55 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers That Taste Better Than Turkey

Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Meatballs are the easiest holiday appetizer you will ever make! Simply dump everything into the crock pot and peace out while it cooks, then watch your guests gobble them up.

This Thanksgiving charcuterie board is a display of meats, cheeses, nuts, crackers, fall fruit and seasonal treats. A super easy yet impressive appetizer that is sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving gathering, and no cooking required!

Cranberry Brie Bites are an impressive appetizer with vibrant colors and the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The ingredients are easy to keep on hand during the holiday season so you can prepare these in a snap.

Dress up antipasto into an eye-catching, festive wreath! Mix and match different types of meat on each skewer, pairing it with mozzarella pearls, basil, cherry tomatoes, olives, and artichoke hearts. There are endless options to choose from!

Super creamy and fluffy, this honey whipped goat cheese is a delicious dip and appetizer that takes just 5 minutes to put together. Best of all, it takes just a few simple ingredients and minimal kitchen tools and effort to put this gluten free and low carb dish together.

Pigs in a Blanket are a classic party snack made with cocktail wieners wrapped in crescent dough, then baked to golden brown perfection. They’re an easy and crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.

Who says veggie trays have to be boring? Kids (and all your guests) will have fun snacking on this adorable Turkey Veggie Tray.

Baked brie is one of the easiest appetizers to make and looks elegant without a whole lot of effort. Dressed with a glaze of fig jam and a sprinkle of crunchy, it’s creamy with a hint of sweetness.

These adorable Turkey Deviled Eggs are sure to be a hit! You can even have the kids help assemble them for a fun project.

Loaded with savory sausage, creamy pimento cheese, and Red Lobster’s Biscuit mix, this delicious Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls recipe is perfect for serving at holiday parties. Super simple to make, they only take 20 minutes in the oven, and use only 3 ingredients.

Serve this pumpkin-shaped Everything Bagel Cheese Ball appetizer and watch everyone go crazy and ask for the recipe. Best of all, it’s easy to make ahead in 15 minutes, chill, and have ready for your gathering.

Feels fancy but so easy, this Baked Goat Cheese Cranberry Appetizer pairs sweet seasonal cranberries with tangy goat cheese, and you can spread it all on toasted bread.

Delicious, bite-sized Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are the best quick and easy appetizer. Made with juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a sweet and spicy honey Cajun glaze. So yummy!

With just a few elevated ingredients, you can put together this restaurant-quality appetizer. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is delicious.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers are creamy, spicy and loaded with cheese. Perfect for Friendsgiving, or to serve to your spice-loving family, this classic appetizer never disappoints.

Easy Cheese Potato Bread is filled with gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and fresh parsley. Plus, by using premade biscuit dough this recipe couldn't be easier to make!

Perfect for picky eaters, this kid-friendly Turkey Charcuterie Board is easy to make, tasty, and uses inexpensive and easy to find ingredients.

Homemade Pimento Cheese and Bacon Crostini combine rich and tangy pimento cheese spread with crusty slices of baguettes for a delicious party appetizer.

The hottest thing since charcuterie boards, Butter Boards are the new viral TikTok trend flooding the internet. In this version, softened butter is whipped together with sweet honey and warming cinnamon to make a fun and delicious cinnamon honey butter board.

Caprese Skewers look stunning on any holiday table. They are so easy to make and only require a few ingredients. Best of all, they can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you're ready to serve them.

Cream Cheese Corn Dip is loaded with fresh corn, cream cheese, crumbled feta and smoky spices. Get ready for rave reviews, because the fresh flavor stands out and will make your guests swoon. Make it ahead and bake it when you're ready, or serve it cold with tortilla chips and veggies for dipping.

You’ll want to add these delicious and adorable French Onion Tartlets to your Thanksgiving menu, pronto. Creamy, caramelized onions inside crispy, mini phyllo cups - what’s not to love!

Pumpkin Hummus is healthy, savory, and easy to make and serve with your favorite dippers. Serve it as part of a charcuterie board, or on its own with veggies or crackers.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Phyllo Cups are an easy Thanksgiving appetizer that look sophisticated but are actually easy and budget-friendly. You’ll love that it takes only 10 minutes to bake and tastes great served warm or cold.

The quintessential Italian version of a cheese board, this Antipasto Platter is the ultimate ‘no cook’ appetizer. It looks stunning, and is completely customizable for your favorite ingredients.

If you need an easy appetizer for the holidays, this Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip will do the trick! Just three ingredients including cream cheese, cranberry sauce and sugar, it can also double as a dessert.

Tater Tot Appetizer Cups are crispy, cheesy, and filled with flavor. Everyone will love the crunchy tater tot cups filled with classic toppings like sour cream, bacon bits, and chives. You can make them ahead and store them in the fridge until ready to bake.

Fresh Cranberry Salsa is an easy holiday appetizer that is a little sweet, and a little spicy. It’s easy and perfect for serving at holiday parties all season long, with crisp tortilla chips or crackers!

Alabama Fire Crackers are a crispy, fun snack made with saltine crackers, spices and red pepper flakes for a spicy and delicious kick! So simple and crazy delicious, and could be the perfect accompaniment to a cheese tray.

Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey is the perfect combination of savory and sweet. It combines tangy feta cheese with spicy sweet honey for an irresistible flavor explosion.

Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives are a fun, elevated twist on the classic recipe. And I don’t know about you, but deviled eggs are one of my absolute favorite appetizers!

Sweet and Savory Seasoned Pretzels are coated with brown sugar, smoked paprika, lemon zest, rosemary, and just a bit of cayenne pepper for the perfect combo of sweet and smokey with just a hint of spice. Serve them on their own, or pair them with the maple mustard dipping sauce and take them over the top.

Made popular from the viral TikTok trend, a butter board is a fun new way to serve up flavored butter for snacking. Kind of like a butter charcuterie board, butter is served up with other flavorful ingredients for dunking and dipping. This recipe comes together in just minutes and makes it a perfect fast and easy appetizer for Thanksgiving.

Fun and festive cranberry jalapeño dip is sweet, spicy and oh-so flavorful! It is super easy to make and only takes 5 minutes from start to finish, and will look really pretty on your table.

Apple Cheddar Crostini has sweet cinnamon apples and sharp cheddar cheese atop a thin, toasted slice of a chewy baguette. The addicting flavor combination will have you coming back for ‘just one more.’ They taste amazing and look pretty too!

Bacon Wrapped Smokies are a family classic that always hit the spot. Little smokies sausages wrapped in bacon with a brown sugar mustard mixture is pure deliciousness. You’ll love that they only have 4 ingredients, and take just minutes to assemble!

Turn the flavors of jalapeno poppers into Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball! They’re mini cheese ball bites with bacon that taste delicious on top of crackers or baguette slices.

Sundried Tomato Crostini is a quick and easy recipe that’s sure to leave your guests impressed. The flavorful combo of sundried tomatoes, various cheeses, basil, and a hint of garlic creates an addicting savory appetizer. Best of all you can make them in less than fifteen minutes!

With only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on time, Chicken Apple Sausage Appetizers make the best party snack! Start with Aidells chicken apple sausages , cover in a ridiculously delicious maple mustard glaze, then warm in the slow cooker.

Cheesy Bacon and Broccoli Dip transforms frozen broccoli, bacon and cheese into a creamy and cheesy, easy and very addictive hot party appetizer. It’s perfect for scooping up on crackers or corn chips or spreading on your favorite bread.

Rolled up in puff pastry, Sausage Cranberry Brie Bites just the right amount of savory from the ground sausage, sweetness from the cranberry sauce, and a salty creaminess from the brie. Plus, they look stunning on a platter.

This 3-Ingredient Cheese Ball Recipe is a classic, easy appetizer made with cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and chopped walnuts. It takes just 5 minutes to make and is perfect for serving at Thanksgiving alongside crackers, apples, veggies, or bread slices.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates are addicting and your guests will love them. Caramelized sweet dates, creamy goat cheese, and salty prosciutto are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Just 3 ingredients!

This Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball is just as delicious as it sounds. Basically a giant ball of cream cheese and cheddar rolled around in bacon, it’s always a crowd-pleasing snack when served with a variety of crackers. You can't go wrong!

When you can’t decide what kind of crostini to make, create a Crostini Bar instead! I don’t know what I love more - the variety of options, or how beautiful it looks.

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Rolls are made with four ingredients in just 15 minutes. Sweet, tangy, crunchy sliceable rolls that are a pretty party appetizer for easy holiday entertaining.

This simple hot bubbly imitation Crab Rangoon Dip is made with creamy mayo, cheesy mozzarella, and a side of crispy homemade wonton chips that'll make you the Appetizer Winner.

Salami Rollups with cream cheese and fresh herbs are easy to make and fun to serve! Make them into a cornucopia shape for a fun Thanksgiving finger food idea, or add them to your next meat and cheese tray.

Creamy, easy to make Paprika Dip only requires 5 ingredients! It's packed with vibrant flavors from feta cheese, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, and paprika. Serve with pita bread or chips, or your favorite flavored crackers.

Toasted Ravioli are a wildly addicting Olive Garden copycat recipe. Cheese ravioli get breaded then fried (or air fried) until golden brown and crispy. These taste so much better than the restaurant version and are surprisingly super simple to make!

Cranberry Hummus Bites combine sweet and savory in one super easy, festive bite. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip these up in minutes.

This easy Burrata Appetizer recipe has fresh burrata cheese drizzled with balsamic reduction and surrounded by pears, prosciutto, dates, jam, toasts, and nuts. It only takes minutes to put together and it’s a total crowd pleaser.

Perfect for Friendsgiving or non-traditional Thanksgiving celebrations (or just anyone who loves taco flavor!) Baked tortilla cups are filled with a taco-spiced cream cheese mixture and topped with all your favorite taco toppings to create these miniature taco bites.

Thanksgiving jarcuterie makes a cute individual appetizer that everyone will love. Include your favorite charcuterie ingredients in a pre-portioned cup or jar, and everyone can snack while they mingle.

Pumpkin fluff is a tasty appetizer or dessert dip that’s easy to make and doesn’t require any cream cheese! It’s made with just five ingredients and takes less than five minutes to whip up. Serve it with your favorite dippers such as pretzels, vanilla wafers, or apple slices and watch it disappear fast.