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Ah, fall. It's the season of pumpkin spice lattes, changing leaves, and returning to a more scheduled routine. But it's also a season that's full of activity. Sure, the summer months might have hosted plenty of backyard BBQs, but autumn is when your calendar gets booked up with tailgating parties, book club meetings, and all the various Halloween celebrations! For those occasions (and so much more), we've rounded up our favorite fall appetizers to make this season.
Whether you're looking for buffalo chicken recipes to serve up on game day or a charcuterie board that's perfect to display for Thanksgiving, this list has something for every autumn occasion. Everyone will be thrilled to fend off the colder weather with a few warming comfort foods and cheesy delights. Try the ooey-gooey arancini or the cheese-stuffed jalapeño poppers to name a few. Or feature harvest produce, like squash, Brussels sprouts, and apple recipes.
We've even included some seasonal fall soups, like the butternut squash soup with bacon that's a perfect starter for an elegant sit-down celebration and Ree Drummond's pumpkin soup that'll be a celebratory twist to your Halloween menu. Break out those slow cookers and air fryers to make life easier, and there's plenty of ideas to prep ahead to save time entertaining guests. Whatever you choose, you really can't go wrong serving these easy fall appetizer recipes at your next cozy gathering!
1
Pepper Jack Queso
Ree calls queso "an essential part of every get-together." And when it's spiced up with green chilis and jalapeño, it becomes absolutely irresistible! Make it on the stovetop or in your slow cooker.
Get Ree's Pepper Jack Queso recipe.
2
Pull-Apart Pesto Turkey Sliders
Sliders are the perfect little bite to grab, and they're great to make for a crowd. Line a baking sheet with a whole package of rolls and then pile them high with turkey and mozzarella and top with a garlicky herb butter.
Get Ree's Pull-Apart Pesto Turkey Sliders recipe.
3
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Picture these spicy little meatballs served with little toothpicks and a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing... or both! Or make them more elegant with a cucumber salad. Either way, they'll surely be a hit.
Get Ree's Buffalo Chicken Meatballs recipe.
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4
Gougères
Gougères sound fancy and taste fancy, but really they're just tasty cheese puffs. They're made just like cream puffs and freeze beautifully if you want to make them in advance.
Get the Gougères recipe.
5
Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Assembling a charcuterie board makes appetizers easy and appealing. Artfully arranged ahead of time, a selection of seasonal meats, cheeses, and dips will have them satisfied without you having to run back to the kitchen over and over again.
Get the Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board recipe.
6
Sausage Balls
With just a 15 minutes of prep, you'll have a tray full of salty, cheesy, addictive sausage balls on the table for everyone to enjoy. Serve with honey mustard dipping sauce and watch them disappear!
Get the Sausage Balls recipe.
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7
Apple Butter Cheese Twists
Part savory, part sweet and entirely delicious, these elegant party snacks are super simple to make thanks to frozen puff pastry dough. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Get the Apple Butter Cheese Twists recipe.
8
Shrimp Dip
An easy appetizer to make in advance, shrimp dip is a classic worth making again and again. This version is extra tasty because it uses fresh shrimp and lots of fresh herbs. Top with co*cktail sauce just before serving!
Get the Shrimp Dip recipe.
9
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Pop open a few packages of crescent roll dough and get rollin' on a crowd pleaser. Kids and adults alike will love snacking on these. Plus, you can easily swap out the fillings for turkey and various cheeses, too.
Get the Ham and Cheese Pinwheels recipe.
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10
Pot Stickers
Pot stickers have been popular on restaurant appetizer menus for years, so why not make your own? You'll impress everyone! And once assembled, they cook up in just a few minutes.
Get the Pot Stickers recipe.
11
Air-Fryer Taquitos
Hot, crispy beef taquitos coming right up! And in this case, you don't have to worry about hot oil splattering all over the place. Let your air fryer do the work for you.
Get the Air-Fryer Taquitos recipe.
12
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Thingies
Sometimes known as poppers, these cheese-stuffed jalapeño thingies are a party food favorite. "They’re absolutely addictive," Ree says.
Get Ree's Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Thingies recipe.
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13
Million Dollar Dip
A dip that's loaded with cheese and bacon? Sign us up! This one is so easy to whip up that you'll want to put it on repeat all season.
Get the Million Dollar Dip recipe.
14
Pigs in a Blanket
Making pigs in a blanket from scratch is easier than you might think. All you need is refrigerated crescent roll dough, co*cktail-sized smoked sausages, and an egg. The everything bagel seasoning is optional, but tasty!
Get the Pigs in a Blanket recipe.
15
Chicken Nachos
Turn boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a saucy, spicy topping for your pile of nachos. It's delicious on it's own or served with pico de gallo, sour cream, green onions, and more.
Get Ree's Chicken Nachos recipe.
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16
Halloween Deviled Eggs
To give these deviled eggs their beautiful crackled web design, you'll need a black tea marinade to naturally dye the egg whites. Then, top them off with a spooky olive spider.
Get the Halloween Deviled Eggs recipe.
17
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
There's so much flavor in these little poppable bites. The dates are filled with salty blue cheese, wrapped in bacon, topped with jalapeño, and finished with a sweet honey glaze.
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Dates recipe.
18
Beer Cheese Dip
This gooey, melty cheese dip has a subtle hint of hoppy flavor. Use an IPA for stronger beer flavor or a pilsner or a lager for something milder.
Get the Beer Cheese Dip recipe.
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19
Lemon-Pepper Wings
Wings are the ultimate appetizer during football season so it only makes sense that they'd land on this list. Plus, this baked version with lemon-pepper seasoning is something you'll definitely want to try.
Get the Lemon-Pepper Wings recipe.
20
Air Fryer Pickles
Making fried pickles has never been easier thanks to the handy dandy air fryer. It's also a healthier alternative that you can feel good about snacking on.
Get the Air Fryer Pickles recipe.
