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
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.
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Goat Cheese Balls
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.
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Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins
These buffalo meatball pumpkins are almost too cute to eat. The pretzel “stem” is such a clever idea.
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Cranberry Brie Bites
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.
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Savory Pear Galette
This savory galette combines pears, goat cheese, and walnuts and is incredibly yummy. This appetizer recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Turkey Cheese Ball
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.
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Cranberry Meatballs
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.
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Fried Olives
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.
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Pumpkin Sourdough Bread
This homemade sourdough bread not only looks like a pumpkin but it’s made with pumpkin purée. Serve it with butter, dip, or hummus.
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Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring
A must-make Thanksgiving appetizer, this beautiful brie crescent ring features pineapple, cranberry, and pecans.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring