20+ Flavorful Fall Appetizers You’ll Want to Make All Season Long

These 20+ Fall Appetizers and Finger Foods are my best list of fall recipes to make for any fall parties like Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, potlucks, or just a family gathering. They’re easy, crowd-pleasing finger food appetizer ideas with something warm and cheesy.

You’ll find dips, one-bite appetizers, charcuterie board here. And if there’s an appetizer, of course you need something sweet—so be sure to check out my list of Fall Treats and Desserts, or these Pumpkin Dessert Ideas too, to complete your menu.

Cornucopia Charcuterie Board

 A puff pastry cornucopia filled with seasonal fruits, cheeses, nuts, and meats creates a festive and delicious centerpiece. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering!

Cranberry Brie Bites

These Cranberry Brie Bites are an easy appetizer made with flaky crescent dough, creamy Brie, and tangy cranberry sauce. They are the perfect mix of sweet and savory and take just 20 minutes.

Cranberry Cocktail Sausages

These Cranberry Cocktail Sausages are the perfect sweet and tangy party appetizer! With just three ingredients—little smokies, cranberry sauce, and chili sauce—and minimal prep, this slow cooker recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. 

Mushroom Hummus

Creamy, savory, and packed with flavor—this Mushroom Hummus is a delicious twist on a classic dip! Perfect for snacks, sandwiches, or party platters.

Cracked Out Cheeseball Bites

These Cracked Out Cheeseball Bites are the perfect party appetizer! They’re easy to make made into bite-sized balls of creamy cheese, crunchy bacon, and zesty ranch seasoning, all topped with a pretzel stick for the perfect crunch.

Fall Appetizer Charcuterie Board

This Fall Appetizer Charcuterie Board is an easy appetizer idea to start off your Thanksgiving gathering. It’s colorful, cozy, and filled with seasonal flavors that feel just right for a chilly autumn day.

Mini Piggies in a Blanket

These Mini Piggies in a blanket are perfectly bite-sized and incredibly easy to make, they’re ideal for parties, game days, or cozy family gatherings. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious treat that everyone will love!

Cheesy Texas Trash Dip in a Skillet

This Iron Skillet Texas Trash Dip is a warm, cheesy Tex-Mex favorite, loaded with refried beans, cream cheese, green chiles, and topped with melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, and green onions.

Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels

These Cranberry Turkey Pinwheels are simple party appetizers loaded with turkey, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and other goodies. Make these delicious appetizers for your upcoming gatherings!

Mini Cheeseburger Bites

These Mini Cheeseburger Bites are an easy bite-sized appetizer that packs all the classic cheeseburger flavors into one bite. It’s simple to make finger food and great for a birthday party, game day, casual get-together, or any party.

Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board

This Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board is a cute and tasty fall appetizer idea to make this season. Made with a mix of salami, pepperoni, ham, cheeses, fruit, and crackers, it’s arranged to look just like a little turkey.

Brie Phyllo Tarts

These Brie Phyllo Tarts are one of the easiest quick appetizers I’ve ever made. With just three ingredients and about 20 minutes, you’ll have a party-ready bite to serve. 

Cheeseball Bites

These Cheeseball Bites are a grab-and-go version that’s perfect as an easy appetizer—no baking required. Just mix, roll, chill, and you’re done!

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels with a Pecan Crunch

These Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels with a Pecan Crunch are a delicious mix of creamy, savory, sweet, and crunchy flavors, all rolled into soft flour tortillas. Perfect for holiday appetizers, light lunches, or anytime snacking, they’re quick to make, beautiful to serve, and impossible to resist!

Ham & Cheese Cucumber Sandwich Bites

These Ham and Cheese Cucumber Sandwich Bites are an easy snack recipe that’s fresh, creamy, and easy finger food. Ideal for tea parties (for kids or adults), baby showers, or any kind of gathering.

Juicy BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

These Bacon Wrapped Meatballs are always a crowd favorite. They’re made with just a few simple ingredients—meatballs, bacon, and BBQ sauce—making them the perfect finger food ready in no time!

Oven-Baked Queso Dip

This 4-ingredient oven-baked queso dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ultimate party snack or quick-fix appetizer.

Salmon Cucumber Bites

These Salmon Cucumber Bites are quick, healthy, no-fuss appetizers that are easy to make. It’s fresh, flavorful, and elegant—the best low-carb snack and last-minute appetizer. They take just 15 minutes to make!

Thanksgiving Turkey Snack Board

This Thanksgiving Turkey Snack Board is a mix of simple snacks and finger foods arranged to look like a turkey—totally festive and easy to put together. You can use crackers, cheese, meat, veggies, or whatever else you have in your pantry.

Queso Blanco Rotel Dip

This 3-step, 3-ingredient Queso Blanco Rotel Dip is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for dipping chips, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser for any party or gathering!

Pickle Ham Rolls

These Pickle Ham Rolls are a quick and easy appetizer. They’re the perfect make-ahead or last-minute snack to make. With just three simple ingredients—ham, cream cheese, and pickles—you can make these in no time.

Loaded Mini Baked Potato Bites

These Loaded Mini Baked Potato Bites are ideal as side dish, or party finger food. These mini potatoes are tossed in olive oil, then baked, and topped with sour cream, cheese, and bacon pieces.

Meatball Marinara Bites

These Meatball Marinara Bites with Mozzarella are a quick and delicious appetizer, perfect for game day or holiday gatherings. Easy to make and served with toothpicks for effortless snacking.

Turkey Hummus Pinwheels

These Turkey Hummus Pinwheels are an easy party appetizer. Super simple to make, and is always a crowd pleaser! Ingredients include, flour tortillas, hummus, turkey, sun dried tomatoes, and cucumber.