16 Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes To Set The Tone For Main Meal

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes refer to the starter dishes designed for the Thanksgiving festive meal. Marked by traditional fall ingredients and flavors associated with the holiday season, such as squash or sage, they distinguish themselves from regular appetizers. Usually lighter in weight, these Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes are fun to make, and their appearance makes them well to set the tone for the holiday season.

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

These appetizers are typically simple to prepare, allowing anyone to contribute to the holiday feast and an excellent opportunity to experiment with novel recipes and ingredients in line with the season. They effectively set the tone for the following main meal, building anticipation among guests. Additionally, their variety allows versatility in catering to guests' different dietary needs and preferences, making the spread inclusive.

Feta Cheese Foldovers

Ingredients

8 Ounces Feta Cheese, Crumbled
3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Green Onions
1 Egg, Beaten
1 (17.5 Ounce) Package Frozen Puff Pastry, Thawed
1 Egg Yolk, Beaten With 1 Teaspoon Water

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Baked Crab and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

2 (8 Ounce) Packages Cream Cheese, Softened
1 Pound Lump Crabmeat, Drained
1 (14 Ounce) Can Artichoke Bottoms, Drained And Chopped
6 Ounces Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
½ Cup Finely Diced Red Bell Pepper
½ Cup Sour Cream
⅓ Cup Chopped Green Onions
¼ Cup Mayonnaise
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Lemon, Zested And Juiced
2 Teaspoons Chopped Fresh Tarragon
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper, Or More To Taste
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste
1 Round Loaf Sourdough Bread
2 Tablespoons Shredded White Cheddar Cheese

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Potatoes Au Gratin Stacks

Ingredients

2 Lb. Peeled Russet Potatoes, Thinly Sliced
1 ½ C. Half-and-half (Or Whole Milk)
1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
¼ Tsp. Nutmeg
½ Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Tsp. Chopped Thyme
1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
½ C. Finely Grated Parmesan
½ C. Shredded Gruyère
2 Slices Bacon, Fried And Crumbled
Fresh Chopped Parsley, For Serving

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Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread

Ingredients

1 Large Boule
½ C. (1 Stick) Melted Butter
2 Tsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves
2 Tsp. Freshly Chopped Rosemary
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 (8-oz.) Wheel Brie, Cut Into Thin Strips
1 (15-oz.) Can Whole-berry Cranberry Sauce

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Smoked Salmon Dip

Ingredients

1 Large (2 Ounces) Shallot, Quartered
8 Ounces Cold-smoked Salmon
⅓ Cup Mayonnaise
⅓ Cup Sour Cream
4 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
2 Teaspoons Grated Lemon Zest Plus 2 Tablespoons Fresh Juice (From 1 Large Lemon)
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives, Plus More For Garnish
1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Dill, Plus More For Garnish
2 Teaspoons Drained Non-pareil Capers, Coarsely Chopped
Kosher Salt, To Taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
Pita Chips Or Bagel Chips

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Pigs In A Blanket

INGREDIENTS

2 8 ounce cans crescent rolls
48 cocktail wieners
2 tablespoons butter melted
toppings such as sesame seeds or poppy seeds optional
cooking spray
2 teaspoons chopped parsley optional

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Cranberry Brie Bites

Ingredients

17.3 ounce package frozen puff pastry sheets
1, 7 ounce wedge of brie cheese
1, 14 ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 whole shallot peeled and diced fine, about ¼ cup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small package fresh basil
1 sprig of fresh thyme for garnish

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Antipasto Wreath

Ingredients

8 oz mozzarella balls
Basil leaves
1 pint cherry tomatoes
6 oz spicy Genoa salami
6 oz prosciutto salami
14 oz artichoke hearts
8 oz green olives 1 jar, Pitted Italian Castelvetrano olives
8 oz Pitted Kalamata olives 1 jar
8 oz pepperoncini 8-16 oz
rosemary sprigs

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Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage
1 (11 ounce) container pimento or palmetto cheese
1 (11.36 ounce) box Red Lobster biscuit mix with seasoning packet

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Everything Bagel Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Ingredients

1 - 8 oz Cream Cheese softened, room temp
4 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning (reserve 2 tablespoons for decoration) Trader Joes brand or see homemade recipe
¼ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Sharp Cheddar (aged) shredded
2 tablespoons fresh chives or sub green onions
1 bag Pita Chips bagel chips or crackers
1 pumpkin stem or piece of celery

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Mini Mushroom Pies With Thyme

INGREDIENTS

Mini Mushroom Pies with Thyme

1 recipe or package pie dough We use our recipe for Easy Pie Crust, or substitute vegan pie crust
24 ounces cremini mushrooms destemmed, cleaned and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
5 - 6 springs fresh thyme leaves chopped
¼ Cup dry red wine We used an inexpensive Chianti
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons butter or olive oil
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
fine kosher salt* to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Egg Wash Made from 1 egg whisked with a teaspoon of water, milk or cream (For vegan pies, use almond milk)
Flaky sea salt optional