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With cooler weather festive gatherings beckon, create lasting memories with loved ones by offering a selection of delightful fall appetizers.

A collage of fall appetizers.

Seasonal Harvest Spreads

These fall appetizers are perfect for any festive holiday gatherings this season, whether cocktail or dinner party style. Remember to include all of the fall colors in your table spread to bring the cool weather feels!

  • For more fall appetizer tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post!

best Fall Appetizers

I’ve gathered up my favorite appetizers, perfect for pairing with fall dinners. Whip them up for special events or for any weeknight!

1 Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs

Appetizer, Main Course Crock Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

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5 from 132 votes
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2 Spinach Artichoke Dip

Appetizer Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 35 minutes

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5 from 188 votes
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3 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes

Appetizer Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 81 votes
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4 Spinach Puffs Recipe

Appetizer Spinach Puffs Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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4.97 from 196 votes
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5 How to Make a Charcuterie Board

Appetizer How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes

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5 from 15 votes
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6 Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Appetizer Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 18 votes
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7 Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

Appetizer, Breakfast Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Total Time: 25 minutes

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4.93 from 26 votes
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8 Buffalo Chicken Dip

Appetizer Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time: 25 minutes

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4.97 from 65 votes
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9 Apple Brickle Dip Recipe

Dessert, Snack Apple Brickle Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes

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5 from 19 votes
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10 Halloween Snack Mix

Dessert, Snack Halloween Snack Mix
Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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fall Finger Foods

For some finger-licking good fall appetizers look no further! From pigs in a blanket to savory jalapeño poppers, these are scrumptious fall recipes but really can be enjoyed any time of the year – think game day!

11 Crockpot Meatballs

Appetizer Crockpot Meatballs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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5 from 214 votes
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12 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe

Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
4.91 from 21 votes
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13 Beanie Weenies

Appetizer Beanie Weenies
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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14 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe

Appetizer Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
4.96 from 23 votes
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15 Veggie Cups Appetizer

Appetizer Veggie Cups Appetizer
Total Time: 15 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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16 Fried Ravioli Recipe

Main Course Fried Ravioli Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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4.91 from 22 votes
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17 Mozzarella Sticks

Appetizer Mozzarella Sticks
Total Time: 40 minutes

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5 from 24 votes
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18 Garlic Bread Recipe

Bread Garlic Bread Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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4.89 from 36 votes
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19 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Appetizer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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20 Boneless Wings

Appetizer Boneless Wings
Total Time: 1 hour

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5 from 31 votes
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21 Boneless BBQ Wings Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Boneless BBQ Wings Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
4.93 from 41 votes
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22 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

Appetizer Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Total Time: 30 minutes

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4.98 from 36 votes
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23 Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

Appetizer Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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5 from 54 votes
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24 Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
4.90 from 37 votes
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25 Pizza Muffin Recipe

Appetizer Pizza Muffin Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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4.86 from 7 votes
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26 Mini Pizzas

Main Course Mini Pizzas
Total Time: 18 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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27 Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

Appetizer Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 18 votes
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28 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes

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5 from 98 votes
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29 Hot Ham and Cheese Roll Up Recipe

Main Course Hot Ham and Cheese Roll Up Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes
5 from 7 votes
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30 Spinach Artichoke Cups Recipe

Appetizer Spinach Artichoke Cups Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
5 from 4 votes
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31 Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe

Appetizer Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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32 Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe

Appetizer Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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33 Loaded Pulled Pork Cups Recipe

Appetizer Loaded Pulled Pork Cups Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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34 Hot Dog Nuggets Recipe

Appetizer, Main Course Hot Dog Nuggets Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes

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4.93 from 42 votes
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fall Dip Recipes

Dips are always a must with any appetizer spread. And they make for really easy fall appetizer recipes! Savory or sweet, we have something perfect for chips and crackers, and every dippable fruit or veggie!

