3 🦃Thanksgiving Appetizers you MUST try!!!

[@DeborahBaker-z7i]

Hi Mandy, To answer your question, we always serve deviled eggs with our meal as well. Now, I must say it’s sad to see you shred the cheese and not see Gracie Lou beg for her share. 😢. I hope saying that doesn’t make you sad. We all miss her too. I love your videos and feel like I know you and your family. God bless and thank you for what you do!

[@Catherine1151]

I choked back a sob when I saw her shred the cheese. I always think of Gracie Lou whenever I watch Mandy ❤

[@suzannedeaton76]

Aww I’m so sorry about Gracie lou

[@karenleemallonee684]

Everything you said right here...I AGREE! Gracie Lou 🩷😞

[@mikecox-nw3xp]

Yes so true

[@waterbird1998]

I have been calling my cat Gracie Lou when she begs for food when I’m cooking.

[@kayburris8464]

Yes they looked so good. I love a chrese ball at the holidays.

[@littlebug1026]

When my Uncle Bill made the deviled eggs they were devoured before dinner. Mostly by me! I could eat the entire thing if no one was watching! He made the best I ever had. God bless Uncle Bill!

[@CHSwildcats19]

I am the designated deviled-egg-bringer and I just set them out on the buffet whenever we get to the family gathering. About half get eaten before the meal is ready, then they pile on more on their plate for dinner. I never have leftover eggs so I take that as a compliment! ❤

[@MandyintheMaking]

That's so funny! They must be amazing deviled eggs!

[@KathleenMansfield-f7r]

Hi Mandy, deviled eggs are always on our holiday menus as a side dish! Also, just a suggestion, with the sausage balls, instead of Bisquick use a box of the Red Lobster Biscuit mix with the enclosed seasoning packet! So delicious!!

[@veronicajackson4879]

That sounds amazing

[@kathyhelmold7358]

That sounds delicious. Great suggestion ❤

[@karenleemallonee684]

@@KathleenMansfield-f7r 😋

[@karenkellett8980]

That's a great idea, thank you.

[@MandyintheMaking]

Um, hello! I need to try this!

[@puddintame9989]

I love how supportive Steven is. What a fun couple you are, these look great. We serve the deviled eggs with the meal, but often folks grab them to munch on early too, so I guess they would be BOTH! :-) Also, pimentos are a pepper so it makes sense that the cheese ball with the red pepper is reminiscent of pimentos.

[@bonniepwtf]

Steven was right when he commented on the presentation! That cheese pumpkin really stood out. Thanks Mandy. 🧀

[@peggyschuenemeyer6529]

I like how your husband always seems to enjoy the food you two are adorable

[@MandyintheMaking]

Thank you Peggy!

[@debimorsette1685]

If your not wanting to make so many of each appetizer, only 3 in our family, you could make the “stuffing parts”, divided it in thirds and freeze two of the 1/3 portions and put into freezer. That would give you quick and easy, pull out of the freezer, to use for Christmas and New Year. Batch cooking, yum! Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@beverlywalton53]

Oh, my goodness! I’m 72 years old and it has been over 30 years since I’ve even heard of Sausage Balls! After watching y’all make and eat them, I could hardly wait to buy the ingredients and come home to make them! After sharing a few with a neighbor, she’s talked me into adding them to my ‘Thanksgiving’ meal! Everyone will surely enjoy them, too! (I just ate 3 of them for breakfast! YUM!). 😘

[@kathysherrill4543]

Curious to know if the HOT SAUSAGE WAS TOOOO HOT?

[@beverlywalton53]

@ Having ulcers, I can’t really tolerate any heat, so I’m not sure. My guess would be that if you like the heat in that sausage, you’d love it in the Sausage balls. The cheese tends to tone it down a little! Hope this helps!

[@sandrawagoner5645]

My mom makes sausage balls ALL the time. It’s kinda her “thing”. She makes them and divides them into freezer baggies and sends them home with us when we come over. I LOVE the “cheese skirt” they get. She also sprinkles hers with a little paprika and sometimes for kicks & giggles she’ll use 1/2 sausage & 1/2 Churizo. SO good!

[@milliefigueroa5754]

Mandy, How we can not Love the Steven’s reviews, just love you guys ❤

[@maureenlevesque4898]

We served deviled eggs with our meal. The cheese ball looks fabulous. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you.❤

[@Catherine1151]

Mandy - it's been 14 years since my kitty, Mr Peaches, passed away. I still miss him and think about him all the time. I totally understand your pain. On a lighter note - I giggled when you said "gah-lic". I love your channel ❤️

[@twitterblackdove]

RIP = Return If Possible, Mr. Peaches ❤ {{{hugs}}}

[@deborahduggan984]

Midwesterner here, we never have deviled eggs at Thanksgiving, have always considered them more like summer picnic fare. That said, my son's restaurant (Kitchen Table in Omaha Nebraska) always has them on the menu! Love your recipes and videos.❤

[@pegmartin1786]

Turnovers would be my pick. I'd add some sauteed spinach too. Have a great day!

