Thanksgiving Appetizers Recipes

Provide a bounty of appetizers to nibble before the Thanksgiving meal. These easy recipes highlight holiday favorites from spiced pumpkin seeds to cranberry salsa.

 
 
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Almond Brie

From Midwest Living

For a fast but sophisticated appetizer, spread orange marmalade on Brie and grill. Garnish with nuts, then serve with bread, fruit, or crackers.

Almond Brie

Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Caramelized Onions

From Better Homes and Gardens

Apricot-flavored spreadable fruit adds sweetness to this creamy-filled phyllo appetizer.

Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Caramelized Onions

Sauerkraut Balls

From Midwest Living

Even if you don't like sauerkraut, try these tasty appetizers. You'll love the sweet-sour tang of the mustard and kraut inside crispy deep-fried shells.

Sauerkraut Balls

The Original Toasted Ravioli

From Midwest Living

To make these hot appetizers, bread and fry purchased ravioli, then make a homemade tomato sauce to dip them in.

The Original Toasted Ravioli

Sugared Bacon Wrapped Smokies

From Midwest Living

Combine two favorite breakfast meats and add some brown sugar for a sweet-salty explosion of flavor. Serve as an appetizer or as a side dish with eggs at a brunch.

Sugared Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Mini Meat Turnovers

From Better Homes and Gardens

Refrigerated biscuits replace the homemade pastry traditionally used in these Mexican meat-filled turnovers, simplifying preparation.

Mini Meat Turnovers

Easy Twice-Baked Meatballs

From Midwest Living

Four ingredients combine for a cheesy meatball dish you can serve as an appetizer or in hoagie buns as a main dish.

Easy Twice-Baked Meatballs

Marinated Lime Shrimp Appetizer

From Midwest Living

Fresh fruit and shrimp add a burst of freshness to your appetizer buffet. The lime-and-cilantro marinade gives the seafood a flavorful punch.

Marinated Lime Shrimp Appetizer

Chicken Nachos

From Family Circle

Turn nachos into a main-dish recipe by adding chicken and black beans to the mix of toppings. It also makes a hearty appetizer.

Chicken Nachos

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings

From Midwest Living

These chicken wings, sweetly glazed with pineapple juice, ketchup and soy sauce, are fun appetizers to serve at tailgate parties and potlucks.

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings

Cranberry-Sauced Meatballs

From Heart-Healthy Living

The meatballs for this appetizer recipe can be made ahead and then baked and added to the slow cooker with the sauce before guests arrive.

Cranberry-Sauced Meatballs

Cheesy Cucumber Bites

From Family Circle

Stuff thick slices of cucumber with a cheddar and cream cheese dill spread for an appetizer that's tantalizes but leaves room for the meal to follow.

Cheesy Cucumber Bites

Antipasto Pinwheels

From Better Homes and Gardens

This colorful cheese and salami pinwheel recipe makes the perfect quick and easy appetizer when company drops in. Preparation time is only 15 minutes from start to finish.

Antipasto Pinwheels

Brie with Chutney

From Better Homes and Gardens

For a Thanksgiving appetizer, this two-ingredient dish is a snap to make.

Brie with Chutney

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles

From Better Homes and Gardens

Layers of flaky phyllo encase a savory double mushroom and creamy goat cheese filling in these luscious appetizers.

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles

Gobblers

From Better Homes and Gardens

Combine crackers, cheese spread, and a mix of yummy munchies for a turkey snack that kids can gobble.

Gobblers

Herbed Antipasto Kabobs

From Better Homes and Gardens

A tangy marinade, salty prosciutto, and fragrant basil work magic on a bounty of colorful vegetables. Use rosemary skewers for a presentation your guests will not soon forget.

Herbed Antipasto Kabobs

Smoked Corn Cakes with Tomato and Sour Cream Sauce

From Midwest Living

Make these savory pancakes and serve as a side dish to grilled meats. Or set them out on a platter and serve as an appetizer.

Smoked Corn Cakes with Tomato and Sour Cream Sauce

Tortilla-Basil Pinwheels

From Better Homes and Gardens

For a colorful appetizer tray, use one plain, one whole wheat, and one spinach or tomato-flavored tortilla to wrap up the cheese and meat filling.

Tortilla-Basil Pinwheels

Pumpkin-Peanut Butter Soup

From Parents

Curry powder spices up this bright orange pumpkin soup. For a pretty presentation, add a swirl of plain yogurt on top.

Pumpkin-Peanut Butter Soup

Bread-and-Cheddar Appetizer

From Midwest Living

For a quick snack or appetizer, serve hot wedges of this cheese bread with juicy apple slices.

Bread-and-Cheddar Appetizer

Tomato Bisque Sip Soup

From Better Homes and Gardens

Shaved Parmesan cheese makes a nice topper for this appetizer soup.

Tomato Bisque Sip Soup

Tarragon Chicken Salad Mini Croissants

From Better Homes and Gardens

These appetizers call for purchased chicken salad and croissants. All that's requires is a bit of assembly.

Tarragon Chicken Salad Mini Croissants

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