Looking for the most delicious Thanksgiving appetizers the whole crowd will love? Here are 32 insanely flavorful and festive Thanksgiving appetizer recipes you won’t get enough of!
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Happy Thanksgiving, you guys! I don’t know about you, but I am insanely excited for the holiday. Not only do you get to spend the day with your friends and family, but you also get to stuff your face with food, drinks, and desserts with zero guilt. Thanksgiving is the one day my diet doesn’t exist, lol!
I mean, how could I possibly resist delicious turkey and tasty green beans and the variety of desserts laid out before me? I can’t! So, just like every Thanksgiving before this one, I’m going to do what I’ve always done: eat however much I can, lol!
Anyway, since the holiday is only a couple of short weeks away, I’ve decided to gather some awesome Thanksgiving appetizers the entire family will love. From jalapeño poppers to deviled eggs and apple crisp stuffed apples, these are for sure going to be gone within minutes.
Make sure to prepare plenty of appetizers to keep the guests from getting antsy until Thanksgiving dinner is ready.
THANKSGIVING APPETIZER RECIPES
1. jalapeño popper stuffed mushrooms
I am a huge mushrooms fan, so you obviously know I am going to be making these.
If you love the flavors of the classic jalapeno popper, then you are going to love these jalapeno popper stuffed mushrooms. It has all the same flavors, only stuffed into a mushroom.
2. party poppers
If you are looking for a delicious appetizer for a crowd, then this one’s for you. These easy party poppers are going to be a huge hit.
All you need is bite-sized sweet mini peppers and stuff them with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and other seasonings.
3. BBQ sausage bites
When making appetizers for a large crowd, bite-sized food is the way to go. These BBQ sausage bites are the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer that guests won’t get enough of.
The best part about this recipe is that you only need 4 ingredients!
4. fried green beans
I am a sucker for green beans but have never tried to fry them. It sure does look good though. These fried green beans can also serve as a tasty side dish.
It also includes siracha mayo, so it has a little kick.
5. sweet potato bites with marshmallow and pecans
These sweet potato bites with marshmallow and pecans are the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer. The orange color is perfectly on theme with the holiday, and it tastes incredible.
You only need 5 simple ingredients and minimal prep work to make these.
6. cranberry BBQ crockpot meatballs
Don’t have a lot of free time to make appetizers? No problem, this recipe calls for just a few minutes of prep and the crockpot does the rest of the work for you.
You’ll need frozen meatballs, chilli sauce, cranberry sauce, whole grain mustard, and barbecue sauce.
7. Bacon-wrapped pineapple bites
I have actually made this recipe before, and I absolutely loved it. It is beyond delicious; I swear the crowd is going to be feral for these.
You only need 3 ingredients: pineapple pieces, bacon, and some brown sugar.
8. Thanksgiving nachos
These Thanksgiving nachos have the perfect mix of Thanksgiving and Tex-Mex flavors.
To make these bite-sized appetizers, you’ll need tortilla chips, turkey, salsa verde, shredded cheese, cranberry sauce, and a few other pantry staple ingredients.
9. cream cheese wontons
Ok, this looks way too good not to recreate. These cream cheese wontons are creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
This recipe calls for only 15 minutes of your time and cream cheese, minced green onion, granulated sugar, along with a few other ingredients.
10. pumpkin pie cheese and crackers
Cheese and crackers are a combo you just cannot go wrong with. Make it a little festive for the holidays and turn them into the cutest little pumpkin pie cheese crackers.
You’ll just need a block of cheddar cheese, pita crackers, and cream cheese spread.
11. tater tot mini cheeseburger bites
If you are a big fan of cheeseburgers, you are going to love this recipe. These tater tot mini cheeseburgers are delicious bite-sized appetizers you won’t get enough of.
It has all the classic flavors you love; just switch out the buns for some tater tots for a tasty party appetizer.
12. turkey cheeseball
OMG! Are you guys seeing this right now? I am beyond impressed with this turkey cheeseball. It looks too good to eat.
If I went to a Thanksgiving party and they had this, I would be too scared to eat it, lol!
The cheeseball is first shaped into a turkey with cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, and a few other ingredients. Surround it with lots of crackers and pretzels.
13. easy candied bacon crackers
These candied bacon crackers are the perfect Thanksgiving appetizers. They are sweet, salty, and so easy to make.
All you’ll need is club crackers, slices of bacon, brown sugar, and some ground black pepper.
14. parmesan onion rings
Who doesn’t love onion rings? They are a super popular side and appetizer for a reason. Put a little twist on the classic and make these delicious parmesan onion rings for Thanksgiving.
They are crunchy, easy to make, and insanely addictive.
15. loaded tater tot cups
If you love tater tots but want something with a little twist, these loaded tater tot cups are for you. First, make the cups using frozen tater tots.
Then load them with sour cream, bacon pieces, and green onions.
16. sheet pan smoked sausage cranberry bites
Cranberries always make an appearance during Thanksgiving, so we obviously need to make some delicious appetizers with them.
These smoked sausage cranberry bites are beyond delicious and are so easy to make. My favorite part is that you only need one pan to make them.
17. mini cheese ball bites
You’ve already seen the gorgeous turkey cheeseball, but if you don’t want to make that or you won’t be having that many guests over, make these mini cheeseball bites instead.
You don’t have to dip anything with these since the cheese balls are already on pretzel sticks.
18. prosciutto asparagus puff pastry bundles
This may just be my favorite Thanksgiving appetizer on this list. I actually did make it last year for Thanksgiving and Christmas; it was a huge hit.
I’m telling you, my friends could not stop reaching for it. You should definitely give these a try.
19. brie, apple, and honey crostini
Only have 15 minutes to spare? No problem! These brie, apple, and honey crostini appetizers take just about 15 minutes to make and are serious crowd pleasers.
You’ll need baguette slices, apple butter, lemon juice, and a few other ingredients.
20. Easy cream cheese pinwheels
Pinwheels are a classic party appetizer that you cannot go wrong with. They are perfect for literally any event.
These pinwheels are made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and scallions.
21. cranberry turkey sliders
Can you really ever say no to a delicious slider? These cranberry turkey sliders are going to be a huge hit for sure.
They are made with turkey, cranberry sauce, Havarti cheese, seasoned butter, and Hawaiian rolls.
22. sweet potato stacks
If you decide to make these tasty sweet potato stacks for Thanksgiving, they’ll be gone within minutes. All you need are sweet potatoes, thyme, butter, and garlic.
You can also prepare them ahead of time to lighten your workload on the day of.
23. fall fruit salad for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Enjoy all the fall flavors with this delicious fall fruit salad. It’s made with green apples, red apples, dried cranberries, pecans, grapes, and a couple of other ingredients.
It’s ready in under 10 minutes and has a sweet and citrusy flavor.
24. apple crisp stuffed apples
Take your Thanksgiving appetizers to the next level with these amazing apple crisp stuffed apples. This could honestly pass for a dessert too.
You’ll need apples, obviously, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and some other topping ingredients.
25. Small batch pumpkin biscuits
If it’s just going to be you and your significant other this Thanksgiving or you’re only having a few people over, you need to make these small batch pumpkin biscuits.
This recipe makes four biscuits, so it’s perfect for 2 or 4. The biscuits are buttery, flaky, and absolutely delicious.
26. bacon green bean bundles
Want to impress your guests this Thanksgiving? Then serve these elegant bacon green bean bundles that are sure to have them oohing and ahhhing.
This is great as a tasty appetizer or a flavorful side dish.
27. bacon wrapped little smokies
Bacon-wrapped smokies are always a hit amongst the crowd. You cannot go wrong with this.
The crispy bacon, the caramelized brown sugar, and the adorable little smokies all make for an amazing Thanksgiving appetizer.
28. loaded potato skins
I don’t know about you, but I love me some delicious potato skins. The potato skins are seasoned to perfection, and the filling is insanely delicious.
This recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep, which is great, especially when you are super busy.
29. spinach crescent rolls
Who doesn’t love a good crescent roll appetizer? Grab your Pillsbury dough and fill it with spinach filling. Bake for about 12 minutes and serve.
These are seriously so good; your guests will be coming back for seconds and thirds, so make a lot.
30. deviled eggs
Deviled eggs are just one of those appetizers you never get tired of. The gorgeous burnt orange color is absolutely perfect for fall. Dress it up with some sage and thyme for the cozy season.
31. maple bacon carrots
These maple bacon carrots are beyond delicious. Seriously! The saltiness of the bacon combined with the sweetness of the maple is like a match made in heaven.
It’s an amazing combo you won’t get enough of.
32. jalapeno poppers
Last but definitely not least, we have this amazing jalapeno poppers recipe. Jalapeno poppers are a classic appetizer perfect for all events and occasions.
They are also a crowd favorite, so definitely make them for Thanksgiving.
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