100 Thanksgiving Party Food Ideas

From cute appetizers and bite-sized snacks to easy sides, sweet treats, party boards, and crowd-friendly dishes, this list has everything you need to make your Thanksgiving table feel fun and full.

You can keep things simple with easy finger foods, or make your spread look extra cute with serving platters, fall charcuterie boards, mini appetizer cups, and cocktail picks.

1. Turkey Cheese and Cracker Board

A turkey cheese and cracker board is the perfect Thanksgiving party centerpiece. It is cute, easy to assemble, and great for guests to snack on before the meal.

Serves: 16 to 20

Ingredients

• 1 large charcuterie board
• 1 round brie cheese wheel
• 12 cheddar cheese slices
• 12 colby jack cheese slices
• 2 sleeves round butter crackers
• 2 cups red grapes
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 2 candy eyes
• 1 small carrot triangle

Directions

1. Place the brie cheese wheel near the bottom center of the charcuterie board.
2. Fan the cheddar cheese slices above the brie to make the first layer of feathers.
3. Add a second fan layer with colby jack cheese slices.
4. Fan the round butter crackers behind the cheese.
5. Add red grapes and dried apricots around the board to fill empty spaces.
6. Add two candy eyes to the brie.
7. Add the carrot triangle as the beak.
8. Serve right away or cover and chill until guests arrive.

2. Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites

Cranberry brie puff pastry bites are flaky, creamy, and festive. They are one of the easiest Thanksgiving party appetizers to make for a crowd.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into 24 cubes
• ¾ cup cranberry sauce
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Cut the puff pastry sheets into 24 squares.
3. Press one pastry square into each muffin cup.
4. Add one cube of brie cheese to each cup.
5. Top with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
6. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
7. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the pastry is golden.
8. Finish with fresh rosemary before serving.

3. Mini Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins

Mini Thanksgiving stuffing muffins are a fun party version of classic stuffing. They are easy to grab and serve as little savory bites.

Makes: 24 muffins

Ingredients

• 2 boxes stuffing mix, 6 ounces each
• 2 ½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Add the stuffing mix to a large bowl.
3. Stir in the diced celery and diced onion.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and melted butter.
5. Fold in the beaten eggs.
6. Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups and press gently.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden on top.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

4. Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball

This pumpkin-shaped cheese ball is creamy, savory, and adorable for a Thanksgiving party. It looks festive but is simple to make.

Serves: 12 to 16

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 pretzel rod piece
• Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning in a large bowl.
2. Shape the mixture into a round ball.
3. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
4. Use rubber bands around the wrapped ball to create pumpkin grooves.
5. Chill for at least 2 hours.
6. Remove the plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans.
7. Add a pretzel rod piece as the stem.
8. Serve with crackers.

5. Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels

Cranberry turkey pinwheels are creamy, colorful, and easy to make ahead. They are perfect for party trays and potlucks.

Makes: 40 pinwheels

Ingredients

• 5 large flour tortillas
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup cranberry sauce
• 1 pound deli turkey slices
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped green onions

Directions

1. Lay the flour tortillas flat.
2. Spread each tortilla with softened cream cheese.
3. Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce over the cream cheese.
4. Layer on the deli turkey slices.
5. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and green onions.
6. Roll each tortilla tightly.
7. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
8. Slice each roll into 8 pinwheels.

6. Mini Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese

Mini sweet potato rounds with goat cheese are colorful, flavorful, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties. They feel fancy but are very simple.

Makes: 30 rounds

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces goat cheese
• ¾ cup cranberry sauce
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Brush the sweet potato rounds with olive oil.
3. Place the rounds on a baking sheet in one layer.
4. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Let the rounds cool for 5 minutes.
6. Top each round with a small spoonful of goat cheese.
7. Add a small spoonful of cranberry sauce.
8. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and fresh thyme.

7. Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs

Thanksgiving deviled eggs are creamy, classic, and easy to dress up for a party. A little paprika and chive garnish makes them look festive.

Makes: 24 deviled eggs

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 deviled egg tray

Directions

1. Boil the eggs for 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Cool the eggs in ice water, then peel them.
3. Slice each egg in half lengthwise.
4. Scoop the yolks into a bowl.
5. Mash the yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and half the paprika.
6. Spoon or pipe the filling back into the egg whites.
7. Sprinkle with the remaining paprika and chives.
8. Arrange on a deviled egg tray and chill until serving.

8. Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Cranberry cream cheese crescent bites are soft, sweet, and savory. They are great when you want a simple warm appetizer for Thanksgiving parties.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 2 cans crescent roll dough
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
3. Cut each triangle in half to make smaller pieces.
4. Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest.
5. Add a small spoonful of cream cheese mixture to each dough piece.
6. Top with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce.
7. Fold the dough around the filling and place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.

9. Mini Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Mayo

Mini turkey sliders are filling, festive, and perfect for a Thanksgiving party. Cranberry mayo gives them a sweet holiday twist.

Makes: 24 sliders

Ingredients

• 24 Hawaiian rolls
• 2 pounds deli turkey slices
• 12 Swiss cheese slices, halved
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup cranberry sauce
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half as one sheet.
3. Place the bottom half in a baking dish.
4. Mix mayonnaise and cranberry sauce.
5. Spread the cranberry mayo over the rolls.
6. Layer on the deli turkey and Swiss cheese.
7. Add the top half of the rolls.
8. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
9. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, then slice into sliders.

10. Mini Mac and Cheese Cups

Mini mac and cheese cups are creamy, cheesy, and perfect for kids and adults. They turn a favorite comfort food into an easy party bite.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup milk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Add the cooked elbow macaroni to a bowl.
3. Stir in cheddar cheese, milk, and beaten eggs.
4. Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups.
5. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter.
6. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over each cup.
7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing.

11. Turkey Veggie Platter

A turkey veggie platter is colorful, healthy, and cute for Thanksgiving parties. It makes raw vegetables feel fun and festive.

Serves: 12 to 16

Ingredients

• 1 round serving platter
• 2 cups ranch dressing
• 3 cups baby carrots
• 3 cups bell pepper strips
• 3 cups cucumber slices
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 black olive pieces

Directions

1. Place a small bowl of ranch dressing near the bottom center of a round serving platter.
2. Use the ranch bowl as the turkey body.
3. Fan the baby carrots behind the bowl.
4. Add rows of bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes.
5. Add two black olive pieces to the ranch bowl as eyes.
6. Add a small carrot triangle for the beak.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

12. Cranberry Meatballs

Cranberry meatballs are sweet, savory, and easy for a Thanksgiving party. Serve them with toothpicks for a simple crowd-friendly appetizer.

Serves: 12 to 16

Ingredients

• 2 pounds frozen meatballs
• 1 can cranberry sauce, 14 ounces
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• Cocktail picks, for serving

Directions

1. Add the frozen meatballs to a slow cooker or large saucepan.
2. In a bowl, stir together cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and orange juice.
3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
4. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1 ½ to 2 hours.
5. Stir occasionally so the meatballs are coated.
6. Transfer to a serving dish.
7. Sprinkle with green onions.
8. Serve with cocktail picks.

