3 Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and whether you are hosting your whole family, traveling, or having a small get dinner with just your immediate family, making it special is so very important. This year more than ever its important to keep the comfort and traditions during the holidays going and food can be a huge part in that. Last year I partnered with Liberty Tabletop to bring you 5 Classic Thanksgiving Sides for the table (Recipes Found HERE) and a Special Thanksgiving Video HERE

This year i’m thrilled to again partner with Liberty Tabletop share with you three delicious appetizer recipes using some of their products like their Holidays Flatware Pattern, Epicurian cutting board, and 360 Cookware. Not only have these appetizers been my “go to” appetizers for many years but using their product line made me thrilled as everything on their site is 100% Made in the USA! From start to finish you can use my recipes for your appetizers, sides and dessert all for a delicious homemade Thanksgiving Dinner and using Liberty Tabletop’s products can be a fully USA Thanksgiving!

The three appetizer recipes I’m sharing with you this year are delicious and traditional to our family and for that reason alone I keep making them. Food is comfort and this year we can all use some comfort. In our home Holidays that have large dinners usually start with an easy breakfast and then instead of lunch a large spread of hearty appetizers to hold everyone over till dinner. So a great assortment of small bites of deliciousness is essential to tie over a hungry circus. But, who wants to be standing over a stove making appetizers when your also making a huge holiday dinner?! Not this girl!. The appetizer recipes I’m sharing can and should be made ahead of time. Flavors will develop as they rest in the fridge and your stress level will decrease knowing you have already made the appetizers. LOL.

I hope you enjoy making and serving these appetizers as much as I do. Happy Holidays.

From my kitchen to yours,

~ Andrea

1: DILL DIP IN PUMPERNICKLE BOWL:. There is something special about homemade dip placed in a bread bowl surrounded by even more bread chunks for dipping. Bread AND homemade dip to dunk in it? Yes, please and thank you! This dip is delicious but is also cost effective. Why spend money on expensive store bought dip when you can make your own and it will be fresh and delicious with wholesome ingredients.

Dill Dip Recipe:

• 1 Whole Pumpernickel Loaf (Round)
• 1 C. Mayo
• 1.5 C Sour Cream
• 2 T. dried flake onion
• 2 T. Dried Dill
• 1 T. Dried Parsley
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. celery salt
• 1/8 t. Black Pepper
• Pinch of Cayenne pepper (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix until fully combined. Just before serving, cut a circle in the bread without cutting through the bottom. Scoop out bread and cut cubes of bread. Place decoratively on a platter and fill the bread bowl with dip. Keep Chilled Until Serving. (NOTE: If making a day ahead, keep in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Just before serving place in the bread bowl.

2: HOT ARTICHOKE DIP RECIPE: I don’t know about you but hot appetizers are a must for our holiday appetizer table! My easy hot artichoke dip served with a bowl of buttery crackers is a staple in our home. I always make this dip for a few reasons. It is SO easy and always a crowd pleaser. This is one of hubs favorite appetizers. Plus this dip can be prepped up to day ahead and simply baked off just before the appetizers go out. There are not many ingredients in this recipe but don’t be fooled, its loaded with flavor!

ARTICHOKE DIP RECIPE:

• 2 15 oz. cans of artichokes hearts (in water) drained
• 1 C. Mayonnaise
• 1 C. Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 C. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 t. garlic Powder.
• Preheat the oven to 350. Drain artichoke hearts and place into a bowl. Using two knives cut into smaller chunks. Add all other ingredients and mix to combine. Place in a heat proof casserole dish and bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve alongside crackers.

3. EASY SAUSAGE ROLL: Did you say sausage roll Andrea? Yes, yes I did! This is a year round go to appetizer and for a Holiday spread its no different. Well, the fillings are always changing and that’s the best part. Let your creativity fly with this one. Want to use sausage one day and buffalo chicken the next? Sure! Its a go to appetizer that regardless of the filling is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This easy sausage roll uses store-bought pizza dough because lets be real, these are supposed to be EASY appetizers. Sure, you could make your own pizza dough for this and it will be amazing but store bought is perfectly fine for a recipe like this. Any time I make this eyes light up but to be alarmed with its the first to go from the app table. You might want to make two for a larger crowd.

EASY SAUSAGE ROLL RECIPE:

• 1 bag pizza dough
• 1 lb ground sausage
• 1 -2 C. Shredded Mozzarella
• 1 C. Sliced Peperoni or salami
• 2 Medium sized yellow onions (sliced and caramelized)
• 1 T garlic powder
• 2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 2 T. Dried Parsley
• 2 T Olive oil

Pre-heat oven to 400F. Sauté onion slices in 1 T of olive oil on medium to low heat until tender. Stirring often. If browning too quickly turn down the heat. Low and Slow is best. Remove from sauté pan and set aside to cool. Next, brown sausage on the stove until fully cooked, drain excess oil. Lightly oil a baking sheet and spread pizza dough out in a rectangle as if you are making pizza. Spread sausage, cheese, onions, peperoni and seasonings over top. Roll up dough (similar to cinnamon buns) and tuck the seam on the bottom. Using a sharp knife slice air vents on top to allow steam to escape. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt to taste. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool, slice and serve alongside marinara sauce for dipping.

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