Thanksgiving Appetizers start your Christmas dinner deliciously. We dug deep into our treasure trove of appetizer recipes and discovered that these premium snacks and apps are the best of the best, including seasonal sensations like stuffed mushrooms and cranberry meatballs, as well as Thanksgiving-appropriate dips, cheese puffs and various bite-sized delicacies.
Feta Cheese Sheets
This golden puff pastry is filled with a simple feta cheese mixture. “I made them for Thanksgiving, and my family asked for more for Christmas dinner,” SHARARW says. “Very, very simple. In addition, I assembled and cooked them the day before when everyone arrived. Delicious, elegant and simple!”
Mushrooms stuffed with beef
A hearty mixture of ground beef and breadcrumbs is seasoned with garlic and chili powder and cooked in buttered button mushroom caps. “An eighteenth-century recipe that I modified slightly,” says Jennifer. “Better make a double batch, because these go fast. The sausage can be replaced with ground beef if desired.”
Hearty Pumpkin Hummus
Pumpkin puree adds a colorful and delicious touch to the traditional hummus. Serve with sliced vegetables and pita bread! “I think I like my results. I mixed a small handful of Tamari-flavored pumpkin seeds just before serving and sprinkled a little Paprika on top to make it beautiful,” says Georgia j Llewellyn.
Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs
The sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs are cooked in a fruity and colorful cranberry sauce glaze in this recipe, originating from Cape Cod (Cranberry Country). “These cocktail meatballs are perfect for any party where you want to impress,” says Robin Myshrall Ulery. “They are the first appetizer to go, and everyone wants the recipe.
Crab And Artichoke Dip In The Oven
Here is a creamy crab and artichoke dip cooked in a bread bowl. Cream cheese, sour cream and Mayonnaise mix it with Cheddar, herbs and spices. The best part about cooking this dip in a bread bowl? You can eat the bowl! The second best part? There are no serving dishes to clean! Serve hot with crackers.