15 Great Thanksgiving Appetizers to Kick Off the Holiday (Part 1)

Before you get to the bird, there are plenty of opportunities to impress your guests, starting with the pre-meal appetizers. Start the holiday off on the right foot with one of these delicious Thanksgiving appetizers that are super tasty and will tide your guests over until the main course is finally served. From bites to breads to dips, there’s something for everyone here. Whether they’re cold appetizers that you can just pull from the fridge, or light appetizers to keep everyone from filling up too much before the main event, these crowd-pleasing make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes and easy appetizers to pull together at the last minute will leave everyone ready for the main event. 

1. Cranberry Chipotle Meatballs

Host the Toast 

2. Sweet Potato Casserole Bites

 Wonky Wonderful

3. Cheesy Mashed Potato Puffs

The Kitchn.

4. Cranberry Baked Brie Puff Pastry

Well Plated

5. Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

 Fit Foodie Finds.

6. Cranberry Salsa

Let’s Get Together

7. Chorizo, Parsnip & Olive Bites

Martha Stewart

8. Deviled Eggs

 Martha Stewart

9. Spinach Puffs

Deliciously Declassified

10. Roasted Balsamic Cranberry Brie Crostini

Neighborfood 

11. Crabmeat Au Gratin

 Amy in the Kitchen

12. Acorn Squash Cheese Spread

Helpful Homemade

13. Tempura Green Beans

Bon Appétit

14. Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Fries

 Delish

15. Baked Brie with Bacon & Caramelized Onions

Delish