[@TheChampFamily14]

I just ordered my Gardyn after seeing how convenient and easy it has been in your videos for months now! Thank you for always sharing with us, it’s nice to know that an item is truly worth it before spending so much money!

[@tammydownes2413]

My daughters great grandmother taught me how to make the sausage ball 25 yrs ago. They are very good. She passed away a yr later but I asked her grandmother if I could get her recipes to copy. There are so many depression meals in that binder. I'm so blessed I can pass it down to my daughter with mine, and their recipes.

[@debbiegradowski9885]

We do deviled eggs as an appetizer! Mandy thanks for mentioning Gracy Lou - we all thinking about her but don’t want to make you sad. I’m crying like a baby now I’m sorry! Sausage balls were beautiful. Thank you

[@MandyintheMaking]

Oh Debbie, you are so sweet. I think about Gracie Lou probably 40 times a day. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I smile. But she will never be forgotten.

[@debbiegradowski9885]

@@MandyintheMaking I know and then you talk to her as normal for you KNOW SHE’S listening, maybe even a little better now! She was one good girlie 😇💕

[@phyllisschapiro7894]

Suggestion for cheeseball: how about sprinkling paprika all over for a more pumpkiny color?

[@virginiasimer4171]

Once deviled eggs are on the table they are gone. I love them for holidays and for a guilty pleasure just for me. lol who knew the Mandy hair tie trick? Brilliant! Happy T day

[@maryjotesauro9295]

Stephen sold me on the cheese ball! But I am definitely making all 3 over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. My son-in-law is not a turkey lover! These should make him happy!

[@amanda.a.m]

Mandy, if you love those feta pastries, you would love cheese boureg. It’s something my family makes for almost every holiday. It’s cheese stuffed puff pastry, with a different cheese blend. The cheese mixture is Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese (just a couple TBS), feta cheese, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. You make it basically the exact same way as those feta fold overs…they are SO good.

[@kimward5862]

Love how supportive you are of each other!

[@bq1428]

We always have delved eggs with our meal. Happy holidays.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😉🐾

[@KimLieberman-un7iv]

also--separate your eggs in your hand--not the shell. Let the white go through your fingers as the yolk sits in your palm. It works sooo well and is fun!!

[@louisebutterworth1338]

I will all 3 for our football party on thanksgiving

[@shellydevries6083]

Deviled eggs were always an appetizer in our home, mom figured she might as well make it an appetizer because they were the first things devoured before a meal.

[@TheCindyhoashi]

Deviled eggs in our family are usually gone before they make it on the table.

[@Angelbee-u3p]

Mine too!

[@BloodofChristMinistries777]

I think Stephen liked the pumpkin cheese ball so much because he subconsciously craves cream cheese.

[@karenkellett8980]

Lol!

[@donnahart1434]

Every time I look at some of your older videos, and see Gracie, my heart leaps like it was a bad dream and I want to cry

[@lindamclean674]

I made a pumpkin shaped cheese ball for a Hocus Pocus party last month but instead of putting shredded cheddar on the outside, I ran Doritos thru my food processor to cover my pumpkin. It was completely covered with no bald spots and it was a nice orange color. I was concerned that the Doritos would get soggy but I’m happy to say they didn’t and it was so good!

[@shelleynielsen6411]

Sounds fire

[@carriesessum2505]

Thanksgiving this year will be a small gathering and simple cooking. I’m enjoying your company on my birthday today 🌻🤍

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@carriesessum2505 happy birthday!!

[@carriesessum2505]

@ thank you 💕

[@marymasiakowski5042]

Happy birthday 🎉🎂🎊🎁

[@carriesessum2505]

@ 🤍 thank you

[@MandyintheMaking]

I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Carrie!

[@tracyp3655]

We serve deviled eggs as an appetizer. They are usually gone before the meal is served.

[@erinb.5103]

Mandy, my family always adds Pimento cheese to our sausage balls. It makes them so much better!!

[@laurenc9857]

Is it added or in place of the Cheddar? I love spicy pimento cheese...will have to up my game next time! Sounds good!

[@Mphscat]

Yes this!!! The ALDI one with jalapenos is perfect for sausage balls!!! Steven would love them!

