Thanksgiving is all about good food and great company, but who says you need to spend hours prepping appetizers? This collection of quick-to-make Thanksgiving starters will keep your guests happily nibbling while the turkey roasts. From creamy pumpkin hummus with toasted pita to crispy bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts and easy cheese-stuffed mushrooms, these recipes are as effortless as they are crowd-pleasing. Whether you’re hosting a formal dinner or a casual gathering, these appetizers are the perfect way to kick off your feast with flavors everyone will be thankful for!

Baked Spinach Artichoke Appetizer Dip

spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Baked Spinach Artichoke Appetizer Dip Image 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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Baked Brie Recipe with Cranberry

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Baked Brie Recipe with Cranberry. 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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Sweet Potato Bites With Waffle Fries

A platter of sweet potato appetizers next to glasses of wine.
Sweet Potato Bites With 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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Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip Deliciously Homemade

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Spicy Pimento Cheese Dip Deliciously Homemade. 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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Crowd-Favorite Mustard Pretzels Recipe

Honey mustard pretzels
Crowd-Favorite Mustard Pretzels Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Crowd-Favorite 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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Easy Bacon Chicken Bites Recipe

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.
Easy Bacon Chicken Bites Recipe. 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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Super Easy Cranberry Salsa With Cream Cheese

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.
Super Easy 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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Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese

A white bowl filled with creamy orange dip, garnished with a ginger snap cookie. Surrounding the bowl are more ginger snap cookies and green apple slices on a white plate. A striped cloth and small white pumpkins are in the background.
Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is ready in just 5 minutes and perfect for dipping with gingersnaps or apple slices. This is one of the easiest make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes that’s full of festive flavor.
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Pickle Roll Ups With Ham

Party pickle Roll-Ups on a plate with fresh dill ready to be served
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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. > Get The Full Recipe: Pickle Roll Ups With Ham

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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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.
Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread Image 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. > Get The Full Recipe: Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Healthy Snack Idea
Crunchy Chickpea Appetizer Recipe. 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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Creamy Freeze & Bake Crab Pinwheels Recipe

Crab pinwheels with hot cheese and crab meat wrapped in flour tortilla.
Creamy Freeze & Bake Crab Pinwheels Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This delicious and creamy crab pinwheels recipe is stuffed with a creamy filling of cream cheese, crab, cheddar cheese, and a spicy creole seasoning.
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Cinnamon Peanut Butter-Stuffed Dates

stuffed dates filled with peanut butter sprinkled on top with coconut and bits of cranberry and cinnamon
Cinnamon Peanut Butter-Stuffed Dates. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cinnamon Peanut Butter-Stuffed Dates are the perfect quick appetizer snack when you are craving something sweet and good for you day or night.
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15-Minute Candied Pecans Recipe

A bowl filled with glazed or candied pecans rests on a white surface. Some pecans are scattered nearby, showcasing their glossy coating and appeal as a sweet snack or dessert topping.
15-Minute Candied Pecans Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Discover how to make candied pecans in 15 minutes. Simple ingredients transform pecans into caramel-coated treats for your party snacks, desserts or salads.
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Festive Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

A hand holding a cracker dipped in a creamy dip topped with chopped cranberry relish. Sliced jalapeños are sprinkled on the relish, visible in the background.
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip Image Credit Intentional Hospitality

This Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is a classic addition to your thanksgiving appetizers as it combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the heat of jalapeno peppers to create a delicious and unique flavor that will be sure to impress your guests.
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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.
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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. > Get The Full Recipe: Southern Cheese Straws

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews

A brown ceramic bowl filled with roasted cashews is garnished with sprigs of fresh rosemary, placed on a white surface.
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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews are a delightful appetizer, snack, or gift to give that is quick and easy to make. > Get The Full Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashews

Easy Make Ahead Party Dips For A Crowd

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Dips always start the party right, so when I’m hosting a get-together with family and friends, I like to make some party dips ahead of time for our party. I want to share with you some of my favorite dips that I think will be a hit at your next party. > Get The Recipe: Easy Make Ahead Party Dips For A Crowd

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.
Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality Candied Cashews

These candied nuts are crisp and toasty, perfectly sweetened with maple syrup, and flavored with the warm spiciness of nutmeg and cinnamon. > Get The Full Recipe: Candied Cashews

Crowd-Pleasing Cold Crab Dip Recipe

Crowd-Pleasing Cold Crab Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sweet lump crab meat from a can, creamy cheeses, and a hint of Old Bay combine to whip up a tasty and crowd-pleasing dip in less than 5 min.!
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Vidalia Onion Dip

A hand is dipping a cracker into a cast iron skillet filled with a bubbling, golden-brown baked cheese dip. The dip appears creamy and cheesy, with a slightly crispy top layer. A bowl of crackers is partially visible in the background on a dark surface.
Vidalia Onion Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Vidalia onion dip is our all time favorite dip for parties or game day. Just a few simple ingredients make it the best onion dip around.
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Easy & Unique Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe

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Easy & Unique Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Kick up your next batch of slow cooker Chex mix with a unique flavor combination of spices, that is simple to make. This is an absolute must-add to your snack recipes!
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25 Festive Christmas Desserts to Sweeten Your Holiday

Christmas Tree Dip Recipe in a snow man bowl with vanilla wafers to dip into it
25 Festive Christmas Desserts to Sweeten Your Holiday. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweeten your holiday with these 25 festive Christmas desserts! From classic gingerbread cookies to creative treats like White Chocolate Christmas Chex Mix and Grinch Brownies, this roundup has something for every dessert lover. Whether you’re looking for no-bake options, fun cookie ideas, or indulgent cakes, these recipes are perfect for bringing holiday cheer to any gathering. Explore them all and find your next must-have treat for the season! Get All The Recipes: 25 Festive Christmas Desserts to Sweeten Your Holiday