10 Easy and Delicious Thanksgiving Appetizers to Impress Your Guests

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and, of course, indulgent feasts. While the main course takes center stage, let’s not overlook the appetizers that set the tone for the entire meal. To help you kick off your Thanksgiving celebration with a burst of flavor, we’ve curated a collection of 10 easy and delicious appetizer recipes. From savory to sweet, these crowd-pleasing starters are sure to impress your guests. Let’s dive into the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for each delectable dish.

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1. Cranberry Brie Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 wheel of Brie cheese, cut into small squares

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into small squares.
3. Press each square into a mini muffin tin.
4. Add a small spoonful of cranberry sauce to each pastry cup.
5. Top with a square of Brie.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

2. Stuffed Mushrooms with Sausage

Ingredients:

• 20 large mushrooms, stems removed
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, combine cooked sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, and parsley.
3. Stuff each mushroom cap with the mixture.
4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

3. Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into rounds
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Goat cheese
• Honey

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
4. Top each round with a small spoonful of goat cheese and a drizzle of honey.

4. Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Ingredients:

• 20 Medjool dates, pitted
• 10 slices bacon, cut in half

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wrap each date with a half-slice of bacon.
3. Secure with a toothpick and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy.

5. Caprese Skewers

Ingredients:

• Cherry tomatoes
• Fresh mozzarella balls
• Fresh basil leaves
• Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Thread a tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf onto each skewer.
2. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

6. Butternut Squash Soup Shooters

Ingredients:

• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper
• Nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add butternut squash and vegetable broth.
3. Simmer until squash is tender.
4. Blend until smooth, then stir in cream.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if desired.

7. Deviled Eggs with a Twist

Ingredients:

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon truffle oil
• Salt and pepper
• Paprika (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Remove yolks from eggs and mash with mayo, mustard, and truffle oil.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Pipe or spoon the mixture back into the egg whites.
4. Sprinkle with paprika.

8. Pumpkin Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, blend chickpeas, pumpkin, tahini, garlic, olive oil, and cumin until smooth.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Tartlets

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares.
3. In a pan, sauté onions in olive oil until caramelized.
4. Place a spoonful of onions on each pastry square.
5. Top with Gruyere and thyme.
6. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

10. Spiced Pecans

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pecan halves
• 1 egg white
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy.
3. Toss pecans in egg white until coated.
4. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt.
5. Add the sugar mixture to the pecans and toss until evenly coated.
6. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.