This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy.
These Thanksgiving Appetizers are easy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for snacking. Just pick a recipe, and your party starters are ready in no time!
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or bringing a dish to share, having a few easy appetizers ready to go is always a good idea.
Thanksgiving dinner takes up a lot of oven space and even more of your attention, so a few easy appetizers can be a lifesaver. This collection of Thanksgiving Appetizers brings together my favorite party starters, from creamy cheese balls and hot dips to slow cooker meatballs and savory sausage bites.
Most of these recipes use just a handful of simple ingredients, and many of them cook in the slow cooker or come together ahead of time. That means your guests have something delicious to snack on while you finish up the main meal, and you are not stuck in the kitchen the whole time.
These easy Thanksgiving dips are always a hit at holiday parties. They’re simple to prepare, easy to serve, and perfect for keeping guests busy before the main meal.
Crack Chicken Dip is so good and filled with tasty ingredients you will not stop eating it! Loaded with chicken, cheese, bacon, cream cheese and Ranch seasoning this dip will be gone faster than you put it on the table!
This Chili Cheese Dip is made with my favorite chili plus just two other ingredients. It's so simple to make and taste amazing. Just warm it in the oven and serve with tortilla chips.
It’s one of my all time favorite dip recipes! This Sausage Cream Cheese Dip is so good and easy to make. Just three ingredients then it’s time to wow your guests!
Your favorite cookie now in a creamy dip. This Snickerdoodle Dip is easy to make and makes the perfect dip for fruit or crackers. This Snickerdoodle Dip Recipe will be the talk of the party!
Buffalo Chicken Dip is my all-time favorite appetizer and this recipe is hands down the best way to make it. It's simple and delicious and a real crowd-pleaser.
This Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball recipe is the perfect dessert appetizer. It's sweet and goes perfect with graham crackers or vanilla wafers. Use a knife and spread it on some strawberries too for an extra special treat!
This Easy Charcuterie Board recipe has everything you need to be the host with the most. People will love this board, and it will be the talk of the party!
Pinwheels are the perfect recipe to serve as an appetizer or even a quick lunch. These Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels are a favorite of mine. They taste amazing and are so simple to make.
Serving pretzels is a classic snack that kids love and have been served at parties for years. Kick up your pretzel game by serving them with this awesome Pretzel Dip.
These BBQ Meatballs are a great appetizer for a party, or you can serve them as the main course! Made with frozen meatballs, your favorite BBQ sauce and some brown sugar these are super easy to make and taste great!
These Slow Cooker Little Smokies are the perfect easy appetizer. Just three simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker. The family will love them at the next holiday gathering or big game party!
Thanksgiving appetizers don’t all have to be savory. These sweet snacks and dessert dips are perfect for guests who want something to enjoy before or after the big meal.
White Trash (also known as White Chocolate Trail Mix) is Cheerios, Chex, Pretzels, Peanuts and M&Ms all covered in melted white chocolate. This is a great snack for the holidays or any party or gathering you are having!
Thanksgiving is all about good food, family, and spending time together, so I love recipes that don’t make the day harder than it needs to be. These easy Thanksgiving appetizers are perfect for keeping guests happy while you’re working on the main meal, and many can be made ahead to save you time.
Looking for more recipes for your holiday table? Check out my Thanksgiving Recipes for more easy ideas, or browse my Get Inspired page for even more simple family-friendly recipes.
Whether you’re hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner or just bringing a dish to share, these easy Thanksgiving appetizers are a great place to start. Pick a few favorites, make what you can ahead of time, and enjoy the holiday with your family instead of spending the entire day in the kitchen.
If you tried any of my recipes I would love to hear from you, leave me a comment below. You can also connect with me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST. I would love for you to follow along and discover more amazing recipes.
I'm Jennie! I'm a busy mom of three and I love cooking and sharing easy recipes. From slow cooker meals to casseroles all my recipes are simple to make and ones the entire family will love.
