35 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers Your Guests Will Be So Thankful For

Cranberry jalapeño dip is a play on the crowd-pleasing classic: pepper jelly and cream cheese. With its vibrant red hue and sweet-tart flavor, this cranberry jalapeño dip is a must-make for your Thanksgiving gathering.

An irresistible combination of salty, crispy bacon with sugar-sweet dates and creamy cheese.

Store-bought puff pastry makes these spinach and feta cheese bourekas as easy as they are delicious (and they’re very delicious).

Learn how to wrap brie in puff pastry with the toppings of your choice for an easy appetizer to serve all holiday season.

It's all about the buttery, garlic panko breadcrumbs sprinkled very generously on top at the end. That extra crunch and boost of flavor makes deviled eggs the perfect, easy appetizer for your Thanksgiving gathering.

Easy, cheesy stuffed mushrooms are the perfect Thanksgiving party appetizer. Tender mushroom caps are filled with crispy panko, fresh herbs, and a double dose of cheese for the perfect pre-dinner bite.

These crispy fried goat cheese balls with a gooey center and tangy mango sauce will be the hit at your Thanksgiving gathering. You could also dip them in sweet chili sauce, raspberry pepper jelly, or store-bought pesto.

These sweet, savory, smoky, and spicy retro appetizers are classic for a reason. With smoky bacon and a sweet, sticky, and umami-filled sauce, they’re a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Looking for an easy make-ahead appetizer for Thanksgiving? These cheese puffs are the ticket. Gougères are made from the classic French pâte à choux, with a generous amount of cheese folded into the dough before baking. The dough puffs and then dries in the oven, making for a tender, crisp puff with a hollow center.

Made with fresh lump crabmeat, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Old Bay seasoning, this hot and creamy dip is a party classic.

This easy appetizer promises buttery puff pastry, creamy Brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and toasted walnuts in every bite.

Make a classic shrimp cocktail with perfectly poached shrimp and zingy cocktail sauce.

You only need two ingredients to make this sweet and spicy party dip: cream cheese and raspberry pepper jelly. It's always the first to disappear at any gathering!

These crispy, flaky, cheesy twists require just two ingredients and a few minutes of your time, and yet they deliver big — real big — out on the buffet table. Make puff pastry cheese straws for your Thanksgiving party or serve them with cocktails for happy hour at home.

This Southern classic is the ultimate no-bake cheese dip. Serve it with crackers and crudité, or with fried green tomatoes.

A recipe for deviled eggs flavored with sage and shallots and topped with bacon, perfect as an appetizer for Thanksgiving.

Not sure what to bring to the Thanksgiving party? The answer is always this creamy dip.

Tender Brussels sprouts wrapped in smoky bacon with a creamy blue cheese dipping sauce is the ultimate Thanksgiving party appetizer.

This fast and fancy appetizer comes together with frozen puff pastry, everything bagel spice, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Serve this creamy 5-ingredient app with pita chips, crackers, crostini, and a mix of crudités.

A step-by-step guide to shopping and putting together the ultimate charcuterie board. Wine and charcuterie boards are a natural pairing, so don’t forget to add a bottle or two to your shopping list.

A simple recipe for a pull-apart puff pastry tart made with basil pesto and goat cheese.

A 3-ingredient fast and fancy appetizer with colorful peppers and milky mozzarella cheese. Add variety to the platter by stuffing Peppadews with salami and Parmesan, then top with chopped fresh herbs.

Balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard are flavor standouts in this mouth-watering caramelized leek, spinach, and goat cheese tart made with frozen puff pastry.

This crispy fried eggplant recipe rethinks the concept of crostini. Slices of panko-crusted eggplant are fried in a cast iron skillet and showered with tasty toppings. Try topping them with capicola and chopped pepperoncini peppers, fresh mozzarella and tomato, Spanish anchovies, olive tapenade, or sautéed mushrooms.

Homemade pigs in a blanket are the perfect last-minute appetizer. Sprinkle a bit of flaky salt or everything bagel seasoning on the dough before baking for extra flair.

This abundant Italian spread of cured meat, cheese, marinated vegetables, and more is the ultimate way to kick off a Thanksgiving meal.

These fritters make the case that there are few things that the mighty butternut squash can’t do.

Our favorite snack mix dressed up for Thanksgiving. This Thanksgiving mix has some warming spices, pumpkin seeds, and sweet cranberries added to make this perfect for the holidays.

These mini skewers take everything you’d see on a traditional antipasto platter and present a little taste of each element on a personal skewer. Creamy mozzarella, savory meats, marinated vegetables, plump ripe tomatoes, and fresh herbs come together for the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer.

A 5-ingredient, any-occasion tart that hinges on a Trader Joe's staple – frozen puff pastry. Pile the buttery dough with a mixture of sautéed kale and red onion and some creamy goat cheese, and finish it with a sprinkle of crispy pan-fried capers for a showstopping tart fit for the season.

Earthy, satisfying and a cinch to make, these white miso-roasted wild mushroom crostini will be the stars of your Thanksgiving party.

In this savory cookie recipe, Pecorino cheese and herby ranch seasoning turn traditionally sugary shortbread dough into a decidedly salty treat.

An oven-baked method for the Central Asian dish, samsa, that uses store-bought puff pastry and butternut squash.

For this sweet and savory crostini, lightly crisp French bread is topped with cream cheese, sautéed spiced tart apples, and a pinch of thyme.