Planning for a big Thanksgiving gathering? Make ahead Thanksgiving appetizers are a lifesaver when you’re prepping for a crowd.
These Thanksgiving appetizer recipes can be prepared in advance, allowing you to focus on the main event while still serving up delicious bites that everyone will love. From dips and spreads to finger foods, these crowd-pleasers are perfect for keeping your guests happy until the feast begins.
Imagine it’s Thanksgiving. You are so busy making sure that the table is set, the casseroles are reheated, and the turkey is not burnt that you do not have time to prepare Thanksgiving appetizers, let alone breakfast.
Before your Thanksgiving looks like this again, spend less time on Turkey Day with these simple make-ahead Thanksgiving appetizers. Below are some delicious, easy Thanksgiving appetizers that can be made ahead of time so that you can enter Thanksgiving week without a care in the world.
Tame the kitchen madness this holiday with our top make-ahead Thanksgiving appetizers. It is always good to have some appetizers on the side while the main meal is being prepared so that people do not grow hungry and their tummy rumbles loudly.
This way you will be able to sleep through the morning, have a good time during the day, and, which is the most important, spend more time eating than cooking on Turkey Day.
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Make Ahead Thanksgiving Appetizers For A Crowd
5Minute Savory Pumpkin Hummus Dip From Fanneetastic food
This is a healthy, tasty, and very simple pumpkin dip recipe that you can try at home. Ideal for the autumn and can be prepared in less than five minutes.
Addicting Crockpot Little Smokies From Baking Beauty
Crockpot Little Smokies: These addictive appetizers are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It is very simple to prepare and is always the first to be finished at any party.
Bacon Leek Quiche From Stefania’s Kitchenette
Taste the tenderness of bacon leek quiche. A delicious and tasty meal that will make your taste buds dance with joy. This recipe is flexible and can be altered in terms of the ingredients used. You can try using different types of cheese, add spices or herbs to the cheese, or even add other vegetables to the dish.
Best Cream Cheese Sausage Balls From A Southern Soul
Cream cheese sausage balls are a tasty snack that can be prepared for any occasion, including parties, gameday or any other occasion.
Best Ever Texas Caviar Dip Appetizer From Living Sweet Moments
This is a great Texas Caviar Dip recipe that is easy to prepare and very tasty, making it a great appetizer. Is it also vegan, gluten free & healthy. Better than salsa!
Brie and Cranberry Puff Pastry Tart From Chenée Today
This brie and cranberry tart with puff pastry is the perfect holiday appetizer! This brie tart is perfect for a pre-dinner nibble or for the next day when you’re looking for something sweet.
Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer From xoxoBella
The soft texture of brie cheese compliments the taste of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry.
These are delightful little bites that can be enjoyed at any time of the year and each one is packed with lots of great flavor. Well, if you enjoy the soft and creamy texture of brie cheese and sweet cranberry sauce, bottled or homemade, you will need to make these.
Cajun Deviled Eggs From Living Chirpy
Cajun Deviled Eggs, a variation of the traditional recipe that includes smoked andouille sausage & sauerkraut. Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto.
Chicken and Potato Cutlets From Spoons Of Flavor
Here is a delicious chicken and potato cutlets recipe for you to try. It is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. These cutlets are very crunchy on the outside and at the same time very soft and moist on the inside. The mixture of the shredded chicken, mashed potatoes, spices, and fresh herbs really makes the taste buds go wild.
Chipotle Cranberry Sausage Balls From Cooking For An Army
Tart and savory, Chipotle Cranberry Sausage Balls are perfect for a large group and simple to prepare. This recipe can be multiplied to feed 50 to 75 people. Chipotle Cranberry Sausage Balls are a little sweet, a little spice, and easy to make for a CROWD.
Crab Cups with Dill Mandarins From Chef’s Pencil
This is a great little recipe to pull out as a simple yet impressive canapé next time you want to make an impression. All the ingredients are quite common and easily available in the market but the most important one is the fresh cooked crab meat which can be bought from your local fish market.
Cranberry and Orange Crostini From BeCentsational
Cranberry and Orange Crostini is the perfect appetizer for your holiday party! Quick and easy, perfect for the holiday season! If you are looking for an effortless recipe that is sure to impress your guests during the holiday meal, then Cranberry and Orange Crostini is your new go-to appetizer recipe.
Cranberry Meatballs From Pink Owl Kitchen
These cranberry meatballs are made with moist homemade turkey meatballs that are coated in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. The cranberry meatballs can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip From Recipes From A Pantry
This cream cheese caramel apple dip is a simple snack or dessert recipe that is perfect for the fall season! Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip is a delicious and simple recipe that is perfect for any occasion, from a festive party to a casual gathering or a movie night.
Crispy Airfryer Brie Prosciutto Phyllo Rolls From Simply Delicious
Baked phyllo cups with brie cheese and prosciutto baked in an air fryer until crispy and golden served with chili honey.
Easy Baked Brie with Honey and Sage From Simply Delicious
Garlic and rosemary baked brie is one of the easiest appetizers that you can prepare for any occasion. Best when eaten with bread or crackers, it is a sure bet when it comes to pleasing a crowd. This is a very simple baked brie recipe that is best served with a drizzle of honey and crispy sage.
Easy Vegan Mushroom Crostini From Happy Kitchen
This vegan mushroom crostini recipe is perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner as it is easy to prepare and looks very elegant. If you are a lover of mushrooms like me, these crostini are simply delicious. Prepare them for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and your guests will be asking for more!
