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    30 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers

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    Before we dig into our Thanksgiving feast, we need something savoury to snack on. From dips and spreads, to canapés and savoury tarts, to a holiday charcuterie board, I have got you covered. Today, I am sharing my 30 most popular and favourite recipes for Thanksgiving appetizers.

    Browse the top 30 most popular best Thanksgiving appetizers for the holidays from dips and spreads, canapés and crostini, charcuterie board, and more. | aheadofthyme.com

    Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

    Bacon wrapped brussels sprouts are the sweet, savory, and salty appetizer that you need at your next holiday gathering this fall. Simple and easy to make.

    Bacon wrapped brussels sprouts are the sweet, savory, and salty appetizer that you need at your next holiday gathering this fall. Simple and easy to make. | aheadofthyme.com

    Creamy Pumpkin Hummus

    Make creamy pumpkin hummus in under 5 minutes with a few pantry staples including canned pumpkin. It's the best healthy and delicious fall appetizer.

    Make creamy pumpkin hummus in under 5 minutes with a few pantry staples including canned pumpkin. It's the best healthy and delicious fall snack or appy. | aheadofthyme.com

    Easy Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze

    Tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze is an easy Italian appetizer topped with tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and olive oil. Delicious, fresh and simple.

    Tomato bruschetta with balsamic glaze is an easy Italian appetizer topped with tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and olive oil. Delicious, fresh and simple. | aheadofthyme.com

    Easy Charcuterie Board

    This easy charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer to impress with minimal effort— made with cheese, cured meats, crackers, dips, olives, fruit, and nuts.

    This easy charcuterie board is the perfect appetizer to impress with minimal effort— made with cheese, cured meats, crackers, dips, olives, fruit, and nuts. | aheadofthyme.com

    Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

    Fried mac and cheese balls are crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside, and have the perfect crunch. Best way to use leftover mac and cheese.

    Fried mac and cheese balls are crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside, and have the perfect crunch. Best way to use leftover mac and cheese. | aheadofthyme.com

    Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball

    Bacon cheddar cheese ball is an easy to make appetizer and delicious showstopper at holiday parties or game day. It's creamy, cheesy, and nutty.

    Bacon cheddar cheese ball is an easy to make appetizer and delicious showstopper at holiday parties or game day. It's creamy, cheesy, and nutty. | aheadofthyme.com

    Cranberry Meatballs

    Cranberry Meatballs are sticky, sweet and tangy. These delicious bites are the perfect holiday appetizer, or a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce.

    Cranberry Meatballs are sticky, sweet and tangy. These delicious bites are the perfect holiday appetizer, or a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

    Butternut Squash Galette

    This butternut squash galette (free-form tart) is the perfect little snack any time of day. Slice it up and serve as an appy before a big dinner.

    This butternut squash galette (free-form tart) is the perfect meal any time of day! Serve it with a fried egg for breakfast or alongside a big salad for lunch or dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

    Cranberry Baked Brie

    Cranberry baked brie is a sweet and savory appetizer you need to try this holiday season. It's quick and easy, melty and gooey, and so delicious.

    Cranberry baked brie is a sweet and savory appetizer you need to try this holiday season. It's quick and easy, melty and gooey, and so delicious. | aheadofthyme.com

    Baked Spinach Dip

    Warm, rich, creamy baked spinach dip is a delicious and easy appetizer that is baked until warm and melty. Easy to make ahead and a total crowd pleaser. It's one of my favourite Super Bowl recipes of all time.

    Warm, rich, creamy baked spinach dip is a delicious and easy appetizer that is baked until warm and melty. Easy to make ahead and a total crowd pleaser. | aheadofthyme.com

    Sweet Potato Croquettes

    Sweet Potato Croquettes are delicious, flavorful, savory balls of mashed sweet potatoes, cheese, and seasoning — crisp outside and soft and tender inside.

    Sweet Potato Croquettes are delicious, flavorful, savory balls of mashed sweet potatoes, cheese, and seasoning — crisp outside and soft and tender inside. | aheadofthyme.com

    Antipasto Skewers

    Antipasto skewers with tortellini are a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer with the best parts of a traditional antipasto platter but easier to eat.

    Antipasto skewers with tortellini are a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer with the best parts of a traditional antipasto platter but easier to eat. | aheadofthyme.com

    Marinated Mozzarella Balls

    Marinated mozzarella balls is a delicious and simple yet stunning appetizer, made with fresh bocconcini soaked in olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs.

    Marinated mozzarella balls is a delicious and simple yet stunning appetizer, made with fresh bocconcini soaked in olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. | aheadofthyme.com

    Whipped Ricotta Crostini

    Whipped ricotta crostini is a fancy easy appetizer to make in just minutes or prepare in advance and assemble before serving. A total crowd pleaser.