[@erinb.5103]

@ no, we use this exact recipe but add a cup of the pimento cheese. It turns out great!

[@laurenc9857]

@erinb.5103 thank you!

[@robinweber4646]

Deviled eggs are for whenever you want to eat it.

[@lindak7623]

My son hosts Thanksgiving. Devil eggs are eaten as soon as I walk in the door. Lol

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Deviled eggs are a side dish in my family. Some people have them as a appetizer.

[@marymasiakowski5042]

We have them with Easter dinner and summer picnics as a side dish

[@ireneb.6944]

Our family always has deviled eggs as an appetizer, they never last long enough for the main meal 😋😋😋

[@jinnypoole4961]

We serve the deviled eggs with the meal

[@patriciacorlis2081]

Mandy, this Canadian viewer will be using these ideas for my family Christmas get together and/or get together with friends. Keep up the great ideas that can be used all year long. Devilled eggs are an appetizer.

[@kathyhelmold7358]

I say deviled eggs anytime. Our family loves them!! Mandy these all look delicious. The pumpkin cheese ball is cute. My daughter made one like that last year. Love you and Steven❣️❣️ He is so supportive of you❤️❤️ God bless all of you🙏🏼 see you in the next video🦃🦃🦃

[@apriltownsend8463]

Side dish because like you, we eat at like 2 so there's really no need for added prepared stuff day-of since we're snacking on the leftover ingredients and such that we "prepped" too much of as we're cooking throughout the day anyway. I don't know about you, but in our house, there always manages to be some extra celery that we've cut for the dressing but don't need and we almost always have a jar of PB in the cabinet so that's our snack as far as the kids and girls go and the guys just snack on chips while they're watching the first game.

[@wendelinharrison9571]

Deviled eggs= A basic right of life!! Any time for any reason 😊🥚🧀 it’s a Gracie celebration ❤🧀

[@shawnlopez21]

We’ve always served deviled eggs with the meal.

[@jojoonsrud4519]

Mandy thank you for the ideas

[@dorisbeale4940]

Miss Gracie Lou prayers continuing to be sent love you ❤

[@MaryMercer-v5r]

We use deviled eggs as a side dish.

[@hollyhasegawa4240]

Oh gosh Mandy, once again you were super fabulous at making these three recipes, and I would love to try all of them just not all at once but throughout a week. Thanks again for this great video and so happy to see how much Steven loved those, and I had Gracie Lou in my heart again. Sending love and hugs, bye! 😂🥰😘💕💜💜💜💜💜

[@kimberlyscrivner9373]

We serve the deviled eggs with our meal unless the kids find them in the fridge. 😊 But I make extra for that.

[@dianabeachell2510]

We serve deviled eggs as an appetizer, but either way works.

[@laurindawaddle3695]

You are absolutely correct! Deviled eggs are not an appetizer but rather served with dinner 😊

[@amydavis7951]

We have deviled eggs with our meal but then again we don’t usually have appetizers. All of those look so delicious. It’s so funny how the cream cheese hater loves the cheese all the most!! Thank you for the great ideas.

[@larrybales5622]

Mandy, my dear, as great as all of this food looks ... your cuteness overshadowed the whole video! The color of your eyes really popped and your nails look fantastic!

[@dianec3279]

All these look delicious. I think the feta cheese puffs are going to be my first try. They are just like Greek Spanakopita and I love those. We never have eggs of any kind on Thanksgiving. But, I serve my deviled eggs as an appetizer or just as finger food at all parties. I also make them throughout the year just so there’s something in the fridge to grab and eat immediately. That’s how it has to be when there’s nothing but men in the house. Love you guys!

[@sweetlifehappywife3460]

Deviled eggs are ALWAYS an appetizer for our family in Minnesota. Never thought about it as a main side dish. Love those things 😋😋😋

[@louannpatton8754]

Have always had deviled eggs with meal as a side dish just cause that's what my Mama always did! Have I told you lately how much I adore you and your family. At 73 yrs old I don't get around much and I feel like I'm visiting when I watch y'all!! ❤❤

[@lorribondurant9217]

Aww 🥹 that’s so sweet

[@shelleysaunkeah904]

The feta pullovers sound & look amazing! I’ve made the sausage balls before. I take a banana wax pepper slice and pop it on top. The pumpkin shaped cheese ball sounds good too! I make the deviled eggs every year. It’s more of a side dish. ( I use horseradish with a little Hellman’s mayo, S & P. Yum!)

[@karenkellett8980]

I use horseradish sauce in mine too!

[@jlogsdon1540]

Definitely trying all 3 for Christmas! Yum!

