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Updated Jan 3, 2024
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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!
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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These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Garlic Butter Steak Bites
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These garlic butter steak bites are crazy delicious, packed with flavor and so easy to make. Easy steak recipe ahead!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Spinach Dip Puff Bites
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These spinach dip puff appetizers made into a muffin tin are the perfect party appetizer for the holidays
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Roasted Butternut Parmesan
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These crisp-tender butternut parmesan bites are so easy to make and over-the-top delicious.
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
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Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs
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Wow your guests for your next brunch at home with these crisp and melty bites.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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These bacon and Brussels sprouts bites are a perfect addition to your snack table for a festive dinner!
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Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers
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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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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls
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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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These Mini Zucchini Pizzas are cheesy comfort without any of the guilt!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
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These Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are the perfect appetizer for your next backyard bash.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce
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This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates
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Trust us, these tiny bacon appetizers will disappear from the buffet table before you can say "Come on in."
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip
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The perfect partner for a crunchy vegetables platter.
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15. Low Carb Cheese Crackers
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These low-carb cheese crackers are so good and crunchy - They will change your snacking routine forever!
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Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Shrimp Cocktail Lettuce Wraps
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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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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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Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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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Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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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You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
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Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Caprese Salad Skewers with Honey and Sesame
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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!
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 of crumbled bacon, then using a cookie scoop, scoop out one ball of cheese filling and toss it 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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