Healthy Recipes Appetizers 15 Easy Last-Minute Appetizers for Thanksgiving By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 22, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jamie Vespa, M.S., R.D. 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. 01 of 15 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. View recipe 02 of 15 Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer. View recipe 03 of 15 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. View recipe 04 of 15 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! View recipe 05 of 15 Apricot, Prosciutto & Parmesan Bites Jamie 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 06 of 15 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. View recipe 07 of 15 Light & Airy Whipped Cottage Cheese PHOTOGRAPHER: RACHEL MAREK, FOOD STYLIST: ANNIE PROBST Give this whipped cottage cheese recipe your own spin by making it with your favorite fresh herbs. You can use it as a dip with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread. View recipe 08 of 15 Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toasts They would have been canapés back in 1979--today they're trendy avocado toasts. Let your guests creatively customize their nibbles by setting out an array of garnishes for this healthy appetizer. View recipe 09 of 15 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. View recipe 10 of 15 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. View recipe 11 of 15 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. View recipe 12 of 15 Salami, Cheddar & Pepperoncini Charcuterie Sticks Jacob Fox Salami, Cheddar cheese and pepperoncini deliver flavor in every bite in this easy appetizer. View recipe 13 of 15 Smoked Trout Crackers with Lemon-Dill Mayonnaise A simple lemon-dill mayonnaise adds a touch of sophistication to smoked trout on crackers. View recipe 14 of 15 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. View recipe 15 of 15 Smoked Gouda & Giardiniera Charcuterie Sticks Jacob Fox Crunchy pickled vegetables pair perfectly with creamy Gouda with a hint of smoke. View recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit