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New Year’s Eve Appetizers

by Lisa Longley

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posted: 12/28/24

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by Lisa Longley

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posted: 12/28/24

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy

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New Year’s Eve Appetizers are something to look forward to all year long, and this round up will give you the best of the best.

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You know by now that appetizers are my absolute favorite, so when I say that New Year’s Eve appetizers are something to look forward to, I’m not at all kidding. This list should cover all of your bases so you have a little something for everyone. With this list, your New Year’s Eve party will be a hit!

This list contains some of my very favorites, but you can find all of my appetizer recipes here: Appetizer Recipes.

New Year’s Eve Appetizers by Category

Find the exact appetizer recipe you are looking for by clicking the links below. They will take you to the appropriate section within the post so you can find just what you want. When you are done looking at that category, you can click back in your browser and it will take you back to the top.

Finger Food
Dip Recipes
Cheesy Appetizers

Finger Food

When I think of traditional New Year’s Eve Appetizers, I think of finger food or small bites. Here are some of my top picks.

Antipasto Skewers

Not only are these little bites of heaven, but they are absolutely gorgeous. They are perfect for a New Year's Eve Appetizers table.

Close up of Antipasto Skewers

Teriyaki Meatballs

These are such a fun out of the box recipe. Serve with some toothpicks on the side, and you are all set.

Close up photo of Teriyaki Meatballs.

Ham and Cheese Roll Ups

Pinwheels are the hit of so many parties, and your guests will adore these delicious ham and cheese roll ups.

close up of ham and cheese roll ups on a plate

Pigs in a Blanket

If you are looking for New Year's Appetizers especially for kids, you can't go wrong with this pigs in a blanket recipe!

closeup of pigs in a blanket recipe

Jalapeño Poppers

I adore jalapeño poppers, and I'm always so delighted when I find them on an appetizer try. If you are looking for a sauce to dip them in, my ranch dressing is linked in the post!

overhead of a basket full of baked jalapeno poppers next to ranch dressing

Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

These are easy to make, but they come out so classy. You will love them.

close up of a bacon wrapped water chestnut recipe on a platter

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

This recipe is insanely easy to make, and you can toss them with any sauce you like!

overhead of a basket of crispy baked chicken wings

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Elevate your stuffed mushroom recipe, by making these insanely good crab stuffed mushrooms.

Overhead photo of Crab Stuffed Mushrooms recipe garnished with green onions.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

This delicious shrimp recipe only takes 15 minutes to make, and is insanely good.

skillet of Garlic butter shrimp with sauce and fresh parsley

Cranberry Brie Bites

These delicious cranberry brie bites are only four ingredients and they are the perfect snack bite.

Dip Recipes

Dips are probably my favorite form of appetizer. If you are making a huge spread of New Year’s Eve appetizers, these are great because they can round out the spread without adding a lot of work.

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

This is one of my very favorite dips. It's so easy to make, and you can even prep it ahead of time.

a bagel chip dipping into spinach and artichoke dip

Two Ingredient Fruit Dip

Made with just two ingredients, this dip recipe is so simple and perfect for your party.

man's hand dipping fresh strawberry into a bowl of Fruit Dip. Fresh pineapple, apple slices, and strawberries sitting beside

Hot Crab Dip Recipe (Perfect Appetizer!)

This crab dip is the perfect New Year's Eve appetizer. It is amazing fresh from the oven.

overhead view of crab dip recipe in a white casserole dish with two bagel chips sticking out of it

Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Shrimp cocktail always makes me think of the holidays. It's perfect for this time of year.

small white bowl with shrimp cocktail sauce on a platter with shrimp

Corn and Cream Cheese Dip

This dip is absolutely amazing, and perfect with tortilla chips. You won't be able to resist this one.

person's hand holding chip with corn dip out of a dish of hot corn dip

Goat Cheese Appetizer

This hot cheesy dip is so easy to make, and is totally fantastic. You will be blown away by this simple recipe.

goat cheese appetizer recipe in a small baking dish

Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

You will love how easy this cheeseball recipe is and that it can be made ahead. Serve it with crackers that you can spread it onto for the perfect snack.

close up of a cheese ball recipe with a bit missing

Cheesy Appetizers

Sometimes the best type of appetizers are the appetizers that come with cheese. It’s hard for me to pick which of these are my favorite!

Charcuterie Board

This cheese board is perfect for any party, especially New Year's Eve, and I have step by step photos to show you how to put it together.

Pull Apart Bread

This recipe is so easy to make, and honestly the combo of bread and cheese can't be beat.

Man's hand pulling piece of Pull Apart Bread from loaf that is topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley

Crazy Easy Baked Brie

This recipe is so easy to make, and is totally perfect around the holidays.

a wheel of baked brie with cheese coming out and topped with marmalade, honey, and pecans on a platter with baguette slices, crackers, and grapes

Potato Skins

If you want something a little different, but of course need bacon in your life, make these!

Close up photo of Potato Skins

BBQ Chicken Nachos

These are crazy good! If you are looking for something to bring out at the end of your party, this is perfect.

overhead of bbq chicken nachos

Hi! I'm Lisa Longley, and I am committed to giving you simple dinner ideas and recipes that are easy to make; recipes that will fill your home with joy. I am the owner and author of SimpleJoy.com and I'm so glad that you are here.

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