29 Thanksgiving Appetizers

Thanksgiving dinner may be the main event, but a table full of delicious appetizers keeps everyone happy while the turkey finishes cooking.
This collection of 29 Thanksgiving appetizers is packed with creamy dips, cheesy bites, savory finger foods, cranberry favorites and easy party snacks perfect for grazing.

Whether you’re hosting a big holiday dinner, heading to a potluck or planning Friendsgiving, you’ll find plenty of easy, crowd-pleasing recipes to choose from.
From make-ahead appetizers to warm and cheesy dips, these festive bites are the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving feast.
Thanksgiving Appetizers
Crab Rangoon Dip is a hot and creamy baked appetizer loaded with imitation crab meat, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, soy sauce and green onions.
Served with crispy fried wonton chips, this easy party dip has all the flavour of crab rangoon without the folding.
These Iowa Party Bites are crispy little Tostitos Scoops loaded with a creamy, cheesy corn and green chile filling, then baked until hot and golden.
They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for game day, holiday parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a simple bite-sized snack.
Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Bites are an easy, elegant appetizer loaded with creamy melted Brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, crunchy pecans, and fresh thyme in flaky golden pastry.
These bite-sized treats come together with just five ingredients and are perfect for holiday parties, Christmas gatherings, Thanksgiving, or any occasion that calls for a simple crowd-pleasing appetizer.
These Pimento Cheese Mini Croissants are the ultimate easy party appetizer for holidays, game day spreads, brunch tables and casual entertaining.
Mini butter croissants are sliced open and stuffed with creamy homemade pimento cheese made with sharp cheddar, mayo, cream cheese and diced pimentos, then baked until warm, melty and golden brown.
Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are delicious bite sized balls made with sausage meat, shredded cheddar cheese and Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix.
French Onion Dip is a creamy mayo and sour cream based dip loaded with caramelized onions and seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper.
Spinach Artichoke Dip is a creamy baked dip recipe loaded with chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, parmesan and mozzarella.
Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is a delicious party dip recipe with a cream cheese jalapeno base topped with cranberry sauce.
Corn Dip with Cream Cheese is a tasty cold dip recipe made with canned corn, cream cheese, sour cream, Rotel, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Pigs in a Blanket are a delicious bite sized party food or kid friendly dinner recipe using wieners and Pillsbury crescent roll dough topped with poppy seeds, sesame seeds and dehydrated minced onions.
Million Dollar Dip is a delicious cold party dip recipe loaded with crumbled bacon, slivered almonds, chopped green onions, mayo, parmesan, mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Bacon Apple Cheddar Dip is an easy cold party dip recipe loaded with diced apples, crumbled bacon, chopped walnuts, green onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs are the perfect party food. These tasty meatballs are coated in Welsh's Grape Jelly and Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce.
Cracked Out Corn Dip is a delicious hot dip recipe loaded with cream cheese, corn, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, bacon, green onions, cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
Grilled Cheese Sliders are tasty mini sandwiches that are perfect as a party snack or even as a meal with a side of soup, fries or salad.
Fried Ravioli are a delicious appetizer made with store bought ravioli coated in an Italian breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture and fried until golden brown and crispy.
Rotel Dip is a cheesy dip made with Velveeta and loaded with ground sausage, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, taco seasoning and chopped green onions.
5 Layer Dip is a delicious cold dip recipe made with refried beans, cream cheese, taco seasoning, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious hot party dip recipe loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheese and Buffalo sauce.
Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a delicious hot party dip recipe loaded with baby spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Instant Pot Cranberry Mustard Turkey Meatballs are a delicious party food recipe made with frozen turkey meatballs, jellied cranberry sauce, yellow mustard and liquid honey.
Instant Pot Cherry BBQ Meatballs and Cocktail Wieners are a delicious party snack made with cherry pie filling, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and Thai sweet chili sauce.
Bacon Cranberry Walnut Dip is an easy cold dip recipe perfect for serving with crackers. This cold party dip is loaded with bacon, Swiss cheese, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
Bacon Cheddar Chicken Salad Dip is an easy party dip for serving with crackers. This cold dip is loaded with flakes of chicken, real bacon bits and cheddar cheese.
Bacon Cream Cheese Avocado Dip is the perfect party chip dip recipe. If you like guacamole but are looking for something a little richer you will love this avocado dip loaded with cream cheese and real bacon bits.
Everything Bagel Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart is the perfect party food. This cheesy garlic bread made with everything bagels and loaded with bacon is great for sharing.
Bacon and Onion Dip is an easy party dip recipe made with herb and garlic cream cheese. This cold cracker dip is loaded with real bacon bits and diced onions.
Bacon Bruschetta Party Dip is an easy appetizer recipe loaded with tomatoes, bacon, cheese, basil pesto and mayo. This cold dip can be served with sliced baguette or crackers.
These Cheesy Bacon Mini Croissant Dogs are an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with cheesy, smoky flavor.
Store bought mini croissants are slit open and stuffed with cocktail wieners and shredded cheddar cheese, then topped with more cheddar, crispy crumbled bacon, BBQ sauce and fresh chives before being baked until warm and melty.

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