13. Mini Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter

Mini cornbread muffins are warm, sweet, and perfect for a Thanksgiving party spread. Honey butter makes them extra cozy.

Makes: 36 mini muffins

Ingredients

• 2 boxes corn muffin mix, 8.5 ounces each
• 2 large eggs
• ⅔ cup milk
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven according to the corn muffin mix package directions.
2. Grease a mini muffin pan.
3. Mix the corn muffin mix with eggs and milk.
4. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups.
5. Bake until golden and cooked through.
6. Mix softened butter with honey.
7. Serve the warm mini muffins with honey butter on the side.

14. Pumpkin Hummus Cups

Pumpkin hummus cups are creamy, savory, and easy to serve individually. They add a cute fall touch to any Thanksgiving party menu.

Makes: 16 cups

Ingredients

• 16 mini appetizer cups
• 3 cups hummus
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 32 pita chips
• 16 pretzel sticks

Directions

1. Stir the hummus, pumpkin puree, and paprika together in a bowl.
2. Spoon the pumpkin hummus into mini appetizer cups.
3. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the tops.
4. Add two pita chips to each cup.
5. Place one pretzel stick in each cup like a pumpkin stem.
6. Chill until ready to serve.

15. Apple Cheddar Skewers

Apple cheddar skewers are crisp, cheesy, and easy to eat. They are a simple Thanksgiving finger food that looks pretty on a tray.

Makes: 30 skewers

Ingredients

• 30 cocktail picks
• 4 apples, cut into chunks
• 30 cheddar cheese cubes
• 30 green grapes
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Toss the apple chunks with lemon juice to help prevent browning.
2. Thread one apple chunk onto each cocktail pick.
3. Add one cheddar cheese cube.
4. Add one green grape.
5. Arrange the skewers on a serving tray.
6. Drizzle lightly with honey.
7. Serve right away or chill for up to 1 hour.

16. Mini Mashed Potato Cups

Mini mashed potato cups are cozy, creamy, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties. They turn a classic side dish into a cute appetizer.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 5 cups prepared mashed potatoes
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup bacon bits
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 24 mini appetizer cups

Directions

1. Warm the prepared mashed potatoes.
2. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
3. Spoon the potatoes into mini appetizer cups.
4. Top each cup with a small spoonful of sour cream.
5. Add bacon bits.
6. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
7. Finish with chopped chives.
8. Serve warm.

17. Thanksgiving Snack Mix Cups

Thanksgiving snack mix cups are crunchy, colorful, and easy to hand out at a party. They are great for kids and adults.

Makes: 16 cups

Ingredients

• 16 paper snack cups
• 3 cups mini pretzels
• 3 cups Chex cereal
• 2 cups cheese crackers
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 ½ cups fall candy-coated chocolates

Directions

1. Add the mini pretzels to a large bowl.
2. Add the Chex cereal.
3. Stir in cheese crackers, dried cranberries, and fall candy-coated chocolates.
4. Toss gently to combine.
5. Scoop the mix into paper snack cups.
6. Arrange the cups on a tray.
7. Serve at room temperature.

18. Butternut Squash Crostini

Butternut squash crostini are creamy, colorful, and perfect for a fall party. They look elegant but use simple ingredients.

Makes: 30 crostini

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into 30 pieces
• 3 cups butternut squash cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Toss the butternut squash cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender.
4. Brush the baguette slices with the remaining olive oil.
5. Toast for 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Spread each slice with ricotta cheese.
7. Top with roasted squash.
8. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh sage.

19. Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini pumpkin pies are cute, classic, and perfect for a Thanksgiving party dessert table. They are easier to serve than a full pie.

Makes: 24 mini pies

Ingredients

• 2 refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Whipped cream, for topping
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Cut the pie crusts into 24 small circles.
3. Press one crust circle into each muffin cup.
4. Mix pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, egg, and pumpkin pie spice.
5. Spoon the filling into the crust cups.
6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until set.
7. Cool completely.
8. Top with whipped cream before serving.

20. Caramel Apple Nacho Cups

Caramel apple nacho cups are sweet, crunchy, and easy to serve individually. They are perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert or kids’ party snack.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 12 clear snack cups
• 6 apples, thinly sliced
• 1 cup caramel sauce
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup fall sprinkles

Directions

1. Divide the sliced apples between the clear snack cups.
2. Drizzle each cup with caramel sauce.
3. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
4. Add chopped pecans.
5. Finish with fall sprinkles.
6. Add small forks or spoons.
7. Serve right away so the apples stay crisp.

21. Turkey Oreo Cookies

Turkey Oreo cookies are cute, easy, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties with kids. Candy corn makes the easiest turkey feathers.

Makes: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 24 Oreo cookies
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• 2 cups candy corn
• 48 candy eyes
• 24 mini orange candies

Directions

1. Place the Oreo cookies on a tray.
2. Spread a small amount of chocolate frosting on the top half of each cookie.
3. Press 4 to 5 pieces of candy corn into the frosting as feathers.
4. Add two candy eyes.
5. Add one mini orange candy as the beak.
6. Let set for 15 minutes.
7. Serve on a Thanksgiving dessert tray.

22. Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow Cups

Pumpkin spice puppy chow cups are crunchy, sweet, and perfect for fall parties. Individual cups make them easy to serve.

Makes: 16 cups

Ingredients

• 8 cups Chex cereal
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup fall candy-coated chocolates
• 16 paper snack cups

Directions

1. Add the Chex cereal to a large bowl.
2. Melt the white chocolate chips in short microwave intervals.
3. Stir the pumpkin pie spice into the melted chocolate.
4. Pour the chocolate over the cereal and stir gently.
5. Add the coated cereal to a large bag with powdered sugar.
6. Shake until coated.
7. Stir in fall candy-coated chocolates.
8. Scoop into paper snack cups.

23. Mini Apple Pie Bites

Mini apple pie bites are warm, sweet, and easy to grab. They bring classic apple pie flavor to a Thanksgiving party tray.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 2 cans crescent roll dough
• 1 can apple pie filling, chopped
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• Powdered sugar, for topping

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half.
3. Mix the chopped apple pie filling with brown sugar and cinnamon.
4. Add a small spoonful of filling to each dough piece.
5. Roll up each bite and place on a baking sheet.
6. Brush with melted butter.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

24. Thanksgiving Chocolate Bark

Thanksgiving chocolate bark is colorful, crunchy, and easy to break into party pieces. It is a fun dessert to make ahead.

Makes: 20 pieces

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup mini pretzels
• 1 cup candy corn
• 1 cup fall candy-coated chocolates
• ¼ cup fall sprinkles
• Parchment paper

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
3. Spread the melted chocolate into a thin rectangle.
4. Add mini pretzels, candy corn, and fall candy-coated chocolates.
5. Sprinkle with fall sprinkles.
6. Chill for 30 minutes, or until firm.
7. Break into pieces.
8. Serve on a dessert tray.

25. Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups

Pumpkin patch pudding cups are creamy, cute, and easy for kids to grab. Cookie crumbs look like dirt, and candy pumpkins make them festive.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 12 vanilla pudding cups
• Orange gel food coloring
• 18 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
• 24 candy pumpkins
• ¼ cup green sprinkles
• 12 clear dessert cups

Directions

1. Spoon the vanilla pudding into a bowl.
2. Add a few drops of orange gel food coloring.
3. Stir until the pudding is pumpkin orange.
4. Spoon the pudding into clear dessert cups.
5. Top each cup with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
6. Add two candy pumpkins to each cup.
7. Sprinkle with green sprinkles for vines.
8. Chill until ready to serve.

26. Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip is sweet, tangy, creamy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving party. It looks pretty on a platter and tastes amazing with crackers.

Serves: 10 to 12

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Chop the fresh cranberries into small pieces.
2. Add the cranberries to a bowl with sugar, diced jalapeños, green onions, and lime juice.
3. Stir and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Spread softened cream cheese onto a serving plate.
5. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese.
6. Serve chilled with crackers.

27. Mini Green Bean Casserole Cups

Mini green bean casserole cups turn a classic Thanksgiving side into a cute party bite. They are creamy, crunchy, and easy to serve.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 24 mini phyllo cups
• 2 cups canned green beans, drained and chopped
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup French fried onions
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
3. Stir together the chopped green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and black pepper.
4. Spoon the mixture into the phyllo cups.
5. Top each cup with French fried onions.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until warm and golden.
7. Serve right away.

28. Harvest Tortellini Skewers

Harvest tortellini skewers are colorful, easy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving appetizer tray. They are great served cold or at room temperature.

Makes: 30 skewers

Ingredients

• 20 ounces cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
• 30 cherry tomatoes
• 30 mini mozzarella balls
• 30 fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup Italian dressing
• 30 cocktail picks

Directions

1. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package directions.
2. Drain and cool completely.
3. Toss the tortellini with Italian dressing.
4. Thread one tortellini onto each cocktail pick.
5. Add one cherry tomato.
6. Add one mini mozzarella ball.
7. Finish with one fresh basil leaf.
8. Chill until ready to serve.

29. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Cups

Thanksgiving charcuterie cups are cute, easy, and perfect for guests to grab. They give everyone their own little snack cup.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 12 clear appetizer cups
• 2 cups cheddar cheese cubes
• 12 salami slices
• 2 cups green grapes
• 24 pretzel sticks
• 24 crackers

Directions

1. Add a few cheddar cheese cubes to each clear appetizer cup.
2. Fold one salami slice and tuck it into the back of each cup.
3. Add a few green grapes.
4. Add two pretzel sticks.
5. Add two crackers to each cup.
6. Chill until ready to serve.

30. Sweet Potato Casserole Bites

Sweet potato casserole bites are a mini version of the classic Thanksgiving side. They are sweet, creamy, and topped with marshmallows.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 24 mini phyllo cups
• 2 cups canned sweet potatoes, drained
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl.
3. Stir in brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
4. Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
5. Spoon the sweet potato mixture into each cup.
6. Top each one with 2 to 3 mini marshmallows.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden.
8. Serve warm.

31. Turkey Fruit Platter

A turkey fruit platter is bright, fresh, and cute for Thanksgiving parties. It makes a beautiful kid-friendly snack centerpiece.

Serves: 12 to 16

Ingredients

• 1 large serving platter
• 1 pear
• 2 cups green grapes
• 2 cups red grapes
• 2 cups strawberries
• 2 cups mandarin orange segments
• 2 candy eyes

Directions

1. Place the pear near the bottom center of a large serving platter as the turkey body.
2. Arrange green grapes in a curved row behind the pear.
3. Add a second row of red grapes.
4. Add rows of strawberries and mandarin orange segments.
5. Add two candy eyes to the pear.
6. Use a small orange segment as the beak.
7. Chill until serving.

32. Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Bites

Bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts bites are savory, crispy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving appetizer tray. They are easy to grab and full of flavor.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 24 Brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 12 slices bacon, cut in half
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 24 toothpicks
• Parchment paper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Wrap each Brussels sprout with half a slice of bacon.
4. Secure with a toothpick.
5. Place on the baking sheet.
6. Brush with maple syrup.
7. Sprinkle with black pepper.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.

33. Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

Pumpkin deviled eggs are a cute fall twist on a classic appetizer. The filling is piped to look like little pumpkins.

Makes: 24 deviled eggs

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs, boiled and peeled
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 24 small chive pieces
• 1 piping bag

Directions

1. Slice the boiled eggs in half lengthwise.
2. Scoop the yolks into a bowl.
3. Mash with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and paprika.
4. Spoon the filling into a piping bag.
5. Pipe the filling into the egg whites in a round pumpkin shape.
6. Use a toothpick to gently make pumpkin lines in the filling.
7. Add one chive piece as the stem.
8. Chill until ready to serve.

34. Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Log

A cranberry pecan goat cheese log is creamy, tangy, and pretty for Thanksgiving. It takes just a few minutes to assemble.

Serves: 8 to 10

Ingredients

• 1 goat cheese log, 10 ounces
• ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Place the chopped dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and parsley on a plate.
2. Roll the goat cheese log in the mixture until coated.
3. Place the cheese log on a serving tray.
4. Drizzle with honey.
5. Chill for 15 minutes if needed.
6. Serve with crackers.

35. Mini Chicken and Waffle Thanksgiving Bites

Mini chicken and waffle bites are fun, filling, and great for a Thanksgiving party brunch or appetizer table. A little maple syrup makes them extra cozy.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 24 mini waffles
• 24 popcorn chicken pieces
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 24 cocktail picks

Directions

1. Cook the popcorn chicken according to the package directions.
2. Toast the mini waffles.
3. Brush the waffles with melted butter.
4. Place one popcorn chicken piece on each waffle.
5. Secure with a cocktail pick.
6. Drizzle lightly with maple syrup.
7. Serve warm.

36. Stuffed Mini Peppers with Cream Cheese

Stuffed mini peppers are colorful, creamy, and easy to make for a Thanksgiving appetizer tray. They add a fresh crunch to the party table.

Makes: 24 peppers

Ingredients

• 12 mini sweet peppers, halved
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Slice the mini sweet peppers in half and remove the seeds.
2. Mix softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and green onions.
3. Spoon the filling into each pepper half.
4. Sprinkle with paprika.
5. Arrange on a serving platter.
6. Chill until ready to serve.

37. Apple Butter Brie Crostini

Apple butter brie crostini are sweet, creamy, and crunchy. They are a simple fall appetizer that feels perfect for Thanksgiving.

Makes: 30 crostini

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into 30 pieces
• 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced
• ¾ cup apple butter
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet.
3. Toast for 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Spread each slice with apple butter.
5. Add one piece of brie cheese.
6. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the brie softens.
7. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
8. Drizzle with honey and finish with fresh thyme.

38. Cranberry Cheddar Mini Tarts

Cranberry cheddar mini tarts are sweet, savory, and easy to serve at a Thanksgiving party. They look pretty and taste festive.

Makes: 24 tarts

Ingredients

• 24 mini phyllo cups
• 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup cranberry sauce
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
3. Add a small spoonful of softened cream cheese to each cup.
4. Add shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Top with cranberry sauce.
6. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until warm.
8. Finish with rosemary.

39. Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Balls

Cornbread sausage stuffing balls are savory, hearty, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties. They are easy to pick up and serve with gravy or cranberry sauce.

Makes: 30 balls

Ingredients

• 6 cups prepared cornbread, crumbled
• 1 pound cooked breakfast sausage
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Add the crumbled cornbread to a large bowl.
3. Stir in cooked breakfast sausage, celery, and poultry seasoning.
4. Add chicken broth and beaten eggs.
5. Mix until the mixture holds together.
6. Roll into 30 small balls.
7. Place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden.

40. Cranberry Orange Cheese Spread

Cranberry orange cheese spread is creamy, bright, and perfect for a Thanksgiving cracker tray. It is easy to make ahead and looks festive.

Serves: 10 to 12

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• ½ cup orange marmalade
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Add softened cream cheese to a bowl.
2. Mix in chopped dried cranberries, orange marmalade, chopped pecans, and orange zest.
3. Spoon the spread into a small serving bowl.
4. Chill for 30 minutes.
5. Serve with crackers.

41. Mini Turkey Pot Pie Cups

Mini turkey pot pie cups are warm, creamy, and filling. They are a great way to serve a cozy Thanksgiving flavor in party form.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
• 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10.5 ounces
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a muffin pan.
2. Flatten each piece of biscuit dough and press into the muffin cups.
3. Mix chopped turkey, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, and cheddar cheese.
4. Spoon the filling into the biscuit cups.
5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the biscuit edges are golden.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

42. Fall Caprese Skewers

Fall Caprese skewers are fresh, pretty, and simple. The colors look beautiful on a Thanksgiving appetizer tray.

Makes: 30 skewers

Ingredients

• 30 cocktail picks
• 30 cherry tomatoes
• 30 mini mozzarella balls
• 30 basil leaves
• ¼ cup balsamic glaze
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Thread one cherry tomato onto each cocktail pick.
2. Add one basil leaf.
3. Add one mini mozzarella ball.
4. Arrange the skewers on a platter.
5. Drizzle with olive oil.
6. Add a light drizzle of balsamic glaze.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

43. Maple Roasted Carrot Bites

Maple roasted carrot bites are sweet, savory, and easy to serve as a simple Thanksgiving side or appetizer.

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds baby carrots
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Cocktail picks, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Add the baby carrots to a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
5. Toss until coated.
6. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender.
7. Sprinkle with parsley.
8. Serve with cocktail picks.

44. Turkey Snack Mix Bags

Turkey snack mix bags are adorable for Thanksgiving place settings, classroom parties, and party favors. They are easy to make ahead.

Makes: 12 bags

Ingredients

• 12 clear treat bags
• 6 cups popped popcorn
• 3 cups pretzels
• 3 cups cheese crackers
• 2 cups fall candy-coated chocolates
• 24 googly eye stickers
• 12 orange pipe cleaners

Directions

1. Mix popcorn, pretzels, cheese crackers, and fall candy-coated chocolates in a bowl.
2. Scoop the mix into clear treat bags.
3. Pinch the bag near the top.
4. Tie with an orange pipe cleaner.
5. Add two googly eye stickers to each bag.
6. Add a small paper beak if desired.

45. Pumpkin Pie Dip with Graham Crackers

Pumpkin pie dip is creamy, fluffy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert table. It tastes like pumpkin pie without the work.

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 can pumpkin puree, 15 ounces
• 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix, 3.4 ounces
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• Graham crackers, for dipping
• Apple slices, for dipping

Directions

1. Add pumpkin puree to a mixing bowl.
2. Stir in instant vanilla pudding mix and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Fold in whipped topping.
4. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Spoon into a serving bowl.
6. Serve with graham crackers and apple slices.

46. Cranberry White Chocolate Pretzel Rods

Cranberry white chocolate pretzel rods are sweet, salty, and festive. They are great for Thanksgiving dessert trays or party favors.

Makes: 24 pretzel rods

Ingredients

• 24 pretzel rods
• 2 cups white chocolate melting wafers
• 1 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
• ¼ cup fall sprinkles
• Parchment paper
• Treat bags, optional

Directions

1. Line a tray with parchment paper.
2. Melt the white chocolate melting wafers.
3. Dip half of each pretzel rod into the chocolate.
4. Place on the parchment paper.
5. Sprinkle with chopped dried cranberries and fall sprinkles.
6. Let set until firm.
7. Wrap in treat bags if using as favors.

47. Mini Pecan Pie Bites

Mini pecan pie bites are sweet, buttery, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties. They give guests a little taste of pie without needing plates.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 24 mini phyllo cups
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup corn syrup
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
3. Mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Spoon the pecan mixture into the cups.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until set.
6. Cool before serving.

48. Apple Cider Donut Skewers

Apple cider donut skewers are cute, easy, and perfect for a fall dessert table. They look fun stacked on little party sticks.

Makes: 24 skewers

Ingredients

• 48 apple cider donut holes
• ½ cup caramel sauce
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 24 short wooden skewers
• ¼ cup fall sprinkles

Directions

1. Thread two apple cider donut holes onto each wooden skewer.
2. Arrange the skewers on a dessert platter.
3. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
4. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
5. Add fall sprinkles.
6. Serve the same day.

49. Thanksgiving Trail Mix Board

A Thanksgiving trail mix board is fun, colorful, and easy to customize. It is perfect for kids and guests who like to snack all party long.

Serves: 12 to 16

Ingredients

• 1 large serving board
• 2 cups mini pretzels
• 2 cups Chex cereal
• 3 cups popcorn
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup candy corn
• 1 cup fall candy-coated chocolates

Directions

1. Place small piles of mini pretzels around a large serving board.
2. Add piles of Chex cereal and popcorn.
3. Fill in with dried cranberries.
4. Add candy corn and fall candy-coated chocolates.
5. Keep the piles close together so the board looks full.
6. Serve with small cups or scoops.

50. Loaded Sweet Potato Bites

Loaded sweet potato bites are colorful, savory, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties. They are small enough to serve as appetizers but cozy enough to feel like a holiday side.

Makes: 30 bites

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup bacon bits
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Brush the sweet potato rounds with olive oil.
3. Place the rounds on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Sprinkle each round with cheddar cheese.
6. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted.
7. Top with sour cream, bacon bits, and chives.
8. Serve warm.

51. Turkey Cranberry Meatball Sliders

Turkey cranberry meatball sliders are warm, saucy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving party. They are easy to serve on a platter and feel extra festive.

Makes: 24 sliders

Ingredients

• 24 Hawaiian rolls
• 24 turkey meatballs, cooked
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 12 provolone cheese slices, halved
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Stir the cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce together in a saucepan.
3. Add the cooked turkey meatballs and warm until coated.
4. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half.
5. Place one meatball on each roll.
6. Add a half slice of provolone cheese.
7. Add the top rolls and brush with melted butter.
8. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

52. Harvest Pasta Salad Cups

Harvest pasta salad cups are colorful, easy, and great for a Thanksgiving buffet. Serving them in small cups makes them party-friendly.

