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Home ยป Healthy Appetizers & Hors D'Oeuvres ยป Thanksgiving Appetizers: 10 Delicious Ideas!

Thanksgiving Appetizers: 10 Delicious Ideas!

Nov 4, 2024 ยท by Valentina ยท 20 Comments

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Are you looking for the perfect Thanksgiving Appetizer? Here are a handful of delicious ideas. From Persimmon Baked Brie to Port Wine Glazed Figs with Manchego Cheese, there's something for everyone, and they will all wow your guests!

Several halved baby red potatoes topped with cheese and onion.

Thanksgiving hors d'oeuvres and appetizers are often a highlight of the feast.

Okay fine, I'm a pretty big fan of the whole shebang, but there's something special about those first bites. Know what I mean?

Appetizer and hors d'oeuvres can set the mood. And not just the culinary mood, but also the vibe of the holiday gathering.

I go for warmly spiced, a variety of textures and deep flavors -- because for me, Thanksgiving is a cozy, warm holiday.

Some of the following Thanksgiving appetizer recipes are easy to prepare, and some are a bit more complex, and those are the ones that are perfect when you're a guest contributing to someone else's feast.

All of these recipes will ensure a super delicious first bite!

Top 10 Thanksgiving Appetizers

Persimmon Baked Brie
This appetizer is warm, smoky, sweet and over-the-top delicious!

Cinnamon Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie Recipe melting on a cutting board

Port Glazed Fig Bites with Manchego
A sweet and savory hor dโ€™oeuvre that's one bite, maybe two, of incredible rich flavors.

A few dried figs with cheese wrapped in prosciutto with toothpicks on white plate.

Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pecans
Fill a bowl with these delicious pecans and everyone will thank you!

Small pile of caramelized spiced pecans on parchment

Mini Potatoes with Cheese and Cranberries
These pretty, little bites are a sweet and savory fusion of delicious flavors.

Several halved baby red potatoes topped with cheese and onion.

Mini Citrus Caprese Kebabs
Made with tangerines, their vibrant colors and fresh flavors make these stunning kebabs so festive.

A few mini kebabs with tangerine mint and mazzarella ball.

Spicy Gruyรจre Spinach Dip
Full of artichokes, spices and delicious warm flavors, this is a crowd pleaser for sure!

Artichoke spinach dip on a chip above a pan.

Small Charcuterie Board with Persimmon Preserves
Persimmon preserves are a tad spicy and are especially tasty with prosciutto, brie and arugula, with a lovely rustic bread.

Spicy Persimmon Preserves in a white bowl surrounded by meats, cheeses and bread slices.

Potato-Pickled Tomato Bites
In this hors d'oeuvre, the varying textures, and the smoky, tangy flavors come together to create incredible deliciousness!

Square pieces of spiced potato with half of a cherry tomato on top with toothpicks.

Roasted Red Pepper Baked Feta
An easy and scrumptious recipe with a beautiful presentation, that can be made almost entirely ahead of time!

Two small baguette slices with Feta and chopped olives and red peppers.

Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Bacon
The smoky bacon and fresh basil, combined with the creamy potato will knock your socks off!

Small row of mini hasselback potatoes with bacon on a white plate.

I hope you love these Thanksgiving appetizers as much as my family and I do!

Happy Thanksgiving!

More Appetizers & Hors D'Oeuvres

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    Strawberry Avocado Salsa
  • A few Spiced Avocado Fries on a white plate.
    Spiced Avocado Fries Recipe
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip with Gruyรจre
  • 4 Cucumber Canapes lined up vertically on white narrow plate with fresh dill poking up from each one.
    Cucumber Dill Canapรฉ Recipe

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Comments

  1. Eha

    November 14, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Well it may not be Thanksgiving in Australia come next week and turkey may not be on the menu but this must be the most exciting, innovative, appetizing lot of 'before' recipes I can remember ! Who would have room for turkey afterwards . . . ? Love the persimmon baked brie and caramelized onion crisp the most, but all methinks will be tried . . .thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a happy cook for your loved ones . . .

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    • valentina

      November 16, 2018 at 11:25 am

      Thank you so very much! I hope you can get persimmons where you live. They are truly so delicious this time of year -- especially with melting brie! And thank you for the Thanksgiving well wishes. Cheers to you! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Danielle

    November 15, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    This is such a fabulous list of appetizers for Thanksgiving! They almost look better than the meal will! I think I'll try the Cinnamon Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie.

    Reply
    • valentina

      November 16, 2018 at 11:33 am

      I love a whole meal of appetizers. That's a good idea, actually. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Caroline

    November 15, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    Those are some delicious sounding appetizers with some fantastic flavors in there - I'd have a hard time choosing!

    Reply
    • valentina

      November 16, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Thanks, Caroline. Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  4. Tisha

    November 15, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    These are all so great! Definitely a wow factor for a Thanksgiving gathering!

    Reply
    • valentina

      November 16, 2018 at 11:36 am

      Thanks, Tisha. Happy Thanksgiving! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Kelsey

    November 15, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    This is show stopping for sure! I love all of these appetizers how do you choose just one!

    Reply
    • valentina

      November 16, 2018 at 11:36 am

      I choose a few! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  6. Ron

    November 16, 2018 at 5:35 am

    What a great group of appetizers you've put together. Like Eha down in Australia, we don't celebrate turkey day here either. But, we have an annual "American Thanksgiving Party" and your Gruyรจre Spinach Dip will be included. I'm really liking the Cinnamon Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie as well. Thanks for sharing.

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    • valentina

      November 16, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Thanks so much, Ron. Fun to have your own special Thanksgiving over there. I lived in Spain for a year, years ago, and we put on an "American" Thanksgiving for our Spanish friends. They loved it. I hope you enjoy the dip. It's one of my favorites. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Jenna

    November 16, 2018 at 10:21 am

    So many delicious hors dโ€™oeuvres I've never seen before! I'm going to try the cheddar potato bites!

    Reply
    • valentina

      November 16, 2018 at 11:37 am

      Yay! Thanks, Jenna. I hope you love them as much as we do. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    November 16, 2018 at 11:09 am

    Your appetizers are show stoppers, I've pinned several for a Christmas party next month.

    Reply
    • valentina

      November 16, 2018 at 11:39 am

      Thank you, Karen. So fun for a Christmas party. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. David

    November 17, 2018 at 11:34 am

    So many wonderful ideas here! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

    (Have to go re-subscribe to COTW - I accidentally hit the unsubscribe link! ๐Ÿ™„)

    xo

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    • valentina

      November 17, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      And a very happy (& delicious) Thanksgiving to you and yours! XOXO

      Reply
  10. Jeff the Chef

    August 18, 2019 at 8:02 am

    I'm not sure which one of these I want to try first, but it's either the pepper pear salad or the baked brie! (I love persimmons.)

    Reply
    • valentina

      August 18, 2019 at 3:15 pm

      Awesome, Jeff. Thanks. And the need not be saved for the holiday. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Cheers, Valentina

      Reply

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