3 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes To Hold You Until The Big Meal

Looking for unique, crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving appetizers with a twist?

These recipes bring a fun, flavorful spin to classic ingredients.

These easy-to-make bites are sure to impress. These recipes are packed with flavor and perfect for Thanksgiving.

Bacon Green Bean Twists

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 8-10 slices of bacon, cut in half
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Blanch green beans by boiling them for 3-4 minutes, then transferring them to ice water to keep their color. Pat dry.
3. Gather 5-6 green beans, wrap with half a slice of bacon, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brush each bacon-wrapped bundle with this mixture.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and green beans are tender. Serve warm!

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Stacks

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• Salt, to taste
• Mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss sweet potato slices in melted butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
3. Arrange slices in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. Remove from oven, top each sweet potato slice with a mini marshmallow, and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes until marshmallows are golden and gooey. Serve warm.

White Bean Cranberry Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup dried cranberries, soaked in warm water for 5 minutes and drained
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, combine beans, cranberries, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
2. Pulse until smooth, slowly adding olive oil until you reach your desired consistency.
3. Season with salt and pepper, and blend again until creamy. Serve with crackers, veggies, or pita chips.