New Year’s Eve Appetizers Recipes – Counting to the last seconds of 2021? Make sure the food lasts as long as your party does! With these easy New Year’s Eve appetizer recipes, you’ll have delicious food for your guests all night long. From Cranberry Nut Cheeseballs to Baked Bacon Dates, we have everything to keep your New Year’s Eve party crowd happy and well-fed!

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New Year's Eve Appetizers Recipes: 25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year Party

1. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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2. Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These garlic butter steak bites are crazy delicious, packed with flavor and so easy to make. Easy steak recipe ahead!
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3. Spinach Dip Puff Bites

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These spinach dip puff appetizers made into a muffin tin are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays
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4. Roasted Butternut Parmesan

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These crisp-tender butternut parmesan bites are so easy to make and over-the-top delicious.
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5. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Wow your guests for your next brunch at home with these crisp and melty bites.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These bacon and Brussels sprouts bites are a perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!
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8. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
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9. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
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10. Mini Zucchini Pizzas

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These Mini Zucchini Pizzas are cheesy comfort without any of the guilt!
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11. Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are the perfect appetizer for your next backyard bash.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
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13. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Trust us, these tiny bacon appetizers will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
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14. Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

The perfect partner for a crunchy vegetables platter.
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15. Low Carb Cheese Crackers

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These low-carb cheese crackers are so good and crunchy - They will change your snacking routine forever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Green Pea Soup Shots

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The perfect St Patrick's Day party starter.
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17. Baked Garlic Parmesan Puffs

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Incredibly easy and fool-proof!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Shrimp Cocktail Lettuce Wraps

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

These bite-size wraps are just perfect for a party finger food.
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19. Last-Minute Appetizer: Goat Cheese Grape Balls

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

This simple, elegant appetizer is perfect for a last-minute New Year’s Eve get-together!
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20. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
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21. Strawberry Balsamic Crostini

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An elegant and tasty appetizer for all your party needs.
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22. Parmesan Puff Stars

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A super easy appetizer recipe for a holiday party.
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23. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts

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A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.
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24. Pepperoni Pizza Cups

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
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25. Caprese Salad Skewers with Honey and Sesame

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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Get a healthy dose of freshness... on a stick.
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25 Easy Appetizer Ideas for Your New Year’s Eve Party: Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

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Yield: 12 balls    Prep Time: 10 min     Cook time: 0 min

These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!

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Ingredients you need for the Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 cup minced fresh chives 1 cup jalapeño, seeded and finely diced 2 cups finely crumbled bacon or more 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded 1/2 medium red onion, thinly minced (optional) 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Directions

1. To make the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, cheddar, jalapeño, 1/2 cup bacon, red onion, black pepper, and Cayenne. Mix well until fluffy. Set aside.

2. In a shallow plate, transfer the remaining 1 cup crumbled bacon, then using a cookie scoop, scoop out one ball of cheese filling and toss into the bacon crumbles. Continue until all cheese balls have been rolled in the bacon coating.

3. Refrigerate the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls until ready to serve. Enjoy!

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