5 Light And Easy Thanksgiving Appetizers

Acorn Squash Soup. If you don't want everyone to fill up on a big bowl of this seasonal soup, serve it in shooters or small cups.

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Turkey-Shaped Veggie Platter. The base for this turkey-shaped platter is slices of store-bought crescent roll. Use cream cheese spread, flavored fresh (spreadable) cheese, or hummus to stick the vegetables onto the crescent roll base.

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Sausage-Stuffed Crescent Cornucopias. Keep the kids busy with a project in the kitchen on Thanksgiving. Stuff store-bought crescent rolls with sausage, cheese, and cranberries for a seasonal tribute to the iconic cornucopia.

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Simple Stuffed Artichokes. Stuffed artichokes are an easy appetizer to master and they're perfect for picking on throughout the afternoon before the main course is served.

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Walnut-Squash Crostini. Use canned squash purée to make this simple crostini even easier. Serve on thinly sliced whole-wheat baguette for a lighter option before the big meal begins.

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Julie Ruggirello is the Recipe Editor and Thanksgiving enthusiast at The Daily Meal. Follow her on Twitter @TDMRecipeEditor.