45 Make Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizers for a No-Stress Holiday Celebration

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.

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!

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.

These mini Mushroom Pies are filled with a savory mushroom, thyme and garlic filling encased in a flaky, buttery pie dough. Packed with rich, savory flavor, they’re an adorable yet elevated appetizer that can even be made ahead and frozen until ready to bake.

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.

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.

This super quick light and creamy Everything Bagel Goat Cheese Dip is such an easy and fun appetizer. Make your own everything bagel seasoning (or buy a bottle at the store) and top the dip with capers, dill, and shaved carrot "lox" to make it a showpiece!

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

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

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.

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

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

Savory Cheesecake is a yummy appetizer, not a dessert! Full of pesto and a blend of parmesan and ricotta cheeses, it makes the perfect addition to your charcuterie board. Serve with sturdy crackers, baguette slices and fresh veggies, and everyone will be coming back for more.

Medjool dates, stuffed with sautéed onions, toasted pecans, and fresh sage have a cozy, festive flavor and plenty of richness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you’re looking for a simple appetizer that looks impressive, these Puff Pastry Brie Bites are going to steal the show. With only 10 minutes to prep and the option to make ahead up to 3 days in advance, just top with your favorite jam for a unique flavor everyone at the party will love!

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.

Mini cheese balls are a bite-sized version of the classic party appetizer - cheese balls! The cheese balls are served in individual portions rolled in nuts and bacon and topped with salty pretzel sticks!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Pinwheels have all the delicious flavors of spinach artichoke dip in a fun bite-sized finger food. You can even make them ahead of time and freeze them to make life easier.

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.

Bloody Mary deviled eggs take the concept of traditional eggs and add in rich ingredients like slaw dressing, pickle juice, tomato paste, paprika, and more, to make a unique gourmet deviled eggs with a Bloody Mary feel.

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.

This quick 5 minute Olive Salad is packed with flavor and very easy to make. Serve it on top of whipped feta dip with pita chips, alongside a charcuterie board or cheese platter, or on its own.

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.

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.

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. Serve with toothpicks for an easy finger food.

White Bean Hummus is packed with festive holiday flavors! Loaded with dried cranberries, infused with garlic and rosemary olive oil, and topped with crunchy chopped pecans. The unique addition of orange juice offers a burst of tart citrus flavor that brings it all together.

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!

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.

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.

Cheese balls make the perfect holiday appetizer and can be conveniently made into individual, bite size portions. Here are three different, festive versions, including cranberry pistachio cheese balls, bacon chive, and flavor-packed Italian cheese balls.

Thanksgiving Jarcuterie Cups make 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.