New Year's Eve Appetizers

When it’s time to kick off a culinary celebration, appetizers steal the spotlight. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a movie night, or simply starting your meal in style, we’ve got you covered. Prepare to elevate your appetizer experience with our curated collection of top-notch recipes. From crispy bites to cheesy delights, these appetizers are not only simple to make but also surefire crowd-pleasers.

Baked Brie With Cranberry Raspberry Sauce

Appetizers: Cranberry and pistachio cheese with crackers on a pink plate for New Year's Eve. — Baked Brie With Cranberry Raspberry Sauce. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Cheese is the bread and butter of many appetizers in the world. This baked brie is topped with a sweet and savory cranberry-raspberry sauce that is delicious on its own. Adding in some pure maple syrup gives it extra sweetness and flavor, perfect for a light bite to serve on New Year’s Eve.
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Holiday Cheese Platter

A delicious spread of cheese, crackers, grapes, and nuts perfect for New Year's Eve or any appetizer occasion. — Holiday Cheese Platter. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Making the perfect cheese platter is simple with this recipe! Follow these simple tips and you will have a delicious cheese board appetizer that you can impess guests with at your New Year’s Eve party.
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Baked Brie With Fig Jam

A plate with cheese and apples on it, perfect for appetizers or New Year's Eve. — Baked Brie With Fig Jam. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Baked Brie with Fig Jam is an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer with only four simple ingredients and ten minutes of baking time. You and your New Year’s Eve guests will love the creamy combination of warm brie, sweet jam, and crunchy pecans.
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Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado

Appetizers for New Year's Eve: Scallops with avocado and pomegranate crostini. — Holiday Crostini With Scallops And Avocado. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Crostini with Scallops and Avocado is the perfect appetizer for your New Year’s Eve dinner parties. The scallops are sauteed to perfection and placed on top of crunchy crostini spread with avocado. A drizzling of balsamic syrup really takes the flavor over the top.
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Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites

Appetizers: Pizza bagel bites on a plate with tomatoes and basil, perfect for New Year's Eve. — Homemade Mini Pizza Bagel Bites. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

This recipe combines cute mini bagels with garlic, Italian seasoning, tomatoes, marinara, mozzarella cheese, and more. The fresh flavours and mouth-watering crunch of this Italian-inspired recipe appetizer will make it a standout on your New Year’s Eve spread!
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Air Fryer Blueberry Brie Pastry And Dip Appetizer

A plate with appetizers featuring pretzels and blueberries, perfect for New Year's Eve celebrations. — Air Fryer Blueberry Brie Pastry And Dip Appetizer. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Serve up this impressive air fryer blueberry brie pastry and dip appetizer and wait for the oohs and aahs! The brie and puff pastry comes out crispy and wonderful, and you can make the tasty brie cheese dip to go with it. Serve it up as an irresistible appetizer for your New Year’s Eve dinner.
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Italian Burrata Stuffed Tomato Appetizer

New Year's Eve appetizers - Stuffed tomatoes with ricotta cheese and basil on a wooden cutting board. — Italian Burrata Stuffed Tomato Appetizer. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

If you need to whip up a quick appetizer for your New Year’s Eve get-together, this is a perfect recipe. Anyone can rustle up this super easy Italian burrata stuffed tomato in just a few minutes. It’s a lovely no-cook caprese finger food dish, boasting authentic and delicious flavours from southern Italy.
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Festive Deviled Eggs

Appetizing deviled eggs on a wooden board with sprigs of rosemary. — Festive Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

These festive deviled eggs are sure to disappear fast if you serve them at your New Year’s Eve party. They will bring holiday cheer to your spread, boasting colors and flavors such as fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. The best part – the recipe is wide open to interpretation so you can tweak the filling however you want.
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Fruit Charcuterie Board

A variety of fruits and nuts are arranged in a bowl, perfect for New Year's Eve appetizers. — Fruit Charcuterie Board. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

When creating your own Fruit Charcuterie Board, the possibilities are endless to make a perfect appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party! Just grab a variety of colorful fruits that you like and that will look attractive when arranged together. Preferably round ones, if you feel like increasing your chances of good fortune in the coming year!
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Pumpkin Hummus

An appetizing bowl of hummus and vegetables on a wooden cutting board, perfect for New Year's Eve festivities. — Pumpkin Hummus. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

How do you make hummus without chickpeas, you ask? This cauliflower and pumpkin hummus recipe is the answer. It has all the goodness of a chickpea hummus, best paired with a simple cracker. Garlic lovers will love this dish – just make sure to eat a mint before kissing someone at midnight!
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Savory Roast Beef And Gouda Rolls

Festive cranberry spinach rolls perfect for New Year's Eve appetizers, served in a skillet on a rustic wooden table. — Savory Roast Beef And Gouda Rolls. Photo credit: Accidental Happy Baker.

Savory caramelized onions, spinach, roast beef, and melted gouda cheese. What’s not to like? These roast beef and gouda rolls make an elegant appetizer for your New Year’s Eve dinner, and it takes just one dish to make.
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New Year’s Eve Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Delicious black eyed pea appetizer salad in a bowl perfect for New Year's Eve celebrations. — New Year’s Eve Black-Eyed Pea Salsa. Photo credit: Erica’s Recipes.

Eating black-eyed peas is thought to bring prosperity for the new year. While no one knows if this tradition is true or not, it sure makes for a great appetizer recipe to bring to your New Year’s Eve gathering!
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Smoked Salmon Canapes With Miso Cream Cheese

Smoked salmon appetizers with crackers for a delightful New Year's Eve treat. — Smoked Salmon Canapes With Miso Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Plates by Nat.

These delicious smoked salmon canapes are arranged with flavorful miso cream cheese spread and crunchy rice crackers. They are easy to assemble and guaranteed crowd pleasers at any New Year’s Eve event you have planned!
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Seared Scallops With Tobiko

Appetizers for New Year's Eve: Scallops with caviar on a plate. — Seared Scallops With Tobiko. Photo credit: Plates by Nat.

These seared scallops are cooked to perfection, served with crunchy tobiko (flying fish roe) and ponzu dressing. It is a fun, delicious, and super easy appetizer to make while looking classy and sophisticated – a perfect dish for an elegant New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Shrimp Cocktail

Appetizers: Shrimp in a glass bowl with lemon and lime wedges, perfect for New Year's Eve. — Shrimp Cocktail. Photo credit: Healthy Recipes 101.

This shrimp cocktail with red sauce recipe recreates a classic appetizer to treat your friends and family. The recipe infuses the shrimp with plenty of aromas, maintains their crisp texture using ice, then serves them with a sweet, sour, and spicy dip. A must-have at any New Year’s Eve dinner!
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Caprese And Prosciutto Mini Skewers

A festive plate of skewers featuring New Year's Eve-inspired appetizers with tomatoes, olives, and salmon. — Caprese And Prosciutto Mini Skewers. Photo credit: In the Kitch.

No New Year’s Eve celebration is complete without a tray of appetizers. These caprese and prosciutto mini skewers are small, delicious, and perfect for snacking while you’re watching the ball drop or pouring another glass of champagne.
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Raisin Pine Nut Goat Cheese Appetizer

A festive white bowl filled with a delightful mix of cranberries, nuts, and crackers - perfect for New Year's Eve appetizers. — Raisin Pine Nut Goat Cheese Appetizer. Photo credit: Sungrown Kitchen.

This Raisin Pine Nut Goat Cheese Appetizer is perfect for any occasion, even your New Year’s Eve party! Crumbled goat cheese topped with sweet raisins and caramelized onions, savory rosemary and pine nuts – delicious! Plus, it can be made in just 15 minutes.
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Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

Appetizers for New Year's Eve: Stuffed peppers with cheese and cilantro. — Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers. Photo credit: Through the Fibro Fog.

These herb cream cheese stuffed mini peppers are a fun appetizer for New Year’s Eve parties. So simple to make using mini sweet peppers, and so flavorful from the garlic and herbs!
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Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls

Appetizer featuring sausage rolls for New Year's Eve, sprinkled with sesame seeds on a baking sheet. — Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls. Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous.

These homemade Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls are a delicious combination of flaky and buttery pastry with perfectly seasoned sausage meat. They are the perfect appetizer or finger food for your New Year’s Eve get-togethers, with just the right amount of heartiness to tide guests over till the mains are ready.
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Stuffed Mushrooms

Cook up these delightful Stuffed Mushrooms for a great appetizer to impress your guests at your next New Year’s Eve gathering. They are filled with breadcrumbs, sauteed shallots, fresh herbs, pine nuts, and cheese and baked in the oven.
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Filet Mignon Bruschetta

A festive plate of bruschetta with tomatoes and basil, perfect for New Year's Eve appetizers. — Filet Mignon Bruschetta. Photo credit: Sprinkled With Balance.

This mouthwatering filet mignon bruschetta recipe is such a fun one! Great as an appetizer for New Year’s Eve celebrations with friends! Garlic rubbed baguette crostinis topped with sliced tender filet mignon, juicy tomatoes, freshly grated parmesan, fragrant basil and drizzled balsamic glaze. So, so delicious!
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Bacon Sausage Balls

The classic “off the box of Bisquik” sausage balls are taken to a whole other level with the addition of bacon, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning in these delightful bites. Whether you need a snack, appetizer, or potluck item – these Bacon Sausage Balls will surely be an absolute slam dunk. I mean bring printed recipe cards if you bring these to an event because you WILL get asked.
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Caprese Sliders (Mini Caprese Sandwiches)

The Caprese Sandwich (often called Caprese Sliders) is a delicious way to get your tomato, mozzarella, and basil right into a personal-sized appetizer.
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New Year’S Eve Charcuterie Board

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with this charcuterie board filled with your favorite meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits and more!
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Stuffed Mushrooms

These stuffed mushrooms make an excellent appetizer. Filled with creamy 3 cheese filling and topped with crunchy Panko parmesan topping are sure to be gone in seconds!
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Swiss Cheese Dip

This Swiss cheese dip has been a family favorite recipe for years! We make it for every holiday, gathering, and game day. The dip is cheesy, creamy, and gooey. The sliced almonds provide a delicious crust on top. Serve this to your family and friends!
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Baked Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (Chinese Takeaway Style)

These Baked Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings are the perfect Chinese-style takeaway side dish that you can make at home! Marinated in salt, pepper and ginger then garnished with chilli, garlic and spring onion, these oven-baked wings are deliciously crispy & surprisingly gluten-free!
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Keto Mushroom and Gruyère Tartlets: A Savory Low-Carb Delight

Keto Mushroom and Gruyere Tartlets A Savory Low Carb Delight — Keto Mushroom and Gruyère Tartlets: A Savory Low-Carb Delight. Photo credit: I Eat Keto.

Combining the earthy undertones of mushrooms with the creamy, nutty essence of Gruyère cheese, all wrapped in a buttery almond flour crust, these tartlets are a culinary masterpiece. Each bite is a blend of savory flavors and textures that are sure to impress at any gathering or simply as a personal indulgence while staying true to your keto goals.
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Sweet Potato Canapes (gratin With Smoked Paprika)

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Canapes are bursting with flavours of garlic and smoked paprika! The beauty of these canapes is that it requires very little hands-on time and no decorating skills. The sweet potato gratin is cooked in a square roasting tin, then cooled and cut into pieces. All we do to make the canapes look pretty is pipe a rosette of creme fraiche and sprinkle the top with some more smoked paprika!
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Crispy Rice With Spicy Tuna

Crispy rice cakes topped with a dollop of spicy ahi tuna make a delicious, show stopping bite sized appetizer or snack. Perfect for impressing your guests at a dinner party!
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Prosciutto Crostini Appetizers

Simple, quick and delicious prosciutto appetizers like prosciutto crostini topped with slices of figs and pieces of goat cheese with walnuts is going to be your next to go party appetizer.
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