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From dips to finger foods and more, this collection of New Year’s Eve appetizers is perfect for planning your upcoming party!
Apps Only for NYE!
For YEARS, our New Year’s Eve traditions have included all things bite-size. And by that, we mean a killer variety of delicious appetizers!
We love to have a BIG spread to munch on throughout the evening, whether we ring in the new year at nine or midnight! We feast on everything from meat pops to dips, to decadent desserts. Best of all, many of these apps come together quickly or can be made ahead of time!
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1 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Just 3 ingredients to make candied bacon wrapped smokies. They are the ultimate appetizer and always the first to disappear!
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2 Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella Sticks
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Everyone is obsessed with these gooey homemade mozzarella sticks, breaded with a flavorful coating and fried to golden perfection.
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3 Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Our easy spinach artichoke dip is extra delicious, cheesy and prepped in minutes – making it the ultimate party dip!
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4 Bean Dip Recipe
Bean Dip Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Our favorite bean dip recipe is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. Enjoy it with chips, tacos, or any Mexican dish!
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5 Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Spicy fried jalapeno poppers are a classic appetizer that everyone wants! Bite into these cheesy poppers for a flavor explosion!
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6 Spinach Puffs Recipe
Spinach Puffs Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Buttery spinach puffs are cheesy and savory with pops of bacon. As you can imagine, they are a hit at parties!
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7 Crockpot Meatballs
Crockpot Meatballs
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Our favorite sweet and savory crockpot meatballs are prepped in only 5 minutes for the perfect no-fuss party appetizer!
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8 Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Extra creamy buffalo chicken dip has all the flavor of hot wings in one of our easiest, cheesiest, and most popular hot dips!
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9 How to Make a Charcuterie Board
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Total Time: 20 minutes
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We all love to graze during parties. Learn how to make a charcuterie board and fill it with all of your favorites!
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10 Cheese Fondue
Cheese Fondue
Total Time: 20 minutes
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This simple cheese fondue is gooey perfection and is made in minutes. It's a showstopper dip to share, or not!
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11 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Our hot ham and cheese slider recipe is easy and on the table in 30 minutes – an absolutely addicting crowd favorite that disappears in a heartbeat!
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12 Beanie Weenies
Beanie Weenies
Total Time: 50 minutes
With only 5 minutes of prep and 3 ingredients, these brown sugar beanie weenies are by far one of the easiest appetizers!
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13 Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes
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This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple. With just 5 ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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14 Tortellini Skewers Recipe
Tortellini Skewers Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Quick + simple pesto Tortellini Skewers whip up in minutes for a tasty appetizer perfect for any occasion. They are cheesy and delicious!
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15 Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
Pizza Roll Ups Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Crazy fast and easy to make, these Pizza Roll Ups are oozing with cheese and pepperoni. They are tiny pockets of big flavor!
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16 Brie Phyllo Tarts Recipe
Brie Phyllo Tarts Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Show-stopper Brie Phyllo Tarts are simply elegant and absolutely delicious. They are ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes!!
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17 Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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With creamy cheese, shredded spinach, and artichokes this easy crockpot spinach artichoke dip is ultimate dip.
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18 Crock Pot Bean Dip Recipe
Crock Pot Bean Dip Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
This cheesy and delicious crock pot bean dip is made with hardly any effort! SO easy, convenient, and perfect for holiday parties! Grab those chips and get dippin'.
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19 Velveeta Spinach Dip Recipe
Velveeta Spinach Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Cheesy Velveeta Spinach Dip is a simple 5 ingredient dip that everyone will love! It's quick, easy, and SO tasty!
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20 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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This savory bacon ranch cheese ball is party-perfect. It's prepped in 10 minutes and feeds a dozen people or more!!
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21 Artichoke Dip
Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 33 minutes
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Our favorite easy cheesy artichoke dip is irresistibly creamy and preps in minutes. It's our go-to hot dip for parties!
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22 Hamburger Dip
Hamburger Dip
Total Time: 18 minutes
This savory hamburger dip is always a hit at parties. It's cheesy, hearty, and made with only 4 ingredients!
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23 Homemade Salsa
Homemade Salsa
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Our homemade salsa recipe is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make—perfect for chips, tacos, and all your favorite Mexican dishes!
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24 Fruit Dip
Fruit Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Our top-requested fruit dip is a 5-ingredient fresh and creamy dream that whips up in minutes and disappears just as fast!
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25 Hot Corn Dip
Hot Corn Dip
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Perfectly spiced hot corn dip is deliciously chunky and perfect for dipping. Serve it as an appetizer or side!
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26 Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
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The creamiest and most delicious Caramel Apple Dip you’ll ever find. Just a few ingredients are required, but dark brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk make this recipe out of this world and a crowd pleaser at any get together.
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27 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes
Our go-to fresh and creamy dill veggie dip recipe is ready in only 7 minutes, – quick, simple, and perfect for parties and all your snacking needs!
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28 Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes
Simple sausage cream cheese dip is extra cheesy – with only 4 ingredients, just mix and heat for a tasty dip in minutes!
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29 Taco Dip Recipe
Taco Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
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This taco dip recipe is a fiesta of flavor, combining your favorite taco toppings into a creamy and cheesy dip that's ready in minutes.
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30 Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe
Fried Mac and Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
This copycat version of Cheesecake Factory's Fried Mac and Cheese appetizer is to die for! It's made of creamy mac and cheese inside a delicious and crispy breading.
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31 Spinach Artichoke Bites
Spinach Artichoke Bites
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Spinach artichoke bites are encased in a flaky crescent cup for a favorite finger food appetizer, ready in 20 minutes and always a hit!