Makes: 16 cups

Ingredients

• 16 mini appetizer cups
• 12 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese cubes
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup Italian dressing
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

1. Add the cooked rotini pasta to a large bowl.
2. Stir in dried cranberries, cheddar cheese cubes, and chopped pecans.
3. Pour in the Italian dressing.
4. Toss until everything is coated.
5. Spoon the pasta salad into mini appetizer cups.
6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

53. Mini Baked Brie Cups

Mini baked brie cups are warm, melty, and perfect for holiday parties. They taste fancy but come together fast.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 24 mini phyllo cups
• 8 ounces brie cheese, cubed
• ½ cup fig jam
• ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet.
3. Add one cube of brie cheese to each cup.
4. Add 1 teaspoon of fig jam.
5. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the brie is soft.
7. Finish with fresh thyme.

54. Pumpkin Cheese Ball Bites

Pumpkin cheese ball bites are bite-sized, savory, and adorable for Thanksgiving. Each one looks like a tiny pumpkin.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup crushed cheese crackers
• 24 pretzel stick pieces
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

1. Mix softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning.
2. Chill the mixture for 30 minutes.
3. Roll into 24 small balls.
4. Roll each ball in crushed cheese crackers.
5. Use a toothpick to make small pumpkin grooves.
6. Add one pretzel stick piece as the stem.
7. Sprinkle with parsley.
8. Chill until serving.

55. Cranberry Orange Turkey Croissants

Cranberry orange turkey croissants are soft, creamy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving lunch party or Friendsgiving buffet.

Makes: 12 mini sandwiches

Ingredients

• 12 mini croissants
• 1 pound deli turkey slices
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup cranberry sauce
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 12 small lettuce leaves

Directions

1. Slice the mini croissants in half.
2. Mix softened cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and orange zest.
3. Spread the cranberry cream cheese on each croissant.
4. Add one lettuce leaf.
5. Add folded deli turkey slices.
6. Place the tops on the croissants.
7. Secure with picks if needed.
8. Chill until serving.

56. Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Bites

Maple bacon sweet potato bites are sweet, salty, and cozy. They are perfect for a Thanksgiving appetizer tray.

Makes: 30 bites

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes, cut into cubes
• 15 slices bacon, cut in half
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 30 toothpicks

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil and black pepper.
3. Wrap each cube with half a slice of bacon.
4. Secure with a toothpick.
5. Place on a baking sheet.
6. Brush with maple syrup.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the potatoes are tender.
8. Serve warm.

57. Thanksgiving Nacho Cups

Thanksgiving nacho cups are fun, cheesy, and a little unexpected. They are perfect for a casual Friendsgiving party.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 24 tortilla scoop chips
• 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup cranberry sauce
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the tortilla scoop chips on a baking sheet.
3. Add a spoonful of shredded turkey to each chip.
4. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
5. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until melted.
6. Top each cup with a tiny spoonful of cranberry sauce and sour cream.
7. Sprinkle with green onions.

58. Mini Corn Pudding Cups

Mini corn pudding cups are soft, sweet, and cozy. They are a great Thanksgiving party side that guests can scoop and enjoy easily.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 1 box corn muffin mix, 8.5 ounces
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can creamed corn
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Mix corn muffin mix, drained corn, creamed corn, sour cream, and melted butter.
3. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups.
4. Fill each cup about ¾ full.
5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until set and golden.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

59. Fall Fruit Dip Cups

Fall fruit dip cups are creamy, sweet, and easy to serve individually. They are perfect for kids and guests who want a lighter dessert.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 12 clear snack cups
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 jar marshmallow fluff, 7 ounces
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 3 cups apple slices
• 3 cups grapes

Directions

1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Mix in marshmallow fluff and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Spoon the dip into clear snack cups.
4. Add apple slices and grapes to each cup.
5. Chill until ready to serve.

60. Mini Turkey Cheese Ball Bites

Mini turkey cheese ball bites are cute, savory, and perfect for Thanksgiving. Pretzel sticks make tiny feathers.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup pretzel sticks
• 48 candy eyes
• 24 tiny carrot triangles

Directions

1. Mix softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning.
2. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Roll into 24 small balls.
4. Coat each ball in chopped pecans.
5. Press pretzel sticks into the back as feathers.
6. Add candy eyes and carrot beaks.
7. Chill until serving.

61. Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Croissants

Cranberry walnut chicken salad croissants are creamy, crunchy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving lunch spread. They are easy to make ahead.

Makes: 12 mini sandwiches

Ingredients

• 12 mini croissants
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¾ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup diced celery
• 12 lettuce leaves

Directions

1. Mix shredded chicken, mayonnaise, dried cranberries, walnuts, and celery.
2. Slice the mini croissants in half.
3. Add one lettuce leaf to each croissant.
4. Spoon chicken salad onto each one.
5. Add the croissant tops.
6. Chill until ready to serve.

62. Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin spice Rice Krispie treats are chewy, sweet, and easy to cut into party squares. They are a fun Thanksgiving dessert for kids.

Makes: 24 squares

Ingredients

• 6 cups crispy rice cereal
• 10 ounces mini marshmallows
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• Orange gel food coloring
• ¼ cup fall sprinkles

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot.
2. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until melted.
3. Stir in pumpkin pie spice and a few drops of orange gel food coloring.
4. Fold in the crispy rice cereal.
5. Press into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
6. Add fall sprinkles on top.
7. Cool completely and cut into squares.

63. Acorn Donut Holes

Acorn donut holes are cute, easy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert tray. They look like little fall acorns with almost no effort.

Makes: 24 acorns

Ingredients

• 24 donut holes
• 1 cup milk chocolate melting wafers
• 1 cup chocolate sprinkles
• 24 pretzel stick pieces
• Parchment paper

Directions

1. Line a tray with parchment paper.
2. Melt the milk chocolate melting wafers.
3. Dip the top of each donut hole into the chocolate.
4. Dip the chocolate side into chocolate sprinkles.
5. Add one pretzel stick piece as the stem.
6. Let set before serving.

64. Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Pilgrim hat cookies are simple, cute, and fun for a Thanksgiving dessert table. Kids can help decorate them too.

Makes: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 24 fudge stripe cookies
• 24 mini peanut butter cups
• 1 tube orange decorating icing
• 1 tube yellow decorating icing

Directions

1. Place the fudge stripe cookies upside down on a tray.
2. Add a small ring of orange decorating icing around the center hole.
3. Place one mini peanut butter cup upside down on the icing.
4. Pipe a small buckle with yellow decorating icing.
5. Let the icing set for 15 minutes.
6. Serve on a Thanksgiving dessert platter.

65. Sweet Potato Fries Cups with Cinnamon Dip

Sweet potato fries cups are cute, warm, and easy to serve at a Thanksgiving party. The cinnamon dip makes them feel extra festive.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 2 bags frozen sweet potato fries
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 12 clear appetizer cups

Directions

1. Bake the sweet potato fries according to the package directions.
2. Mix sour cream, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
3. Add a spoonful of dip to the bottom of each clear appetizer cup.
4. Stand warm fries in each cup.
5. Serve right away.

