Looking for the perfect start to your Thanksgiving feast? These 7 appetizers will blow your guests away! Be sure to make extra deviled eggs. Those are always the first to go!

Bacon Onion Jam

This is the appetizer I make when I want something a little sweet and a little smoky on the table.

A glass jar filled with bacon jam with a spoon inside it.
Bacon Onion Jam
Bacon & Onion Jam is one of my favorite appetizers, served with some crackers and cheese. No Thanksgiving appetizer spread is complete without it.
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Southern Deviled Eggs

This is the deviled egg recipe I make every single Thanksgiving, no exceptions.

Southern Deviled Eggs
This Southern Deviled Egg Recipe will quickly become the most popular appetizer at your Thanksgiving dinner. These deviled eggs are quick and easy to make and are a crowd-pleaser.
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Classic Pimento Cheese

This is the pimento cheese I make when I want a classic Southern spread everyone reaches for.

Classic Pimento Cheese
This creamy, peppery Homemade Pimento Cheese is a classic Southern recipe that’s perfect for a Thanksgiving appetizer table!
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Bourbon Candied Pecans

This is the snack I make when I want something sweet, spicy, and a little bit boozy.

Bourbon Candied Pecans
Sweet and Spicy Candied Bourbon Pecans are salty, sweet, and just a little bit spicy. The taste of bourbon is very subtle, but it gives these pecans the perfect amount of something extra.
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BBQ Meatballs

This is the appetizer I make when I want something quick that still feels special.

BBQ Meatballs
Skip the slow cooker and have these delicious sweet and savory stove top BBQ Meatballs ready in 15 minutes with no grape jelly! This is a great recipe for last-minute dinners or an easy appetizer.
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Honey, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups

This is the appetizer I make when I want something a little fancy without much effort.

Honey, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups
These Honey, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Phyllo Cups are an easy appetizer recipe that requires minimal cooking, so it comes together in very little time. Great for your next holiday party!
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Spicy Jalapeño Pimento Cheese

This is the pimento cheese I make when I want a little heat added to the classic.

Spicy Jalapeño Pimento Cheese
If you’re a fan of pimento cheese but want to add a little kick to your traditional recipe, then you’ll love this Spicy Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Recipe! It’s a Southern favorite and an easy dip to serve as an appetizer on Thanksgiving, and it can be made in advance.
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Hi, I'm Kari!

I’m the home cook and photographer at Southern Bytes. My love of cooking started in my mom’s kitchen more than 30 years ago and grew even stronger after I married into a Louisiana family that lives and breathes Southern food. These are the recipes that capture the heart of Southern tradition, from collard greens and gumbo to cornbread and red beans and rice.

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