Old Bay

    Oven-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Old Bay

    Photo Credit: wellseasonedstudio.com

    Oven-roasted shrimp cocktail with Old Bay is a modern twist on the classic appetizer, offering a warm, flavorful alternative to traditional chilled shrimp.

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    Image for Baked Jalapeno Poppers

    Baked Jalapeno Poppers

    Photo Credit: recipegirl.com

    Recipe for Baked Jalapeno Poppers from Ellie Krieger's Comfort Food Fix. Photos, nutritional info, WW points and how to video included.

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    You will find these Thanksgiving recipe ideas helpful:

    • 25 Thanksgiving Stuffing
    • 60 Thanksgiving Side Dishes
    • 30 Easy Carrots Recipes
    • 15 Sweet Potato Recipes
    • 15 Green Bean Recipes
    • 35 Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
    Save these best Thanksgiving appetizers for your holiday menu! From creamy dips and baked Brie to savory finger foods, cheese balls, puff pastry bites, and festive snacks, these recipes will give you plenty of ideas for filling your appetizer table.

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