Recipe
3 Thanksgiving Appetizers That Won’t Fill You Up
Everyone loves a charcuterie board (and a butter board!) but, there’s nothing worse than being stuffed like a turkey before you can even eat turkey on Thanksgiving. It’s *so* easy to overeat and fill up on appetizers, but because Thanksgiving is every foodie’s marathon, you need to make sure to save room for your favorites, like mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce.
So, skip the heavy hors d'oeuvres this year and make some lighter starters. And no – that doesn’t mean putting out boring crudités.
Check out our solutions below to achieve elevated, easy, quick, and light appetizers that your guests will love munching on – and won’t be too full to enjoy dinner, later!
This first light appetizer is a crowd-pleaser, and hits all the marks of a good starter: it’s bite-sized, flavorful, and looks fancy, but really just has ingredients most people love, and are familiar with. Bonus? It adds a ton of color to your table!
Mini Caprese Skewers
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mozzarella Pearls
- Fresh Basil
- Balsamic Glaze
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Greek Cucumber Bites
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Cucumbers
- Hummus
- Feta Cheese Crumbles
- Cherry Tomatoes
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If you’re looking to upgrade your appetizers for this Thanksgiving, smoked salmon is always a great go-to, since it’s a favorite and simple to put together.
Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraiche
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Smoked Salmon
- Crème Fraiche
- Water Crackers
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With these tasty and non-filling apps, you’ll be able to spend the entire day eating with the people you love. Happy Thanksgiving!
Do you want more appetizer recipes? Check out some of our favorites from the Spoon University community!
If you’re craving a classic, try this Bruschetta.
If you want to make something unique, try these Spinach and Cheese Blondies.
If you’re hosting a Friendsgiving party, try these dorm-friendly recipes.
If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, try these Mushroom Turnovers.
If your family wants some comfort food, try these cheesy appetizers.