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.
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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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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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.
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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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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An easy no-cook appetizer that's made with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic dressing.
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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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.
Honey Mustard Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Honey Mustard Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are an easy to assemble, four-ingredient appetizer that’s perfect for parties, snacking, and Sunday football. These flavorful chicken bites make a fantastic finger food snack!
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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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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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Made with just three ingredients, these bbq meatballs are an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer to make for your next party.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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!
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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Sliced French baguette is brushed with garlic-infused olive oil and topped with melty brie cheese. Easy to assemble and ready in 15 minutes!
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's made entirely in your slow cooker. This cheesy chicken dip is flavored with ranch seasoning and buffalo sauce.
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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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You only need four ingredients and twenty minutes to make these easy bacon wrapped scallops in your air fryer.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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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