    Whipped ricotta crostini is a fancy easy appetizer to make in just minutes or prepare in advance and assemble before serving. A total crowd pleaser. | aheadofthyme.com

    Candied Pecans

    Candied pecans are a delicious, crunchy, and sweet snack during the holidays or great topped on salads and more. Made with five pantry staple in 10 minutes.

    Candied pecans are a delicious, crunchy, and sweet snack during the holidays or great topped on salads and more. Made with five pantry staple in 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Veggie Tray

    This homemade veggie tray is a quick easy healthy snack or appetizer to make for your next party, with a variety of colorful vegetables and delicious dips.

    This homemade veggie tray is a quick easy healthy snack or appetizer to make for your next party, with a variety of colorful vegetables and delicious dips. | aheadofthyme.com

    Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

    Vegetarian stuffed mushrooms are a delicious, flavorful, healthy, and nutritious appetizer. Plus, quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes including prep!

    Vegetarian stuffed mushrooms are a delicious, flavorful, healthy, and nutritious appetizer. Plus, quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes including prep! | aheadofthyme.com

    Whipped Feta

    Whipped feta is light, airy, and fluffy. It's an easy yet impressive recipe that takes only 5 minutes to make in a blender with 3 simple ingredients.

    Whipped feta is light, airy, and fluffy. It's an easy yet impressive recipe that takes only 5 minutes to make in a blender with 3 simple ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Fried Goat Cheese Balls

    Fried Goat Cheese Balls are flavorful, delicious, and easy to make. With creamy, melty cheese oozing out of a crunchy, golden crust in every bite.

    Fried Goat Cheese Balls are flavorful, delicious, and easy to make. With creamy, melty cheese oozing out of a crunchy, golden crust in every bite. | aheadofthyme.com

    Green Bean Fries

    Baked green bean fries are flavorful, crispy, and nutritious. These veggies are quick and easy to make as a healthy appetizer, snack, or side dish.

    Baked green bean fries are flavorful, crispy, and nutritious. These veggies are quick and easy to make as a healthy appetizer, snack, or side dish. | aheadofthyme.com

    Mashed Potato Balls

    Mashed potato balls are a delicious appetizer that is crisp on the outside and soft, tender, and cheesy inside. Best way to use leftover mashed potatoes!

    Mashed potato balls are a delicious appetizer that is crisp on the outside and soft, tender, and cheesy inside. Best way to use leftover mashed potatoes! | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Breadsticks

    Soft garlic breadsticks are fluffy, airy, buttery, and delicious. They're an easy recipe that is perfect for beginners at baking bread.

    Soft garlic breadsticks are fluffy, airy, buttery, and delicious. They're an easy recipe that is perfect for beginners at baking bread. | aheadofthyme.com

    Cranberry Brie Bites

    Cranberry Brie Bites are quick and easy to make with flaky puff pastry, gooey melty brie, and sweet cranberry sauce. The perfect holiday appetizer.

    Cranberry Brie Bites are quick and easy to make with flaky puff pastry, gooey melty brie, and sweet cranberry sauce. The perfect holiday appetizer. | aheadofthyme.com

    Potato Galette with Arugula and Creme Fraîche

    Potato galette with arugula and crème fraîche is a rich, light, and delicious savoury tart to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A total crowd-pleaser.

    Potato galette with arugula and crème fraîche is a rich, light, and delicious savoury tart to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A total crowd-pleaser. | aheadofthyme.com

    Pesto Hummus

    Smooth and creamy pesto hummus is a healthy, delicious and flavourful dip that is easy to make in just 5 minutes. It's vegan and gluten-free.

    Smooth and creamy pesto hummus is a healthy, delicious and flavourful dip that is easy to make in just 5 minutes. It's vegan and gluten-free. | aheadofthyme.com

    Whipped Feta Crostini

    Whipped feta crostini with a herby olive topping is quick and easy snack or appetizer that is ready in less than 20 minutes — or 10 minutes if you’re fast.

    Whipped feta crostini with a herby olive topping is quick and easy snack or appetizer that is ready in less than 20 minutes — or 10 minutes if you’re fast. | aheadofthyme.com

    Deviled Eggs

    Classic deviled eggs are a simple, easy, and healthy appetizer to make when you need something quick for brunch, picnics, barbecues, potlucks, or Easter.

    Classic deviled eggs are a simple, easy, and healthy appetizer to make when you need something quick for brunch, picnics, barbecues, potlucks, or Easter. | aheadofthyme.com

    Olive Tapenade

    Olive tapenade is a delicious, flavorful, easy dip that comes together in minutes, made with the perfect combination of sharp, tangy, salty, and savory.

    Olive tapenade is a delicious, flavorful, easy dip that comes together in minutes, made with the perfect combination of sharp, tangy, salty, and savory. | aheadofthyme.com

    Pigs in a Blanket

    Pigs in a blanket from scratch are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack to make for your next party or gathering — juicy, cheesy, flaky, and buttery.

    Pigs in a blanket from scratch are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack to make for your next party or gathering — juicy, cheesy, flaky, and buttery. | aheadofthyme.com

    Curried White Bean Crostini with Toasted Pepitas

    Curried white bean crostini with toasted pepitas is the perfect, sophisticated holiday appetizer that is ready to serve in under 15 minutes.

    Curried white bean crostini with toasted pepitas is the perfect, sophisticated holiday appetizer that is ready to serve in under 15 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Avocado Hummus

    Quick and easy avocado hummus is creamy, smooth, healthy, and delicious. Loaded with chickpeas and avocado, it's the perfect blend of hummus and guacamole.

    Quick and easy avocado hummus is creamy, smooth, healthy, and delicious. Loaded with chickpeas and avocado, it's the perfect blend of hummus and guacamole. | aheadofthyme.com

    Baked Mozzarella Sticks

    Crunchy, cheesy, and paired with an awesome dipping sauce, these baked mozzarella sticks are just as amazing as what you would find in a restaurant.

    Crunchy, cheesy, and paired with an awesome dipping sauce, these baked mozzarella sticks are just as amazing as what you would find in a restaurant! | aheadofthyme.com

    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    Smooth creamy roasted red pepper hummus is a delicious, flavourful, vegan + gluten-free dip. This healthy appetizer is easy to make with a few ingredients.

    Smooth creamy roasted red pepper hummus is a delicious, flavourful, vegan + gluten-free dip. This healthy appetizer is easy to make with a few ingredients. | aheadofthyme.com

    Baked Apple Chips

    One-ingredient homemade baked apple chips are healthy, light, crispy and so crave-worthy. They contain no added sugar and are so easy to make at home.

    One-ingredient homemade baked apple chips are healthy, light, crispy and so addictive. They contain no added sugar and are so easy to make at home. | aheadofthyme.com

    Tomato and Mozzarella Tart

    Looking for the perfect appetizer or light lunch? Try a tomato and mozzarella tart topped with basil and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.

    Looking for the perfect appetizer or light lunch? Try a tomato and mozzarella tart topped with basil and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses! | aheadofthyme.com

    Caramelized Onion Dip

    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack.

    Caramelized onion dip is creamy, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining, on game day, or for a snack. | aheadofthyme.com

    Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cracker Bites

    Smoked salmon and cream cheese cracker bites are topped with cucumber and argula to make the perfect bite-size snacks.

    Smoked salmon and cream cheese cracker bites are topped with cucumber and argula to make the perfect bite-size snacks. | aheadofthyme.com

    More Thanksgiving Recipes

    Once you have selected the thanksgiving appetizers that you want to serve on your Thanksgiving dinner menu, let's tackle the other items on the menu:

    • 40 Best Thanksgiving Main Dishes
    • 50 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
    • 15 Best Thanksgiving Bread Recipes
    • 25 Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

    Thanksgiving Dinner Tips

    1. Plan your menu ahead of time. You can prepare some of these Thanksgiving appetizers in advance. Some can stored in an airtight container for a few days at room temperature or in the refrigerator, and some can even be frozen, according to recipe directions.
    2. Prep your ingredients as much as possible. Once you have decided on the dishes to serve, prepare as much as you can in advance, whether that is chopping ingredients or prepping the dish and storing in the refrigerator until ready for the oven. Any little bit that you can prepare in advance will make things much less stressful on the day.
    3. Set the table the night before. Take out the fancy dinnerware, flatware, glasses, placemats, and napkins and set the table the night before. It's one less thing to worry about on Thanksgiving.

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    30 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings
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    Browse the top 30 most popular best Thanksgiving appetizers for the holidays from dips and spreads, canapés and crostini, charcuterie board, and more.


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    1. Plan the menu ahead. You can prepare some of these Thanksgiving appetizers in advance. Some can stored in an airtight container for a few days at room temperature or in the refrigerator, and some can even be frozen, according to recipe directions.
    2. Prep your ingredients. Once you have decided on the dishes to serve, prepare as much as you can in advance, whether that is chopping ingredients or prepping the dish and storing in the refrigerator until ready for the oven. Any little bit that you can prepare in advance will make things much less stressful on the day.
    3. Set the table the night before. Take out the fancy dinnerware, flatware, glasses, placemats, and napkins and set the table the night before. It's one less thing to worry about on Thanksgiving.
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Appetizers
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

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    • Calories: 150

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