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32 Boneless BBQ Wings Recipe
Boneless BBQ Wings Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Boneless BBQ Wings are double breaded and fried to crispy perfection. They make a perfect game-day appetizer or weekend dinner!
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33 Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Buttery & flaky baked brie puff pastry is cheesy with a pop of bright apricot jam. It is fancy and delicious!
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34 Avocado Egg Rolls
Avocado Egg Rolls
Total Time: 18 minutes
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These avocado egg rolls are a delicious copycat recipe for this deliciously popular appetizer from Cheesecake Factory!
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35 Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
This simple 3-ingredient appetizer is great for parties and get togethers and is so full of flavor! Everyone will love these Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls.
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36 Mozzarella Bites Recipe
Mozzarella Bites Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Fried Mozzarella Bites are delicious, easy, and the perfect party appetizer when served with marinara. Everyone loves this bite-sized snack!
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37 Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Mini Deep Dish Pizzas are our new favorite dinner recipe. They're easy, quick and can be made custom for each person with their favorite toppings!
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38 Mexican Wontons Recipe
Mexican Wontons Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
Mexican Wontons are a zingy twist on a classic appetizer. They are crispy with a perfectly spiced, creamy center!
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39 Sweet Potato Skins Recipe
Sweet Potato Skins Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
Crispy Sweet Potato Skins are a delicious buttery parmesan crusted appetizer. Whip these up for your next party!!
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40 Boneless Wings
Boneless Wings
Total Time: 1 hour
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Our BEST spicy, tender boneless wings are a simple and delicious crowd favorite – restaurant quality right from home!
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41 Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Delicious homemade Teriyaki Chicken Wings are so tasty and addicting. They're the perfect appetizer for any get-together!
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42 Pineapple Cheese Balls
Pineapple Cheese Balls
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Sweet + tangy Pineapple Cheese Ball is crusted with pecans for a perfect combination. The juicy pineapple pops are irresistible!
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43 Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Toasted bread rounds are topped with a mixture of juicy tomatoes, ripe avocado, and fresh mozzarella to make this Bruschetta Caprese.
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44 Burrata Board Recipe
Burrata Board Recipe
Total Time: 26 minutes
This simple burrata board is a stunning and sophisticated appetizer. It's easy to assemble, and perfect for any occasion!
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45 Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Pull Apart Bread is a favorite appetizer and perfect for sharing. There is cheesy, delicious goodness in every bite!
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46 Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Make these buffalo cauliflower bites for your next football party! No one will even notice they are healthier or even made with cauliflower. They’re our new go-to appetizer!
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47 Spinach Artichoke Cups Recipe
Spinach Artichoke Cups Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Cups are simple to make, and packed full of delicious spinach and cheese flavor! They are baked to perfection.
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48 Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 day 35 minutes
Zesty cranberry cream cheese dip has the perfect zing-to-cream ratio and is sure to be a favorite seasonal appetizer!
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49 Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Tender Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites are packed with sweet and savory flavor with just a hint of spice!
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50 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Mini Cheese Ball Bites taste just like a loaded cheese ball, but mini! They are perfect grab and go appetizers.
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51 Taquitos Recipe
Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Everyone loves these classic taquitos! They're fried to golden perfection and are great as appetizers or even a main dish.
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52 Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe
Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
These delicious Cream Cheese Rangoons are filled with cream cheese, garlic, and green onions, then baked to crisp perfection!
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53 Monte Cristo Sliders
Monte Cristo Sliders
Total Time: 40 minutes
Our favorite sandwich made mini – quick prep Monte Cristo sliders are sweet and savory for the ultimate party food!
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54 Loaded Pulled Pork Cups Recipe
Loaded Pulled Pork Cups Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Savory and delicious Loaded Pulled Pork Cups have all of the tasty flavors of a BBQ dinner in one convenient bite!
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55 Cheese and Crackers
Cheese and Crackers
Total Time: 10 minutes
This classic cheese and crackers board is a favorite for sharing, and perfectly customizable for any occasion!
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56 Fried Cauliflower
Fried Cauliflower
Total Time: 25 minutes
Quick and crispy pan fried cauliflower is coated in an Asian sweet chili sauce for a tasty veggie appetizer that's a crowd favorite!
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57 Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Delicious Barbecue Chicken French Bread is loaded with chicken, cilantro, cheese, avocados and ranch dressing. It is a quick & easy FAV!
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58 Avocado Taquitos Recipe
Avocado Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 11 minutes
Avocado Taquitos aka "Flautas" are filled with avocados and cheese and fried to perfection! They're perfect for a main dish or appetizer.
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59 Garlic Knots Recipe
Garlic Knots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
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60 Asparagus Roll Ups
Asparagus Roll Ups
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Asparagus wrapped in Puff Pastry, filled with cream cheese and topped with parmesan. So simple and delicious, it’s the perfect side for any meal.
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61 Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Lemon Pepper Wings Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Crispy lemon pepper chicken wings are fried to perfection and packed full of juicy lemon and butter flavor.
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Going through the list my mouth was instantly watering at some of my favorites. if anyone is interested I can confidently recommend the ham and cheese slider, puff pastry sausage rolls, bruchetta, bacon smokies, buffalo dip and homemade salsa.
Thank you so much for this- it’s exactly what I was looking for. That Crack Chicken Dip is my favroite!
I made some of these for a Christmas Eve party and they were all an absolute hit.
SO many delicious appetizers all in one place!!
Such great ideas for a fun filled party. Cant really go wrong with all the different choices. We love your appetizers!
New Year’s is my favorite!! We make a ton of finger foods & appetizers, mainly from your site!! Everything is always so good!!