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5 easy last-minute appetizers for Thanksgiving
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5 easy last-minute appetizers for Thanksgiving

  • Cassie Sheets
  • Nov 21, 2022
  • Nov 21, 2022 Updated Nov 25, 2023
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They’re quick and easy, and have limited ingredients, but they’re just as delicious as a more difficult dish.

Stuffed Dates

Cookbook author Jill Silverman Hough created this simple 3-ingredient recipe you can whip up in minutes. The tangy blue cheese and balsamic vinegar perfectly complement the sweetness of the dates, making this the perfect Thanksgiving finger food.

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Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese

This sweet and spicy cranberry salsa from Everyday Dishes is the perfect thing to tide you over until the turkey is ready. It also can be made the day before to cut down on prep work during Thanksgiving.

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Apple Cranberry Brie Bites

There are a lot of fall flavors packed into these tiny brie bites from Blue Jean Chef. They can be prepared and frozen before Thanksgiving and need just six ingredients: brie, Granny Smith apples, cranberry sauce, rosemary, defrosted puff pastry and egg.

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Butternut Squash and Bacon Crostini

This crostini recipe from Cozy Cravings will fly off the table. The slightly sweet butternut squash and ricotta are perfectly complemented by savory bacon and tangy apple cider vinegar.

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Marshmallow Sweet Potato Bites

Who says you need to wait until pumpkin pie is served to enjoy something sweet? These marshmallow sweet potato bites from Little by Little are a little treat anyone can make.

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