[@miehoen6212]

You did a great job on all three. No one in my family ever served deviled eggs for Thanksgiving, but I saw them around the 4th of July. I would like the sausage balls and the puff pastry but with another filling other than fetta.

[@elindam16]

We serve deviled eggs with the meal

[@nancyreed1338]

We serve any deviled eggs as part of the meal. I don't serve them at Thanksgiving but I do at Christmas and Easter meals and of course for the 4th of July. My family would take them any time I make them. I love me a good sausage ball but all of the recipes today look delicious.

[@connieblack5276]

We always had deviled eggs with dinner but they were always on the counter with the stuffed celery and olives buffet style . There were absolutely no 😂 appetizers at our thanksgiving. If you wanted something extra you got dessert or leftovers. We always had tons of choices at Thanksgiving and no room for appetizers in the fridge later.

[@connieblack5276]

Our appetizers were the ugly deviled eggs or whatever that was not presentable for the table 😂 tasty but ugly appetizers. Love this thanks

[@lorriew8627]

What a "spread". You did a great job on all..but that pumpkin cheese ball..super cute.. 🦃

[@kellygreen8255]

Honey, here in the South, deviled eggs are a side dish. Also, I use the food processor for mixing the sausage balls.

[@DianaTx361]

We do Thanksgiving lunch around 11:30-12:00. Appetizers are great for later in the day.

[@jmbear628]

nice. i am thinking to try sausage ball stuffed in mushroom cups and trying to stuff onions with mixture.

[@gypsy4136]

That pumpkin shaped cheese ball is adorable! As for deviled eggs, I've always served them as a side, not an appetizer but, I could see them served that way. Love and Blessings ❤

[@melissaleggett6508]

We serve our deviled eggs with dinner, Easter time we dip the white egg in food color water for fun colored deviled eggs love the video think I'm making the food overs for thanksgiving..we miss Miss Gracie Lou, great good memories

[@liveformybabies1190]

Lost my 14 year old girl yesterday. I knew something wasnt right so i wrapped her in a blanket and held her while she passed.

[@tammibrooks5407]

Prayers

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@liveformybabies1190 I'm so sorry to hear that. We'll be praying for you.

[@dianeallen4468]

🙏💕So sorry.

[@kellys-rt3ro]

I am so sorry for your loss. It is destroyed let our fur babies go. I hope you will smile with memories of her. I lost my 17 year old calico in May and it is still hard. Hugs for you.

[@Carebear7170]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you. ❤

[@Momtocam1997]

Sausage balls are a favorite here..especially this time of year..I add hot sauce when using regular or mild sausage..also because I am on keto, I use almond flour. I’m making more tomorrow. Never made a cheese ball before, but this one really inspired me.

[@txgal]

Beautiful appetizer tray! Served with the Thanksgiving meal are the deviled eggs because we rarely gather until close to eating time mid day by 12 or 1. (Everyone brings something). We make Sausage balls substituting 1/2 cup "Italian seasoned panko pork rinds" instead of flour because we're doing low carb. Also we really like using xtra sharp cheddar.

[@LizzSomerville]

Devilled Eggs are an appetizer in my house, when ever you eat them they are good! I've made the sausage balls before and they are yummy! Love your channel!

[@CathyNations]

Our deviled eggs have always been served as a side dish for any meal, including Thanksgiving. Cute pumpkin cheese ball! 😊

[@earlenebrown7181]

I have to try that cheese ball this year for Thanksgiving and the fold overs for Christmas, we make the sausage balls and we love them.

[@donnamullins2089]

Deviled eggs are both. Appetizer and meal side at our table. Mandy it does not hurt to roll out your puffed pastry a little. Good looking cheese ball. Everything looks delicious. Thanks Mandy.

[@pamelagreen1307]

I do the deviled eggs for our Thanksgiving, and yes, they just go with the meal. We go to my sister’s house, which is the one our grandmama lived in and we grew up in.

[@dianeking9724]

Thanksgiving or not we serve them both ways. Everybody always enjoys them.

[@emilyrogers3271]

We eat deviled eggs with the meal. We eat our holiday meal at lunchtime, too. Your recipes look delish. Wishing your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

[@tammydillander8992]

I would love to have one of them garden thing

[@JOANNBATES-sd3sy]

Don't worry everyone. Gracie Lou is a happy kitty in heaven and gets all the cheese she wants!! As for deviled eggs, we serve them with the meal. Oh my, those feta pullovers look amazing!

[@brianspain9042]

Sausage balls are something I make every Christmas to have with brunch. I always hated mixing them until I decided to use the kitchen aid. Now it is so much easier. You should try it!

