Our Best Thanksgiving Appetizers
Today we’re rounding up our most popular Thanksgiving appetizers to make your holiday hosting easier. This list has everything from classics like baked brie and pretty puff-pastry wrapped asparagus to cheeseboards and pull-apart breads your whole table will love. If you need something simple, something make-ahead, or something that travels well – it’s all here!
Our Best Thanksgiving Appetizers
Today we’re rounding up our most popular Thanksgiving appetizers to make your holiday hosting easier. This list has everything from classics like baked brie and pretty puff-pastry wrapped asparagus to cheeseboards and pull-apart breads your whole table will love. If you need something simple, something make-ahead, or something that travels well – it’s all here!
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Thanksgiving is officially the start of entertaining season, which means many of us are planning dishes for family gatherings, Friendsgiving meals, and the first round of holiday parties. These are the appetizers that get made again and again, and the ones we rely on every single year.
The most requested? Definitely the baked brie and anything wrapped in puff pastry. And breads always have a moment too – soft pretzels, star bread, and shareable loaves that make the table feel extra festive!
We love seeing what you bring to your tables this time of year! We have Thanksgiving tomorrow and then a steady run of celebrations. Before diving into new recipes for the season, we wanted to highlight the appetizers that are already tried-and-true favorites.
Before we jump into the list, two quick hosting tips:
- Set the tone early. Music on, a couple candles lit, and at least one appetizer ready to grab when guests walk in. A small cheeseboard on the counter all day never fails.
- If you’re the guest, bring something. It’s always appreciated — and if you can, add a small hostess gift. A bottle of wine, a box of cookies, a candle, or even a cute holiday ornament is perfect.
Now, onto the appetizers!
Our Best Thanksgiving Appetizers
Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie
Flaky, golden pastry wrapped around warm brie with mushrooms and herbs — elegant, easy, and always the first thing to disappear.
Asparagus Prosciutto and Brie Puff Pastry Bundles
A festive, savory bite made with brie, prosciutto, and tender asparagus wrapped in puff pastry. Great warm or at room temperature.
Sun-Dried Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Basil Tart
A bright, flavorful tart that’s perfect for slicing and serving as a starter. It looks impressive but comes together easily.
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Turnovers
Buttery rough-puff pastry filled with herbed mushrooms and creamy goat cheese — cozy, delicious, and ideal for snacking.
Easy Holiday Charcuterie Board
A simple, no-cook option that’s always appreciated: cheeses, fruit, nuts, crackers, and anything seasonal you love.
Soft Sourdough Pretzels
Warm, chewy, salty pretzels that feel special but are surprisingly simple to make. Perfect with mustard or added to a snack board.
Basil Pesto Star Bread
A pull-apart, shareable bread with beautiful twists — festive, flavorful, and great for guests to tear into while the meal finishes cooking.
Olive Oil Potato Chips
Crisp, homemade chips with the creamiest dip. A casual, crowd-pleasing option that works for game days and gathering tables alike.
Pimento Cheese Dip
An irresistible combination of creamy cheddar, sweet pimentos, and just the right amount of tang creates a flavor profile that’s sure to have you coming back for more!
Fall Harvest Salad
This Fall Harvest Salad with Spiced Apple Cider Bourbon Vinaigrette is light, just a touch sweet, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving or weeknight dinners!
Asparagus Prosciutto Flatbread
Crispy, salty, tangy, with an earthy sweetness from the asparagus and onions. Every bite will always leave you wanting more!
Sweet Potato Stacks
The perfect holiday side or appetizer/snack! These Roasted Garlic and Thyme Sweet Potato Stacks are light, full of flavor, and truly SO delicious.
Brown Butter Popovers
Easy, buttery, nutty, and so good! These Brown Butter Popovers are the perfect compliment to any meal.
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