Now that we’ve all got our Christmas menus planned (hopefully!) it’s time to start thinking about New Years Eve! These New Year’s Eve appetizers are perfect for snacking on while watching the ball drop this year!
Aside from the super bowl, one of my favorite nights to snack is New Years Eve! The champagne is flowing, the countdown is on, and I love having an array of hors d’oeuvres to go with it.
From melty cheese to cocktail meatballs , cheesy corn dip to parmesan zucchini sticks, a savory appetizer is the best way to ring in the new year. Whether you need the perfect starter to your nye party or something light to serve to your dinner party guests before the main course, you are sure to find something you love on this list.
There are a variety of cooking methods and even cold appetizers to save oven space, and also easy dips to get the holiday season started off on the right foot.
These New Years Eve Appetizers are a complete list of the easiest appetizers to snack on during the holiday. They are so good, and sure to be a huge hit at your next holiday party!
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Stuffed Mushrooms and Peppers
Alfredo Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Alfredo Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy appetizer that’s perfect for holiday parties. Everyone will love these stuffed mushrooms with sausage!
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Sausage Stuffed Cherry Peppers
Sausage Stuffed Cherry Peppers are a tasty and easy appetizer recipe using only 5 ingredients. The perfect party food for any occasion!
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Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy jalapeno popper make ahead recipe using cream cheese and fresh jalapenos. The perfect party appetizer!
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
With a delicious creamy crab filling, these Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the BEST! Great for dinner parties, or even a light lunch or dinner!
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Crab Dip Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
Crab Dip Stuffed Artichoke Hearts takes traditional hot crab dip and bakes in an artichoke heart, topping it with crunchy panko and Sriracha Aioli.
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Pulled Pork Stuffed Pretzel Roll Recipe
Tender, flavorful and tender pulled pork wrapped in rich, buttery pretzel bread.
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Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken Stuffed Chile Peppers
Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken Stuffed Chile Peppers are the ultimate BBQ Chicken recipe. Tender shredded chicken stuff in a chile pepper, wrapped in bacon and drizzled with sweet agave nectar.
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Crostinis and Bruschetta
Limoncello Shrimp Crostini
Limoncello Shrimp Crostini is an agrodolce sauce with shrimp, garlic and parsley spooned over crusty French bread.
Balsamic Cherry Crostini
Balsamic Cherry Crostini are an easy appetizer using goat cheese and a tangy cherry balsamic reduction. The perfect holiday appetizer recipe!
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Strawberry Jalapeno Crostini
Strawberry Jalapeño Crostini are a sweet heat perfect for a quick snack or entertaining. Sweet, spicy and savory, they are the perfect blend!
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Lemony Pea Mash Crostini
Lemony Pea Mash uses vibrant green peas with garlic and lemon to make a crunchy crostini that varies in taste and texture.
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Beef Carpaccio Crostinis
Beef Carpaccio Crostini are thinly sliced pieces of beef with garlic aioli, black sea salt and fresh rosemary with tomato. The perfect party appetizer.
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Prosciutto, Pear, and Brie Crostinis
Prosciutto, Pear, and Brie Crostinis fit the bill for any party with tender prosciutto draped over warm brie and topped with a slice of pear and honey.
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Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
This Tomato Bruschetta recipe is a classic no cook appetizer that can be ready in as little as 20 minutes using fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic.
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Crab Bruschetta Recipe
Crab Bruschetta is a mound of fresh tomatoes, garlic basil and buttery crab meat piled high on crispy toast. This is one of the best appetizers out there!
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Skewers, Sticks & Fritters
Caprese Skewer Recipe
Caprese Skewers are the perfect party appetizer made with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, garlicky croutons, and zesty pepperoni, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic reduction sauce!
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Baked Zucchini Fries
These crispy on the outside, soft on the inside Baked Zucchini Fries are perfect for dipping in all the things! This is one of our favorite ways of using the overabundance of zucchini.
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Cold Tortellini Salad Kabobs
Traditional tortellini salad becomes a finger food with these Tortellini Skewers. They are a fresh and flavorful, appetizer, perfect for everything from cocktail hours to pool parties!
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Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters, also known as zucchini pancakes, are the best way to use shredded zucchini to make a delicious summer snack!
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Blooming Onion Recipe
Coated with a crispy, flavorful breading, this EASY Blooming Onion recipe can't be beat- just like Outback! Complete with a Bloomin' Onion sauce, too!
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Harissa Chicken Kabob Recipe
Harissa Chicken Kabobs use the spiciness of harissa paste and the coolness of Greek yogurt to make tender chicken on the grill.
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Grilled Cheese Sticks
Grilled Cheese Sticks make your childhood favorite into a party-worthy appetizer! Pair with tomato soup or tomato jam for an upscale grilled cheese sandwich recipe.
