Description
Delicious bite-sized appetizers perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings that will delight your guests.
Ingredients
- Mini Phyllo Cups – 1 package (15-20 cups)
- Creamy Pumpkin Filling – 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice) to taste
- Stuffed Mushrooms – 12 medium mushrooms, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) to taste
- Turkey Meatballs – 1 lb ground turkey, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, Spices (garlic powder, onion powder) to taste
- Caprese Skewers – 16 cherry tomatoes, 16 fresh mozzarella balls, 16 basil leaves
- Savory Cheese Bites – 1 box puff pastry
- Sweet Potato Bites – 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Cranberry Brie Bites – 1 wheel brie cheese, 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, 1 package crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Wash and chop any fresh herbs or vegetables.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for the stuffed mushrooms.
- Remove the stems from the mushrooms and chop them finely. Sauté the chopped stems in olive oil until golden, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sautéed mushroom stems, and herbs. Spoon the filling into the mushroom caps.
- In another bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices. Form small meatballs.
- Bake the stuffed mushrooms and turkey meatballs for 20 minutes.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes, then roast for about 25 minutes. Top with feta and pecans.
- Assemble Caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Mix pumpkin puree, cream cheese, sugar, and spices for the pumpkin cups. Fill mini phyllo cups and bake for 15 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Assemble cranberry bites with brie and cranberry sauce on crescent roll dough, bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Arrange all appetizers beautifully on a serving platter.
- Add decorative garnishes like fresh herbs or cranberries.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the ingredients based on personal taste or dietary restrictions.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the cherry tomatoes for Caprese skewers.
- Make sure to monitor the baking times as ovens may vary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking, Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg