When the countdown begins, everyone should be full of not only celebratory champagne but also delicious appetizers! Feast your eyes on these New Year’s Eve party appetizers and choose which ones you want to include at your party. Or, if you aren’t having a party, whip these up for the family to enjoy. Choose from all kinds of yummy options like bacon zucchini fritters, marinated olives with feta cheese, truffle deviled eggs, and much more, to end this year on a tasty note and kick off the new one the same way!
Marinated Olives With Feta
You only need seven different ingredients to prepare this delicious marinated olives and feta cheese appetizer or snack. Expect a riot of soft and pleasing Mediterranean flavours in every mouthful. Everything in there is tasty from the green and kalamata olives to the creamy feta, salty caperberries, and hints of garlic, red pepper flakes and extra virgin olive oil. If you love Greek appetizers, this might become your next favourite.
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Dirty Martini Dip Recipe
A Dirty Martini Dip can indeed be a unique and flavorful addition to your New Year’s Eve appetizer spread. This dip is inspired by the classic cocktail, the Dirty Martini, and typically includes ingredients like cream cheese, green olives, brine, and sometimes other flavorful additions like garlic or herbs. To serve it at a New Year’s Eve gathering, you can pair the Dirty Martini Dip with an assortment of dippable items such as crackers, breadsticks, vegetable sticks, or even pita chips.
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Brie Cranberry Bites Appetizer
The creaminess of brie cheese pairs beautifully with the sweet flavour of cranberry sauce in these brie cranberry bites in puff pastry. These delightful little bites are perfect for any season or occasion and each one boasts plenty of wonderful flavour. So, if you like the gooey creaminess of brie cheese along with sweet bottled or homemade cranberry sauce, you’re going to want to make these.
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Steak And Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta Crostini Appetizers
This steak and shiitake mushroom bruschetta crostini is a really tasty canapé. Since the steak and mushrooms are served on toasted bread, it’s a handy finger food option for parties. This beef crostini with mushrooms is the kind of appetizer you might take from a tray at a party. You can also serve steak mushroom bruschetta bites as the first course of a sit-down meal. And you’ll find this simple steak crostini recipe easy to prepare.
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Delicious Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
Bloody Mary devilled eggs are a favourite creative deviled egg idea. They take the concept of traditional eggs and add in rich ingredients like slaw dressing, pickle juice, tomato paste, paprika, and more, to make a unique gourmet deviled eggs with a Bloody Mary feel.
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Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring Appetizer
This Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring is a delightful and visually appealing appetizer that could be a great addition to your New Year’s Eve celebration. The combination of sweet pineapple, tart cranberry, and creamy brie wrapped in a flaky crescent ring creates a delicious and festive dish.
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Baked Brie With Fig Jam
Baked Brie with Fig Jam is an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer with only 4 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of baking time. You will love the creamy combination of warm brie, sweet jam, and crunchy pecans. This is one of the easiest appetizers you will ever make.
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Roasted red pepper dip can indeed make a delicious and festive appetizer for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Its vibrant color, rich flavor, and creamy texture makes everyone happy. You can serve it with an assortment of dippables such as pita bread, tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or crackers.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Pears With Manchego
These Prosciutto Wrapped Pears with Manchego are easy to make when last minutes guests arrive. They are two bites of sweet and savory heaven! Perfect for an upscale New Years Eve party without too much prep.
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Baked Brie With Cranberry Raspberry Sauce
The perfect appetizer for all your parties, this Baked Brie is covered in Cranberry Raspberry Sauce that is sweet and tart. 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.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Bacon-wrapped jalapeños are a fantastic choice for a New Year’s Eve appetizer. They are savory, spicy, and have a delightful combination of textures. The creaminess of the cheese filling, the heat from the jalapeño, and the smokiness of the bacon make them a popular and indulgent party snack.
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Delicious Hot Crab Dip (Easy & Cheesy!)
Hot crab dip can be a delicious and luxurious choice for a New Year’s Eve appetizer. It’s a creamy and flavorful dish that combines lump crab meat with cream cheese, mayonnaise, various seasonings, and sometimes additional ingredients like green onions or herbs. This dip is typically baked until bubbly and golden brown.
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Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini
Crispy air fryer zucchini can make a fantastic appetizer for a New Year’s Eve celebration. Air frying zucchini is a popular method as it results in a satisfying crispiness without the need for deep frying in oil. They can be served with various dipping sauces, such as marinara, ranch, or tzatziki.
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Carrot Fries
Baked carrot fries can absolutely make a delicious option for a New Year’s Eve appetizer. Carrot fries are typically made by cutting carrots into thin strips, tossing them with a little oil and seasoning, and then baking them until they are crispy. They provide a flavorful and colorful alternative to traditional potato fries. These carrot fries can be served with various dipping sauces such as aioli, ketchup, or a yogurt-based dip.
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Zucchini Fritters With Bacon
These delectable zucchini fritters with bacon are a flavorful savory and crispy delight! The combination of zucchini and bacon brings a mix of textures and tastes, with the savory and smoky flavor of bacon complementing the freshness of zucchini.
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Pumpkin Hummus
This pumpkin hummus made without chickpeas is a great creamy, savory yet tangy snack. If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer you’ll love this garlicky dip! Slather on crackers, veggies, or pita bread!
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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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Stuffed Mini Peppers
Stuffed mini peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish! They are made with small bell peppers that are halved and filled with a flavorful cheesy filling. Stuffed mini peppers can be baked or grilled, and they are sure to please everyone at your next gathering!
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Hosomaki
Quick, delicious, and tasty hosomaki. Thin sushi rolls are perfect for lunch boxes, party appetizers, or even a quick snack. There are so many variations of fillings you can use to fill your hosomaki sushi.
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Smoked Salmon Canapes With Miso Cream Cheese
Smoked salmon canapés with miso cream cheese can make an elegant and sophisticated appetizer for a New Year’s Eve celebration. This combination offers a balance of rich and savory flavors that are often well-received at special occasions.
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Truffle Deviled Eggs
For an elegant twist on everyone’s favorite party appetizer, these gourmet truffle deviled eggs are absolutely divine. With a custardy, creamy yolk filling flavored with rich, earthy truffle oil, these bite-size snacks are guaranteed to make your guests swoon. Whether you’re hosting a fancy dinner party or festive holiday gathering, you need to put these elegant deviled eggs on your menu.
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Smoked Salmon Phyllo Appetizers
Looking for an eye-catching appetizer for your next event that is as delicious as it looks? You found it! These gorgeous smoked salmon phyllo appetizers are made with cold smoked salmon, a decadent dill cream cheese, fresh dill, and capers inside a bite-sized crispy, phyllo pastry cup. You’ll love that, while they look gourmet, crafting them is incredibly easy.
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
These delicious Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are packed with the sweet flavor of fresh crab and mozzarella in every bite! A great appetizer for any occasion.
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Bloody Mary Shooters
Bloody Mary Shooters garnished with shrimp or oysters are quick and delicious for a party. Make homemade Bloody Mary Mix and top with a leafy celery stalk.
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Beef And Horseradish Cream Cheese Canapes
These delicious Beef and Horseradish Cream Canapés are the perfect appetizer for your next gathering. Tender slices of beef paired with a zesty horseradish cream atop crunchy cucumber discs make for a delightful starter that’s sure to impress.
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