Tempting Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas

Thanksgiving appetizer ideas that are so tempting guests won’t even want to save room for dinner. These bacon-wrapped, festively-flavored, and mouth-watering holiday appetizers belong on your Thanksgiving menu. Dips, meatballs, and finger foods make for easy and delicious grazing. No matter if you’re hosting or need to bring a dish to pass, these Thanksgiving appetizer ideas are sure to be a hit.

Baked Crab Popper Delights

“I made only half of this recipe to test it. Wow - great recipe and very easy to make.” - Kathi

Pineapple Jalapeno Meatballs

“These Pineapple Jalapeno Meatballs will need to be served at you next event. They are sweet, sticky and have a slight kick of spice everyone will love.” - Debbie

Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Fries

“Asparagus spears wrapped in salty prosciutto and cooked until the asparagus is tender and the prosciutto is perfectly crispy!” - Kevin

Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

“Cremini mushrooms have proven themselves to be the best base for any “stuffed” dish. Meaty and juicy in texture, cremini mushrooms can take on an umami-packed filling of sun-dried tomatoes, fresh fennel, basil, and pine nuts. If you want to impress pretty much anyone at your next party, serve this dish!” - Shikha

Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese

“This is a fantastic recipe. Easy & delicious. Made (half the recipe as a trial for an upcoming party next month. We (husband, son & I) couldn't stop eating these, wish I had made more. Will triple the recipe for our party!” - Maria

Zippy Shrimp Remoulade Platter

“Most people think of cocktail sauce when serving a shrimp platter. Remoulade sauce is a New Orleans-style sauce and is definitely a notch above anything else. It is a versatile sauce that could be served with crab cakes or other seafood dishes. This recipe is for an elegant shrimp platter.” - Garrison

Sweet Hot Kisses

“This is an easy appetizer for your next party and can be whipped up in no time. We really enjoyed these flaky puff pastry bites with a warm jalapeno cream cheese center. The pepper jelly adds a hint of sweetness and spice.” - Kitchen Crew

Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball with Caramelized Pecans

“I have made this several times and I always forget how good it is. This just says everything about the holidays, the tart cranberries mixed with the sweet orange. The caramelized pecans really send this over the top and makes this special. Seriously, I could just eat the caramelized pecans by itself.” - Debbie

Shrimp Scampi Dip

“This dip starts off by cooking some shrimp in butter along with plenty of garlic followed by the white wine and lemon juice before mixing it all up with plenty of cheese and baking it until it is all melted, bubbling and golden brown. Not only is this dip super easy to make but it will also be the talk of the town at your party, though it will disappear quickly so you might want to make a double batch and hoard some for yourself!” - Kevin

Cranberry Meatballs

“Chili sauce and cranberry sauce are amazing together. We could not stop eating these. They're easy to throw together and perfect for any holiday event.” - Kitchen Crew

Crab Dip

“Rich and savory, we couldn't stop eating this crab dip. It's creamy and cheesy with crab throughout. Super easy to make, serve with pita chips, celery, or a buttery cracker for a wonderful appetizer. This is on the saltier side, though. If needed, slightly cut back on the garlic salt and onion salt. It will still be delicious!” - Kitchen Crew

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

“Made these for Christmas Eve dinner - doubled the recipe and there were no leftovers. My husband requested I make them again today. Soooo good and so easy to make. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you for sharing and I can see why it earned you a blue ribbon! Congrats!” - Michele