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15 Easy Recipe Ideas for Thanksgiving Appetizer

Need good Thanksgiving appetizers? These delicious ideas for Turkey Day appetizers will leave your guests begging for more. Scroll down and discover our easy Thanksgiving appetizer recipes including bacon wraps, soup and stuffed mushrooms.

Sidney Yang
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 Mar 9, 2026
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1. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

Wow your guests with these ham & cheese puffs, they're crisp, creamy and delicious!
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2. Mini Zucchini Pizzas

Pizza gets a gluten-free, low carb update in this comforting appetizer.
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3. Goat Cheese Grape Balls

This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute Thanskgiving get-together. Fresh goat cheese, nuts and honey add contrasting flavors and texture in one exquisite bite.
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4. Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers with Roasted Pepper Soup

These punchy and flavorful skewers are packed with spicy chorizo and shrimp, served with homemade roasted pepper soup shooters. Your guests won’t be able to stop at 1!
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5. Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Ground chicken mixed with garlic, scallions, and fresh ginger is formed into balls, then baked to a juicy finish.
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6. Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs

Maybe they’re bite-sized, but these Pepperoni Basil Tomato Puffs come with BIG-sized flavors with almost zero effort.
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7. Bacon Puff Pinwheels

These elegant, and golden bacon and cheddar pinwheels are sure to be a hit. Warm, soft and just all around delicious, they are maybe one of the easiest Thanksgiving appetizers you can whip up!
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8. Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip

With vibrant ruby colour, this versatile dip is a richly flavored spin on traditional hummus.
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9. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates

If you need a repertoire of delicious Thanksgiving appetizers that don’t take a lot of time or complicated ingredients to make for the holiday season, try these cheesy bacon-wrapped dates!
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10. Creamy Carrot Soup with Caramelized Pecans

Super healthy and smooth with an irresistible bit of crunch! Add this carrot soup to your Thanksgiving menu: it’s low calorie, really tasty and provides the ultimate comfort!
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11. Spicy Deviled Eggs

Feel free to customize them any way you want: crumbled bacon, anchovy or salmon roe.
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12. Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Bites

These caterer-style appetizers are so easy to make. Simple yet sophisticated, they’ll be the perfect starters for your Thanksgiving dinner.
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13. Radishes with Chive Butter

Pair crisp, spicy radishes with softened, herbed butter for a quick appetizer that works wonders.
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14. Ham and Cheese Quiche

Swiss cheese and ham combine in a classic quiche filling, packed with fresh vegetables—an easy app the whole family will love!
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15. Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Garlic Herb Butter

Loaded with so much flavor, easy to make in just 20 minutes, and perfect as a Thanksgiving appetizer!
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