As New Years Eve approaches it is only right to begin thinking of appetizer ideas for the eventful holiday! However, if you’re having friends over or simply just relaxing with family, it is only right to have some appetizer snacks out for the night and evening!
Nonetheless, if you’re hosting a New Years Eve party this year, we have a blog post with the best ideas for hosting your party here. With that said, I have found over 20 appetizer ideas and recipes for you to try make at home this year. These recipes and ideas are epic and reliable as your company will love them and so will you.
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Tips & Necessities
There are many tips and necessities that come handy when it comes to plating or preparing food for any event or gathering! In regards to New Years Eve appetizer ideas, here are a few helpful tips.
- Using decorative tableware can make the clean up process so much easier so you don’t have to clean all your dishes!
- Getting easy to transport baking trays that can be served as is will be super helpful when it comes to putting out your food.
New Years Eve Appetizer Ideas
Cranberry cream cheese pinwheels are absolutely delicious and incredibly easy to make! However, you can always substitute this with prepackaged cranberry goat cheese which is my personal favorite! These are much easier to manage as finger foods when used with food picks.
Charcuterie boards are way easier to make than they look! You can never go wrong with placing a charcuterie board at any type of event. However, with the variety of flavors and options, this will do great even on it’s own.
If cranberry cream cheese pinwheels aren’t your thing, these ham and cheese roll ups are a great alternative. Not only that, but it is a great way to include some extra protein!
4. Pigs in a blanket
These are so super easy to make and are delicious! However, most people love these and they are a great appetizer and side for New Years Eve!
Next, Spinach artichoke dip is an absolute classic that everyone is sure to love!
6. Wings
Ordering some wings or making them from scratch at home will make for the perfect appetizer ideas. They’re popular when ordering and you typically can’t go wrong with them!
Deviled eggs are loved by pretty much everyone and will be a popular one at your New Years Eve party using this recipe.
8. Chips and salsa
Chips and salsa are a classic and are so easy to serve for your night! More likely than not, these won’t last long because everyone will grab them!
9. Chips and queso and guac
Chips and queso and guac are an appetizer favorite! You might as well serve it with the above chips and salsa too. 🙂
These BBQ meatballs are so easy to make and absolutely delicious every time!
Although, bread rolls are everyones favorite when it comes to going out for dinner why not make them at home for the holidays? New Years Eve is the perfect time to make some bread rolls for your appetizer ideas.
Balsamic bruschetta is a great idea for New Years Eve appetizer ideas. It is incredibly quick and easy to make and so many people love this appetizer.
Jalapeno poppers are such a delicious appetizer and therefore a great addition to your appetizer ideas for New Years Eve.
If you love cheesy recipes, these are perfect for you for your appetizer ideas this year! They’re simple and easy to cook and taste delicious.
Bang bang shrimp is such a delicious and reliable appetizer as I am sure most people will love this one! It is super easy to make and can even be paired with tacos or bowls if needed.
Tapas can be made so many different ways which means it up to you how you make and serve them. However, they are great for appetizer ideas!
Grilled chicken kabobs are delicious and so easy to make! These are easy for appetizer ideas as the skewers make them so easy for guests to grab and go.
These cheesy Italian meatball sliders are absolutely delicious! Although if you have never tried them, your New Years Eve party is the perfect time to do so.
Pretzels are such a simple and easy appetizer idea however everyone loves them as well!
You can never go wrong with potatoes however these mini hassleback potatoes are the best for appetizer ideas!
Although these are a very common appetizer and side, you can never get tired of them! This delicious recipe is perfect for New Years Eve.
These lettuce cups are the perfect appetizer size and easy to share. These are much more simple to make than you may think! You have to try this recipe.
If you love hummus, you have to try this homemade recipe! Although simple to make, this is delicious.
Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite appetizer or sides! However, the best way to make them is with some honey for a crispy finish and this recipe is perfect for that.
These buffalo chicken tenders are delicious and easy to make in bulk for large events. However you decide to serve these whether it is with carrots or celery, ranch or blue cheese, they will be perfect!
