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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!
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 minutesminutes
Just 3 ingredients to make candied bacon wrapped smokies. They are the ultimate appetizer and always the first to disappear!
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
Hot Corn Dip
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Perfectly spiced hot corn dip is deliciously chunky and perfect for dipping. Serve it as an appetizer or side!
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'.
2dips,such as Homemade Ranch, Cream Cheese Fruit Dip or hummus
12sliceseach assorted deli meats,such as pepperoni, prosciutto or salami
2cupscheese cubes or 12 slices each assorted cheeses ,such as Colby Jack, provolone or Swiss
½-1cupsoft cheese,such as cream cheese or goat cheese
1cupeach assorted crackers, chips or pretzels
1cupeach assorted chopped or diced vegetables,such as baby carrots, broccoli, cucumber or snap peas
1cupeach assorted chopped or diced fruit,such as apples, blackberries or strawberries
½cupeach assorted nuts,such as almonds or pistachios
Instructions
Place dips in small bowls on opposite sides of the board.
Fold or roll the deli meats and place around the board.
Add the different cheeses on opposite sides from each other.
Place the different types of crackers and pretzels around the board.
Finally, fill in any empty spots with the vegetables, fruit and nuts.
Be sure to set out serving prongs or toothpicks near the tray.
Notes
Make ahead of time. Depending on the size of your board, you may want to prepare the items ahead of time. Most items can be prepared and stored separately until you’re ready to arrange your tray.Choose the right balance. As you are choosing items, be mindful of textures as well as colors. You want there to be beautiful pops of color throughout the board. The amount of each ingredient can be adjusted according to the size of your board. DILL DIP: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1½ tablespoons dried dill weed, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, ½ tablespoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!
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.
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!!