66. Harvest Popcorn Balls

Harvest popcorn balls are sweet, crunchy, and fun for Thanksgiving. They also make cute party favors.

Makes: 16 popcorn balls

Ingredients

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 10 ounces mini marshmallows
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup fall candy-coated chocolates
• 1 cup candy corn
• ¼ cup fall sprinkles

Directions

1. Add the popcorn to a large bowl.
2. Melt the butter in a pot.
3. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until melted.
4. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn.
5. Fold in fall candy-coated chocolates, candy corn, and fall sprinkles.
6. Grease your hands and shape into balls.
7. Let set before serving.

67. Mashed Potato Gravy Bites

Mashed potato gravy bites are cozy, creamy, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties. They turn mashed potatoes into a cute appetizer.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup warm gravy
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Mix mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
3. Scoop the mixture into the muffin cups.
4. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. Remove from the pan.
6. Serve with warm gravy for dipping.

68. Cranberry Brie Flatbread Squares

Cranberry brie flatbread squares are cheesy, sweet, and easy to slice for a crowd. They make a pretty Thanksgiving party appetizer.

Makes: 24 squares

Ingredients

• 2 large flatbread crusts
• 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 cup caramelized onions
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place the flatbread crusts on baking sheets.
3. Brush lightly with olive oil.
4. Spread cranberry sauce over each flatbread.
5. Add brie slices and caramelized onions.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
7. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary.
8. Slice into small squares.

69. Thanksgiving Taco Cups

Thanksgiving taco cups are fun, cheesy, and great for a casual holiday party. They use turkey and cranberry sauce for a festive twist.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 24 wonton wrappers
• 2 cups cooked ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup cranberry sauce
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Press wonton wrappers into a greased muffin pan.
3. Mix cooked ground turkey with taco seasoning.
4. Spoon the turkey into the wonton cups.
5. Top with cheddar cheese.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
7. Top with cranberry sauce and sour cream.

70. Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip Cups

Pumpkin cheesecake dip cups are creamy, sweet, and perfect for an easy Thanksgiving dessert. They feel like mini no-bake cheesecakes.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 12 clear dessert cups
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

1. Add graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of each dessert cup.
2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
4. Fold in whipped topping.
5. Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake mixture into each cup.
6. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

71. Apple Cranberry Salad Skewers

Apple cranberry salad skewers are fresh, crisp, and colorful. They are a fun way to serve fall salad flavors at a party.

Makes: 30 skewers

Ingredients

• 30 cocktail picks
• 4 apples, cut into cubes
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 30 cheddar cheese cubes
• 30 green grapes
• ½ cup honey mustard dressing

Directions

1. Thread one apple cube onto each cocktail pick.
2. Add one cheddar cheese cube.
3. Add one green grape.
4. Add a few dried cranberries on the platter around the skewers.
5. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing right before serving.

72. Turkey Pretzel Bites

Turkey pretzel bites are sweet, salty, and adorable. They are great for kids’ tables and Thanksgiving dessert trays.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 24 mini pretzel twists
• 24 chocolate caramel candies
• 1 cup candy corn
• 48 candy eyes
• Parchment paper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the mini pretzel twists on the tray.
4. Add one chocolate caramel candy to each pretzel.
5. Bake for 3 minutes, just until softened.
6. Press candy corn pieces into the top as feathers.
7. Add candy eyes.
8. Let set before serving.

73. Mini Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins

Mini pumpkin cornbread muffins are soft, cozy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving party basket. They taste great with butter or honey.

Makes: 36 mini muffins

Ingredients

• 2 boxes corn muffin mix, 8.5 ounces each
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Mix corn muffin mix, pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, melted butter, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Spoon into mini muffin cups.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
5. Serve warm with butter or honey.

74. Maple Pecan Baked Brie

Maple pecan baked brie is warm, gooey, and perfect for Thanksgiving entertaining. It is easy but feels special.

Serves: 8 to 10

Ingredients

• 1 brie cheese wheel, 8 ounces
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the brie cheese wheel in a small baking dish.
3. Mix maple syrup, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Spoon the maple pecan mixture over the brie.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until soft.
6. Serve warm with crackers.

75. Thanksgiving Dessert Board

A Thanksgiving dessert board is the easiest way to serve a little bit of everything. It looks full, festive, and beautiful on the party table.

Serves: 16 to 20

Ingredients

• 1 large serving board
• 12 mini pumpkin pies
• 12 brownie bites
• 24 apple cider donut holes
• 1 cup candy corn
• 1 small bowl caramel sauce
• 12 fall cookies

Directions

1. Place a small bowl of caramel sauce near the center of a large serving board.
2. Add the mini pumpkin pies around one side.
3. Add brownie bites and apple cider donut holes.
4. Fill empty spaces with candy corn and fall cookies.
5. Keep everything close together so the board looks full.
6. Serve with small plates and napkins.

76. Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Sliders

Cranberry turkey stuffing sliders are cozy, filling, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties. They taste like a mini Thanksgiving dinner in sandwich form.

Makes: 24 sliders

Ingredients

• 24 Hawaiian rolls
• 2 pounds deli turkey slices
• 3 cups prepared stuffing
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 12 Swiss cheese slices, halved
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half as one sheet.
3. Place the bottom half in a baking dish.
4. Spread cranberry sauce over the rolls.
5. Layer on the deli turkey, stuffing, and Swiss cheese.
6. Add the top half of the rolls.
7. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, then slice into sliders.

77. Mini Harvest Flatbread Bites

Mini harvest flatbread bites are easy to slice and serve. They are full of fall flavor from apples, cheddar, and caramelized onions.

Makes: 24 bites

Ingredients

• 2 large flatbread crusts
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 apples, thinly sliced
• 1 cup caramelized onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place the flatbread crusts on baking sheets.
3. Brush each flatbread with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle with sharp cheddar cheese.
5. Add sliced apples and caramelized onions.
6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and melted.
7. Drizzle with honey.
8. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and slice into squares.

78. Thanksgiving Pull-Apart Bread

Thanksgiving pull-apart bread is cheesy, buttery, and perfect for sharing. It makes a warm party appetizer everyone can pull apart at the table.

Serves: 10 to 12

Ingredients

• 1 round sourdough bread loaf
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• Foil, for baking

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Cut the sourdough loaf in a crosshatch pattern without cutting all the way through.
3. Stuff the cuts with mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese.
4. Mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley.
5. Pour the butter mixture over the bread.
6. Wrap loosely in foil.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, then uncover.
8. Bake 8 to 10 more minutes, or until melted and golden.

79. Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Cups

Roasted butternut squash salad cups are colorful, fresh, and party-friendly. They add a lighter Thanksgiving option to the table.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 12 mini salad cups
• 3 cups butternut squash cubes
• 6 cups spring mix salad
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Roast the butternut squash cubes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until tender.
3. Let the squash cool slightly.
4. Add spring mix to each mini salad cup.
5. Top with roasted squash, dried cranberries, feta, and pecans.
6. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette right before serving.

80. Cranberry Apple Sausage Bites

Cranberry apple sausage bites are sweet, savory, and easy to serve with toothpicks. They make a great warm Thanksgiving party appetizer.

