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    Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

    Entertain with ease this holiday season by choosing from our endless list of Thanksgiving appetizers that include bite-sized tastes and finger-friendly favorites for any size crowd.

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    Thanksgiving Cheese Ball

    Thanksgiving Cheese Ball

    By Annacia

    14 Reviews

    Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers

    Dried Cranberry Chutney Appetizers

    Stupid Easy 3 Ingredient Nacho Dip

    Stupid Easy 3 Ingredient Nacho Dip

    Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps (Paula Deen)

    Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps (Paula Deen)

    Most Popular Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

    Spinach Artichoke Dip
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    Here is a delicious spinach artichoke dip!

    Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Recipe #1209

    Spinach Artichoke Dip

    By Juli on September 22, 1999

    Recipe #1209

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    "Here is a delicious spinach artichoke dip!"

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, garlic...

    447 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Amazing White Trash Puff Balls
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    These are wonderful! My cousin brought them as an appetizer for Thanksgiving dinner one year, and I got the recipe. I make them for work parties, and...

    Amazing White Trash Puff Balls

    Recipe #53878

    Amazing White Trash Puff Balls

    By Ashley Elles on February 12, 2003

    Recipe #53878

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    "These are wonderful! My cousin brought them as an appetizer for Thanksgiving dinner one year, and I got the recipe. I make them for work parties, and even quick snacks at home. You can always make more or less by using more or less cream cheese and crescent rolls! Trust me, these are excellent!"

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, pepperoni...

    288 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 31 mins

    Wholly Guacamole
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    This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking...

    Wholly Guacamole

    Recipe #8739

    Wholly Guacamole

    By Mark H. on April 9, 2001

    Recipe #8739

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    "This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking for some good tomatoes when Santa Ana attacked the now famous Texas landmark. Luckily, our relative kept this recipe in the lining of his coon-skin cap, and both he and his avocado dip lived to fight..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, jalapeno peppers...

    253 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Red Grape Salsa
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    This recipe, from The Fresh Market store, is a unique party appetizer.

    Red Grape Salsa

    By D. Todd Miller on December 8, 2011

    Recipe #469604

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    "This recipe, from The Fresh Market store, is a unique party appetizer."

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    Ingredients: pepper, agave syrup, mint...

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    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #468997

    Roasted Oysters With Bacon and Pankow Topping
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    This was awesome. I made some changes to the original to suit what was on hand and what was more within budget. Play around with it. Can't fail. I...

    Roasted Oysters With Bacon and Pankow Topping

    By jessann on November 28, 2011

    Recipe #468997

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    "This was awesome. I made some changes to the original to suit what was on hand and what was more within budget. Play around with it. Can't fail. I used 2 small tubs of already shucked oysters and put them in mini muffin pans. Perfect sub for oysters rockerfeller. A definate keeper and perfect for New Years Eve!"

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    Ingredients: oysters, parmesan cheese...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Recipe #468989

    Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
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    This was a very dangerous recipe for me--I could not stop eating it. Recipe courtesy of A Thrifty Mom. Serving size is estimated, but you may want to...

    Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball

    By AmyZoe on November 28, 2011

    Recipe #468989

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    "This was a very dangerous recipe for me--I could not stop eating it. Recipe courtesy of A Thrifty Mom. Serving size is estimated, but you may want to double the recipe if you dare."

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    Ingredients: pepper, cream cheese...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    Spinach Artichoke Dip
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    Here is a delicious spinach artichoke dip!

    Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Recipe #1209

    Spinach Artichoke Dip

    By Juli on September 22, 1999

    Recipe #1209

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    "Here is a delicious spinach artichoke dip!"

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    Ingredients: cream cheese, garlic...

    447 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Wholly Guacamole
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    This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking...

    Wholly Guacamole

    Recipe #8739

    Wholly Guacamole

    By Mark H. on April 9, 2001

    Recipe #8739

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    "This is a true Tex-Mex recipe concocted by a distant relative stationed at the Alamo nearly 160 years ago. According to family lore, he was out looking for some good tomatoes when Santa Ana attacked the now famous Texas landmark. Luckily, our relative kept this recipe in the lining of his coon-skin cap, and both he and his avocado dip lived to fight..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, jalapeno peppers...

    253 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Sausage Balls
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    A crowd-pleaser for Holiday gatherings. This is my most requested recipe. These are best served with Versatile Mustard Dip (Recipe #150023).

    Sausage Balls

    Recipe #46078

    Sausage Balls

    By Fauve on November 15, 2002

    Recipe #46078

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    "A crowd-pleaser for Holiday gatherings. This is my most requested recipe. These are best served with Versatile Mustard Dip (Recipe #150023)."

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    Ingredients: bulk sausage, sharp cheddar cheese...

    149 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    Pumpkin Pie Wontons
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    This recipe won first place in the Vegetarian Times reader's Thanksgiving recipe contest.

    Pumpkin Pie Wontons

    Recipe #48359

    Pumpkin Pie Wontons

    By Miss Annie on December 11, 2002

    Recipe #48359

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    "This recipe won first place in the Vegetarian Times reader's Thanksgiving recipe contest."

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    Ingredients: cooking spray, maple syrup...

    26 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 33 mins

    Recipe #67042

    Cranberry Chutney
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    East meets West in this unique blend of cranberries with other fruits. Makes a nice change of pace from the traditional cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving....

    Cranberry Chutney

    By 1Steve on July 18, 2003

    Recipe #67042

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    "East meets West in this unique blend of cranberries with other fruits. Makes a nice change of pace from the traditional cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving. Great as a sandwich spread with cream cheese too :)"

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, cranberries, raisins...

    15 Reviews

    Prep Time:24 hrs

    Total Time: 24 hrs 15 mins

    Roasted Chestnuts Oven or Stove Top
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    This is a pretty simple recipe made stove top. These are great to bring on a winter snow covered walk to keep warm.
    Do use an oven mitt to remove...

    Roasted Chestnuts Oven or Stove Top

    Recipe #108746

    Roasted Chestnuts Oven or Stove Top

    By Rita~ on January 19, 2005

    Recipe #108746

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    "This is a pretty simple recipe made stove top. These are great to bring on a winter snow covered walk to keep warm. Do use an oven mitt to remove the chestnuts from the cookie sheet for they will burn ya!. Use dry, firm chestnuts; very soft and very hard chestnuts might be rotted. An overcooked chestnut is dried out and hard. Cover the chestnuts..."

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    Ingredients: chestnuts, salt, vegetable oil...

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

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    Mifgash Mushrooms
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    This is a favorite of our from a local restaurant.

    Mifgash Mushrooms

    Recipe #13640

    Mifgash Mushrooms

    By Mirj on November 2, 2001

    Recipe #13640

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    "This is a favorite of our from a local restaurant."

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    Ingredients: soup mix, oil, onions...

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Hot Feta Artichoke Dip
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    I found this on the web and thought that it sounded wonderful.

    Hot Feta Artichoke Dip

    Recipe #30914

    Hot Feta Artichoke Dip

    By Mysterygirl on June 10, 2002

    Recipe #30914

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    "I found this on the web and thought that it sounded wonderful."

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    Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, feta cheese...

    69 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball

     1 Reviews

    "This is delish! But, we put in in the oven, even better hot!" 

    By vonne jensen
    on November 28, 2011

    Deviled Eggs by Marlboro Country Cookbook

     1 Reviews

    "I made 36 eggs and took them to a Thanksgiving dinner with family and they were enjoyed. Thanks!" 

    By Sharon123
    on November 22, 2011

    Basic Crostini With Variations

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    "A great basic recipe! I tried the mushroom and herb topping and enjoyed it. The artichoke and olive topping sounds yummy, may try that next. Thanks!..." more 

    By Sharon123
    on November 3, 2011

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