You’ve got curlers in your hair, no makeup on and are wearing nothing but pantyhose and bra… and your Thanksgiving guests will be here in, oh, 30 minutes. Knowing that you work best under pressure, you stay cool, and at about T-minus 20 minutes start getting to work on all those appetizer recipes you pinned that say they only take 10 minutes to whip up. Only they don’t take 10 minutes. Not even close. More like an hour.
Sound familiar? It’s a horror story that’s happened to the best of us. But not this year, my friends. Not this year. We found some delicious Thanksgiving apps that would make Ina Garten proud but seriously only take 10 minutes to make so you don’t have to answer the door in your underwear when your first guest arrives. (Unless you really want to.)
From jalapeño-artichoke dip to garlic-roast beef pinwheels, these fancy appetizers will feed your guests without running you into the ground.
Originally published November 2016. Updated November 2017.
Fig, prosciutto and burrata crostini
Sweet, salty and creamy, this easy crostini recipe is a must-try.
Creamy cheesy garlic bread
This garlic bread has a secret ingredient that makes it extra creamy.
Cheesy seafood dip
Creamy, cheesy seafood dip with crackers and toast is almost better than dinner.
Edamame radish crostini
Creamy edamame spread is slathered on toast and topped with crunchy radishes in this 10-minute crostini.
Greek hummus phyllo bites
In just 10 minutes, wow your guests with these super-flavorful Greek hummus phyllo bites.
Herbed mushroom bruschetta
Savory mushrooms are brightened up with balsamic vinegar and thyme in this easy crostini recipe.
Smoked salmon tartare
Smoked salmon tartare is an elegant app that comes together in 10 minutes.
Chili-garlic edamame
Garlicky, chili-laced edamame is a hands-on 10-minute appetizer that will get your party started.
Jalapeño-artichoke dip
Spicy, creamy artichoke dip is so good, you won’t be able to stop eating it.
Spinach & artichoke-stuffed portobellos
Storebought spinach-artichoke dip makes these stuffed mushrooms a cinch to pull together.
Thai chicken salad wonton cups
Add some excitement to your appetizer spread with these easy 10-minute Thai chicken salad wonton cups.
4-ingredient chicken taquitos
Ten minutes, four ingredients, tons of flavor.
Tuna sashimi and avocado wontons
Wontons filled with tuna sashimi and avocado seem fancier than their 10-minute prep time would allow.
Warm marinated olives and almonds
Satuéed with rosemary, garlic and spices, these warmed olives and almonds can’t be beat.
Queso blanco
Warm, cheesy queso blanco on the table in 10 minutes — it doesn’t get better than that.
Avocado caprese bruschetta
Avocado adds extra creaminess to these 10-minute caprese bruschetta bites.
Microwave Chex mix
Nothing holds over a crowd like Chex mix, and this one’s made in the microwave in 10 minutes.
Marinated mushrooms
Skip the jarred stuff and make marinated mushrooms at home in just 10 minutes.
Garlic-roast beef pinwheels
Garlic-roast beef pinwheels are so flavorful and easy-to-make, there’s no reason not to serve them.
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