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    Home » Round Ups

    Oct 31, 2022 by Harriet

    Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas

    Before you sit down to eat your Thanksgiving feast, start the celebrations off with a savory snack or two. From dips, spread, and savory bites, you have plenty to choose from.

    Image collage of Thanksgiving appetizers ideas.
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    • 29 Thanksgiving Appetizers
    • More Thanksgiving Recipes
    • Thanksgiving Dinner Tips

    29 Thanksgiving Appetizers

    Corn Relish Dip

    A white bowl filled with corn relish dip.
    This corn relish dip is easy to make, with just a few simple ingredients. Enjoy this dip with chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.
    Check out this recipe

    Marinated Mozzarella Balls

    A close up of mozzarella balls in a glass bowl.
    This simple recipe for marinated mozzarella balls is full of fresh flavors. The perfect appetizer to serve at your next gathering because everyone will love it!
    Check out this recipe

    Mini Bacon Cheese Quiche With Puff Pastry

    Mini quiche on a wire rack.
    Make these tasty mini bacon cheese quiche snacks in mini muffin tins. Quick to make using pre-made puff pastry, serve for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as appetizers.
    Check out this recipe

    Marinated Feta In Oil

    Feta, olives and sundried tomatoes in oil.
    This marinated feta in oil is quick to make and full of flavor. These delicious little bite-sized pieces are great for making fast appetizers, putting into salads, spreading on crostini, and more.
    Check out this recipe

    3 Ingredient Onion Soup Dip

    Dip in a white bowl.
    Make this quick and easy onion soup dip for your next party! Made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and onion soup mix - this dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
    Check out this recipe

    Puff Pastry Tomato Tartlets

    Cherry tomato puff pastry tartlet
    This easy recipe for puff pastry tomato tartlets made with roasted cherry tomatoes and herbed ricotta cheese is a delicious snack or light lunch idea.
    Check out this recipe

    Italian Bread Dipping Oil

    A piece of bread being dipped into flavoured dipping oil.
    This deliciously easy Italian bread dipping oil is a budget-friendly appetizer, great for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
    Check out this recipe

    Marinara Sauce Dip

    Marinara sauce dip in a white bowl.
    This homemade marinara sauce dip is the perfect dipping sauce for chips, mozzarella sticks, breadsticks, or pizza bites. It is fast and easy, made with a few ingredients, and ready in minutes.
    Check out this recipe

    Tofu Cream Cheese (for dips and spreads)

    Tofu cream cheese on a beetroot cracker.
    Image credit: soyaeats.com
    It just takes less than 5 minutes to make this tofu cream cheese substitute. It is easy to make and perfect for spreading or dipping and makes a healthy cream cheese spread alternative.
    Check out this recipe

    Indonesian Garlic Flavoured Peanuts

    Garlic flavoured peanuts.
    An easy garlic peanut snack to make a home. Great for eating any-time or give as a homemade gift for the holidays. This recipe make 500 grams of garlic flavoured peanuts.
    Check out this recipe

    Pork Spring Rolls

    Pork spring rolls.
    Easy to make pork spring rolls, great for serving at parties or enjoy as a snack.
    Check out this recipe

    Caprese Crostini

    Caprese crostini on a white serving plate.
    Make these fresh caprese crostini appetizers for your next party. These easy no-cook appetizers are quick to make and healthy too.
    Check out this recipe

    Minced Chicken Meatballs

    Minced chicken meatballs in a white serving dish.
    These easy ground chicken meatballs can be served at parties as an appetizer. These mini homemade chicken meatballs are spicy and can be made ahead and frozen.
    Check out this recipe

    Homemade Cheesy Breadsticks

    Homemade bread sticks.
    An easy homemade garlic cheesy breadsticks recipe. Twisted with parmesan cheese, butter, garlic powder and onion powder this is an easy recipe to make from scratch.
    Check out this recipe

    Miso Hummus

    A bowl of miso hummus with crostini and vegetable sticks.
    Image credit: soyaeats.com
    This easy miso hummus is quick to make and better than anything you can buy. It is fresh and full of Asian flavors. Use it for dipping, topping, or spreading. Once you had a taste, you will be coming back for more.
    Check out this recipe

    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

    Ham and cheese pinwheels.
    These ham and cheese pinwheels are tasty cheesy scrolls that everyone will love. They are the perfect size for children and grown-ups alike, making it the perfect sharing food.
    Check out this recipe

    Meatballs In Tomato Sauce - (Slow Cooker Recipe)

