Looking for a fun Thanksgiving appetizer or snack? Babybel cheese turkeys! 

Thanksgiving appetizer idea

These Babybel cheese turkeys are the cutest, simplest Thanksgiving appetizer ever.  

As I typed “Thanksgiving appetizer” I reminded myself to add these to this roundup of turkey-themed appetizers, because there are that many in the world. Or this roundup of fun food ideas for Thanksgiving, because gosh you people are clever.

more fun appetizers

• mozzarella bite “pumpkins”
• “The Scream” cheese appetizer 
• 15 fun Thanksgiving appetizers 
• Babybel monsters 

babybel cheese turkeys

You’ll need Babybel cheeses,  a black food pen (find this in the craft store, or click the link for more information), sliced almonds and red and orange peppers.

If peppers aren’t your thing, use any comparable fruit or veggie pieces, such as a red apple, carrot or tomato.

The beak and wattle are just resting on the Babybel cheese, but if you want them to stick, add a dab of cream cheese as glue. Serve them as is or on crackers.

video how-tos

How to make Babybel cheese turkeys for a Thanksgiving appetizer

you will need:

Babybel cheese, unwrapped
red and orange or yellow bell peppers
black food pen
sliced almonds
cream cheese (optional)

what to do:

Draw two dots on the cheese for eyes using the black food pen.

Use a knife to make 6 or 7 small slits around the top rim of the cheese. Insert almond slivers.

Cut pieces of red and orange or yellow peppers with scissors for the wattle and bill. Place the wattle and bill on the cheese.

Optional: To adhere the wattle and bill, use a dab of cream cheese as glue.

Serve as is or on crackers.

more ideas for serving cheese turkeys:

Add to a charcuterie board with grapes, crackers, and nuts. 

Place on individual plates at the Thanksgiving kids table. (You may carefully wrap in cellophane bags tied with a ribbon to preserve.) 

Sever on round crackers or with apple slices. 

Babybel cheese turkeys

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Fun Thanksgiving appetizer: Babybel cheese turkeys

Prep Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 10 Babybel cheese
• black food marker
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• bell peppers (or comparable veggies)
• cream cheese (optional)

Instructions

Draw two dots on the cheese for eyes using the black food pen.

Use a knife to make 6 or 7 small slits around the top rim of the cheese. Insert almond slivers.

Cut pieces of red and orange or yellow peppers with scissors for the wattle and bill. Place the wattle and bill on the cheese.

Optional: To adhere the wattle and bill, use a dab of cream cheese as glue.

Serve as is or on crackers.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 100Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 171mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g

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