15+ Easy Fall Appetizers

Name: Spaghetti Squash Eggplant Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Spaghetti Squash; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1 Medium Eggplant; ½ cup Ground tomato herb crackers; 1 egg; 1/3 cup flour; ½ cup marinara sauce; 8 oz. Mozzarella, cut into ¼ inch slices

Hosting an Fall get together, autumn Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving dinner, you will want to make one or all of these easy Fall appetizers.

Your guest are going to love these easy Fall appetizers!

Fall is an incredible time to get your friends and family together for a gathering. Whether its a simple dinner party, game day, Friendsgiving, or a Thanksgiving feast.

Some of my favorite memories are from Fall parties. The days and nights filled playing games, visiting and eating all the delicious comfort foods are what Fall is all about.

Fall Foods

There is something about all the incredible Fall foods that just makes me smile. The smooth sweet potatoes, caramel apples, and all things pumpkin. Such comfort in those rich foods, which makes it one of the best eating seasons EVER!

Without further adu, here are some of our Fall favorites.

Best Fall Appetizers

MINI CHICKEN POT PIE RECIPE

This mini chicken pot pie recipe is chalked full of delicious veggies and are made with with a delicious reduced fat pie crust made of wantons.

CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO BALLS

Looking for a great way to get those veggies in your family’s dinner, then look no further than these cheesy butternut squash risotto balls.

ZUCCHINI TOTS WITH SPICY SRIRACHA MAYONNAISE

EASY CHEESE BALL RECIPE

This easy cheese ball recipe is the ultimate easy appetizer. Not only can it be made ahead, it is a simple mix, chill and serve.

GLAZED SAUSAGE PINEAPPLE APPETIZERS

These sweet and salty glazed sausage and pineapple appetizers are the great all year long. The heartiness of the sausage is cut through with the sweetness of the pineapple making it a comfort food appetizer for sure! They are easy to make and unbelievably delicious.

LOADED TATER TOT SKEWERS

Who doesn’t love a loaded tater tot. These fun loaded tater tot skewers are creamy and delicious and perfect for any meal. We particularly love them for game day or when we’re looking for a quick meal during the week. Loaded Tater Tots are the best!

LOADED BAKED POTATO DIP RECIPE

This Loaded Baked Potato cheese dip is an easy game day appetizer and a crowd favorite. The creaminess of the cream cheese, bacon and green onion is great for any get together and one of our favorite easy party dips.

Fall Appetizer Ideas

Stuffed Jalapenos

These are both meaty and cheesy with a little bit of spice. They are the perfect Fall appetizer as it gives you a bit of comfort with a little zing.

BAKED BLUEBERRY BRIE

Baked Brie with Blueberries – be the hit of the party when you serve this easy appetizer recipe of melty cheese with a sweet and savory blueberry topping. Only a handful of ingredients!

GRILLED BRUSSEL SPROUTS RECIPE APPETIZER

Brussel Sprout Appetizers | Grilled Brussel Sprouts Recipe | www.madewithHAPPY.com

If you thought brussels sprouts could not get any better, wait until you throw them on the grill. These babies are just the warm delicious vegetable you want to add to your fall appetizer list.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

These meaty stuffed mushrooms are one of our favorite Fall Appetizer. What I love about these bite size finger foods is that they are cheesy and savory and full of flavor.

EASY THANKSGIVING APPETIZERS

We absolutely love a traditional Thanksgiving feast. Surprising your guest with this fun spin on the traditional thanksgiving dish in a bite size is all kinds of delicious.

PARMESAN CHICKEN BITES

These Parmesan Chicken Bites are delicious and hearty appetizers that are and are super easy to make. Quick and easy holiday appetizer ideas.

BACON AND GOAT CHEESE FLAT BREAD

Bacon and Herbed Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe

I am not sure there is anything more comforting than herbed goat cheese and bacon. This is one of the most delicious Fall appetizers I have ever tasted. I dare you to have just one!

LOADED TOTS – LOADED TATER TOT BITES

These are the best loaded tots are a delicious tater tot appetizer and easy to serve at your guest game day party or your Fall gathering.

PIZZA TATER TOT SKEWERS

SPAGHETTI SQUASH EGGPLANT PARMESAN

Ingredients

1 Spaghetti Squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 Medium Eggplant
½ cup Ground tomato herb crackers
1 egg
1/3 cup flour
½ cup marinara sauce
8 oz. Mozzarella, cut into ¼ inch slices

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice spaghetti squash in half length wise. Remove seeds. Spread olive oil along inside of the two halves of the squash and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Into the oven for 50 minutes.
Slice eggplant into ¼ inch thick round slices. Layout on paper towel and sprinkle with kosher salt. Let stand for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes using the paper towel pat out any excess liquid from eggplant.
In a blender or food processor, grind up 30-40 tomato herb to create a crumb mixture.
Dip eggplant slices into the flour, then egg, then into pasta chip crumb mixture and then place on oil coated cooking sheet. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until golden brown.
Pull both the spaghetti squash and eggplant out of the oven. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Using a fork, rake the insides off the sides of the squash but leave in the flesh.
Spread a tablespoon of marinara sauce on the top of each side of the spaghetti squash.
Lay 3 of the cooked eggplants pieces in each half of the squash. Layer the remaining marinara on top of eggplant.
Top each half with mozzarella covering the top of the spaghetti squash. Into the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.

Yield: 4 Servings

Spaghetti Squash Eggplant Parmesan

This Spaghetti Squash Eggplant Parmesan recipe is full of rich delicious veggies and tomato sauce with an incredible spin on a traditional dish.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 Spaghetti Squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 Medium Eggplant
½ cup Ground tomato herb crackers
1 egg
1/3 cup flour
½ cup marinara sauce
8 oz. Mozzarella, cut into ¼ inch slices

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice spaghetti squash in half length wise. Remove seeds. Spread olive oil along inside of the two halves of the squash and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Into the oven for 50 minutes.
Slice eggplant into ¼ inch thick round slices. Layout on paper towel and sprinkle with kosher salt. Let stand for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes using the paper towel pat out any excess liquid from eggplant.
In a blender or food processor, grind up 30-40 tomato herb to create a crumb mixture.
Dip eggplant slices into the flour, then egg, then into pasta chip crumb mixture and then place on oil coated cooking sheet. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until golden brown.
Pull both the spaghetti squash and eggplant out of the oven. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Using a fork, rake the insides off the sides of the squash but leave in the flesh.
Spread a tablespoon of marinara sauce on the top of each side of the spaghetti squash.
Lay 3 of the cooked eggplants pieces in each half of the squash. Layer the remaining marinara on top of eggplant.
Top each half with mozzarella covering the top of the spaghetti squash. Into the oven for 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 396Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 645mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 8gSugar: 14gProtein: 19g

Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.

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