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Thanksgiving appetizers—even the last-minute ones—are no cause for concern when you have these recipes on hand. These appetizers are ready in 15 minutes or less, so you can easily assemble them before the guests arrive. Recipes like our Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam and Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites are quick, flavorful bites.
01of 15Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & HoneyThis easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. Be sure to process the feta and cream cheese together until you see a smooth texture and ribbons start to form. Doing so will ensure any bits of feta are broken down, and you’ll avoid a grainy texture. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios, but you could substitute regular honey or date syrup if preferred.View recipe
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Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey
This easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. Be sure to process the feta and cream cheese together until you see a smooth texture and ribbons start to form. Doing so will ensure any bits of feta are broken down, and you’ll avoid a grainy texture. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios, but you could substitute regular honey or date syrup if preferred.
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02of 15Lemon-Garlic Marinated ShrimpMarinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.View recipe
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Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp
Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.
03of 15Easy Black Bean DipThis creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand.View recipe
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Easy Black Bean Dip
This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand.
04of 15Baked Brie with Blackberry JamJamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.Baked Brie is a classic, crowd-pleasing party appetizer, whether it’s wrapped up in a pastry, in bite-size form or covered in a fruity jam, like in this recipe. In this easy 3-ingredient appetizer, we top a wheel of Brie with blackberry jam, bake for 10 minutes and serve with crisp apple slices (or crackers). It’s so simple yet so delicious, you’ll wonder why you don’t make it more often!View recipe
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Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam
Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.
Baked Brie is a classic, crowd-pleasing party appetizer, whether it’s wrapped up in a pastry, in bite-size form or covered in a fruity jam, like in this recipe. In this easy 3-ingredient appetizer, we top a wheel of Brie with blackberry jam, bake for 10 minutes and serve with crisp apple slices (or crackers). It’s so simple yet so delicious, you’ll wonder why you don’t make it more often!
05of 15Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan BitesJamie Vespa, M.S., R.D.These 3-ingredient apricot, Parmesan and prosciutto bites are as simple to make as they look, and they taste even better. Simply layer each ingredient on top of the other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-size starter.View recipe
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Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites
These 3-ingredient apricot, Parmesan and prosciutto bites are as simple to make as they look, and they taste even better. Simply layer each ingredient on top of the other and secure with a toothpick for an easy bite-size starter.
06of 153-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie CrostiniAlex ShytsmanWith just three ingredients, you can pull together an impressive appetizer perfect for holidays or dinner parties. The tangy cranberries cut through the richness of the cheese to create a balanced bite. This quick appetizer can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.View recipe
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3-Ingredient Cranberry-Brie Crostini
Alex Shytsman
With just three ingredients, you can pull together an impressive appetizer perfect for holidays or dinner parties. The tangy cranberries cut through the richness of the cheese to create a balanced bite. This quick appetizer can be easily doubled to feed a crowd.
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Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese
PHOTOGRAPHER: RACHEL MAREK, FOOD STYLIST: ANNIE PROBST
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Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toasts
09of 15Reuben Pickle BitesThis pickle-on-a-stick appetizer has all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in one small bite. Watch this crowd-pleasing no-cook appetizer disappear in a snap at a party, game-watch or tailgate.View recipe
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Reuben Pickle Bites
This pickle-on-a-stick appetizer has all the flavors of a classic Reuben sandwich in one small bite. Watch this crowd-pleasing no-cook appetizer disappear in a snap at a party, game-watch or tailgate.
10of 15Caprese SkewersPhotographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors HallWe take all the ingredients of a classic caprese salad and layer them onto skewers for a quick appetizer. These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party.View recipe
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Caprese Skewers
Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
We take all the ingredients of a classic caprese salad and layer them onto skewers for a quick appetizer. These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party.
11of 15Spinach-Feta Dip with DillTry this spinach dip, infused with fresh dill and briny feta cheese, as a sandwich spread—or serve alongside crackers or crudité.View recipe
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Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill
Try this spinach dip, infused with fresh dill and briny feta cheese, as a sandwich spread—or serve alongside crackers or crudité.
12of 15Salami, Cheddar & Pepperoncini Charcuterie SticksJacob FoxSalami, Cheddar cheese and pepperoncini deliver flavor in every bite in this easy appetizer.View recipe
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Salami, Cheddar & Pepperoncini Charcuterie Sticks
Jacob Fox
Salami, Cheddar cheese and pepperoncini deliver flavor in every bite in this easy appetizer.
13of 15Smoked Trout Crackers with Lemon-Dill MayonnaiseA simple lemon-dill mayonnaise adds a touch of sophistication to smoked trout on crackers.View recipe
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Smoked Trout Crackers with Lemon-Dill Mayonnaise
A simple lemon-dill mayonnaise adds a touch of sophistication to smoked trout on crackers.
14of 15Lemon-Thyme Whipped RicottaThis stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta.View recipe
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Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta
This stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta.
15of 15Smoked Gouda & Giardiniera Charcuterie SticksJacob FoxCrunchy pickled vegetables pair perfectly with creamy Gouda with a hint of smoke.View recipe
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Smoked Gouda & Giardiniera Charcuterie Sticks
Crunchy pickled vegetables pair perfectly with creamy Gouda with a hint of smoke.
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