From dips to finger foods and more, this collection of New Year’s Eve appetizers is perfect for planning your upcoming party!
Party Bites for the Countdown
Our New Year’s Eve tradition is to serve appetizers only; lots of little bites so everyone can snack till midnight! Whether you’re building a graze-all-night spread or only need a few, this list gathers our most-loved NYE appetizers .
You will find crowd-pleasing dips , cheesy finger foods , make-ahead slow-cooker options , and a show-stopping board or two. Most recipes come together fast (or can be prepped earlier), scale easily for a crowd, and pair perfectly with sparkling drinks . Pick a couple hot dips , add a few crispy bites, round it out with sliders or meatballs , and set out a charcuterie board for grazers. We even included kid-friendly picks and freezer-friendly options to keep things simple.
Ready to plan your party plate? Scroll for our Top 10 can’t-miss favorites and more tried-and-true crowd-pleasers, and happy New Year!
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Top 10 Most Loved New Year’s Eve Appetizers
Ring in the New Year with our favorite party appetizers that are easy to make, full of flavor, and sure to impress every guest!
1 Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Bacon Wrapped Smokies Recipes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe
Crock Pot Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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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Dips Everyone Dives Into
Creamy, cheesy, and gone in minutes. These dips will be the talk of the party!
11 Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
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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12 Velveeta Spinach Dip Recipe
Velveeta Spinach Dip Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes 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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13 Artichoke Dip
Artichoke Dip
Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
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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14 Hamburger Dip
Hamburger Dip
Total Time: 18 minutes 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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15 Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Cheesecake Fruit Dip
Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
This Cheesecake Fruit Dip is one of the best fruit dip recipes you will ever try! It takes just 5 simple ingredients – cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, marshmallow fluff, and cool whip – and ALWAYS vanishes in minutes! Definitely a crowd favorite!
16 Hot Corn Dip Recipe
Hot Corn Dip Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Perfectly spiced hot corn dip is creamy, deliciously chunky, and baked until bubbly. It's a quick and easy crowd favorite appetizer or side.
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17 Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Dill Veggie Dip Recipe
Total Time: 7 minutes 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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18 Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Sausage Cream Cheese Dip
Total Time: 10 minutes 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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19 Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 day day 35 minutes 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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Hot Bites & Finger Foods
Warm and addictive bites that will have them coming back for seconds AND thirds.
20 Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Ham and Cheese Slider Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
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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21 Avocado Egg Rolls Recipe
Avocado Egg Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
These avocado egg rolls are a delicious copycat recipe for this deliciously popular appetizer from Cheesecake Factory!
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22 Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Savory puff pastry sausage rolls are deliciously addicting and ready in under 30 minutes. They make a tasty breakfast or appetizer!
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23 Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Mini Deep Dish Pizza Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes 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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24 Spinach Artichoke Bites
Spinach Artichoke Bites
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
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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25 Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe
Baked Cream Cheese Rangoon Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
These delicious Cream Cheese Rangoons are filled with cream cheese, garlic, and green onions, then baked to crisp perfection!
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26 Monte Cristo Sliders
Monte Cristo Sliders
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Our favorite sandwich in mini form with quick prep, Monte Cristo sliders deliver sweet and savory flavor for the ultimate party food!
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27 Loaded Pulled Pork Cups Recipe
Loaded Pulled Pork Cups Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes 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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28 Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes 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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29 Fried Cauliflower
Fried Cauliflower
Total Time: 25 minutes 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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30 Avocado Taquitos Recipe
Avocado Taquitos Recipe
Total Time: 11 minutes 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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31 Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Pull Apart Bread Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Pull Apart Bread is a favorite appetizer and perfect for sharing. There is cheesy, delicious goodness in every bite!
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32 Pull Apart Pizza Bread
Pull Apart Pizza Bread
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Easy cheesy pull apart pizza bread uses refrigerated biscuits to create a deliciously fun appetizer, snack, or easy dinner!
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33 Monte Cristo Pinwheels
Monte Cristo Pinwheels
Total Time: 36 minutes minutes
Sweet and savory Monte Cristo pinwheels are a melt-in-your-mouth twist on a classic turned tasty appetizer!
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34 Sausage Pinwheels Recipe
Sausage Pinwheels Recipe
Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
Filled with sausage crumbles and cream cheese, these sausage pinwheels are the ultimate savory snack or party appetizer!
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35 Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
These cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are an easy, savory appetizer that’s always the first to disappear at any party!
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Set-and-Forget Crowd-Pleasers
Forget slaving away in the kitchen when you can make these apps ahead of time in the crockpot or keep them warm in the oven.
36 Grape Jelly Meatball Recipe
Grape Jelly Meatball Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Just three ingredients to make our sweet and savory crock pot grape jelly meatballs and just minutes to prep for the perfect dinner or appetizer!
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37 Crock Pot Bean Dip Recipe
Crock Pot Bean Dip Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes 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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38 Beanie Weenies Recipe
Beanie Weenies Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes 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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39 Boneless Wings
Boneless Wings
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Our BEST spicy, tender boneless wings are a simple and delicious crowd favorite – restaurant quality right from home!
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40 Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe
Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Delicious homemade Teriyaki Chicken Wings are so tasty and addicting. They're the perfect appetizer for any get-together!
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41 Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cheesy, spicy crockpot buffalo chicken dip is a flavorful party dip that can be easily made in the slow cooker!
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42 Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip Recipe
Slow Cooker Artichoke Dip Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
This slow cooker artichoke dip offers your favorite cheesy, savory goodness with ultimate, time-saving convenience!
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43 BBQ Meatballs Recipe
BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Total Time: 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Crockpot BBQ Meatballs are easy and saucy with frozen meatballs simmered in BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, grape jelly, and orange zest.
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44 Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Tender Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites are packed with sweet and savory flavor with just a hint of spice!
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45 Boneless BBQ Wings Recipe
Boneless BBQ Wings Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes 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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Cold Finger Foods
These refreshing appetizers are the perfect snack for your NYE party.
46 Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
This easy bruschetta recipe is quick and simple. With just 5 ingredients, it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
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47 Tortellini Skewers Recipe
Tortellini Skewers Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes 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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48 Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes 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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49 Burrata Board Recipe
Burrata Board Recipe
Total Time: 26 minutes 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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50 Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Cheese Ball Bites Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes 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 Cheese and Crackers
Cheese and Crackers
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Start your party off right with these easy appetizer ideas – a few ingredients, quick prep, or make-ahead, one way or another they are ALL easy!
52 Pepperoni Rose Skewers
Pepperoni Rose Skewers
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Create beautiful {and delicious} pepperoni rose skewers with only 3 ingredients and a few simple steps – a picture-perfect appetizer!
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53 Candied Bacon Recipe
Candied Bacon Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
This 3-ingredient candied bacon is the perfect balance of sweet and salty and the ultimate upgrade to any gathering.
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54 Bacon Crackers
Bacon Crackers
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
These cheesy bacon crackers are beyond simple – just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep for a fan-favorite appetizer!
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Awesome ideas
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!!