[@maloriebraswell2860]

We do deviled eggs with the meal....... Since my family doesn't like bisquick I always use red lobster cheddar bay biscuit mix in my sausage balls.... It gives them so much flavor I love it...

[@charitys.3862]

Oooh I love ❤ this idea!! I'm doing this next time!!

[@PegAMurphy]

we start with the deviled eggs and they usually end with the meal 😂 we make a few dozen at a time.... the feta puff pastry looks really delicious but my kids & grandson would love all of those (I can't eat certain things 🤷‍♀️) I'll definitely be making them all 💕 thx for some great recipes Mandy y'all have a blessed week

[@theresasolomon9805]

My deviled eggs are so popular with the family that they have become appetizers AND a side dish. They are the first thing people dig into when we set out the appetizers, and I make a second tray to put on the table.

[@gerriespringer7336]

Deviled eggs are always a side dish for our family for most holidays.

[@bwt99]

Beautiful presentation. I looked at all the recipes you listed for this video, but I must say Yours looks the best and your additions to each is sounds so much more appetizing . You are amazing! Our family shows up just in time for eating because they all contribute to the meal and are cooking in the morning at home. So with that said, We don't necessarily do appetizers, the deviled eggs are just out for anyone to enjoy before the meal and then with the meal. Thanks and Hugs

[@tonirieke7934]

Hi from Oregon, we have devil egg with dinner at our house, but friends have before dinner. Yumm to all you've made

[@susanking8538]

Mandy, we serve deviled eggs as the appetizer. However, they never lasted very long with our youngest son around. He ate deviled eggs like he he was starving. Also, shrimp cocktail. He is 37 and still the same way. Love him to pieces!

[@aprilEsmith]

I love to do appetizers for me and my Mr. for NYE and also one or two for weekend snackie dinner when we play canasta and you've given me some great ideas!

[@terryruiz7417]

I usually have a cheese ball, and fresh veggies with a dip. I always called the cheese ball "Aunt Delphine's cheese ball because she always brought it to family gatherings. Many years past and I discovered it was THE Craft cheese ball recipe😊

[@TheMtggrl]

Oh my goodness, I am so going to make all three of them for my daughters Thanksgiving Dinner gathering, she will love this. Thanks for sharing

[@marilyntorsch3970]

I serve deviled eggs with our meal. Your cheese ball is really cute. You did a great job!

[@amyrockenbach5668]

Cheese ball turned out beautifully!

[@marywise2703]

I use red lobster garlic cheese biscuit mix with the cheese added and I precook my sausage to eliminate excess grease to make my sausage balls. Very yummy. Also deviled eggs as a side (if they make it to the meal!)

[@sherriekeller319]

Deviled eggs served with dinner, when there are some left!!. You two are a bright spot in my day.

[@teresathomas473]

Hi Mandy! I love your show. Deviled eggs have always been an appetizer for us. Not sure if my moma meant it that way, but that’s when we ate it. We would grab them while she was finishing the meal. This is our first Thanksgiving without her. 😢 When you mentioned deviled eggs, my thoughts went straight to her. ❤️ Everyone, treasure your loved ones who are with you. Never know when it’ll be your last Thanksgiving together.

[@TotallyxxKiller]

Mandy, my husband is usually during thanksgiving all about just eating dinner. He never wants to do the Appetizers before, but he was watching this with me. And he looks over at me and goes, we NEED to do all three of those, this year. Lol, so looks like I am going to be adding extra items to my grocery list for thanskgiving. They all look so good, I can't wait to make these and serve them to my family. Thank you for sharing. Oh And as I said we neer do apps before lunch, Lol til now. But we only serve Devilled eggs on Easter and serve it with dinner.

[@Pamela_Gram]

Deviled eggs are always served with our meals. I mostly do deviled eggs in the spring & summer. This time, I will be taking some to a Thanksgiving supper.

[@lynneashton2631]

Made the sausage meatballs for family Christmas and they were a big hit. I am now required to bring them every year. Told them all to watch you Were in OK

[@kathyforgues6994]

Whenever we have deviled eggs, they are part of the meal. I make sausage balls too. Family and friends ask for them all the time. But I actually brown up my sausage first, I drain it on paper towels. I use regular sausage but I add onion, garlic and cayenne pepper while cooking it. It adds some great flavor. Cooking the sausage first, I don’t need to add much of the Bisquick . Love your pumpkin cheese ball😊

[@glasswingbutterfly]

The feta cheese fold-overs look wonderful to me! I would serve them with some jalapeño jelly for a sweet element. All three look so tasty. Happy early Thanksgiving!