25 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers Made With 5 Ingredients or Less
This roundup of 25 easy Thanksgiving appetizers includes finger foods, dips, and crockpot recipes all made with 5 ingredients or less. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any other holiday gathering!
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year, but let’s be honest…it can also be pretty darn exhausting!
Between cooking the turkey, making all the side dishes, getting dessert ready, and cleaning up the house for guests, the last thing on your mind is making some appetizers.
Well, stress no more because in this roundup I’m sharing easy Thanksgiving appetizers that you can make with 5 ingredients or less!
You can make these for munchies before Thanksgiving dinner, bring them to Friendsgiving, or really any holiday gathering! So many of these make really good Christmas appetizers too.
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I’ve got you covered no matter what kind of appetizers you’re craving. There’s dips, finger foods, wraps, crockpot recipes, puff pastry bites, and more!
A lot of these recipes can even be made with just 3 or 4 ingredients, are perfect for beginners, or when you don’t have a lot of time.
I hope these easy 5-ingredient Thanksgiving appetizers help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time making memories around the table.
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Easy Thanksgiving Dip Recipes
1. Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
There are so many cranberry cream cheese dip recipes out there, but this one is my favorite! I love the tangy flavor you get from the sour cream and the crunchy pecan bits mixed in there. It also takes literally 5 minutes to make!
Recipe source + credit: Back To My Southern Roots
2. Whipped Feta With Honey
You can enjoy this 5-minute dip any time of year, but I love serving this for Thanksgiving. It’s creamy, tangy, and just a tad bit sweet!
Recipe source + credit: Host The Toast
3. Spinach Artichoke Dip
I always used to think making spinach artichoke dip was intimidating, but this 5-ingredient recipe has definitely changed my mind on that!
Recipe source + credit: Taste Great Foodie
4. Pumpkin Cheeseball
This cute pumpkin cheeseball looks so cute on the Thanksgiving table! This is also a great dish to bring to Friendsgiving parties.
Recipe source + credit: The Country Cook
5. Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip
Here’s another 5-minute Thanksgiving dip! It’s made with Boursin cheese and requires no cooking or baking skills, so you really can’t go wrong with this one.
Recipe source + credit: Little Spice Jar
6. Baked Brie With Fig Jam & Pecans
You can’t make a list of Thanksgiving appetizers without mentioning at least one baked brie recipe! Don’t be fooled by how fancy this one looks – it’s made with just 5 ingredients and super easy to make.
Recipe source + credit: Foodie Crush
7. Bacon Ranch Crack Dip
This is a creamy, indulgent dip that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. I’d recommend making a double batch because this dip will disappear in the blink of an eye!
Recipe source + credit: Julie’s Eats and Treats
8. Hot Onion Dip
This dip is similar to a caramelized onion dip, but I think it’s even more delicious! It’s also super easy to make, even for beginners.
Recipe source + credit: Souffle Bombay
9. Pumpkin Hummus
This hummus is not only delicious but it also packs protein and fiber in each bite! It’s a delicious seasonal dip that’s perfect for Thanksgiving.
Recipe source + credit: Two Healthy Kitchens
Easy Thanksgiving Finger Foods
10. Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels
It’s like Thanksgiving dinner in a pinwheel! I love how colorful these roll-ups are, and they also taste incredibly delicious.
Recipe source + credit: This Farm Girl Cooks
11. Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
Yumm, puff pastry appetizers are some of my favorites for the holidays! This one is a savory, creamy appetizer that’s sure to be a crowd favorite.
Recipe source + credit: Lil’ Luna
12. Cranberry Brie Bites
This is one of my favorite appetizers to make for holiday gatherings since they’re so quick, easy, but look fancy and taste incredible!
Recipe source + credit: The Country Cook
13. Stuffing-Stuffed Mushrooms
Got some extra stuffing, or a box of stovetop stuffing laying around? Make these delicious stuffed mushrooms that look fancy but are very easy to make.
Recipe source + credit: Sweet Phi
14. Cranberry Sauce Crostini with Garlic Herb Goat Cheese
A quick & simple last minute Thanksgiving appetizer that tastes divine and is ready in under 15 minutes! It’s also an easy dish you can bring to a potluck or holiday party.
Recipe source + credit: Always Order Dessert
15. Candied Cinnamon Sugar Walnuts
These yummy candied walnuts are perfect when paired with a festive holiday drink. They’re also great for pre-dinner munchies!
Recipe source + credit: Marley’s Menu
16. Pilgrim Pinwheels
Okay so this one has 6 ingredients, but it’s too perfect to not include in this roundup! You can make these with Thanksgiving leftovers or with any extra ingredients you may have.
Recipe source + credit: Real House Moms
17. Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls
I’m a sucker for anything involving baked cheese, and these smoked gouda cheese balls are no exception!
Recipe source + credit: Host The Toast
18. Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach Cream Cheese
Here’s another stuffed mushroom recipe that you’s easy, festive, and perfect for the Thanksgiving appetizer table!
Recipe source + credit: Dinner Mom
19. Goat Cheese & Honey Crostini
Just 4 ingredients are all you’ll need for this simple but satisfying Thanksgiving appetizer! This one is also delicious as a Christmas appetizer!
Recipe source + credit: Front Range Fed
20. Smoked Sausage Cranberry Cheddar Bites
Made with just 4 ingredients, this recipe is the perfect quick appetizer that looks fancy & festive with minimal effort. Plus it’s packed with flavor and protein in each bite!
Recipe source + credit: The Menu Maid
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21. Cranberry Meatballs
Skip the holiday stress and make these super simple dump & go cranberry meatballs. They’re packed with tons of flavor and high in protein!
Recipe source + credit: Yellow Bliss Road
22. Slow Cooker Little Smokies
Growing up, I used to LOVE these little cocktail sausages! But as I’ve gotten older, I only indulge in them once in a while because it’s not exactly the healthiest 😬 The holidays are an exception so go ahead and make these yummy little smokies in your crockpot as an easy Thanksgiving appetizer!
Recipe source + credit: Foodie Crush
23. Crockpot Cranberry Little Smokies
If you want to make your little smokies extra festive, check out this recipe! It’s just as easy and has a little sweet kick to it.
Recipe source + credit: Life With The Crust Off
24. Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes
These dump & go crockpot potatoes are an easy appetizer that can also double as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner!
Recipe source + credit: Sweet Phi
25. Crockpot Mushrooms
These crockpot mushrooms would go really well as an appetizer or as a side dish! The sauce is super simple to make, buttery, and flavorful.
Recipe source + credit: Brooklyn Farm Girl
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