Last Minute Thanksgiving Appetizers People Love

Need a crowd-pleasing starter in a hurry? These 10 last-minute Thanksgiving appetizers prove that festive and flavorful doesn't have to mean complicated. Perfect for hosts who want big holiday flavor-without the stress!

Cranberry Dip

A dish with creamy dip topped with diced herbs, jalapeño slices, and red crumbles, surrounded by celery sticks and crackers. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

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My version blends whipped cream cheese with a touch of sour cream and just enough of the cranberry mixture for a smooth, spreadable dip with cranberries in every bite. Get the Recipe: Creamy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Bites

A black dish with bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts surrounding a bowl of creamy dip, garnished with parsley.

Bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts coated in a balsamic brown sugar glaze-served with a creamy mustard dipping sauce! Get the Recipe: Balsamic Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Apple Brie Crostini

A plate of mini tartlets filled with caramelized apples and herbs, served on a woven mat. Two red apples and a cloth are nearby. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Creamy baked brie crostini topped with sweet apple chutney for a delicious, melt-in-your-mouth appetizer. Get the Recipe: Baked Brie Crostini with Apple Chutney

Cold Crab Dip

A bowl of creamy dip garnished with parsley, surrounded by lemon wedges, celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and chips on a plate. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

A creamy concoction of cream cheese, cold lump crab meat, and just the right amount of spice for the perfect show-stopping appetizer. Get the Recipe: Cold Cajun Crab Dip with Cream Cheese

Potato Puffs

A plate of golden-brown, round cheese crackers is arranged neatly with a small dish of cream cheese dip garnished with chopped herbs. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

These flavorful mashed potato bites use leftover mashed potatoes, sharp Parmesan, and fragrant rosemary to create golden perfection in bite-sized puffs. Get the Recipe: Rosemary Parmesan Mashed Potato Puffs

Salami Chips with Ricotta

Rectangular white plate with round slices of pepperoni topped with dollops of cheese or cream, sprinkled with chopped chives, and drizzled with oil-perfect for easy last minute appetizers at any holiday gathering. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Thin slices of salami are baked until perfectly crispy and topped with whipped ricotta and drizzled with hot honey for the perfect bite. Get the Recipe: Salami Chips with Honey Whipped Ricotta

Spinach Artichoke Dip

A bowl of creamy spinach dip surrounded by toasted bread slices and crackers. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This cold spinach artichoke dip without mayonnaise is creamy, cheesy, and oh so delicious. Get the Recipe: Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip (No Mayo)

Cheesy Stuffed Peppers

A plate of halved mini bell peppers filled with a cheese and herb mixture, garnished with chopped parsley. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

Mini peppers stuffed with cream cheese, spices, and green onions, then finished with a topping of sharp cheddar. Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Parmesan Onion Crostini

A round wooden board topped with baked potato slices covered in melted cheese and sprinkled with chopped chives-perfect for Thanksgiving appetizers or quick holiday party snacks. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

French bread is topped with a creamy parmesan topping and baked until crispy and golden brown. Get the Recipe: Baked Parmesan and Onion Crostini

Easy Onion Dip

A bowl of creamy white soup garnished with chopped parsley, with a spoon resting inside the bowl-perfect for last minute appetizers or adding to your collection of Thanksgiving recipes. — Image Credit: Peel with Zeal

This cream cheese-based onion dip only has 3 ingredients! Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Onion Dip Recipe (No Soup Mix!)

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