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20 Easy New Year's Eve Appetizers

Modified: Nov 1, 2025 · Published: Dec 12, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 818 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

Today I'm sharing 20 easy New Year's Eve appetizers to make your next holiday party a success. These homemade appetizers are flavorful, crowd-pleasing, and easy to prepare in your own home.

Collage of easy new year's eve appetizer recipes.

Our list of 20 easy New Year's Eve appetizers includes no-cook appetizers, make-ahead appetizers, and appetizers made with 5 ingredients or less. You're sure to find a new holiday favorite on this list.

How many appetizers do I need per person?

Hosting a party? Whether for New Year's Eve or Christmas, it can be hard to estimate how many appetizers you'll need for an upcoming event.

For a dinner party, you'll want to offer about 6 bite-sized appetizers per person. If you're hosting a finger-food only party, up that number to 8-12 per person.

For more detailed information, check out this article: How Many Appetizers To Serve Per Person

Tips for a stress-free party

  • Choose a few appetizers from the list below and write out a grocery list. Last minute grocery store trips add unnecessary stress to your day!
  • Offer a variety of appetizers, including gluten-free and vegetarian options, to suit your guests needs.
  • Don't try to make all the appetizers yourself. A mix of homemade and store-bought appetizers take some stress off the host. Pre-made cheese trays and candied nuts make great additions.
  • Many cold and room temperature appetizers can be made ahead and stored until ready to serve.
  • Pull out the slow cooker - warm appetizers can be prepared hours ahead of time, or stored in the slow cooker to keep warm during the party.

Easy new year's eve appetizers

From spicy hummus to bite size cranberry tarts, you're sure to find a new favorite holiday appetizer on this list!

Turkey Pesto Pinwheel Sandwiches

Turkey pesto pinwheel sandwiches make an eye catching appetizer or a quick lunch. These bite sized snacks are filled with pesto cream cheese spread, turkey, spinach and roasted red peppers.
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Turkey pinwheel sandwich with a toothpick.

Cranberry Orange Brie Tarts

by Cooking on the Front Burner

All you need are five ingredients to make these festive cranberry orange brie tarts. Phyllo shells are filled with cranberry sauce, orange zest, brie, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a hint of heat.
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Tarts filled with cranberry sauce and brie on a white plate.

Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Spicy roasted red pepper hummus is a flavorful homemade dip that's filled with roasted red peppers and spicy cayenne pepper. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, this hummus is perfect for serving a crowd.
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Paprika and olive oil drizzled on top of a bowl of hummus.

Caprese Skewers

by Daisies and Pie

An easy no-cook appetizer that's made with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic dressing.
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Caprese skewers arranged on a wooden cutting board.

Sausage Cranberry Brie Bites

by 365 Days of Baking & More

This easy puff pastry appetizer is filled with your favorite seasonal flavors! Made with Italian sausage, cranberry sauce, and brie - the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
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Sausage cranberry brie bites on a white serving plate.

Garlic Bread Dip

If you love garlic bread and need an appetizer for your next party, you've got to give this garlic bread dip a try! It's made with two heads of roasted garlic, three kinds of melty, gooey cheese, and crostini for dipping.
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Dipping crostini into garlic bread dip.

Sun-Dried Tomato Ricotta Crostini

by Plating Pixels

This bite-size appetizer is made with a handful of simple ingredients and packs a ton of flavor! Crispy crostini is topped with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and ricotta. Easy to make ahead and assemble just before serving.
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Crostini topped with sun-dried tomatoes and ricotta cheese on a round plate.

Baked Brie with Apricot Jam

Baked brie with apricot jam is an easy, three-ingredient appetizer that's an absolute crowd pleaser! Hot, melted brie cheese is topped with sweet apricot jam and crunchy walnuts.
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Melty wheel of baked brie on a wooden serving tray with crackers.

Herb White Bean Artichoke Dip

by The Kitchen Girl

Make a batch of herb white bean artichoke dip for your next party. This 5-minute dip is made with white beans, artichokes, fresh herbs, and feta cheese.
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A dollop of artichoke dip with seasoned crackers on a serving platter.

Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

Everything bagel cheese ball is an easy appetizer recipe that's perfect for your next holiday gathering. This flavorful cheese ball is made with cream cheese, shredded cheese, and everything bagel seasoning.
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A scoop taken from a cheese ball on a tray with crackers.

Crockpot BBQ Meatballs

by Gluten Free Palate

Made with just three ingredients, these bbq meatballs are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer to make for your next party.
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Crockpot meatballs in a white bowl with a slow cooker in the background.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

by The Forked Spoon

These baked buffalo chicken wings are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next get-together. These wings turn out crispy, perfectly seasoned, and are tossed in a homemade buffalo sauce.
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Baked buffalo chicken wings on a countertop.

Smoked Salmon Dill Ricotta Appetizer Bites

by the Rustic Foodie

This gluten-free appetizer recipe is easy to prepare for your next party. Made with smoked salmon and lemon dill ricotta spread on toasted garlic baguette.
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Smoked salmon and ricotta spread on crostini.

Creamy Spinach Jalapeno and Artichoke Dip

by Razzle Dazzle Life

This creamy dip is assembled with simple ingredients and baked in the oven until hot and bubbly. A crowd pleasing appetizer that's easy to prepare!
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Spinach dip being scooped with a cracker.

Garlic Brie Toasts

by Good Cheap Eats

Sliced French baguette is brushed with garlic-infused olive oil and topped with melty brie cheese. Easy to assemble and ready in 15 minutes!
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Brie-covered toast on a small round plate.

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Crock pot buffalo chicken dip is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's made entirely in your slow cooker. Serve with tortilla chips for your next football party.
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Tortilla chip with buffalo chicken dip.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops

by Monday is Meatloaf

You only need four ingredients and twenty minutes to make these easy bacon wrapped scallops in your air fryer.
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Bacon wrapped scallops on a blue plate.

Keto Sausage Balls

by Low Carb with Jennifer

These sausage balls are an easy keto appetizer to make your next holiday party. Made with just six ingredients and twenty minutes in the oven.
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Keto sausage balls on a serving plate.

Olive Penguins

by Haute and Healthy Living

These olive penguins are a fun, family-friendly appetizer to serve at your next holiday party. Made with olives, goat cheese, and carrots, these adorable penguins will look great on your appetizer table.
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Olive penguin appetizers on a white serving plate.

The Best Shrimp Dip

by Flavor Mosaic

This shrimp dip is easy to whip up ahead of your next party. Made with cream cheese, tiny shrimp, mayonnaise, chives, and a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
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A bowl of shrimp dip with a tight ring of crackers surrounding it.

More Appetizer Recipes

  • Dipping crostini into garlic bread dip.
    Garlic Bread Dip
  • Dipping a graham cracker into brownie batter dip.
    Brownie Batter Dip
  • The gooey inside of garlic baked brie.
    Garlic Baked Brie
  • A layered vanilla cookie dipping into a bowl of grinch dip.
    Grinch Dip

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