35 Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

Dessert Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes

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5 from 35 votes
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36 Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe

Dessert Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
5 from 6 votes
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37 BLT Dip Recipe

Appetizer BLT Dip Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
5 from 9 votes
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38 Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Appetizer Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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5 from 146 votes
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39 Artichoke Dip

Appetizer Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 33 minutes

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5 from 23 votes
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40 Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

Appetizer Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
5 from 14 votes
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41 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Appetizer Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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5 from 16 votes
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42 Velveeta Spinach Dip Recipe

Appetizer Velveeta Spinach Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
4.92 from 25 votes
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43 Hamburger Dip

Appetizer Hamburger Dip
Total Time: 18 minutes
5 from 52 votes
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44 Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe

Appetizer Cream Cheese Green Chili Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 minute
5 from 5 votes
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45 7 Layer Bean Dip

Appetizer 7 Layer Bean Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes

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4.98 from 46 votes
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46 Crock Pot Bean Dip Recipe

Appetizer Crock Pot Bean Dip Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
5 from 41 votes
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47 Tamale Dip Recipe

Appetizer Tamale Dip Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
5 from 12 votes
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48 Cheese Fondue

Appetizer Cheese Fondue
Total Time: 20 minutes

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5 from 15 votes
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49 Hot Spinach Dip Recipe

Appetizer Hot Spinach Dip Recipe
Total Time: 33 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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FAQs

  • One of the easiest ways to incorporate the colors, textures, and tastes of Autumn is to use produce that is in season. These ingredients tend to be the freshest and least expensive. 
    • Vegetables. Arugula, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, garlic, green beans, leafy greens, onions, parsnips, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, turnips, sweet potatoes, and zucchini.
    • Fruits. Apple, pear, grape, persimmon, cranberries, figs, key limes, pomegranate, banana, kiwifruit, lemon, mango, pineapple, and raspberry.
    • Fresh herbs. Rosemary, sage, coriander, parsley, dill, and chives.
  • While this post is titled fall appetizers it includes recipes that can also be categorized as finger foods or horse d’oeuvres.
    • Appetizers are the first course of a meal, meant to stimulate the appetite before the main course. Appetizers can vary in size but are typically larger than finger foods and can be eaten with utensils.
    • Finger foods are small, bite-sized portions designed to be eaten without utensils. They can be served as part of an appetizer spread, alongside main courses, or even on their own for casual gatherings. The key characteristic is being easily eaten with your fingers.
    • Hors d’oeuvres are very similar to finger foods, but they are specifically served before a meal, often separately from the main course. They are meant to be enjoyed with drinks while mingling. Similar to finger foods, they are small and eaten without utensils.
  • Headcount. Adding RSVP to an invite is helpful to get a head count if a household is invited. Consider that about 10% of people who don’t RSVP will still attend. 
  • Number of different appetizer dishes to serve. For fewer than 10 guests offer 2-3 different types of appetizers. For more than 10 guests add another dish for every 5-8 more people.
  • How much of each dish per person. When appetizers are the main food at an event plan to serve about 10-12 pieces per person for a two-hour party. Add about 5 more pieces per person for every hour after. 
  • If you will be serving dinner, then you will not need as many appetizers. In this case, you’ll only need a total of 3-5 appetizers per person. 
  • Plan ahead. Plan your menu a couple of weeks before and then watch ads to see what is on sale. 
  • Choose appetizers. Decide which fall appetizers can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Which ones need to be heated? Do you have enough space to heat the dishes properly? The crock pot is a great kitchen tool to use.
    • Add variety, but make sure that the flavors are complementary. 
    • Offer both warm and cool, sweet and savory, veggie and meaty. 
  • Practice. Use tried and true recipes. If using new recipes, do a practice run a couple of weeks beforehand to work out any kinks.
  • Mix in store-bought. Don’t feel like everything has to be homemade. Decide which dishes can buy premade and which easy fall appetizers you want to make yourself. 
  • Get help. Take friends up on their offers to bring a dish. 
  • One of the easiest ways to keep food warm is to use different-sized crock pots. Be sure that they are located in an area where people do not trip over the cord.
  • You can also use chafing dishes to keep foods warm for a classic aesthetic.
  • I recommend only setting out what can be eaten within 30 minutes. Keep the remaining appetizers in a warm oven or insulated food warmer and refill platters as needed.

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3 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    If anyone isn’t sure where to start with all these delicious recipes I can recommend the Buffalo chicken dip, brown sugar weenies, and Mozz sticks. I’m anxious to try some others.

  2. Olivia says:

    So many fun appetizers! We all like to start our gatherings with yummy food. These definitely hit the spot. I love the variety.

  3. Joy says:

    I am all about appetizers!! I could sit & eat your spinach artichoke dip all day 🙂 All the ones I’ve tried from your site are delicious!