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

    Thanksgiving Appetizers: 10 Delicious Ideas!

    Nov 4, 2024 · by Valentina · 20 Comments

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    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 d’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 Gruyère 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!

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    • Light green bowl filled with strawberry and avocado salsa, with a halved strawberry on top.
      Strawberry Avocado Salsa
    • A few Spiced Avocado Fries on a white plate.
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    • Spinach Artichoke Dip with Gruyère

    Reader Interactions

    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 . . .

      Reply
      • 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! 🙂

        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. 🙂

        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! 🙂

        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! 😉 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 Gruyère Spinach Dip will be included. I'm really liking the Cinnamon Persimmon Bacon Baked Brie as well. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • 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. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jenna

      November 16, 2018 at 10:21 am

      So many delicious hors d’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. 🙂

        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. 🙂

        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! 🙄)

      xo

      Reply
      • 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. 😉 Cheers, Valentina

        Reply

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