Appetizer Recipes

The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers

The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers on FoodieandWine! From dips and crostini to little smokies and deviled eggs, there is the perfect appetizer recipe for everyone.

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Puff pastry sausage rolls on a baking sheet.

Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls with Apples

These puff pastry sausage rolls are filled with seasoned pork, caramelized apples and onions, garlic, and herbs, then wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden brown and crispy.

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Sausage Roll on a grey plate with mustard dipping sauce.

British Sausage Rolls With Puff Pastry

These homemade sausage rolls are filled with seasoned pork, onion, garlic and herbs, then wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden brown. They’re simple, savory and exactly what I want next to a generous spoonful of English mustard.

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Bowl of Obatzda next to German soft pretzels.

Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)

What’s a German Soft Pretzel without Obatzda to dip it in? This Bavarian cheese spread is made with Camembert, butter, paprika and seasonings for a creamy, savory beer garden favorite.

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German Soft Pretzels on a wood serving platter.

German Soft Pretzels (Bavarian Brezen)

These German Soft Pretzels (Bavarian Brezen) have a chewy center and golden-brown crust. A baking soda bath makes them easy to make at home without lye.

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Smoked Jalapeno Popper Dip

This smoked jalapeño popper dip is creamy, cheesy, smoky, and loaded with bacon, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar, and pepper jack. It has all the flavor of classic jalapeño poppers, but in an easy dip form that is perfect for game day, BBQs, camping, tailgates, and holiday parties.

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Sliced marinated tomatoes on a white platter.

Marinated Tomatoes – Only 5 Ingredients

Juicy tomatoes marinated with red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs for a quick, vibrant side dish that works with almost anything.

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Hot Crab Dip

This creamy, cheesy hot crab dip is packed with generous chunks of crab meat and blended with rich, melty cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Artichoke Dip Recipe (Serve Hot or Cold)

This rich and velvety Artichoke Dip blends tender artichoke hearts with cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and parmesan cheese for a rich, flavorful appetizer that can be served hot or chilled.

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White baking pan with a hot dip inside next to ritz.

Crab and Artichoke Dip

This creamy, cheesy Crab and Artichoke Dip recipe is loaded with juicy chunks of real lump crab meat, tender artichoke hearts, and layers of melty cheese for a rich, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Steak Crostini on a white serving platter.

Steak Crostini With Creamy Horseradish Sauce

This steak crostini recipe is the perfect bite-sized appetizer. Juicy slices of seared steak sit atop crispy garlic baguette rounds and topped with creamy horseradish sauce.

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Bacon Onion Jam on a block of cream cheese.

Bacon Onion Jam (+ Delicious Ways To Use It)

Sweet and savory, this Bacon Onion Jam is the ultimate flavor-packed condiment you’ll want to spread on everything. From start to finish in under an hour.

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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Make crowd-pleasing Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with tender beef, melted cheese, peppers, and onions baked on soft slider rolls. The perfect easy appetizer or game day recipe.

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Prime Rib Slider cut from the rest of the sliders.

Prime Rib Sliders With Quick Caramelized Onions

This prime rib sliders recipe, made with caramelized onions, creamy provolone, a garlic butter topping, and a side of au jus for dipping, is the perfect way to use up leftover prime rib.

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White bowl of Salsa con queso topped with cilantro.

Salsa Con Queso (Velveeta Free)

Creamy Salsa Con Queso combines melted cheddar and pepper jack with zesty salsa ingredients for the ultimate queso dip perfect for chips, nachos, tacos, and all your favorite Mexican dishes.

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White Queso (Mexican Cheese Dip)

Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly smooth—this white queso recipe brings restaurant-style dip right to your kitchen in minutes.

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Silver baking tray of German potato pancakes.

German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer or Reibekuchen, are crisp, golden-brown patties of grated potatoes and onion, pan-fried until crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside.

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp (Only 10 Minutes)

Bright Lemon Garlic Shrimp features plump, tender shrimp bathed in a silky butter sauce infused with fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in minutes.

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Clean bowl full of 4 ingredient guacamole. 3 empty small clear bowls and lime slices are next to the guacamole.

4 Ingredient Guacamole (Creamy or Chunky)

The BEST Homemade Guacamole Recipe is made with only 4 ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to whip up: creamy avocados, jalapeno peppers, garlic and lime.

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Refried Bean dip in a white bowl surrounded by chips, a napkin and cilantro.

Refried Bean Dip + 3 Bean Options!

Quick and Easy Mexican Refried Bean Dip loaded with creamy beans, flavorful toppings and tons of taco flavor!

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Pico de Gallo in a white bowl surrounded by the individual ingredients.

Pico de Gallo – Only 5 Ingredients!

Authentic Pico de Gallo loaded with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic and lime juice for a tasty chip dip or taco topping!

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Two lobster cakes on a plate with lemon slice.

Oven Baked Lobster Cakes (Large Ball Shaped)

Lobster cakes are a delicious and elegant twist on classic Maryland crab cakes. Succulent lobster meat is mixed with green onions, crushed butter crackers, lemon zest and mayonnaise then baked to create a perfect appetizer or special occasions dinner.

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