17 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers to Please a Crowd

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It’s that time of the year again when we start thinking for the excitement of Thanksgiving, spending time with the loved ones and enjoying too much delicious food that will keep us happy for days. These easy Thanksgiving appetizers are impressive and absolutely delicious, and really easy to make with real ingredients that taste incredible. Start your Thanksgiving dinner with these scrumptious bites, and have everyone excited for more.

Stuffed Turkey Breast Roll

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Stuffed Turkey Breast Roll with mushrooms and walnuts, a fantastic Thanksgiving appetizer. It’s beautifully moist, so juicy and and easy to put together. It’s an impressive starter for any party during the festive season too, and it goes down well with everyone.

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Green Bean Bundles

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Green Bean Bundles with bacon and drizzled with a delicious soy sauce, brown sugar and butter sauce, a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your Thanksgiving dinner. It’s quick to make, but big on flavours, and a huge hit with everyone at the table.

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Roasted Pumpkin Soup

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Roasted Pumpkin Soup with a chilli kick, a heart-warming soup for your Thanksgiving dinner. It’s cosy and comforting, and very easy to make with a handful of ingredients. Serve it with crusty bread or croutons, and you have a great appetizer for the big day.

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Pineapple Cheese Ball

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Pineapple Cheese Ball, an impressive crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving appetizer made with crushed pineapple, cheddar cheese, and diced green onion mixed with cream cheese, all rolled in a crunchy coating of Ritz crackers and pecans.

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Butternut Squash Arancini

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A comforting Thanksgiving appetizer, these Butternut Squash Arancini are stuffed with creamy butternut squash risotto and mozzarella, then deep fried to perfection. So easy to make, and pretty quick too, these risotto balls taste of Fall and coziness.

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Hot Artichoke Dip

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Hot Artichoke Dip, a fantastic Thanksgiving appetizer that is so creamy and satisfying. The dip is baked until it’s bubbling hot, and it can be served with any crackers, tortillas, nachos, breadsticks, bread, and so many more.

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Mini Cheese Balls

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Mini Cheese Balls made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salami, black olives, sundried tomatoes and spring onions and coated in crushed crackers, a fantastic Thanksgiving party appetizer. So easy to make, and so appetizing too!

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Brie and Cranberry Bites

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Brie and Cranberry Bites made with puff pastry and a touch of rosemary, an impressive Thanksgiving appetizer for all ages. Super easy to make, these canapés are the best party food.

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Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

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Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip, a delicious appetizer that screams perfection. Made without mayo, this dip is light and healthy, and perfect with any crackers, breadsticks, tortilla chips and so much more.

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Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Baked Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes made with mozzarella and spring onions, a healthy Thanksgiving appetizer. Top them with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and you get one delicious dish.

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Deviled Eggs

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Deviled Eggs, an impressive appetizer for your Thanksgiving party. It’s a classic dish that never fails to impress and it’s so quick and easy to make. The filling might be simple, but it’s full of flavours.

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Crab Balls

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Crab Balls with creme fraiche, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, spring onions and a touch of lemon, some delicious Thanksgiving appetizers that are golden and crispy on the outside, but juicy and delicious on the inside. The crab balls are quick and easy to make, and and fried to perfection.

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Chicken Kiev Balls

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Chicken Kiev Balls, a fantastic Thanksgiving appetizer. Tweaked from the classic chicken kiev recipe, these golden bites are sheer perfection.

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Hot Crab Dip

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Hot Crab Dip, a delicious Thanksgiving appetizer that is super easy to whip up with a handful of ingredients. It’s cheesy and creamy, and baked to a golden perfection in only 15 minutes from scratch.

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Tuna Dip

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Tuna Dip made with cream cheese, spring onions, and a lovely citrussy lemon kick. It’s ready in less than 5 minutes, and can be served either with crackers, or as a spread with crostini or a simple toast.

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Coosaw Island Creamy Cold Crab Dip

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Coosaw Island Creamy Cold Crab Dip, an impresive appetizer that will be the star of your Thanksgiving party. It’s incredibly delicious and easy to put together, and always a crowd pleaser.

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Brie and Fig Jam Crostini

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If you are looking for a gourmet appetizer for your Thanksgiving dinner, these Brie and Fig Jam Crostini are absolutely delicious. Golden and crispy crostini, brie cheese and homemade jam, crunchy pecans and a touch of thyme, the perfect bites!

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