Festive and flavorful Thanksgiving appetizers
Whether you’re hosting a large gathering or an intimate dinner, these 25 Thanksgiving appetizers are sure to set the tone for a festive and delicious meal.
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones and giving thanks for all the good things in life. And what better way to kick off the festivities than with some delicious appetizers?
Whether you’re hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner or just having a small gathering with family and friends, appetizers are the perfect way to whet everyone’s appetite and set the tone for a festive feast.
(Making them is a fun Thanksgiving tradition for couples too).
You’ll find 25 delicious Thanksgiving appetizer recipes here from classic favorites like stuffed mushrooms and deviled eggs to more creative options like turkey cheese balls.
There’s something here for everyone (though feel free to check out these Fall appetizers as well).
These recipes are sure to make your Thanksgiving celebration even more memorable regardless of whether you’re a seasoned pro in the kitchen or a novie cook looking to try something new.
Thanksgiving appetizers
Foodies, meet these delicious air fryer turkey meatballs. Turkey, juicy bell pepper and fresh herbs all mixed up and air fried to perfection. Appetizers have never tasted sooooo good.
These delicious bite-size bacon wrapped shrimp are a quick and easy appetizer, perfect for holidays.
This baked brie with cranberries and walnuts recipe is a delectable holiday appetizer. It’s festive appearance makes it a pretty addition to charcuterie boards or you can serve it as a stand alone appetizer.
Baked camembert with truffle honey is a heavenly appetizer that’s as easy to make as it is to eat! It’s just perfect for holiday entertaining, too.
Delicious, fresh ingredients are combined to make the perfect holiday appetizer.
Deviled eggs are a staple for many holidays and this is the best deviled eggs recipe for Thanksgiving. These adorable turkey deviled eggs will be a hit.
This easy puff pastry brie and cranberry tart is so delicious! It's always a hit at Thanksgiving!
These cheese and cracker pumpkin pie bites are the perfect appetizer for any holiday get-together. They’re so easy to make and almost too cute to eat.
If you are looking for a cute Thanksgiving appetizer, then look no further than these cranberry cream cheese crostini. Cream cheese is topped with a super simple cranberry compote and drizzled with honey for a tasty mini crostini recipe for all your holiday celebrations.
Serve up fun this Thanksgiving with this easy turkey charcuterie board for kids and adults.
Easy make ahead sausage balls whip up quickly, freeze easily, and cook from frozen just as easily. They’re your new favorite appetizer recipe.
Serve up a healthy and fun appetizer this Thanksgiving with this fun turkey veggie tray. It’s sure to be a hit!
Holiday baked brie is a classic brie en croûte, or brie baked in puff pastry, topped with a simple cranberry sauce made from dried cranberries.
The holiday season calls for seasonal and bright flavors such as this easy cheese appetizer. It can be made ahead of time and ready to go when the guests arrive. It is a quick appetizer recipe that combines three kinds of cheese with tangy homemade cranberry sauce, and all your favorite crackers.
Italian stuffed mushrooms each cap is stuffed with Italian sausage, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, onions and garlic, and of course parmesan cheese.
This mini red potato appetizer with cranberries are a sweet and savory fusion of delicious fall flavors.
Crispy, flaky pastry surrounds a rich pumpkin filling, making this pumpkin galette a delicious savory twist on the classic pumpkin pie. This dish feels warm and comforting, and fills your home with a wonderful aroma as it's baking.
This pumpkin shaped cheese ball has flavors of white cheddar, smoked bacon and everything bagel seasoning - it’s a perfect make ahead appetizer!
This delicious turkey-shaped Thanksgiving appetizer board is made with a few simple ingredients. It's tasty and very cute.
Use some shortcuts from the grocery store to put together everything on this Thanksgiving charcuterie board in 30 minutes or less, with the beautiful colors and flavors of Autumn.
These Thanksgiving deviled eggs are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests! They are delicious as well as fun and festive.
Stuffing muffins are a fun take on the classic holiday recipe. These individual cups are packed with traditional stuffing, veggies, and bacon.
A good appetizer for Thanksgiving is this turkey cheeseball with bacon for feathers. It’s stinking adorable and fun to eat on the big day.
This turkey cheese ball recipe is absolutely darling and makes the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving dinner.
These festive vegan stuffed mushrooms are a perfect appetizer for the holiday season. Umami-packed mushrooms filled with cheesy vegan ricotta, spinach and garlic and topped with vegan parmesan make a perfect vegan alternative to traditional stuffed mushrooms, but are gluten- and dairy-free.
Not only do appetizers make for a great start to any meal, but they’re also a fun way to get creative in the kitchen and showcase your culinary skills.
With these 25 Thanksgiving appetizers, you can mix and match flavors, textures, and ingredients to create a spread that will have everyone raving.
(Looking for other Thanksgiving food? Try these Instant pot Thanksgiving recipes, fresh pumpkin recipes, chocolate Thanksgiving desserts and Thanksgiving dessert pies).