    Meatballs in tomato sauce
    Make the best slow cooker meatballs in tomato sauce with this recipe. These homemade ground beef meatballs are juicy, tender, and a little spicy. Makes about 42 meatballs.
    Check out this recipe

    Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

    A plate with puff pastry sausage rolls and tomato sauce.
    Easy and fillingthese puff pastry sausage rolls are filled with ground beef and potato and are packedwith flavour.
    Check out this recipe

    Easy Samosa Recipe - Chicken Puff Pastry Snacks

    Homemade puff pastry chicken samosas.
    An easy samosa recipe with puff pastry. Learn how to make this easy baked Indian snack. Made with chicken and potato, include these hot snacks as part of an appetizer’s menu for your next party.
    Check out this recipe

    Cherry Tomato and Bocconcini Skewers

    Cherry tomato and bocconcini skewers on a serving platter.
    Cherry tomato and bocconcini skewers are quick and easy appetizers to make. These make-ahead skewer appetizers are perfect for any occasion.
    Check out this recipe

    Caramelized Onion And Brie Bites

    Image credit: thesavorycipolla.com
    These elegant and delicious bite-sized Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Brie are the perfect make-ahead party appetizer. Crispy phyllo cup shells are filled with savory and sweet caramelized onions and melty cheese creating an irresistible treat everyone will want more of.
    Check out this recipe

    Turkey Deviled Eggs

    Thanksgiving deviled eggs made to look like turkeys.
    Image credit: twopinkpeonies.com
    These turkey deviled eggs are a fun Thanksgiving appetizer and are quick to make.
    Check out this recipe

    Maple Bacon Butternut Squash Skewers

    Maple bacon skewer appetizers.
    Image credit: alekasgettogether.com
    Sweet and simple, these butternut squash skewers flavored with bacon and maple syrup are a great dinner party starter.
    Check out this recipe

    Bacon Wrapped Dates

    Dates wrapped in bacon with pineapple.
    Image credit: joyousapron.com
    A fun and easy appetizer made with three ingredients, dates, bacon, and pineapple.
    Check out this recipe

    Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini

    Crostini with cream cheese and cranberries.
    Image credit: throughthefibrofog.com
    Make these bright and colorful crostini appetizers for your next holiday party. So simple to make the cream cheese and a fresh homemade cranberry sauce.
    Check out this recipe

    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Stuffed acorn squash
    Image credit: ourplantbasedworld.com
    Serve this stuffed acorn squash as a delicious appetizer or a side dish to your main meal. Made with quinoa stuffing, kale, and sage, these are healthy and filling.
    Check out this recipe

    Deviled Pumpkin Eggs

    Image credit: fantabulosity.com
    Perfect for Thanksgiving, these traditional deviled eggs with a creamy mayonnaise filling, are decorated to look like pumpkins.
    Check out this recipe

    Apricot Pecan And Honey Cheese Ball

    Pecan crusted cheeseball.
    Image credit: cravingsomethinghealthy.com
    Quick and easy to make, serve this apricot pecan cheese ball with wine and crackers.
    Check out this recipe

    Vietnamese Shrimp Toast

    Shrimp on toast appetizers on a wooden board.
    Image credit: balancewithjess.com
    A flavorful mixture of shrimp, mayo, spring onions, and cheese spread onto pieces of crusty baguette makes these little bites delicious.
    Check out this recipe

    More Thanksgiving Recipes

    Once you have selected the Thanksgiving appetizers to serve with your dinner, let us tackle the rest of the menu:

    • 17 Thanksgiving soup recipes
    • 18 Thanksgiving salad ideas
    • Thanksgiving vegetable side ideas
    • 21 Thanksgiving bread ideas
    • Thanksgiving dessert ideas

    Thanksgiving Dinner Tips

    Plan your menu ahead of time

    Make some recipes that can be made in advance choose some dishes that can be frozen or stored in the fridge for several days or left out at room temperature overnight.

    Then all you need to do is defrost frozen foods that need defrosting the day before.

    And cook dishes that need to be cooked or reheat dishes that need to be served hot on the day.

    Prep your ingredients

    For dishes that can not be frozen or need cooking on the day, prep the ingredients as much as possible.

    Every little bit you can get done a day or two in advance will make it less stressful on the day.

    Things like washing and chopping vegetables for the salad, making the dip, or prepping a dish for storing in the fridge ready for cooking, will help to make things run smoothly.

    Set the table the night before

    Make it easier on yourself and set the table the night before, it is one less thing to worry about on Thanksgiving.

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