Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving Appetizers 20 Appetizers For Your Thanksgiving Potluck By Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue works as an associate commerce editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, and her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on October 16, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Melissa Goff Holidays only feel like holidays when you divide and conquer the cooking. (Who wants to tackle an entire dinner? No one? Okay then.) Whether you're heading to a Thanksgiving potluck or casual Friendsgiving, one of these appetizers could easily become your new favorite Turkey Day dish. 01 of 20 Chef John's Cheese Sticks View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine "Delicious and super easy. You can make them in advance and pop them in the oven just before your guests arrive," Stephen Kassinger says. 02 of 20 Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms View Recipe Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms | Photo by CC. "I never have any leftovers. Even my young son loves the flavorful filling. These are great to bring to get togethers," Stephanie G. says. 03 of 20 Glazed Spicy Cinnamon Pecans View Recipe bd.weld "My family and friends love them and request them every holiday," says recipe creator arlene. 04 of 20 Bacon and Date Appetizer View Recipe Jessica "These were a huge hit at a party I had this weekend, even among people who don't like dates. Like others, I baked these, instead of broiling, at 400 degrees until browned," Erin Black Shankel says. 05 of 20 One Two Three Sausage Balls View Recipe Elaine Harper "These are simple and so yummy. There are never any left to bring home from holiday parties!" - Elaine Harper 06 of 20 Herman Reunion Cheese Ball View Recipe Herman Reunion Cheese Ball | Photo by MrsFisher0729. MrsFisher0729 "I made this for Thanksgiving and it was the hit of the party!" - nancee 07 of 20 Scallops One - Two - Three View Recipe Photo by Aja. Aja "I enjoyed this super simple recipe! I've tried this without cooking the bacon first and for me it tends to be a little to soft for my liking. I followed other reviews and cooked the bacon partially, and it turned out perfect," Aja writes. 08 of 20 Roasted Grape Crostini with Fresh Herbs View Recipe lutzflcat "Roasting grapes makes them even sweeter, the herbs bring a bit of savory flavor, and when combined with creamy, lemony ricotta, you're in for a tantalizing appetizer," writes recipe creator lutzflcat. 09 of 20 Baked Stuffed Brie with Cranberries & Walnuts View Recipe Chef John "This is the easiest and most delicious dish to serve as a starter! It looks magnificent in its golden pastry, and when you cut into it and the cheese and cranberries start oozing out, the guests are so impressed," Sheila Grace Ferguson says. 10 of 20 Stuffed Mushrooms IV View Recipe Melissa Goff "Wow, these were so good! I made them for an appetizer on Thanksgiving, and my husband and I had to stop eating them! We were afraid we'd have no room for dinner. We really loved them," Mels Martinez says. 11 of 20 Savory Pumpkin Hummus View Recipe NancyLou "Made this to take to Thanksgiving... It was a big hit. The pumpkin taste is not at all overpowering, and the seasoning was flavorful without being too spicy. My husband and daughter are big hummus fans and definitely gave this recipe the thumbs up." - cookinformygang 12 of 20 Cranberry Brie Bites View Recipe Caroline Spaulding "Tangy cranberry, creamy brie, and crunchy walnuts come together in a buttery shell for an appetizer that will wow your guests. Bonus: These can be made up to 3 days ahead; wrap them in plastic wrap before the baking step and store in the refrigerator. Serve warm or at room temperature," Julie Hubert says. 13 of 20 Prosciutto and Parmesan Pinwheels View Recipe Photo by Mieke VanGeel Busmanas. "I've made this decadent appetizer twice, and everyone loved it both times. The pinwheels were light and flaky and packed with lots of flavor from the prosciutto and Parmesan." - DNYGARD 14 of 20 Exotic Mushroom and Walnut Pate View Recipe Photo by Yancakes. "Absolutely spectacular dish! Great hot or cold. My kids love this dish when I put it inside of puff pastry and bake it until its golden brown." - Kim 15 of 20 Arlene's Bacon & Crabmeat View Recipe Melissa Goff "I made this as an appetizer for a friend's gathering, but no one ever had a chance to try them. After tasting the first one, my husband told me I couldn't take them to the party. He sat down and ate the whole tray, and I am not kidding." - Jan 16 of 20 Feta Cheese Foldovers View Recipe Feta Cheese Foldovers | Photo by Christina. Christina "These can make anyone look like a caterer! I've made these several times now and everyone loves them." - DIGGETYDOGGIE 17 of 20 Candied Almonds View Recipe More Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes Lady J "Wonderful and easy recipe! I have tried several candied nuts recipes and this one is the best." - SouthernChiquita 18 of 20 Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs View Recipe Photo by Shearone. Shearone "These cocktail meatballs are perfect for Christmas, New Year's Eve, or any party that you want to impress. They are the first appetizer to go, and everyone wants the recipe. The recipe originated in Cape Cod, cranberry country," Robin Myshrall Ulery says. 19 of 20 Cheese Ball III View Recipe More Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes KGora "If you like olives, you'll love this cheese ball. When I described it to people, they were hesitant to try it, but ended up devouring it." - Penny 20 of 20 Holiday Hot Spinach Dip View Recipe Melissa Goff "I make this every year during the holidays. My family loves it, even the ones who don't like one or more of the ingredients!" - TheresaNY More Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit