15 Bite-Sized Thanksgiving Appetizers That Your Guests Will Adore

Sweet persimmons and creamy Brie cheese are a delicious combination, especially when served on toasted baguette slices and finished with freshly cracked pepper. It's a fresh take on a classic fruit and cheese pairing.

Packed with a creamy, flavorful combination of goat cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, and fresh parsley, these vegetarian poppers are sure to be a crowd favorite. They're satisfying as an appetizer but not too hearty that they'll distract from the main course.

Prep work is minimal for these elegant spicy skewers. Briny olives, sweet roasted parsnips, and hot chorizo are an unexpected combination with colors that look just like autumn leaves.

Feeling fancy? These bite-sized crab cakes might be the ultimate luxe appetizer. The best part is they can be fried in advance, then reheated in the oven, which helps to ease prep work on Thanksgiving morning.

Mini muffin tins turn cornbread into an adorable, bite-sized appetizer. We're sharing three flavorful combinations—orange-rosemary, jalapeño-cheddar, and caramelized onion-bacon. Try one or divide the batter into thirds and make them all!

Here's an easy and elegant bite! It's made with just two ingredients so be sure to stock up on good quality smoked trout, which stars atop crisp English cucumbers.

Turn the concept into a clever bite-sized appetizer to serve before the feast. Garnish with all the fixings—sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped scallions.

The ultimate holiday appetizer! Take classic deviled eggs from good to great with sweet-tangy relish. They'll be the first to disappear from the buffet table.

A light, airy batter that closely resembles tempura encases broccoli florets for this unexpected but entirely delicious appetizer. It may not be the first vegetable that comes to mind for frying, but it sure is delicious.

This creamy chevre tart is like a cheese plate in a single bite. Luscious dates, salty olives, and pickled chile peppers are all cradled in a buttery pastry shell. Cut into squares so guests can easily grab a bite.

Salty, sweet, and savory, this appetizer has it all. Halved Brussels sprouts are each wrapped with a small slice of bacon, then roasted. Don't miss the mustard-maple dipping sauce on the side for a sweet ending.

Treat your guests to an impressive shrimp cocktail spread with a trio of delectable sauces for dipping—mango-basil, remoulade, and tomato-horseradish.

Somewhere in between pancakes and cornbread are these flavorful appetizers. Chopped bacon and chile peppers are mixed into the batter for crunch, color, and kick. Serve with a dip made from ripe avocado, sour cream, lime zest, and fresh cilantro.

Fruit or vegetables wrapped in prosciutto is a go-to party appetizer. Here, wedges of honeydew and cantaloupe provide a sweet counterpoint to the salty ham, but try using seasonal fruit such as figs or persimmons. Another reason to love this bite-sized appetizer? It can be done in a snap on the grill or using an indoor grill pan.

Creamy and spicy, these croquettes feature punchy pimiento cheese. Make the cornmeal mixture up to two days in advance so all that you need to do on Thanksgiving is bread and fry the croquettes.