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Thanksgiving Appetizers

November 10, 2009 | (3 comments) | Post a Comment

After peeling ten pounds of potatoes and researching the perfect way to brown that bird, we're guessing that the appetizers you serve to get your Thanksgiving party started need to be simple and quick — but still special. Just because you are short on time and energy, doesn't mean you can't wow your guests the minute they walk in the door with easy dips, bites and spreads. With more than 450 easy Thanksgiving appetizers, it will only look like you slaved over them for hours.

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Hungry for more? Check out all our appetizer recipes, literally something for everyone.

Easy Dips

Fresh Basil-White Bean Hummus
Swiss Cheese Bacon Smoked Almond Dip
Wholly Guacamole
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Hot Feta Artichoke Dip
BLT Dip
Roasted Garlic Paste
Shrimp Mousse

Cheese Balls

Cheese Ball Maximus
Smoky Cheese Ball
Mexican Cheese Ball
My Sister's Spicy Cheese Ball
Cheese Ball With Everything
Turkey Cheese Ball
Pineapple Cheese Ball
Bacon Dill Cheese Ball

Finger Foods

BLT Bites
Mini Pigs-in-a-Blanket
Old English Crabmeat Appetizers (Very Easy)
Pepperoni Chips
Pesto Pastry Stars
Josephinas
Saucy Bacon Roll Ups
Toasted Ravioli

More Turkey Day Resources

Recipezaar's Thanksgiving Headquarters
Let's Talk Turkey
Stuffing & Dressing
Thanksgiving Sides
Serious Pie
Members' Thanksgiving Menus and Cookbooks
Our Thanksgiving Forum
All Thanksgiving Recipes
Turkey Day, Take Two

We want to know: What is that one appetizer without which your Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete? For my family it is always Lipton Onion Soup Dip and I'm guessing I'm not the only one.