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Garlic Shrimp Kabobs
Looking for the perfect summer BBQ Recipe? Garlic Shrimp Kabobs with white cooking wine, garlic and fresh veggies are the perfect choice!
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Seafood Appetizers
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
This Classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe goes back to the basics to result in the best shrimp cocktail. Prepared with just lemon and salt, this Classic Shrimp Cocktail will be the hit appetizer at all celebrations!
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Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp
Making shrimp in the air fryer was never more delicious or easy using this quick method and our zesty blackened seasoning.
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Smoked Salmon Cracker Recipe
Smoked Salmon Crackers are easy no-cook appetizers layered with pesto laced cream cheese, cucumber slices, fresh dill and capers.
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Southern Salmon Croquettes Recipe
Salmon Croquettes are a southern classic! Full of salmon, peppers, onions and seasoning, this versatile dish is sure to be loved by all!
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Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is an easy recipe made with shrimp, fresh vegetables, tomato juice and hot sauce for a spicy version of your favorite classic. Top with avocado and serve with tortillas chips or saltine crackers.
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Crab Cake Egg Rolls
Creamy jumbo lump crab meat and cheese stuffed in a crunchy egg roll wrapper, gently fried and topped with spicy Old Bay aioli.
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Cheese Balls and Bites
Pimento Cheese Ball
A southern favorite, this EASY Pimento Cheese Ball recipe is the perfect appetizer! Grab your crackers and pretzels, this will be your new favorite snack!
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Party Cheese Ball
This cheese ball with cream cheese is a classic Party Cheese Ball recipe, made with simple ingredients. A must-make for any and all parties!
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Pimento Cheese Celery
Looking for a low carb snack or appetizer option? This EASY Pimento Cheese Celery recipe has your name written all over it!
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Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Easy mozzarella sticks from scratch make the perfect party appetizer for a crowd or kid friendly family dinner. Cheese, breading, traditional frying and air fryer instructions included.
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How to Build the Ultimate Cheese Board
Learn how to crate the ultimate, show stopping cheese board for best flavors and colors.
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Easy Sausage Balls
If you're looking for the best sausage ball recipe, look no further than these Easy Sausage Balls! You won't be able to have just one!
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Gouda Pecans
Gouda Pecans are the BEST! Raw pecans are stuffed with an easy gouda and sour cream mix and that is all, folks! So easy to make!
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Prosciutto Parmesan Cheese Straws
Prosciutto Parmesan Cheese Straws are an easy appetizer for dinner parties, family gatherings, and game day. Or, serve them on your next spaghetti night as puff pastry bread sticks!
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Cranberry Goat Cheese Roll
This Cranberry Goat Cheese Roll is the ultimate no cook appetizer. All you need is a log of goat cheese, cranberries, pecans and cinnamon.
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Dip Ideas
Dill Pickle Dip
This Dill Pickle Dip is a quick and easy appetizer, ready in 5 minutes! Less than 10 ingredients make this creamy dip the BEST!
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Crab Rangoon Dip
This Crab Rangoon Dip is creamy, cheesy and packs all the flavor of the classic crab rangoon. It's quick & easy to make and takes only 30 minutes to make!
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Searching for the BEST dip recipe? EASY Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip comes together easily with just a few ingredients! Easy to make in the crock pot!
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Bacon Ranch Dip
Bacon and ranch collide into one delicious chip dip with this easy Bacon Ranch Dip recipe!
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Chili Cheese Dip
If you are a fan of dips you need to make this 3 ingredient Chili Cheese Dip, whips up in under 10 minutes and is fool-proof!
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Mexican Cheese Dip Recipe
If you've ever wondered how to make queso dip, you're in luck. This queso recipe is super easy and only requires five ingredients!
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French Onion Dip
This French Onion Dip requires just 3 main ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. You’ll never buy sour cream and onion dip from the store again!
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Mediterranean Hummus Bowl
This Mediterranean Hummus Bowl is a great healthy lunch, snack or appetizer. Using homemade hummus and lots of fresh toppings, you can't go wrong!
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Hot Caprese Dip
Hot Caprese Dip is a party appetizer favorite using mozzarella, pesto and sweet tomatoes. An easy appetizer your guests will love!
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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect party appetizer. Make ahead and serve chilled or hot with crackers, crostini or vegetables!
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Pimento Cheese Spread
A popular southern dish, this EASY Pimento Cheese recipe is made with only 6 ingredients and tastes great spread onto crackers or in a grilled cheese!
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Rolled Items
Pizza Logs
Crispy egg roll wrappers stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and zesty pepperoni, fried to a golden brown and dipped in marinara sauce.
