10 Easy, Impressive Thanksgiving Appetizers With 5 Ingredients or Less

Wow your guests with these low-effort recipes.

Published on November 26, 2024

Bird's eye view of little tartlets filled with melted brie and a piece of pear — Photo:
Chef Mo

With all the cooking you have to do for Thanksgiving, the last thing you need to worry about is making elaborate Thanksgiving appetizers—but just throwing down some chips won't cut it, either. So here's how to fill the hungry hours before dinnertime with Thanksgiving appetizers that are quick and easy to make (and won't mess up your kitchen), but still feel as special as your Thanksgiving feast. You'll love that each people-pleasing recipe takes five ingredients or fewer, and mere minutes to prep. Even more good news: Many can be assembled ahead of time and all the ingredients are easy to find. Take a look.

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Fig-Prosciutto Bites

Pull this one out only if you want to completely slay the Thanksgiving appetizer competition. "A simple to make yet impressive appetizer that is sure to make your guests swoon! Prosciutto, honeyed goat cheese, and fresh figs come together in each fabulous bite," says recipe creator SunnyDaysNora.

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Best Ever Shrimp Dip

This creamy, classic dip is perfect as-is, but some reviewers personalized it with dill, horseradish, chives, Old Bay Seasoning, and so on. How will you tweak your batch?

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Balsamic Roasted Grapes

Simple and elegant all at once. For a pleasingly rustic presentation, leave the grapes in bunches to roast, turning them over about halfway through. Pile on a platter and grab your camera.

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Microwave Spiced Nuts

You don't have to fight for oven space to make this super-easy recipe. Some reviewers used mixed nuts and added savory spices like cayenne and chili powder to spice things up.

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Make-Ahead Garlic Toast

close up view of Garlic Toast on a platter — AcaCandy

"I love this garlic toast recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover bread," says recipe creator cook205. "The best part is that you can pull out as many pieces as you want and bake them straight from the freezer!"

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Warm Brie and Pear Tartlets

Because everyone loves Brie. Take it from Jacolyn: "I made 48 of these for a party, and they were all eaten quickly. They are so simple to make. The creamy Brie worked so well with the lightly sweet pear and the small drizzle of honey."

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Cranberry Dip

top-down view of cream cheese topped with a cranberry compote on a harvest-themed plate with crackers on the side — Mackenzie Schieck

"The color of this dip is very festive and would make a nice addition to any snack or appetizer table at your next holiday party," says recipe creator ELIZRA.

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Pesto Puff Pastry Pinwheel

"With three main ingredients, you can make this gorgeous giant puff pastry pinwheel in no time," recipe submitter Magda says. "Pesto and ricotta fill layers of puff pastry that are cut and twisted into a pinwheel which begs to be pulled apart!"

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Baked Stuffed Brie with Cranberries & Walnuts

closeup view of baked brie in pastry cut open to show melty cheese and dried cranberries, on a wooden cutting board — Chef John

Imagine cutting into this gorgeous creation, releasing an opulent flood of melted cheese, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. Yeah, you might want to make two.

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Vidalia Onion Dip

You don't have to wait for Thanksgiving dinner to bring out the creamy, cheesy dishes. "Really good. Even the kids liked it. The edges got extra brown and everyone was fighting over the crispy edges," Heidi says.

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More Inspiration

A hand dipping a chunk of sour dough bread into a bread bowl filled with spinach dip — Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck

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