Makes: 30 bites

Ingredients

• 2 pounds smoked sausage, sliced
• 3 apples, cut into chunks
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• Cocktail picks, for serving

Directions

1. Add sliced smoked sausage to a skillet.
2. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned.
3. Stir in cranberry sauce, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the apple chunks and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Thread sausage and apple pieces onto cocktail picks.
7. Serve warm with extra sauce on the side.

81. Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Cups

Pumpkin mac and cheese cups are creamy, cheesy, and perfect for fall parties. The pumpkin makes them extra cozy without being too sweet.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup milk
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 mini muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Mix cooked elbow macaroni, pumpkin puree, cheddar cheese, milk, and beaten eggs.
3. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups.
4. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until set.
6. Cool for 5 minutes before removing.

82. Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Cups

Caramel pecan cheesecake cups are rich, creamy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert table. They look cute in individual cups.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 12 clear dessert cups
• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 cup caramel sauce
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Add graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of each dessert cup.
2. Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Fold in whipped topping.
4. Spoon the cheesecake filling into the cups.
5. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
6. Top with chopped pecans.
7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

83. Turkey Rice Krispie Treats

Turkey Rice Krispie treats are cute, chewy, and perfect for kids. Candy corn turns each treat into a fun little turkey.

Makes: 24 treats

Ingredients

• 24 Rice Krispie Treats
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• 2 cups candy corn
• 48 candy eyes
• 1 tube orange decorating icing

Directions

1. Place the Rice Krispie Treats on a tray.
2. Spread a small amount of chocolate frosting near the top of each treat.
3. Press candy corn into the frosting as feathers.
4. Add two candy eyes.
5. Pipe a small beak with orange decorating icing.
6. Let set for 15 minutes before serving.

84. Thanksgiving S’mores Dip

Thanksgiving s’mores dip is warm, gooey, and perfect for a dessert table. Add fall sprinkles to make it feel festive.

Serves: 10 to 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk chocolate chips
• 4 cups mini marshmallows
• ¼ cup fall sprinkles
• Graham crackers, for dipping
• 1 cast iron skillet

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Add milk chocolate chips to a cast iron skillet.
3. Top with mini marshmallows.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until melted and golden.
5. Sprinkle with fall sprinkles.
6. Serve warm with graham crackers.

85. Fall Bruschetta Cups

Fall bruschetta cups are fresh, colorful, and a little sweet. Apples and cranberries make them perfect for Thanksgiving parties.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 24 mini phyllo cups
• 2 apples, finely diced
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 6 ounces goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint

Directions

1. Toss diced apples with lemon juice.
2. Stir in dried cranberries, honey, and mint.
3. Add a small spoonful of goat cheese to each phyllo cup.
4. Top with the apple cranberry mixture.
5. Chill until ready to serve.

86. Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Mushrooms

Cranberry walnut stuffed mushrooms are savory, warm, and perfect for Thanksgiving. They feel fancy but are simple to make.

Makes: 24 mushrooms

Ingredients

• 24 button mushrooms, stems removed
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the mushrooms on a baking sheet.
3. Mix softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and parsley.
4. Spoon the filling into the mushrooms.
5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until tender and golden.
6. Serve warm.

87. Mini Turkey Club Skewers

Mini turkey club skewers are easy, colorful, and great for a party tray. They give guests sandwich flavor without full sandwiches.

Makes: 30 skewers

Ingredients

• 30 cocktail picks
• 1 pound deli turkey slices
• 30 cheddar cheese cubes
• 30 cherry tomatoes
• 30 small lettuce pieces
• 10 cooked bacon slices, cut into thirds
• 1 cup ranch dressing, for dipping

Directions

1. Fold pieces of deli turkey.
2. Thread one turkey piece onto each cocktail pick.
3. Add one cheddar cheese cube.
4. Add a piece of bacon, one lettuce piece, and one cherry tomato.
5. Arrange on a platter.
6. Serve with ranch dressing.

88. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Pumpkin spice cupcakes are soft, sweet, and easy for a Thanksgiving party dessert table. Add cute fall sprinkles to make them festive.

Makes: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 box spice cake mix
• 1 can pumpkin puree, 15 ounces
• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups cream cheese frosting
• ¼ cup fall sprinkles
• 24 cupcake liners

Directions

1. Preheat the oven according to the spice cake mix package directions.
2. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
3. Mix the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil.
4. Scoop batter into the liners.
5. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool completely.
7. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
8. Add fall sprinkles.

89. Mini Cranberry Chicken Salad Phyllo Cups

Mini cranberry chicken salad phyllo cups are creamy, crunchy, and perfect for Thanksgiving parties. They are easy to make ahead and serve cold.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 24 mini phyllo cups
• 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ⅓ cup finely diced celery
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

1. Mix chopped chicken, mayonnaise, dried cranberries, celery, pecans, and green onions.
2. Chill the chicken salad for 30 minutes.
3. Spoon the mixture into mini phyllo cups.
4. Arrange on a serving tray.
5. Serve right away so the cups stay crisp.

90. Turkey-Shaped Bread Bowl Dip

A turkey-shaped bread bowl dip is cute, creamy, and perfect as a Thanksgiving appetizer centerpiece. Add crackers and veggies around it for feathers.

Serves: 12 to 16

Ingredients

• 1 round bread bowl
• 4 cups spinach dip
• 3 cups crackers
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 2 cups bell pepper strips
• 2 candy eyes
• 1 small carrot triangle

Directions

1. Cut the center out of the bread bowl.
2. Fill the bread bowl with spinach dip.
3. Place the bread bowl near the bottom of a large platter.
4. Fan crackers, baby carrots, and bell pepper strips behind the bowl like feathers.
5. Add candy eyes to the front of the bowl.
6. Add the carrot triangle as the beak.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

91. Mini Apple Crisp Cups

Mini apple crisp cups are warm, sweet, and perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. They are easier to serve than a full pan of apple crisp.

Makes: 12 cups

Ingredients

• 12 clear dessert cups
• 6 apples, peeled and diced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups granola
• Whipped cream, for topping

Directions

1. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a saucepan.
2. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until soft.
3. Spoon the apple mixture into dessert cups.
4. Top each cup with granola.
5. Add whipped cream before serving.
6. Serve warm or chilled.

92. Thanksgiving Pinwheel Platter

A Thanksgiving pinwheel platter is simple, colorful, and easy to make ahead. It is perfect for guests to grab while mingling.

Makes: 48 pinwheels

Ingredients

• 6 large flour tortillas
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ pounds deli turkey slices
• 1 cup cranberry sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups spinach leaves

Directions

1. Lay the flour tortillas flat.
2. Spread each tortilla with softened cream cheese.
3. Add a thin layer of cranberry sauce.
4. Layer on spinach leaves, turkey slices, and cheddar cheese.
5. Roll tightly.
6. Chill for 30 minutes.
7. Slice each roll into 8 pinwheels.
8. Arrange on a platter.

93. Cranberry Orange Cupcakes

Cranberry orange cupcakes are bright, sweet, and perfect for Thanksgiving. They look beautiful with a little orange zest on top.