Fruit Charcuterie Board with Fruit Board Ideas From Chenée Today
This simple fruit charcuterie board is one of my favorite unique charcuterie board ideas! Charcuterie boards are always a delight.
It is such a creative way to offer appetizers, snacks, and even dessert, as there is always something for everyone. The best thing about it is that you can make it with any fruit of your choice and decorate it in any way you want!
Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts From Happy Kitchen
These Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut Filling are a delightfully simply, healthy vegan appetizer. Georgian appetizer recipes are traditionally tasty and rather exotic, as they are based on the local products and spices; you can cook these easy eggplant rolls at home and enjoy the same taste.
Goat Cheese Crostini with Ham & Pear From fANNEtastic
These ham and pear goat cheese crostini are perfect for your next holiday party! They are so simple and have the right combination of sweet and salty.
Greek Yogurt Onion Dip with Caramelized Onions From The Savory Cipolla
This Greek yogurt onion dip with caramelized onions is perfect for making ahead of time and serving with your choice of dippers.
Honey Goat Cheese Balls From A Cedar Spoon
Honey Goat Cheese Balls are easy and perfect for the holiday season appetizer. Soft goat cheese is shaped into balls and coated with honey, preserves and pecans.
How to Make a Cheese Ball From A Cedar Spoon
Before the holidays are over learn How to Make a Cheese Ball. This cheese ball combines cream cheese, white cheddar, blue cheese and walnuts.
Mexican Street Corn Dip From Living Chirpy
This Mexican Street Corn Dip is perfect for adding a true Mexican taste to your dish. Ideal for a cocktail party or a snack at night.
Mini Charcuterie Cups From Peel with Zeal
As easy as assembling an over-the-top charcuterie board. These individual charcuterie cups are perfect for all your get-together’s.
Onion Pakoda Fritters From Veg Buffet
These deep fried Onion Fritters or Pakoda are one of the popular Indian tea-time snacks that go well with Green Chutney! Tasty and crunchy, every piece of these onion pakoda is a delight.
Pecan Crumble Sweet Potato Stacks From Feast Local
Savor the taste of fall with Pecan Crumble Sweet Potato Stacks, mandolin sliced, baked in 4oz ramekins for easy stacking.
Easy Adorable Autumn Appetizer From Sumptuous Spoonfuls
Adorable mini deviled eggs in the shape of pumpkins and the filling contains pumpkin! Ideal for Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ridiculously Easy Garlic Feta Phyllo Bites From Cooking For An Army
Garlic Feta Phyllo Bites are mini phyllo shells filled with garlic and herb filling with feta cheese. This is a large batch recipe to serve a crowd. Garlic Feta Phyllo Bites are filled with creamy garlic and herb, feta cheese and are my simplest appetizer ever.
Shrimp Ceviche From Irene Mercadal
This shrimp ceviche with avocado is a very light dish, ideal for hot days and the good thing is that it is very simple and fast to prepare. Shrimp ceviche is very light and perfect for hot days and the best thing is that it does not take much time to prepare.
Smashed Potatoes in Air Fryer From Spoons Of Flavor
These potatoes are so delicious – crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, full of garlicky, savory taste. And the best part? They are very easy to make and you only require a few ingredients!
Not only are these potatoes super delicious, but they are also light. The hot air from the air fryer cooks them quickly and to the crispiness that one would desire without having to use a lot of oil.
Spicy Sourdough Chile Ranch Crackers From Foragers of Happiness
These spicy seasoned crackers are very simple to prepare. It requires only a few pieces of equipment and a few ingredients. This makes for easy cleanup (which I am always happy about).
Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board From xoxoBella
This Thanksgiving charcuterie board is very easy to prepare and it will only take you half an hour to prepare it. It is perfect for the holiday appetizer and just look at how adorable it is! Begin your dinner with a gobbling good appetizer that will be a sure fire hit on your Thanksgiving table!
Turkey Brie Bites From Food Meanderings
This Turkey Brie Bites recipe is a special, simple, and fast turkey appetizer with leftover turkey, brie cheese, and black currant jam. If you are in search of a fast (under 15 minutes), simple and different turkey appetizer for the holidays or potluck, then this Turkey Brie Bites recipe is for you. This is a very simple appetizer and is perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday but can be enjoyed at any time of the year.
Upside Down Onion Tarts From Unique Cooks
These upside down onion tarts are a delicious snack that is made with caramelized onion and Gruyere cheese sandwiched between layers of puff pastry. They are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and have the flavor of caramelized onion and Gruyere cheese in a miniature size that is perfect for your home entertaining! The golden brown crispiness and the sweet and savory caramelized onion, teamed up with the cheese make these an irresistible snack that everyone will love.
Vegan Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins From World of Vegan
The ultimate vegan cornbread muffins you will ever taste! And the easiest too. They’ve got a spicy kick from the jalapeno, but if you’re not a fan of heat you can leave that out.
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach From Happy Kitchen
These vegan stuffed mushrooms are a gluten-free appetizer that is perfect for entertaining, full of umami flavor and plant-based protein These little morsels of deliciousness are perfect for a party or as a starter. You can even take them as a light dinner meal accompanied by a salad (this fall harvest salad with kale, pumpkin, brussels sprouts and apples, for instance) Vegetarian stuffed-mushrooms are very healthy and rich in protein from the plant source.
