Let’s face it—Thanksgiving isn’t just about the turkey. It’s also about the irresistible appetizers that make everyone sneak seconds before the big meal. From creamy dips to savory bites, these recipes are the perfect way to kick off your holiday feast in style. This roundup features crowd-pleasers like Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites and the sweet-and-savory Cranberry Jalapeño Dip, guaranteed to disappear in no time. Whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish to share, these appetizers are so delicious your guests will forget all about pacing themselves. Find your next Thanksgiving favorite!

Spicy Cranberry Dip

A close-up of a bowl filled with cranberry salsa, garnished with sliced jalapeños. A hand is dipping a cracker into the salsa. In the background, there's a bowl of cranberries and scattered crackers.
15- Minute Sweet And Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Try this irresistible Cranberry Jalapeño Dip for your next party. Fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and cream cheese make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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Creamy Salsa Dip

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Cold Cream Cheese Salsa Dip . Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cream cheese salsa dip is a cold, creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar mixed in with salsa and Mexican spices.
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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews

A brown ceramic bowl filled with roasted cashews is garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary, placed on a white surface.
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews are a delightful appetizer, snack, or gift to give that is quick and easy to make and is gluten-free.
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Cheesy Sausage Dip (Crock Pot)

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Creamy Rotel Sausage Dip (Crock Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Warm Rotel sausage dip recipe combines the flavors of sausage and Rotel tomatoes with creamy Velveeta and cream cheese scooped with chips.
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

Close-up of bacon-wrapped cheese bites secured with toothpicks on a black wire rack. The appetizers are crispy and golden brown, with some melted cheese visible.
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage

Chicken bites wrapped in bacon served with Boursin and jalapeño and you have a melt-in-your-mouth, amazing low carb appetizer.
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Easy Candied Cashews

A bowl of candied cashews on a light gray surface. The cashews are piled in a white bowl lined with parchment paper, and a cloth napkin is partially visible in the background.
Easy Candied Cashews. Photo Credit: Insanely Easy Recipes

These candied nuts are crisp and toasty, perfectly sweetened with maple syrup, and flavored with the warm spiciness of nutmeg and cinnamon.
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Baked Brie With Cranberry Jam

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Best Savory Baked Brie Recipe With Cranberry Jam. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This sweet and savory baked brie recipe with cranberry jam is an upscale appetizer that is very quick to make and perfect for the holidays.
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Easy To Make Stuffed Mushrooms

Close-up of a skillet containing stuffed mushrooms topped with a mixture of herbs, nuts, and vegetables. The mushrooms are garnished with fresh green parsley, adding color to the golden brown filling.
Stuffed Mushrooms. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with mellow garlic, toasted pecans, sundried tomatoes, & spinach then topped with a citrus basil dressing.
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Classic Creamy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

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Creamy Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Elevate your Thanksgiving appetizers with this indulgent Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip. Creamy, cheesy, and ready in a flash, it’s the perfect party pleaser.
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Copycat Gardetto’s Mustard Pretzels Recipe

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Copycat Gardetto’s Mustard Pretzels Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Copycat Gardetto’s Mustard Pretzels Recipe is a quick and easy snack with a slight honey-sweet tangy coating in just 30 min. A delicious appetizer recipe that’s easy to make.
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Southern Cheese Straws

A batch of oval cookies cooling on a wire rack. The cookies have a striped pattern on top. A green and white cloth with partial text is draped on the rack's corner. The cookies are evenly spaced and resting on yellow paper.
How To Make The Famous Masters Southern Cheese Straws. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn the secret to making the classic Augusta Masters Southern Cheese Straws. A delicious, crisp, cheesy copycat recipe you can make at home. They are a delightful treat that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
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Homemade Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip

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Homemade Spicy Pimento Cheese (Dip or Spread). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This spicy homemade pimento cheese dip is a blend of creamy cheeses, mayo, pimentos, and sweet and spicy pickled jalapeños. It is a great thanksgiving appetizer option that you can try.
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Savory Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread

Six buttery, golden-brown shortbread cookies arranged on a piece of brown parchment paper. The cookies have a round shape with slightly crumbly edges.
Savory Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These savory and easy to make parmesan rosemary shortbread cookies are an elegant appetizer or special late-night snack with a glass of wine.
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Sweet Potato Bites with Grapes on Waffle Fries

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Sweet Potato Bites with Grapes on Waffle Fries. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage

What happens when you top crispy sweet potato waffle fries with grape salsa and goat cheese, you get sweet potato crostini.
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Holiday Cranberry Salsa

A dish with cream cheese topped with bright red cranberry salsa, garnished with chopped green onions, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cranberries. Corn tortilla chips surround the dish on a wooden surface, accompanied by parsley leaves.
5-Minute Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and savory 5-minute cranberry salsa is served over soft cream cheese for an irresistibly fresh and creamy thanksgiving appetizer or any easy snack.
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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Snack

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Healthy Snack Idea
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Snack Idea. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe is a quick and delicious crunchy appetizer snack ready in 15 minutes, and all you need is a can of chickpeas, seasoning, and your air fryer.
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Ham and Pickle Roll Ups

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Party Pickle Roll Ups: Quick To Make Appetizer. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you need a quick appetizer, these are really easy to prepare and will be a huge hit with the whole family. Pickle Rollups with Ham are perfect for game day, baby showers, cocktail parties, or any fun get-together with friends.
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21 Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Recipes for the Perfect Holiday

A bowl of colorful pasta salad featuring fusilli, peas, diced tomatoes, and chunks of chicken, garnished with fresh basil leaves. The meal is set on a woven cloth with a fork and knife in the background.
21 Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Recipes for the Perfect Holiday. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable with our 21 Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Recipes. From classic turkey and creamy mashed potatoes to unique bites like Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip, we’ve got you covered with dishes that will impress your guests and simplify your holiday planning. Each dish is designed to be a crowd-pleaser, ensuring everyone at your table leaves satisfied. Dive in and discover a recipe (or two) that will bring extra cheer to your Thanksgiving feast! Get All The Recipes: 21 Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Recipes for the Perfect Holiday