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!

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes: 18 Appetizer Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

1. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Roasted Butternut Parmesan

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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

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

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

5. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

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

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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

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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

Wow your guests for your next brunch at home with these crisp and melty bites.
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9. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

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

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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

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. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates

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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

Trust us, these tiny bacon appetizers will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
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12. Bacon Puff Pinwheels

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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

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

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

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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining

Try this great option that's perfect for a fall party or a quick meal on the go.
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15. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls

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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

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

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You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
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18. Baked Meatballs with Cilantro

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This Baked Meatballs Recipe make for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or appetizer, full of delicious asian flavors.
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Thanksgiving Appetizers: 18 Recipes Ideas For Easy Entertaining: Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

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Yield: Makes 12    Prep Time: 10 min     Cook time: 0 min

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!

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Ingredients you need for the Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

16 oz (450g) cream cheese 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, plus extra for garnish 1 1/2 cups nuts (walnut, pecan…) divided 1 cup chopped dried cranberries 1/2 cup minced fresh chive

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cinnamon and honey (or maple syrup) until fluffy. Add 1/2 cup pecan chips, and mix well combine. Set aside.

2. Line a plate or cookie sheet with parchment paper. Toss together remaining nuts, dried cranberries, and chopped chives.

3. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out one ball of cheese filling and toss into the nut mixture. Continue until all cheese balls have been rolled in the coating.

4. Refrigerate the cranberry nut cream cheese balls until ready to serve. Enjoy! ❤️

• Serve with crackers, toasted bread or as is with a toothpick.
• You can make these up to three days before, store them in the refrigerator sealed in an airtight container.

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