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Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls
Filled with fresh ingredients like corn, peppers, black beans and spinach, these Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls are crispy, delicious and finger-licking good!
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Everything Bagel Crescent Rolls
With only 5 simple ingredients, these CHEESY Everything Seasoning Crescent Rolls are sure to be an instant hit with your family!
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Jalapeno Popper Crescent Roll Recipe
This Jalapeno Popper Crescent Rolls recipe is filled with cream cheese, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese wrapped in a flaky croissant dough.
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Pork and Sauerkraut Egg Rolls
Your new favorite fried appetizer, kielbasa and sauerkraut with potatoes and cheese wrapped in an egg rolls wrapper, fried + dipped in mustard aioli sauce!
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Pulled Pork and Smoked Gouda Egg Rolls
Succulent, sweet and zesty pulled pork wrapped in a crispy egg roll with silky smoked gouda cheese and served alongside Avocado Green Goddess Dressing.
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Chile Relleno Bites
Chile Relleno Bites are a quick hack for making bite sized chile rellenos as an appetizer. Make ahead until you are ready to serve!
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Cheesy Loaded Tater Tot Recipe
Cheesy Loaded Tater Tots are an easy side dish recipe or appetizer. Loaded tater tots are the best since they are loaded with cheese and bacon!
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Slider Recipes
Pizza Sliders
Cheesy Pizza Sliders are easy to make with just 4 ingredients and the best for parties. Loved by kids and adults!
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Cuban Sliders
Cuban Sliders are made with layers of ham, pickles, and cheese between delicious sweet Hawaiian rolls. An easy and yummy appetizer!
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Hawaiian Ham Sliders
Ham and Cheese Sliders are easy, cheesy and delicious! One of the best recipe for parties of all types, from baby showers and birthday parties to holiday parties and casual family get-togethers.
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Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders
Nashville Hot Chicken Sliders are perfect as a dinner, snack or appetizer. Crispy fried chicken dredged in spicy hot sauce served on buttery buttermilk biscuits with sweet and spicy pickles.
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Italian Sausage Sandwich Sliders
A unique combination of flavors all nicely packed on a King’s Hawaiian Roll.
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BBQ Chicken Sliders
BBQ Chicken Sliders are made with 5 unique layers making them go above and beyond any other sandwich recipe. Fabulous for parties, potlucks and game day and can be served hot or room temperature!
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Easy Wing Recipes
Garlic Parmesan Wings
EASY Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are so fun and easy to make and perfect for watch the game, or as a quick appetizer before dinner!
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
The BEST way to make the crispiest wings: in the air fryer! You won't believe how easy it is to make these Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings!
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Baked Jalapeno Lime Wings
Sweet and spicy Jalapeno Lime Wings are baked wings perfect for holiday parties or watching the big game. A unique flavor everyone will love.
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Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings are easier to make than you think. Only 5 ingredients, a simple buffalo sauce and the trick for seriously crispy wings!
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Garlic Buffalo Potato Chicken Wings
Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings uses a secret ingredient to “bread” wings. Bake to crispy perfection and toss in a garlic buffalo sauce.
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Best New Year’s Eve Appetizers
Baked Jalapeno Poppers
Spicy stuffed jalapeno Poppers, filled with creamy cheese and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs are the perfect addition to any appetizer platter!
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Cream Cheese Board
Have you seen the newest rage, butter boards? Well I'm taking that concept and cranking it up a notch: queue the Cream Cheese Board!
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Butter Board Recipe
All the rage for entertaining, a Butter Board will be the talk of your party! Four flavored butters for crackers, bread or crudite.
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BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
Tender, juicy homemade meatballs wrapped in crispy bacon and slathered in your favorite BBQ sauce. Great appetizer or side!
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Cocktail Meatballs with Grape Jelly
Grape Jelly Meatballs are easy to make with only THREE ingredients! Perfect for throwing into the crockpot as a party appetizer!
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Cheesy Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a Blanket are great, but what if you made them into CHEESY pigs in a blanket? Serve with homemade creamy honey mustard sauce!
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Charcuterie Board Meat Flowers
Take your charcuterie board to the next level by adding beautiful rosettes of thinly sliced salami, pepperoni and prosciutto.
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Dill Pickle Ranch Pretzels
Dill Pickle Ranch Pretzels combine two popular flavors into one salty, tangy snack that you won't be able to stop eating! Only 4 ingredients!
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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
These easy Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels are the perfect sweet and salty snack! Ready in 45 minutes, they're great for sharing!
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Blooming Onion Recipe
Coated with a crispy, flavorful breading, this EASY Blooming Onion recipe can't be beat- just like Outback! Complete with a Bloomin' Onion sauce, too!
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