Here are a few last-minute appetizers to help make Thanksgiving a little more tasty! 

 

The Million Dollar Dip is so quick and easy. 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup of slivered almonds
• 8 slices of bacon
• 1 - 8-oz. package of cream cheese softened
• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 cups of freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese 
• 4 green onions, sliced thin and divided
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne
• Buttery crackers, bagel chips, to serve
• Hot sauce, to serve

Directions: 

1. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, toast the almonds until lightly golden and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
2. In the same large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, turning as needed, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Let the bacon cool to room temperature, then crumble it into bite-size pieces.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise until very smooth. Fold in the cheese, toasted almonds, cooked bacon, 3 green onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Stir until well combined.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap or an airtight lid, and chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Garnish with the remaining green onion and serve with crackers, bagel chips, and hot sauce.

Who doesn't love Cowboy Caviar 

Ingredients: 

• 1 15-oz. can black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cup diced roma tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• Tortilla chips, to serve

Directions: 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, black beans, tomato, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, cumin, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Serve with tortilla chips. 

 

These are just a couple of the tasty treats to help you get Thanksgiving a little more fun and kick off the holiday season. 

Thank you to Oklahoma's own The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond for posting her picks for Thanksgiving appetizers.