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25 Best Fall Appetizers Easy, Cozy & Festive Recipes to Impress

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1. Stove Top Lasagna Soup

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Ground beef or chicken
  • Onion, garlic
  • Crushed tomatoes, broth
  • Lasagna noodles (broken)
  • Ricotta, mozzarella, basil

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Cook meat with onion and garlic, add tomatoes and broth, simmer with noodles until tender. Top with ricotta and mozzarella before serving.


2. Cracker Barrel Squash Casserole

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Yellow squash
  • Onion
  • Cream of chicken soup
  • Sour cream
  • Crushed crackers, butter

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Cook squash and onion, mix with soup and sour cream, transfer to dish, top with cracker crumbs and butter, bake until golden.


3. Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Mashed sweet potatoes
  • Sugar, butter
  • Eggs, milk
  • Pecans, brown sugar, flour

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Mix sweet potato base with eggs and milk, spread in dish, top with pecan-sugar mixture, bake until bubbly.


4. Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Ground sausage
  • Cream cheese
  • Bisquick mix
  • Cheddar cheese

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Mix all ingredients into dough, roll into balls, bake until browned and cooked through.


5. Pumpkin Soup

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Pumpkin puree
  • Onion, garlic
  • Vegetable broth
  • Cream or coconut milk
  • Nutmeg, cinnamon

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Sautรฉ onion and garlic, add pumpkin and broth, simmer, blend smooth, stir in cream and spices.


6. Pumpkin Pie Hummus

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Chickpeas
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Tahini
  • Maple syrup
  • Pumpkin pie spice

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Blend chickpeas with pumpkin, tahini, syrup, and spices until creamy. Serve with crackers or fruit.


7. Apple Pear Slaw

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Apples, pears
  • Cabbage
  • Lemon juice
  • Honey mustard dressing

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Shred fruit and cabbage, toss with lemon juice and dressing, chill before serving.


8. Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Fresh pumpkin seeds
  • Olive oil
  • Salt, paprika

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Toss seeds in oil and seasoning, air fry until crisp, shake halfway through.


9. Sautรฉed Sweet Potatoes

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes (cubed)
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic, rosemary
  • Salt & pepper

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Sautรฉ potatoes until golden, season with garlic and rosemary, cook until tender.


10. Vegan Baked Beans

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • White beans
  • Tomato paste
  • Onion, garlic
  • Maple syrup, mustard
  • Apple cider vinegar

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Cook onion and garlic, add tomato paste and seasonings, stir in beans, simmer until thick.


11. Brie Cranberry Bites

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Puff pastry squares
  • Brie cubes
  • Cranberry sauce

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Place brie in pastry, top with cranberry, bake until puffed and golden.


12. Savory Stuffed Dates

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Medjool dates
  • Goat cheese or cream cheese
  • Walnuts or almonds

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Pit dates, stuff with cheese and nuts, drizzle with honey if desired.


13. Lamb Potstickers

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Ground lamb
  • Garlic, ginger, scallions
  • Soy sauce
  • Dumpling wrappers

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Mix filling, wrap dumplings, pan-fry then steam until golden and cooked through.


14. Marinated Goat Cheese Spread

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Goat cheese rounds
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic, herbs (thyme, rosemary)

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Place cheese in jar, cover with oil and herbs, marinate overnight, spread on bread.


15. Whipped Truffle Burrata

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Burrata cheese
  • Truffle oil
  • Black pepper
  • Crostini

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Whip burrata until creamy, drizzle with truffle oil, spread over crostini.


16. Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini (replace bourbon with apple juice)

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Bacon
  • Onion
  • Brown sugar
  • Apple juice
  • Balsamic vinegar

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Cook bacon and onion, stir in sugar, juice, and vinegar, simmer into jam. Spread on toasted bread.


17. Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Dip

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Cream cheese
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Orange zest

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Spread cream cheese, top with cranberry sauce and orange zest, serve with crackers.


18. Savory Ricotta and Pumpkin Pinwheels

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Puff pastry
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Sage

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Spread ricotta and pumpkin on pastry, roll, slice into pinwheels, bake until golden.


19. Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic butter
  • Fresh herbs

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Slice potatoes hasselback style, brush with oil, air fry until tender, finish with garlic butter.


20. Venison Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Venison slices
  • Goat cheese
  • Crostini
  • Cranberry jam

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Sear venison, spread goat cheese on crostini, top with meat and cranberry jam.


21. Paleo Meatballs with Cranberry Chili Sauce

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Ground beef or turkey
  • Almond flour
  • Egg
  • Cranberry sauce, chili flakes

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Form meatballs, bake until cooked, coat with cranberry chili sauce.


22. Candied Bacon Crackers

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Crackers
  • Bacon strips
  • Brown sugar

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Lay bacon over crackers, sprinkle sugar, bake until caramelized and crisp.


23. Air Fryer Blooming Onion

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Large onion
  • Flour, egg, breadcrumbs
  • Paprika, garlic powder

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Cut onion into bloom, coat in flour/egg/breadcrumbs, air fry until golden and crisp.


24. Mushroom Tart

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Puff pastry
  • Mushrooms
  • Onion, garlic
  • Gruyere or mozzarella

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Sautรฉ mushrooms and onion, spread on pastry, top with cheese, bake until golden.


25. Cranberry Crostini

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

  • Baguette slices
  • Cream cheese or goat cheese
  • Cranberry relish

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Directions
Toast bread, spread with cheese, top with cranberry relish.

Adam

Hello! Iโ€™m Adam, a 34-year-old passionate chef and the creator of The Food Journal.
Welcome to my corner of the internet where flavor meets creativity. Here at The Food Journal, I share my favorite recipes, cooking tips, and food stories โ€” all crafted to inspire your next delicious meal.

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