Prep for your Thanksgiving meal and keep everyone satisfied with this collection of the best Thanksgiving make-ahead appetizers.
These Thanksgiving appetizers will get yourbig feaststarted with minimal fuss.
Get a head startfrom a few hours to a few monthswith help from these easy holidayappetizer ideas.
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A little brown sugar adds a touch of caramely goodness.
Freezer and refrigerator prep methods mean you have two ways to get a jump-start on these.
What makes this one worthy of your selection of Thanksgiving dinner appetizers?
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Not only are these easy Thanksgiving appetizers ultra tasty, but they’re a make-ahead option too.
Both the dips and the chips can be stored in the fridge up to three days.
Caramelized Onion Dip
This Thanksgiving dip recipe is prepared in a half hour.
Combine all ingredients to create a creamy dip, and serve with vegetable chips.
Bonus points if you make your own chips from radishes and jicama.
Pull them from the fridge and bake just before serving.
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Bacon-Turkey-Cranberry Roll-Ups
Tortilla roll ups are a classic holiday appetizer.
Here we’re combining holiday flavors like turkey and dried cranberries.Crispy baconadds texture and flavor.
To make this Thanksgiving appetizer ahead, roll up to 24 hours before serving.
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Slice and serve at party time.
Serve it with crispy bread slices, cucumbers, and peppers for an easy appetizer.
It will keep in the fridge up to 12 hours before serving.
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Plus, these quiche cups are super versatile.
Switch out the proteins, cheese, and seasonings to create bites you and your guests will love.
Fill dumpling dough with a mashed potato, cream cheese, and onion combination.
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Freeze the raw pierogis and cook them before your Thanksgiving gathering.
Pull-Apart Pretzel and Beer Cheese Skillet
What could be better than beer cheese at the holidays?
This restaurant-worthy appetizer is as pretty as it is delicious.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
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Refrigerate the spread, and serve with pretzels, crackers, fruit, or miniature bagels.
It’s a sweet starter to the main meal.
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Air-Fryer Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Make these pumpkin seeds for ahealthy snackas a lead-up to the big dinner.
These are crunchy, savory, and easy for guests to grab a handful while sipping on a beverage.
confirm you have at least a few appetizers on hand to keep all your guests satisfied.
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It’s best to have about three or four bite-sized appetizers per person.
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