I recently shared this delicious Cranberry Salsa recipe on Instagram, and a friend commented requesting more holiday appetizer inspiration, and honestly who am I to deny such a request?! I’ve put together some of my go-to favorites below, but I’d love if you shared yours with me so I can make the list even bigger next year. What’s your favorite holiday treat??

Holiday Appetizer Inspiration

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Thanksgiving is a week from tomorrow 🤯! Do you have your menu planned? I am definitely not that prepared this year. 🥴But I *can* make an appetizer recommendation that will make you the star of the holiday: Cranberry Salsa! This “dip” is a unique spin on cranberry sauce, but everyone will LOVE it. TBH I’m not a big cranberry sauce fan, but this salsa has turned me into a cranberry lover for sure! Get the recipe by clicking the 🔗 in my bio, and please tell me if your family loves it as much as mine 🦃.

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Roasted Garlic Baked Brie

This is a family favorite at our house. I have to make it every year, usually two so there’s plenty to go around. This year will certainly be no different.

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Upgraded Pigs in a Blanket

These are not your average pigs in a blanket! There are a few delicious — and fairly gourmet — upgrades that make them absolutely perfect as a Thanksgiving appetizer.

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Sweet & Spicy Pecans

These are the perfect addition to your cheese board if you’re doing one. If not, they are great to have sitting around the house for people to snack on before (and after) the big meal!

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Bacon-Wrapped Pickles

This is a new one for me, and I couldn’t be more excited to be making them for Thanksgiving this year. I love love love pickles, and then you throw bacon into the mix?! I already know this is going to be one for the ages.

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Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Ingredients

12 cornichon pickles
12 slices bacon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Line a rimmed sheet tray with foil.
Spread the bacon slices on the sheet tray and bake for 10 minutes. Lay out on a paper towel to drain grease.
Wrap each cornichon pickle in a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
Bake an additional 10 minutes until bacon is crisp.

Notes

adapted from Food Network

Salami Cream Cheese Skewers

Again, anything served on a toothpick is bound to be a successful appetizer at a large gathering. I am still making these cream cheese pepperoncinis wrapped with salami and they continue to be a crowd favorite!

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It’s no surprise I fell in love with these Salami Cream Cheese Skewers because it’s basically just an adult Lunchable. All you do is slice one side of a pepperoncini open and remove the seeds, stuff with your choice of cream cheese and roll it up in a piece of salami. I used @miyokoscreamery vegan cream cheese which is a little backwards to wrap in meat, but these were for a dairy-free friend (and the flavor is just SO GOOD). I secure it all with a toothpick and serve! Perfect for parties or a quick at-home snack. I extra love it because you can prep it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready. So simple! 👏⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #appetizer #salami #appetizerrecipe #recipe #thekitchn #food52 #feedfeed #wholefoods #allrecipes #buzzfeedtasty #yahoofood #tohfoodie #tasteofhome #epicurious #tastingtable #realsimple #todayfood #cookinglight #bonappetit #huffposttaste #buzzfeedfood ⁠⠀

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That’s it for my list of holiday appetizer inspiration (for now!). Let me know what you plan on making for your celebrations? Especially if it’s wrapped in bacon. 🙂

[Feature photo by Emily Steward]

Bacon-Wrapped Pickles

Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Ingredients

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