We’ve cherry picked our favorite Thanksgiving appetizer recipes to give you one less thing to think about this Thanksgiving. You’ll find the tried and true classics as well as some recipes for the more adventurous. No matter which recipe you chose, we hope that you quickly find a family favorite to keep you and your guests satisfied on Thanksgiving day.
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The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers
Baked Brie Bites
Baked Brie Bites – A fun twist on the classic baked brie appetizer, complete with a sweet jam, savory cheese, and seasonal herbs. Serve this at your next holiday party or gathering!
Ultimate Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ultimate Spinach Artichoke Dip – an easy recipe for the most creamy spinach and artichoke dip you have ever tasted! Made with 3 different cheeses that are melted to perfection. Serve with homemade crostini for a delicious appetizer that everyone loves every time!
Smoked Salmon Appetizer
Smoked Salmon Appetizer – Dazzle guests at your next dinner party with this impressive appetizer that has the freshest flavors of dill sauce, cucumber, and salmon. A perfect snack to serve at your next gathering or holiday party.
Goat Cheese Ball
Goat Cheese Ball – a perfectly simple appetizer for any occasion! The honey and cranberries provide a touch of sweetness and the almonds give it a great crunch. Everyone will love this one and you can serve it with anything you want!
Classic Deviled Eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs – a simple step-by-step process for making the best deviled eggs. Perfect for serving as a side dish or appetizer at your next holiday, potluck, party, or any other special occasion! Everyone is going to love this classic!
Healthy Veggie Dip
Healthy Veggie Dip – a simple homemade veggie dip made with real ingredients in under 10 minutes! Perfect for snacking on with all of your favorite veggies for a snack or for a healthy holiday appetizer option!
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail – A simple yet delicious classic appetizer for your next dinner party. Follow along as we share our step-by-step instructions to make homemade cocktail sauce and how to get perfectly cooked shrimp every time!
Smoked Queso
A quick and easy smoked queso recipe that has so much great flavor! Perfect for enjoying with all your family and friends at your next backyard cookout or game day celebrations. Enjoy with all your favorite chips for scooping that melty cheese goodness!
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Healthy Buffalo Dip is a creamy and delicious appetizer (or easy weeknight dinner!) that will surely please any group! Made with simple, real ingredients and dairy-free cream cheese, this traditionally heavy appetizer is a little lighter and healthier (but just as delicious). This one deserves a spot on your game day menu!
Easy Whipped Feta (Whipped Feta Dip)
Easy Whipped Feta – Make an easy snack or appetizer with this simple and savory dip including full bodied feta, filling yogurt, and zesty garlic, and lemon.
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Our crispy and delicious prosciutto wrapped asparagus recipe is so simple to make. Everyone is going to love it at your next family gathering or special occasion! Option to add in some other flavors to the mix or keep it simple, as-is. Enjoy!
Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip – A lighter version of your favorite spinach artichoke dip that still has all the flavor and creamy texture that you know and love. The perfect appetizer to serve at your next holiday party or gathering.
Steak Crostini
Steak Crostini – a simple steak crostini recipe with goat cheese, fresh basil, seared sirloin steak and balsamic glaze!
Gluten-Free Charcuterie Board
Gluten-Free Charcuterie Board – an easy and delicious charcuterie board idea that is dairy-free friendly! Perfect for your next party!
Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon with Basil
That easy and delicious holiday appetizer you are looking for!
Classic Olive Tapenade
Classic Olive Tapenade is the easiest appetizer EVER! It takes about 5 minutes to whip together, you can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you need it and you can serve it a variety of ways (with crackers, baguette or pita bread). It is always a hit and so good!
Simple Apple Wedge + Basil, Prosciutto and Blue Cheese
Simple Apple Wedge + Bail, Prosciutto and Blue Cheese – the perfect appetizer for any get together! No cooking involved and tons of flavor!
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Roasted Garlic Hummus – a quick and easy recipe for the most amazing roasted garlic hummus you have ever tasted! Perfect for adding to sandwiches, salads, or using as an appetizer dip. So creamy and packed with great flavor!
Oven Roasted Garlic (How to Roast Garlic)
Oven Roasted Garlic is an amazingly delicious way to serve or prepare your garlic! It is easy and simple and flavor of the garlic after it has been slow-roasting is so different that what you are used to! Savory, creamy and so good. Serve with warm bread or crackers or use in some of your favorite recipes!
Classic Whole30 Deviled Eggs
A clean-eating version of your classic deviled egg recipe!
Vegan Queso
Vegan Queso Dip is a delicious, dairy-free version of your favorite appetizer! Made with cashews and nutritional yeast to create that “cheesy” taste, plus so many amazing seasonings to tie it all together. Combine with some tomatoes, green chiles and top with fresh cilantro and jalapeno!
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip – a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love!
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce
Shrimp Cocktail Sauce – A simple and delicious sauce that’s perfect to serve with fresh shrimp at your next party or gathering. Follow our simple step-by-step instructions on how to whip up this classic dipping sauce.
Five Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
Now that you have your appetizers figured out, let us help you get the best tasting turkey on your holiday table. Check out a few of our favorite Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes below!
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