While I have a ton of Thanksgiving Appetizers Recipes for you to choose from, I keep a short list of my absolute favorites. I’ve made all of these recipes countless times and know you’ll love them as much as I do.
They’re favorites because they’re flat out delicious, easy to make, tend to be inexpensive (not all!), and they’re gone in a flash when served.
If you’re planning out your Thanksgiving Dinner Menu, make sure to check out all my Thanksgiving recipes.
The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers
Here are the best Thanksgiving Appetizers on FoodieandWine right now!
Spinach and Feta Phyllo Cups
Quick and savory Phyllo Cups stuffed with Spinach and Feta. This easy-to-make appetizer offers a crisp exterior texture and a savory, creamy filling in only 20 minutes.
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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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Crab Dip
This creamy, cheesy 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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Bacon Onion Jam
Sweet and savory, this Bacon Onion Jam is the ultimate flavor-packed condiment you’ll want to spread on everything. Pour it over a brick of cream cheese for a delicious Thanksgiving appetizer.
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Little Smokies in Grape Jelly
Little Smokies In grape jelly and chili sauce is a quick and easy Thanksgiving appetizer recipe. Only 5 minutes of prep time required! You can make it on the stovetop or use the slow cooker.
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Rotel Dip (Stovetop or Crockpot)
This iconic Rotel Dip recipe is loaded with creamy Velveeta cheese, hearty ground beef and a can of Rotel tomatoes! It's a very popular queso recipe, along with our Smoked Queso recipe, since it's quick and easy to make.
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Festive Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
This creamy cranberry jalapeno dip is perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering. This no-bake dip recipe is loaded with tart cranberries and a kick of jalapeño and layered over creamy cream cheese.
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Captain Rodney’s Dip
Look no further than Captain Rodney's Dip, a delicious cheese bake dip made with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, butter crackers, and the sweet and spicy kick of Captain Rodney's Glaze. It's similar to Red Pepper Jelly and Cowboy Candy
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Smoked Deviled Eggs
Mix it up this holiday by serving Smoked Deviled Eggs vs. the classic. Smoked hard boiled eggs are loaded with a creamy and tangy filling and dusted with smoked paprika.
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Steak Crostini Appetizer
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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More Appetizer Recipes For Thanksgiving
The above recipes are just my absolute favorites from the huge collection I’ve been creating over the years. To see all the options, check out my full Appetizer Recipes collection.
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