Thanksgiving Appetizers

16 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers That Keep Guests Happy While You Cook

These Thanksgiving appetizers give you something easy to serve while you pull together the rest of the feast. While you’re busy in the kitchen getting the Spatchcock Turkey or Traditional Turkey ready, the last thing you need is everyone standing around asking when dinner will be ready. A simple appetizer spread solves that problem –…

Classic Cheese Ball

The best Cheese Ball recipe has plenty of cheddar cheese, green onions, and seasonings mixed with cream cheese. It’s coated in chopped pecans and served with crackers, pretzels, or veggies. How to make a Homemade Cheese Ball: Combine: Beat cream cheese until smooth then incorporate remaining ingredients. High quality ingredients make a high quality cheese…

Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives are everyone's favorite appetizer or side dish! Learn how to make potato skins at home!This crispy Potato Skins recipe is easy to make at home and loaded with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. Perfect as a game day snack or crowd-pleasing appetizer, these baked potato skins come out golden and delicious every time. How to make Potato Skins: Bake and Scoop: Bake potatoes on a baking sheet…

Easy Vegetable Dip

The best vegetable dip recipe with fresh, pantry ingredients and no packets.My easy Vegetable Dip recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients and no packets! It’s fresh, creamy, and absolutely addicting! Serve with your favorite raw veggies and watch it disappear. How to make Vegetable Dip: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well until. Store this healthy vegetable dip in the fridge until…

Burrata Appetizer

An easy Burrata appetizer drizzled with a balsamic reduction and arranged on a platter with mini toasts, jam, prosciutto, fresh pear, and dates.In my opinion, the best Burrata Appetizer allows the burrata to take center stage, drizzled with a balsamic reduction, and paired with accoutrements like pear, prosciutto, toasts, jam, dates, and nuts. No cooking required, and only 10 minutes to make! How to make a Burrata Appetizer: Arrange: Place burrata on your favorite serving board then…

BBQ Meatballs

An easy BBQ meatball recipe in a bowl ready to serve.This easy crockpot BBQ Meatballs recipe could not be more simple with homemade or store-bought meatballs, cooked in a simple BBQ cranberry sauce. They are sweet, tangy, and the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! How to make BBQ meatballs: Make Sauce: Pour frozen meatballs in slow cooker and mix together cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water,…

The Perfect Charcuterie Board

The best charcuterie board with a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, spreads, and fruit.My step-by-step guide for how to make a Charcuterie Board, including food ideas, what pairs well together, and how to assemble it for any season, group size, or occasion. Charcuterie Boards are such a fun and beautiful way to enjoy a delicious snack or appetizer. What to add to a Charcuterie Board: When building a…

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

A plate of water chestnuts wrapped in bacon with a delicious glaze, ready to enjoy with toothpicks.This Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnut recipe is absolutely addicting! The crunchy water chestnut combined with the crisp bacon and a simple flavorful glaze that makes it shine. These are perfect for holidays, game day, or really anytime! How to make Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts: Make Sauce: Mix brown sugar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce together. Set…

Pumpkin Dip

A creamy Pumpkin Pie Dip recipe in a bowl surrounded by a plate of gingersnap cookies.You can make this easy Pumpkin Dip recipe in less than 10 minutes with just 4 simple ingredients. We love to serve it with gingersnap cookies, sliced apples, or cinnamon graham crackers. Check out all of my pumpkin recipes, like Pumpkin Roll, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Spice Eggnog, and Pumpkin Waffles! Ingredients Needed: How…

Cranberry Relish

The best Cranberry Relish recipe in a bowl, processed until smooth.The best Cranberry Relish recipe is made with just 3 ingredients, tastes so fresh, and has been a family favorite for generations! It has an incredible sweet, tangy flavor and is perfect served with Thanksgiving turkey, chicken, or pork. Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes? Don’t miss my Thanksgiving Turkey, Homemade Dinner Rolls, Thanksgiving Stuffing, or…

Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

We’re sharing all of our tips for prepping many favorite Thanksgiving recipes ahead of time, so you’ve got lots of extra time to relax and enjoy time with family on this holiday. You can browse all of my Thanksgiving recipes including my famous Thanksgiving Turkey, Homemade Rolls, Turkey Gravy, Pumpkin Roll, or Pecan Pie! Make…

Homemade Dinner Rolls

A basket of the best homemade dinner rolls with butter gleaming on top, ready to enjoy.The best Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible. They’re surprisingly easy to make, using basic pantry ingredients. If you love bread and roll recipes, try Garlic Knots, Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade Breadsticks, or Buttermilk Biscuits! How to make Homemade Rolls: Dough: Proof yeast by mixing warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar…

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