18 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers Recipes

Your Thanksgiving party just got a lot easier with these quick and delicious appetizers! Entertaining doesn’t have to be intimidating anymore because you don’t know what you serve. Make these appetizers ahead time so you can focus on the main dish and enjoy your Thanksgiving party with your guests. Choose from Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls to Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus, these 18 easy Thanksgiving appetizer recipes make entertaining easy and your party something to remember! Once you’ll be done with these easy appetizers you’ll be so pumped to throw your next party!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Oct 11, 2025

1. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
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2. Roasted Butternut Parmesan

These crisp-tender butternut parmesan bites are so easy to make and over-the-top delicious.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. 10-Minute Roasted Pizza Mushrooms

These roasted pizza mushrooms appetizers are so easy to make and bursting with delicious flavors.
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4. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Bite-sized with big flavor! Perfect for Sunday brunch.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
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6. Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These bacon and Brussels sprouts bites are a perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins

Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
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8. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

Wow your guests for your next brunch at home with these crisp and melty Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs.
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9. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
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10. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Herb Butter

Crisp and juicy portobello mushrooms are ready in 20 minutes and packed with flavors. This portobello mushroom recipe is your new go-to appetizer!
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11. Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe

Trust us, these tiny bacon wrapped dates and cheese will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Bacon Puff Pinwheels

These bacon puff pastry pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party!
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13. Spicy Deviled Eggs

This spicy deviled eggs recipe is a classic, bite-size hors d'oeuvre for an elegant Easter buffet.
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14. Butternut Hummus Recipe

Try this butternut hummus recipe a great option that's perfect for a fall party or a quick meal on the go.
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls

This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute New Year’s Eve get-together!
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16. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts

A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.
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17. Pepperoni Pizza Cups

You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Baked Meatballs with Cilantro

This Baked Meatballs Recipe make for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or appetizer, full of delicious asian flavors.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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