The 65 Best Fall Appetizers to Devour This Season

Dough meets cheese. What can go wrong? The answer is absolutely nothing. They'll be a game day favorite in no time.

Your favorite feel-good soup baked into puff pastry, Gruyère and all.

When it comes to entertaining in the fall and winter, cheese balls are a no-brainer. Try combos like everything bagel seasoning with goat cheese, lemon-dill with cheddar and pomegranate with blue cheese.

Hello, panko-Parm breading and tangy Dijon dip. Bake them instead of frying for a healthy spin.

Skip the store-bought tortilla chips and substitute roasted and herbed beets, turnips, parsnips and radishes.

When these hit the table, we’re kids all over again. And yes, we’ll be dipping them in ketchup, thank you very much.

Mamma mia. These five-ingredient, prosciutto-wrapped balls of pizza dough taste like straight-up salty, savory bliss.

Transform the season’s bounty in just 40 minutes. They’ll be gobbled up in five.

Meet the savory monkey bread you’ve always dreamed about. It’s only 30 minutes away.

Beware: Once your guests get a taste, you’ll have no choice but to whip this up for every future holiday party you ever host.

Skip the jiggly jarred stuff and make your own red wine cranberry sauce instead.

Want to see some kids’ table magic? Set out a bowl of these poppable treats and watch them disappear.

Because you’ll need something healthy to serve at Thanksgiving before all those fresh-baked pies.

Pizza night can be as simple as piling roasted veggies, mozzarella and thyme onto store-bought flatbread.

Gluten-free, vegan and mind-blowingly simple. Set out bowls of peanuts, sesame seeds and diced scallions so your guests can serve themselves.

Careful, these are dangerously poppable. Set them out with marinara, ketchup and pesto at your kid's next slumber party.

Everyone’s favorite finger food just got a makeover. And she looks good, especially dripping with green goddess dressing.

A bowl? Never heard of it. This elegant presentation has dinner party written all over it.

Spicy yogurt makes everything better. But these fried beauties made of spaghetti squash, scallions and kale don’t need much help.

Well, aren’t you fancy? Trade bread for crispy roasted sweet potatoes, then top with smoked salmon and cream cheese, dried cranberries and roasted almonds or whatever else your heart desires.

Start with fresh artichokes or opt for canned. Either way, these tangy dippers are going to taste unreal slicked in garlic aioli.

Nothing cures a chilly fall day like a mini skillet of ooey-gooey cheese. And it’s got crispy bacon and caramelized onions to boot.

Thanks to their miniature size, each and every morsel is totally surrounded by a crispy, cheesy, buttery outer crust.

A timeless starter that everyone’s sure to dig into. Pile it high with salami, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, cornichons and, well, whatever strikes your fancy.

You should probably bookmark this one for Christmas. Just saying.

We hope you’re serving steak for the main course. The horseradish dipping sauce will taste great on that too.

Bye-bye, buns. These are stuffed with prosciutto, pearl mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.

You’re three ingredients and 20 minutes away from the easiest app ever. Just stick ’em with toothpicks and serve with napkins.

If you love sesame seeds, this dressing made with the heirloom variety is about to become your new best friend.

Appetizers don't get more classic than this. Fresh herbs, smoked paprika and cayenne bring a ton of flavor to your choice of nuts.

Save the queso and guac for a rainy day and serve this seasonal delicacy instead. If you have any leftover turkey lying around, pile that on too.

Like a fancy cheese ball—but even easier.

All hail the gourd of the hour. You’ll get to use all of it too: the flesh for the soup, the seeds for a crunchy topping and the hulled pumpkin for a bowl.

Because hors d’oeuvres (and everything else) are just better on a stick.

OK, ready for this? Serve the soup in a hulled-out loaf of bread, then transform the topper into a melty grilled cheese sandwich for dipping. We know, brilliant.

Whether you serve this as starter or a side, no one will miss the mashed potatoes.

A shallow skillet makes this crowd favorite super easy to dip bread or crudités into. No metal skewers required.

Spicy arugula, salty prosciutto and creamy blue cheese are just the match for buttery, sweet pumpkin crust.

Since the pies are wrapped neatly in flaky biscuit dough, they travel like a charm. Serve sliced into pieces as a starter or whole for dessert.

Cocktail hour isn’t complete without these teeny-tiny sweets, starring gingersnaps and red currant jelly.

We’re not saying you *need* to serve it with mini soft pretzels…but we can’t see why you wouldn’t.

It’s made with roasted kabocha squash, also known as Japanese pumpkin.

Wanna know the secret to their cute, round, shape? They’re baked in mason jar lids.

We dare you to dip just one pretzel—we’re pretty sure it’s impossible.

Sink your teeth into roasted pumpkin, garlicky sage and gooey Gruyère in all its gluten-free glory.

Time to stock up on pears at the farmers market. Impress your guests with bakery-level beauties that are shockingly easy to tackle yourself.

Crisp apples and chopped nuts give the quintessential summer side some fall flair.

The edible equivalent of a mother’s hug. The white cheddar-chive biscuit on top is the ultimate pièce de résistance.

Marinara takes a back seat to a seven-ingredient sauce that’s the most decadent pairing for creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella.

We know you’re not supposed to have sweets before dinner, but one look at these and all your guests will make an exception.

Just because it’s a vegetable course doesn’t mean it can’t be wrapped in flaky pastry—especially on a holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas.

These Cheez-Its replicas are extremely easy to make, and you can customize the type of cheese to suit your palate.

Monique Volz’s chic twist on avocado toast is worthy of being served on a silver platter.

These flaky, crisp homemade crackers are conversation-pausing swirls of goodness.

Don't skimp on the walnut pesto.

With fresh herbs, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil, canned white beans are transformed from a shortcut to a party-ready appetizer. Feel free to briefly pan-fry the beans before tossing in the other ingredients.

Come sweater season, we nosh on sweet spuds every chance we get. Here, they're paired with a decadent homemade aioli made with a whole avocado.

Got 15 minutes? Then this satiating starter is within reach. Bonus points for candying the bacon in maple syrup and brown sugar.

How do these ribs cook up in 20 minutes you ask? They're deep-fried instead of smoked or grilled, so they're ready to devour in a fraction of the time.

Six ingredients + five minutes of prep = the most comforting appetizer of all time. Serve it as a starter, side or after dinner with fresh fruit and vino.

Who said summer has dibs on pasta salad? This crisp, zingy number tastes good all year long. Chalk it up to the homemade Caesar dressing complete with anchovy paste and grated Parm.

A spoonful of dissolved miso paste adds a punch of funky, umami-laced richness to the dip. Swap in whatever apples you have on hand (or trade pretzels for potato chips).

Aka the most likable appetizer on the planet. Everyone will be psyched over this mix of crinkle-cut, curly and sweet potato fries and tots (especially the kids).

Believe it or not, you don't need an electric mixer to pull off melt-in-your-mouth shortbread. Melting the butter eliminates the need for beating and creaming it and cornstarch gives the cookies a delicate texture without any extra work.

Because nothing gets a party started like a massive mélange of meat and cheese. This board also boasts tender patatas bravas with saffron aioli and heirloom pan con tomate.