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For Thanksgiving entertaining, we are all in on easy appetizers – AKA finger foods – you can nosh on so you won’t be starving while you wait for the main event. These Thanksgiving finger foods are delicious, easy to make, and are sure to be crowd pleasers. Whether you choose to serve them as side dishes or starters, everyone will want a bite! Here are some Thanksgiving finger food ideas for not getting hangry as those final dishes finish cooking.
Check out our favorite Thanksgiving finger foods!
Brit + Co
Crescent-Roll Cornucopia
This board might be full of good eats, but the handmade cornucopia is definitely the main focal point. We're obsessed. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
Bring some summer flavor into Thanksgiving Day with these delicious skewers. We'd recommend serving it with tzatziki sauce and fresh veggies. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Bacon Pastry Twists
These savory pastry twists are super easy to make, thanks to the store-bought dough. Extra points if you make them with a coordinating cheese dip! (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Easy Fig + Brie Crostini
All you really need for this delicious Thanksgiving finger food is bread + jam + cheese. Not only is it easy and delicious, but it looks way fancier than it truly is, which is always a good idea. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Sweet Potato + Goat Cheese + Honey Bites
The nuttiness of the sweet potatoes, the creamy finish of the goat cheese, and the sweet honey here make for a delicious appetizer you can make no matter the time of year. Add a dash of sea salt for an unexpected touch! (via Brit + Co)
StableDiffusion
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Because everyone loves a good Buffalo dip – pair it with chips and veggie sticks to make this snack a certified Thanksgiving finger food. (via Brit + Co)
Chocolate-Covered Cheese Bites
Get a head start on dessert with a dish that brings two of our favorite foods together: chocolate and cheese. It doesn't get better than this. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Mini Baked Potatoes
Thanksgiving isn't complete without baked potatoes, but if you're maxxed out on side dishes, add the starch to your appetizers instead! Sour cream, cheese, and bacon are still definitely encouraged. (via Brit + Co)
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The Easiest Baked Brie
Baked brie is a fancy addition to any table, but unlike a lot of our favorite upscale dishes, it's easier than you might think to add to your menu. Here's how to hack it. (via Brit + Co)
The Gourmet RD
Beet Hummus
Bright and cheery, this festive dip just needs carrot sticks or pita triangles for the appetizer to truly be one of the best Thanksgiving finger foods. (via The Gourmet RD)
Healthy Maven
Rosemary Cashew Bar Nuts
Savor these cashews that can be made ahead of time, and then pulled out at the last minute. (via the Healthy Maven)
The View from Great Island
Baked Brie with Maple, Apples, and Pecans
We're suckers for baked brie, especially one that screams 'holidays' like this one that could easily double as dessert. (via The View from Great Island)
Full of Plants
Vegan Pesto Swirl Cream Cheese
This pretty dish is the kind of make-ahead appetizer that will appeal to all kinds of eaters. Swap in store-bought vegan cream cheese to save some time. (via Full of Plants)
Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese Ball
Fresh herbs and toasted nuts make this goat cheese log an easy make-ahead Thanksgiving appetizer to serve with crackers. (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)
Host the Toast
Pesto Parmesan Spinach Balls
All that these vegetarian balls need to start the party is to be speared with toothpicks. We love Thanksgiving finger foods like this for serving a crowd! (via Host the Toast)
Damn Delicious
Maple Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
Snack on these sweet and savory biscuits as an appetizer on Thanksgiving. Then, slice them for leftover turkey sandwiches the next day! (via Damn Delicious)
SweetPhi
5-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Nuggets
No need to worry about eating too many veggies when you make these savory bites as a starter! (via SweetPhi)
A Magical Mess
Garlic and Onion Pull-Apart Cheese Bread
We think everyone can get behind bread and cheese before a Thanksgiving feast. (via A Magical Mess)
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Warm Turnip Green Dip
Get some extra greens in (with bacon on top, of course) in a dip to scoop up with crackers before starting the big feast! (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)
Peace, Love, and Low Carb
Keto Sausage Balls
Trying to keep up with keto during the holidays? This is one easy appetizer that will set you up for success. (via Peace, Love, and Low Carb)
The Cookie Rookie
Baked Ham & Cheese Mozzarella Sticks
Bake and pull — that’s the idea behind this cheesy winning appetizer. (via The Cookie Rookie)
Completely Delicious
Pecan and Gouda Cheese Ball with Cranberries
A cheese ball is always a good idea! It'll be gone and scooped all the way up before you know it. (via Completely Delicious)
Garnish with Lemon
Candied Bacon
Okay, there's nothing nutritious about candied bacon, but it sure guarantees the meal begins with a bang. (via Garnish with Lemon)
Vanilla and Bean
Mushroom Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
The savory mushrooms on these crostinis work so well with the lighter, creamier goat cheese spread. (via Vanilla and Bean)
How Sweet Eats
Maple Cream & Apple Butter Brie Cheese
Maple, melty brie, and apple butter? Thanksgiving finger foods don't get more autumnal than that. (via How Sweet Eats)
Make sure to plan your Thanksgiving & holiday parties with Brit + Co on Pinterest, and check out our Easy Thanksgiving Desserts piece for even more ideas for the table!
This post has been updated, with former reporting by Chloe Williams and Annelies Zijderveld.
