Whether you're hosting a large crowd for your Thanksgiving dinner or keeping it an small affair with just the family, you're going to need to plan for something to snack on while you prepare the main event. Don't worry I've got you covered. Here are five popular and easy to make recipes for Thanksgiving appetizers.
You might even want to skip the main feast altogether. Make a couple of these easy Thanksgiving starters, add a Thanksgiving cocktail and bake some pies for a laid back Thanksgiving pie party!
1. Fall Butter Board
Butter boards are the new charcuterie board and they just seem perfect for a special day like Thanksgiving. This one is a vegan butter board making it great for a large group (everyone gets to enjoy it!).
2. Colorful Veggie Tray
Create a large, bountiful platter full of colorful veggies (and a couple dips) and give guests something to graze on that won't fill them up too much. I love the idea of coming up with different veggie tray ideas based on what's in season so feel free to mix up what veggies and flavors you include.
3. Olive Cheese Bread Bites
Make this olive cheese spread ahead of time and when you're ready, slather it on slices of a baguette for a delicious olive cheese bread appetizer. It's salty and cheesy and basically appetizer perfection if you ask me.
4. Herbed Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
You don't need to cook these cream cheese stuffed peppers which makes them a great Thanksgiving starter since your oven will likely be occupied all day. Bonus is that you can make them the day before!
5. Mini Cheese Balls
These mini cheese balls are another no-bake option for an easy Thanksgiving appetizer. They can also be made in advance and they travel well if you need to take them to go.
But, Do You Need Appetizers for Thanksgiving?
I know, it seems like a lot of food. But, you definitely need to have something for folks to snack on while you're cooking up a storm all afternoon. All the delicious scents will be pouring out of your kitchen and making your friends and family real hungry. Planning for some Thanksgiving snacks ahead of time will also keep them from coming in and bugging the chef.
More Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers
If you're cooking a Thanksgiving feast you can definitely keep it simple when it comes to your starters. The point is just to have something set out to offer guests if they're arriving well before dinner will be served. Here are a few more really easy appetizer ideas:
- Purchase frozen appetizers and then set up a small appetizer buffet so guest can grab as they'd like.
- Chips and dip are never a bad option. It's totally fine to keep your Thanksgiving snacks easy!
- Nuts and trail mix are great options
- A variety of olives
- If you'll have kids you can make small sandwiches
- A charcuterie board is a traditional Thanksgiving starter and always a crowd pleaser
More Thanksgiving Recipes and Ideas:
- Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas
- Fall Moscow Mule
- Fall Mimosa with Thyme and Tangerine
- Easy Fall Home Decor Ideas
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