15 Thanksgiving Appetizers To Kick Off The Feast

Wow your guests with this simple baked brie recipe, featuring warm, gooey cheese topped with sweet fig jam, crunchy pecans, and rosemary—it’s the perfect easy and elegant appetizer for any occasion!

This candied pecans recipe is an absolute must for the holidays! Sweet, salty, and crunchy nuts are perfect for serving with cocktails and appetizers, topping salads, or just snacking by the handful.

Devilishly delicious and endlessly customizable, deviled eggs are the perfect starter for any gathering. Learn my special technique for creating the best version that will have everyone asking for the recipe!

A gourmet twist on a classic party favorite, this cheese ball recipe combines two types of cheese, scallions, chopped dates, and roasted pecans, making it a delicious addition to any charcuterie board or appetizer spread.

Made with cocktail sausages and puff pastry, these fancy pigs in a blanket are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Gougères are savory French cheese puffs—the perfect appetizer to enjoy with sparkling wine or cocktails.

Toss that retro recipe that calls for grape jelly and chili sauce—these homemade cocktail meatballs are so much better.

With melty brie, honey, dried cherries, and pecans wrapped in flaky puff pastry, this brie en croûte is easy to make and sure to impress!

Crisp, flaky cheese straws dotted with herbs and pepper flakes make a perfect party starter, or enjoy them as a delicious nibble alongside a comforting bowl of soup.

Make your holiday gatherings special with this easy smoked salmon dip—perfect with crackers and cocktails or as part of a brunch buffet with bagels. Bonus: it can be made ahead for stress-free entertaining!

This blend of cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic and fresh herbs makes an irresistible spread.

Pimento cheese is a tangy and creamy cheese spread that’s often referred to as the pâté of the South. It’s wonderful on crackers, crudités, sandwiches, or even burgers.

Once you start snacking, there’s no stopping! These rosemary bar nuts from one of New York’s most beloved restaurants are seriously delicious.

A cocktail party classic that doubles as an easy weeknight dinner, Swedish meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser.

Bring a touch of fancy to your next party with these smoked salmon crisps—a crunchy, creamy, and oh-so-elegant twist on the classic bagels, lox, and cream cheese!