Top left turkey charcuterie board, top right cranberry meatballs, bottom left goat cheese balls, bottom right orange pumpkin appetizer.

10 Thanksgiving Appetizers Your Guests Will Gobble Up

Kick-off turkey day with some Thanksgiving appetizers that are both easy and delicious.

We have many fantastic appetizer ideas, from a fun turkey charcuterie board to pumpkin-shaped sourdough bread and cranberry meatballs.

Turkey Charcuterie Board

Turkey charcuterie board made with cold cuts and cheese.
Photo Credit: Kim Schob

Want a cute Thanksgiving appetizer that’ll get gobbled up in no time? This turkey charcuterie board has savory bites to snack on before the main course.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Charcuterie Board

Goat Cheese Balls

Goat cheese balls next to crackers on a white background.
Photo Credit: Blend with Spices

These goat cheese balls are packed with dried cranberries, cream cheese, and pistachios. It’s one of those appetizers that is fancy enough to impress everyone but is super easy to make.

Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Balls

Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins

Buffalo meatballs shaped like pumpkins with a pretzel as the stem.
Photo Credit: The Gunny Sack

These buffalo meatball pumpkins are almost too cute to eat. The pretzel “stem” is such a clever idea.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie pites on a dark background.
Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

These delicious brie bites are filled with cranberry sauce and pistachios. This recipe is made with canned crescent roll dough, which will cut down on prep time.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Brie Bites

Savory Pear Galette

Pear galette on dark background.
Photo Credit: Coley Cooks

This savory galette combines pears, goat cheese, and walnuts and is incredibly yummy. This appetizer recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Get the recipe: Savory Pear Galette

Turkey Cheese Ball

Turkey cheese ball on a wood cutting board.
Photo Credit: Homemade Heather

This adorable turkey cheese ball is what every Thanksgiving menu needs. You can make this recipe the night before so that Thanksgiving day will be less hectic.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Cheese Ball

Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry meatballs on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

Chicken meatballs are covered in a cranberry sauce infused with orange, cinnamon, and honey flavor.

This appetizer is a lighter option that’s perfect for saving room for turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Meatballs

Fried Olives

Fried olives with sauce on a black skillet.
Photo Credit: Confetti and Bliss

Olive lovers won’t be able to stop eating this delicious air fryer appetizer. Serve them with ranch, garlic aioli, or any dipping sauce you fancy.

Get the Recipe: Fried Olives

Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

Pumpkin sourdough loaf on a counter with white tile background.
Photo Credit: Bakers Table

This homemade sourdough bread not only looks like a pumpkin but it’s made with pumpkin purée. Serve it with butter, dip, or hummus.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring

Crescent roll appetizer ring with herb garnish and red dipping sauce in the middle on a cutting board.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

A must-make Thanksgiving appetizer, this beautiful brie crescent ring features pineapple, cranberry, and pecans.

Get the Recipe: Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring

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