These Thanksgiving finger foods are perfect for pre-dinner nibbling. Find festive ideas for pinwheels, crostini, sliders and more.
30 Thanksgiving Finger Foods
1/30
Cranberry Brie Pecan Pinwheels
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is a twist on baked Brie. My family always requests these around Thanksgiving. They are delicious and make the kitchen smell amazing! —Jacquie Franklin, Hot Springs, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 pastry: 193 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 193mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
2/30
Olive-Stuffed Celery
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandmother taught both me and my mom this appetizer recipe for stuffed celery. We always serve it at Thanksgiving. The stuffing is so yummy that even if you don’t normally care for the ingredients on their own, you’ll love the end result. —Stacy Powell, Santa Fe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 61 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
3/30
Crab Cake Stuffed Mushrooms
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender mushrooms with their crispy golden topping are always popular at Thanksgiving! The crab filling is a delicious special occasion treat. Serve them while they’re warm. —Nancy Aiello, Bloomery, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed mushroom: 51 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
4/30
Swiss Potato Puffs
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Encourage guests to mingle by serving these cute little finger foods. They’re transportable, mess-free and easy to eat in a few bites. —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 potato puff: 37 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
5/30
Festive Holiday Sliders
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Turkey sliders with ginger, horseradish and cranberry sauce refrigerate well, so I keep them ready for get-togethers around Thanksgiving. —Pamela Miller, Big Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 231 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 221mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
6/30
Apple-Gouda Pigs in a Blanket
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For Thanksgiving, I used to make beef and cheddar pigs in a blanket, but now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 82 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
7/30
Air-Fryer Pumpkin Fries
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup pumpkin fries with 2 tablespoons sauce: 151 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
8/30
Slow-Cooked Cranberry Hot Wings
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cranberry wings remind me of all the wonderful celebrations and parties we’ve had through the years. My daughter’s friends can’t get enough of these wings. —Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 71 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0g fiber), 5g protein.
9/30
Gruyere and Crab Palmiers
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the oven whenever needed. Crab, pancetta and Gruyere make a sophisticated, elegant finger food, and you can make your own variations on the filling. Try chicken and pesto, or a Mediterranean version with spinach and feta. —Grace Voltolina, Westport, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 palmier: 93 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
10/30
Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Wondering how to make potato skins taste great? Both crisp and hearty, this restaurant-quality snack is one that my family requests often. —Trish Perrin, Keizer, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 potato skin: 350 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
11/30
Parmesan Mushroom Tartlets
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My easy tartlets loaded with a cheesy mushroom filling take advantage of refrigerated crescent roll dough. I think they’re best warm from the oven with a sprinkling of green onion.—Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
12/30
Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For a change from the usual toasted tomato finger food, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. —Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 120 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
13/30
Mediterranean Pastry Pinwheels
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
These quick appetizers are irresistible. The flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto balance beautifully. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 170 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
14/30
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & 3-Cheese Crostini
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Brussels sprouts for a snack? Oh, yes. Combine these roasted goodies with cheese for the ultimate toast topper. —Athena Russell, Greenville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 72 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
15/30
Spinach Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
I use a melon baller to hollow out the mushroom caps and make them easier to stuff. The apps fit neatly into muffin tins or a deviled egg tray for traveling. —Ashley Pierce, Brantford, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed mushroom: 44 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
16/30
Tuscan Truffles
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For Thanksgiving, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese make them melt-in-your-mouth creamy. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 80 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
17/30
Crab Crescent Triangles
Total Time
40 min
Servings
40 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles wrap up a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 77 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
18/30
Sage & Prosciutto Pinwheels
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love, love, love to make finger foods and I especially like this recipe because I can make the rolls ahead, freeze them, and then slice and bake when needed. —Kate Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 90 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
19/30
Brie Cherry Pastry Cups
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Golden brown and flaky, these bite-sized puff pastries with creamy Brie and sweet cherry preserves could easily double as a scrumptious dessert. —Marilyn McSween, Mentor, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 pastry cup: 61 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
20/30
Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese Empanadas
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this appetizer because I entertain a lot and wanted something simple but special. People like these empanadas so much! I always make extra. —Lynn Scully, Rancho Santa Fe, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 empanada: 99 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
21/30
22/30
Sweet Potato Crostini
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For party time, I turn this sweet potato side dish into an appetizer by serving it on slices of a French baguette. — Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 74 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
23/30
Sausage Cheese Puffs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
People are always surprised when I tell them there are only four ingredients in these tasty finger foods. Cheesy and spicy, the golden morsels are a fun novelty at a breakfast or brunch…and they also make yummy party appetizers. —Della Moore, Troy, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 puff: 89 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
24/30
Mamma’s Caponata
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This is fabulous as an appetizer, but you can easily turn it into a meal. Instead of having it on bread, serve it over warm pasta. —Georgette Stubin, Canton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 57 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
25/30
Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Wedges
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We all know almost everything is improved with bacon, and avocado is no exception. Since it's made in an air fryer, this appetizer is one to remember. It will definitely impress your friends! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisonsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 142 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
26/30
Swiss Cherry Bruschetta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is a spinoff of a cherry chicken main dish my husband adores. The combination of sweet, tart and salty flavors provides a contrast that's hard to resist. —Shelley Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 115 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 4g protein.
27/30
Mini Cheese Balls
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any Thanksgiving party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary and/or paprika to add even more flavor. —J. Spivey, Ennice, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cheese ball: 47 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
28/30
Mushroom and Olive Bruschetta
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I tried this delicious bruschetta toast at a party and knew I had to make it myself. Since I couldn't find the person who brought the dish, I began trying to duplicate it on my own. The original was made on an English muffin, but party rye or baguette slices work as well. —Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 66 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
29/30
Garlic Bread Bites
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These garlic bread bites are ridiculously easy to make and insanely tasty! To make them extra cheesy, sprinkle the tops with more mozzarella cheese after taking them out of the oven the second time, and then return them to the oven until the cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. —Anna Bowden, Littleton, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 144 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
30/30
Mushroom Puff Pastry
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These mushroom puff pastry bites make the perfect finger food. I even freeze them for a quick appetizer for unexpected guests. — Marion Ruzek, Jeffersonville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 puff: 97 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.