Looking for creative yet light Thanksgiving appetizers? Check out the recipe list below. With 18 light Thanksgiving ideas ranging from reimagined classics to new, creative appetizer recipes, you’re bound to find something you and your guests will love! Including recipes for shrimp appetizers, cheeseballs, appetizers, bacon appetizers, fruit appetizers, appetizer salads, and more. Happy Thanksgiving!

Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls
These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!

Fresh Cranberry Dip
This fresh cranberry dip is a sweet and spicy holiday appetizer. The Cranberry dip recipe is perfect for serving with tortilla chips or your favorite crackers!

Spicy Deviled Eggs
This spicy deviled eggs recipe is a classic, bite-size hors d'oeuvre for an elegant Easter buffet.

Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These bacon and Brussels sprouts bites are a perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!

Sweet and Savory Roasted Almonds
Sweet & Savory Roasted Almonds are a quick heathy snack the whole family will enjoy. Roasting almonds in the oven is the best way to bring out their natural flavor!

Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels sprouts salad with an apple cider salad dressing is a family favorite side salad that goes well with everything.


Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Roasted Butternut Parmesan
These crisp-tender butternut parmesan bites are so easy to make and over-the-top delicious.

Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms
Garlic mushrooms with rich deep flavor! In this easy recipe mushrooms are sautéed in herb garlic butter. These delicious mushrooms are sauté until caramelized to a deep golden brown. The sautéed mushrooms are a staple around here - They're so good, you’ll be serving these mushrooms with everything.

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."

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.

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!


Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts
A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.

Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls
This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute New Year’s Eve get-together!

Easy Tomato Bruschetta
This easy tomato bruschetta recipe is a quick appetizer that will leave everyone satisfied and returning for more. Bruschetta are perfect for summer parties, weeknight dinners, or weekend brunch!

Garlic and Parsley Marinated Mushrooms
You’ve been warned: These marinated mushrooms are ultra addictive.

Beet & Citrus Salad
Beat the winter blue with this winner packed with vitamins and amazing flavor.
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