40+ Appetizers to Nosh on While the Thanksgiving Turkey Roasts

Delightful Mom

It's easy to overlook appetizers on Thanksgiving Day — there are a lot of other dishes to manage, after all — but we'd argue this is a big mistake. Not only does that turkey almost always take longer to cook than anticipated, but the last thing that's needed on a (sometimes) tense holiday is a hangry family. Instead, pin a couple of these appetizers that are perfect for the big day. Many can be made ahead, others are great last-minute options, and a few are more involved showstoppers, perfect for making when you're not in charge of the main spread.

POPSUGAR Photography | Arturo Torres

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese Muffins

Spinach, Artichoke, and Jalapeño Dip

Nut-Crusted Fried Brie Bites

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Rosemary-Sesame Pecans

Get the recipe: rosemary-sesame pecans

Greek-Yogurt-Based French Onion Dip

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip

Get the recipe: pumpkin goat cheese dip

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

Get the recipe: ham and cheese pinwheels

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Peppery Ranch Cheese Ball

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POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates

Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Mushrooms

Everything Bagel Goat Cheese

Apricot Jalapeño Spread

Get the recipe: apricot jalapeño spread

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Herbed Cheese Straws

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Brie & Cranberry Potato Bites

Pumpkin Hummus

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Creamy Herb Dip

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Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Swirls

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Spicy Deviled Eggs

Get the recipe: spicy deviled eggs

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Smoky and Spicy Almonds

Get the recipe: smoky and spicy almonds

Cheese Ball With Roasted Almonds

Cranberry-Jalapeno Baked Brie Dip

Baked Rosemary Beet Chips

Get the recipe: baked rosemary beet chips

Cranberry Crostini

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Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Goat Cheese Truffles

Roasted Grape Crostini with Brie and Fresh Thyme

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Shrimp Cocktail

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POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Spicy Marinated Olives

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Brie and Fig Jam Bites

Get the recipe: brie and fig jam bites

POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta

Roasted Pumpkin Seed Hummus

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers

Hot Crab Dip

Get the recipe: hot crab dip

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Cheesy Phyllo Crackers

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Rosemary Cheddar Gorgonzola Pumpkin Seed Crackers

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Cheese Plate

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Get the recipe: bacon-wrapped dates

Rosemary and Smoked Salt Roasted Almonds

POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Mushroom and Brie Bruschetta

Warm Honey Fig Blue Cheese Dip

Maple Glazed Mixed Nuts with Candied Bacon

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites

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