Thanksgiving appetizers 2022: 5 easy and tasty recipes to try with your loved ones!

by Anjelina
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As Thanksgiving approaches, you probably start thinking about all the beautiful moments you and your loved ones will share together, sitting around the table, telling funny stories, laughing, and smiling. Along with these lovely thoughts, all of a sudden questions about dinner preparation also arise. We know that the festive dinner will take a lot of time and effort to make. We also know that guests often arrive at different times, and you definitely don’t want to keep them hungry until dinner. That is why we’ve selected some of the best easy-to-make Thanksgiving appetizers 2022 that you can prepare quickly and save time for the main meals!

Quick Thanksgiving appetizers 2022

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You don’t want your guests to eat their fill just before dinner, do you? Keep in mind that appetizers need to be balanced, easy-to-digest, light foods. That is why it is best if they consist of a few ingredients and a couple of seasonal flavors. Our quick, tried-and-true Thanksgiving appetizers 2022 below are just that! We will be extremely happy if you get inspired by them, or even decide to prepare some of them for your friends and family on Thanksgiving!

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bruschetta

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Impress your guests with an Italian appetizer that is quick and easy to make. Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bruschetta is a delicious idea that everyone will love for sure!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 sliced baguette
  • 10 thin slices of smoked salmon
  • 7 oz/200 g cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tbsp. lemon zest
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper powder to taste
  • rosemary sprigs

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat a pan and put olive oil in it.
  2. Toast the baguettes on both sides until golden brown.
  3. Arrange them on a flat surface.
  4. In a bowl, combine cream cheese with lemon zest, salt and black pepper powder.
  5. Spread the mixture over the baguettes.
  6. Put a slice of smoked salmon on top of the cream mixture.
  7. Garnish with a few rosemary sprigs. (optional)

Stuffed Mushrooms

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Our old-time favorite appetizer, stuffed mushrooms, is something you should definitely consider making for Thanksgiving! We offer you a classic and, yet tasty recipe that is prepared in no time!

INGREDIENTS

  • 10-12 whole mushrooms
  • 6 smoked bacon slices
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) yellow cheese
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Wash the mushrooms and remove the stems.
  2. With a small spoon, scoop out some of the inside. Put а little olive oil in each mushroom and bake them at 200 °C (392 °F) for ten minutes.
  3. Take them out of the oven and carefully fill them with finely chopped bacon. Cover each stuffed mushroom with grated yellow cheese and sprinkle with parsley.
  4. Return the mushrooms to the oven for 10-15 more minutes until the yellow cheese is baked golden brown!

Easy hummus appetizer

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Serve a nutritious homemade snack that is rich in protein and fiber. We’ve prepared a simple hummus recipe for you to follow and enjoy with your loved ones! It is up to you to decide what to serve the hummus with (crackers, bread, tortilla chips or veggies). Whatever you choose, it’s sure to be delicious!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp. sesame tahini
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tsp. red pepper powder
  • salt
  • black pepper powder
  • olive oil
  • parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a blender, put the drained chickpeas, sesame tahini, lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic and the spices to taste.
  2. If the mixture is too dry, you can add a little yogurt.
  3. Spread the hummus in a thin layer on a serving plate, drizzle with olive oil and finely chopped parsley.
  4. Your hummus is ready!

Spinach and Tomato Pinwheels

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If your friends and family love puff pastry, it is definitely worth trying this spinach and tomato pinwheels recipe! It’s easy to make, and we promise that all of you will love it!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 5 oz/140 g fresh spinach leaves
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper powder

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Unroll your puff pastry sheet on an even surface.
  2. Chop the tomatoes and in a bowl, mix them with the fresh spinach leaves and the spices to your taste.
  3. Evenly cover the sheet with the mixture, leaving an inch border on each side.
  4. Carefully roll the sheet, then cut into equal slices.
  5. Put the slices onto baking paper. Bake them for 25 minutes at 180° C (356° F).

Cocktail Meatballs

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If you want to prepare a meal that will please your guests’ palate, cocktail meatballs are definitely the way to go! Follow our simple recipe and prepare this tasty Thanksgiving appetizer!

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ½ cup (120 ml) bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp. minced onion
  • salt to taste
  • chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients.
  2. Wet your hands and then form small meatballs. Place them onto baking paper.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 175° C (350° F) for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Your cocktail meatballs are ready! Serve them with sauce of your choice!

Also read: Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe with Wild Mushrooms



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