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21 Thanksgiving Appetizers You NEED To Try Before the Big Feast

By Linnea Zielinski

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner — and you probably already know the staples that you’ll be laying out on the dining room table for dinner. When it comes to Turkey Day, your family members know what they like and come to expect the same comforting dishes they have had since they were little. No one wants a surprise in the stuffing!

But if you want to mix things up a little bit beyond your basic mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce this year, the appetizers are where you can have a little fun. Plus, you gotta keep everyone in a good mood while they await the turkey. No family feuds will break out before dinner as long as you have a table fully stocked with these Thanksgiving appetizers — everyone will be too busy chewing!

Pace yourselves, friends! It’s going to be a long day of eating, and those Thanksgiving appetizers are just the beginning.

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    Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Creamy Dill Dip The best of two different spud-based sides: The edges are crispy like chips and the insides are gooey and steaming hot like in fries! Get the recipe from Bowl of Delicious.

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    Antipasto Skewers Why set out a platter and risk a mess you'll have to clean up when you can set out these sweet and simple skewers that pack a little of each goodie into one bite? Get the recipe from The Sweetest Occasion.

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    Cranberry Walnut Pinwheels: Buttery, flaky dough makes these three-bite treats dangerously addictive, especially when drizzled with just a touch of honey. Get the recipe from Diethood.

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    Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs Cranberry sauce gives guests a little pop of Thanksgiving flavor without overloading them before they sit down to the actual feast. Get the recipe from Tastes Better from Scratch.

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    Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts If this standard side dish has been a big hit in years past, try this easy appetizer to get all your guests excited for the big meal. Get the recipe from Fit Foodie Finds.

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    White Cheddar and Cranberry Dip Those little tart berries, though unexpected, balance the fat in the dip and give you much needed pops of fresh flavor. Get the recipe from Little Broken.

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    Thanksgiving Turkey Cheeseball Just be warned that you're going to have to take the first bite, since your guests will find this edible arrangement just too cute to mess up! Get the recipe from Crafts a la Mode.

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    Salted Caramel Pretzel Snaps A couple of these crunchy clusters go a long way thanks to the one-two punches of salt paired with chewy, gooey caramel and chocolate. Get the recipe from Oh Sweet Basil.

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    Hot Crab Dip Watch the portions you set out of this seriously addictive dip, otherwise all your guests will be stuffed well before the turkey is served. Get the recipe from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch.

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    Twice Baked Potatoes If you don't plan on sitting down until dinner later, these are the perfect pre-dinner, football-watching snacks for your gathering! Get the recipe from Lil Luna.

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    Harvest Caramel Corn This mix is snacking perfection between the crunchy popcorn, gooey caramel, and luscious caramel-filled chocolates scattered throughout. Get the recipe from Two Sisters Crafting.

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    Prosciutto and Blue Cheese-Wrapped Pears It's an awfully fancy appetizer that comes together awfully quickly--but your guests don't have to know that. Just let them be impressed! Get the recipe from The Everygirl.

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    Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter Copycat Even if you have no idea what this restaurant chain is, you'll be instantly hooked on their sweet and creamy cinnamon honey butter slathered on, well, anything.Get the recipe from Something Swanky.

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    Cranberry and Brie Bites Gooey Brie is exactly what puff pastry needs to make it feel downright dreamy, and a little dollop of cranberry cuts through the richness so you don't feel weighed down. Get the recipe from Kitchen Sanctuary.

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    Rustic Fall Fruit and Cheese Tray There's no need for anything fancy or time-consuming--especially considering all that you're cooking for dinner--when your cheese and fruit tray is this gorgeous! Get the recipe from Seven Layer Charlotte.

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    Loaded Sweet Potato Bites Consider these tiny treats a taste of what's to come later at dinner; the classic sweet potato with just the right amount of indulgent toppings! Get the recipe from A Healthy Life for Me.

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    Cranberry Rosemary Cheese Spread This dip has everything! It's a little sweet, a little salty, a little creamy, a little crunchy--but it's more than a little addictive! Get the recipe from Yellow Bliss Road.

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    Maple Caramel Bacon Crack Triangle after triangle of this sweet-savory treat will disappear right before your eyes thanks to the mouth-watering combination of bacon and maple. Get the recipe from The Domestic Rebel.

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    Brown Sugar-Glazed Turkey Meatballs Don't worry about turkey overload! This recipe is so finger-lickin-good that your guests won't care that the bulk of it is turkey. Get the recipe from Diethood.

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    Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Opt for prosciutto instead of bacon to make these spears lightning-fast to make and cook! Get the recipe from Damn Delicious.

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    Kahlua Pecan Brown Sugar Baked Brie This appetizer is basically bites of boozy cheesecake, with that signature subtle tang from Brie. Are you drooling yet?! Get the recipe from Noble Pig.
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