Makes: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 box white cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups vanilla frosting
• 1 tablespoon orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat the oven according to the cake mix package directions.
2. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
3. Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and orange juice.
4. Fold in dried cranberries.
5. Bake until the cupcakes are set.
6. Cool completely.
7. Frost with vanilla frosting.
8. Sprinkle with orange zest.

94. Mini Gravy Biscuit Cups

Mini gravy biscuit cups are warm, cozy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving brunch or party appetizer. They are small, savory, and filling.

Makes: 24 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1 pound turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups prepared country gravy
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 1 muffin pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a muffin pan.
2. Flatten each piece of biscuit dough.
3. Press the dough into the muffin cups.
4. Add cooked turkey sausage.
5. Spoon gravy over the sausage.
6. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
8. Top with chives.

95. Pumpkin Pie Pretzel Bites

Pumpkin pie pretzel bites are sweet, salty, and so easy. They are a cute little Thanksgiving candy snack for dessert trays.

Makes: 30 bites

Ingredients

• 30 mini pretzel twists
• 30 pumpkin spice chocolate candies
• 30 candy corn pieces
• ½ cup white chocolate drizzle
• Parchment paper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 250°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the mini pretzels on the tray.
4. Add one pumpkin spice chocolate candy to each pretzel.
5. Bake for 3 minutes, just until softened.
6. Press one candy corn piece on top.
7. Let set.
8. Drizzle with white chocolate.

96. Cranberry Pecan Mini Cheese Balls

Cranberry pecan mini cheese balls are creamy, festive, and easy to serve with crackers. They look beautiful on a Thanksgiving appetizer tray.

Makes: 24 cheese balls

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 24 pretzel sticks

Directions

1. Mix softened cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, and green onions.
2. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. Roll into 24 mini cheese balls.
4. Mix chopped dried cranberries and pecans on a plate.
5. Roll each cheese ball in the cranberry pecan mixture.
6. Add one pretzel stick to each one for serving.
7. Chill until ready to serve.

97. Thanksgiving Brownie Turkey Bites

Thanksgiving brownie turkey bites are rich, cute, and easy to decorate. They are perfect for kids’ tables and dessert boards.

Makes: 24 brownie bites

Ingredients

• 24 brownie bites
• 1 cup chocolate frosting
• 2 cups candy corn
• 48 candy eyes
• 1 tube orange decorating icing

Directions

1. Place the brownie bites on a tray.
2. Add a small amount of chocolate frosting to the back of each bite.
3. Press candy corn into the frosting as feathers.
4. Add two candy eyes.
5. Pipe a tiny beak with orange decorating icing.
6. Let set before serving.

98. Mini Cranberry Orange Muffins

Mini cranberry orange muffins are bright, soft, and perfect for a Thanksgiving brunch or party spread. They are easy to grab and serve.

Makes: 36 mini muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup orange juice
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix orange juice, eggs, and oil.
4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
5. Fold in dried cranberries.
6. Spoon into mini muffin cups.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden.

99. Thanksgiving Grazing Table

A Thanksgiving grazing table is perfect when you want one big party spread. Guests can snack on sweet and savory bites all night.

Serves: 20 to 30

Ingredients

• 3 large serving boards
• 4 cups cheese cubes
• 4 cups crackers
• 4 cups grapes
• 24 mini desserts
• 3 cups pretzels
• 2 cups dried fruit

Directions

1. Set out the serving boards across a long table.
2. Add bowls of dips, sauces, or spreads first if using.
3. Arrange cheese cubes, crackers, and grapes in clusters.
4. Add pretzels and dried fruit to fill spaces.
5. Add mini desserts toward the end of the table.
6. Keep everything close together so the table looks full.
7. Add small plates, napkins, and serving tongs.

100. Thanksgiving Party Food Board

A Thanksgiving party food board is the perfect final idea because it lets you combine appetizers, snacks, sides, and desserts all in one festive spread.

Serves: 16 to 20

Ingredients

• 1 large charcuterie board
• 12 mini sliders
• 2 cups cheese cubes
• 2 cups crackers
• 12 fruit skewers
• 12 mini dessert cups
• 12 fall cookies

Directions

1. Place the mini sliders on one side of the charcuterie board.
2. Add cheese cubes and crackers in small clusters.
3. Add fruit skewers for color.
4. Place mini dessert cups and fall cookies on the other side.
5. Fill empty spaces with grapes, pretzels, nuts, or candy corn.
6. Add small bowls of cranberry sauce, ranch, caramel, or honey if desired.
7. Serve right away so everything stays fresh.

FAQ About Thanksgiving Party Food Ideas

What are the best Thanksgiving party foods?

The best Thanksgiving party foods are easy to grab, simple to serve, and full of fall flavor.

Good options include sliders, pinwheels, mini pies, cheese boards, snack cups, dips, skewers, and bite-sized desserts.

Using Thanksgiving serving platters makes everything feel more festive.

What Thanksgiving foods can I make ahead for a party?

You can make pinwheels, cheese balls, dessert cups, snack mix, mini cheesecakes, pretzel rods, and cold dips ahead of time.

Warm appetizers like sliders, meatballs, and puff pastry bites can be assembled early and baked before guests arrive.

Store make-ahead foods in airtight food storage containers to keep them fresh.

What are good Thanksgiving finger foods?

Good Thanksgiving finger foods include mini sliders, stuffing muffins, tortellini skewers, cheese ball bites, phyllo cups, sweet potato rounds, and mini dessert bites.

They are easy for guests to eat while standing or mingling.

Cocktail picks and mini appetizer cups make serving easier.

What should I serve at a Friendsgiving party?

For Friendsgiving, serve a mix of fun appetizers, comfort foods, and easy desserts.

Mini mac and cheese cups, turkey sliders, cranberry brie bites, charcuterie cups, pumpkin cupcakes, and apple cider donut skewers all work well.

A fall charcuterie board is also a great centerpiece.

How much party food do I need for Thanksgiving?

If you are serving appetizers before a big meal, plan on 4 to 6 small bites per person.

If the party food is the main meal, plan on 8 to 12 small bites per person, plus desserts.

It helps to offer a mix of warm foods, cold foods, sweet treats, and lighter snacks.

What are easy Thanksgiving desserts for a party?

Easy Thanksgiving party desserts include mini pumpkin pies, apple crisp cups, pumpkin cheesecake cups, brownie turkey bites, cupcakes, chocolate bark, and caramel apple nacho cups.

Individual desserts are especially easy to serve.

Use clear dessert cups or Thanksgiving dessert stands to make the table look cute.

How do I make Thanksgiving party food look cute?

Use fall colors, mini serving dishes, cute boards, and simple Thanksgiving shapes.

Turkey-shaped snacks, pumpkin cheese balls, fall sprinkles, and mini cups all make food feel more festive.

You can also use Thanksgiving party picks, fall paper plates, and Thanksgiving napkins for an easy finishing touch.

Thanksgiving Food

Thanksgiving party food should be festive, easy, and fun to share.

Whether you are hosting a big family gathering, a Friendsgiving, a classroom party, or a cozy fall night at home, these ideas make it simple to build a full holiday spread.

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