The Most Popular Appetizers for New Years Eve
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If you are having friends and family over to ring in the new year, keep the champagne cocktails flowing and their plates full with these easy new years eve snacks!
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, a party is just not a party without appetizers! The holiday season is full of party opportunities and an NYE party is typically the last party of the season.
Whether you are hosting a wine-tasting party for the girls, a French-themed painting party (ooo-la-la!), or a totally tubular 80s party, finger foods, crock pots full of savory saucy bites, and platters of finger food to pick up are a must.
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite – and most popular – easy appetizers for New Year’s Eve or your next get-together! You’ll get rave reviews from these recipes and the best part is, you won’t be stuck in the kitchen all day long to make them.
These recipes are not only tasty, but they are also pretty simple. Some are more simple than others, but you can mix and match for the best appetizer lineup for your occasion.
MOST POPULAR APPETIZERS FOR NEW YEARS EVE
There are lots of tasty appetizers here at Shaken Together! What can I say? I’m a sucker for apps! Even though any reason is a good reason to have your favorite appetizer, bringing in a happy new year with friends is the perfect occasion.
Even if you aren’t having a party, you can make New Year’s Eve special for your family by throwing together some of these recipes instead of a sit-down dinner and you can all enjoy a movie and watch the ball drop together over delicious snacks.
To make your choices easier, I decided to group these easy New Year’s Eve appetizers in categories so you can easily pick your party appetizers for the crock pot, one to pop in the oven, and a few that don’t even require any cooking!
CROCKPOT APPETIZERS
Nothing is better than the fix it and forget it nature of cooking in a crockpot. Besides the incredible taste, that’s the best part of these crockpot appetizer recipes. They are some of the easiest appetizers to make and won’t have you working in the kitchen all day.
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Tangy Crock Pot Lil Smokies
The easier the better when it comes to preparing for a party! There are only 2 ingredients for the sauce in this recipe, which makes three total ingredients! These are so popular and so easy that you definitely don’t want to skip these! They’re so easy, you might want to make extra so you have leftover snacks for the following couple of days.
Apple Jelly Meatballs
Okay, if there is any recipe that’s just as easy and delicious as the Tangy Crockpot Lil Smokies, it’s this one! Just a few ingredients here too and this is one of my aunt’s most requested party recipes. Apple Jelly Meatballs are always a hit!
​​Crock Pot Chili Cheese Dip
This is a perfect appetizer because it’s versatile! You can serve it in so many different ways and even let your guests choose how they want to eat it. Make it for hot dogs, nachos, and even baked potatoes! Or just use it in a line up of delicious dips for your guests to choose from.
Crock Pot Queso with Beef & Sausage
Expect this dip to do a disappearing act at your New Year’s Eve party! This delicious recipe is such a hearty and easy dip for the slow cooker! This dip is great with Frito corn chips or tortilla chips.
OVEN APPETIZERS
These oven appetizer recipes are mouth-watering just thinking about them. They’ll make your New Year’s Eve celebration and a party to remember, for sure!
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Halves
This one is for those guests looking for an appetizer platter with a little spice on it! There are just four ingredients in this simple recipe and you have to try our two ‘secret’ ingredients! Pro tip: make extra! Trust me!
Shrimp Nachos with Creamy Garlic Cheese Sauce
These are for the seafood lovers! Okay, hear me out, it might sound where but it’s delicious! These crunchy tortilla chips, creamy garlic cheese sauce, and juicy shrimp with a little chipotle kick are the perfect combination. Ditch the traditional shrimp cocktail appetizer and add this perfect starter to your lineup.
Strawberry Jam Baked Brie
This appetizer is impressive just to look at, but wait until you bite into it! The sweet jam is the perfect match for creamy brie and buttery, flaky crescent shell. This delicious appetizer will be rated 10/10, no doubt about it! The surprisingly rich and sweet flavor is so satisfying!
Fiesta Bruschetta
This savory, taco seasoned twist on bruschetta will easily become one of your favorite things to serve at a party! It’s fresh, light, and a total crowd pleaser. This is a great finger food option!
Cheesy Stuffing Stuffed Mushrooms
This delicious meat-free appetizer is juicy, full of delicious flavor, and a perfect option for your appetizer spread! These are also a great vegetarian option for guests who don’t eat meat.
Sausage Rolls
It’s good to have some substantial, filling foods in your spread if all your serving is appetizers. This savory sausage wrapped in a fluffy buttery pastry is one of those you can’t go wrong with! This recipe is a satisfying and filling New Year’s Eve finger food.
NO COOK APPETIZERS
It doesn’t get easier than these no-cook appetizer recipes with simple ingredients and big flavor! Good luck not snacking on these while you’re preparing them! Your guests will love these delicious finger foods.
Prosciutto Wrapped Breadsticks
These are great snacks for finger food kinds of parties! Guests love these tasty little bites! These require very little effort and offer wonderful flavor. They’ll be a huge hit!
Ham & Cheese Rolls Ups
These make a great alternative to sandwiches and taste even better too if you ask me! This cold appetizer is a great addition to your next holiday party!
Almond and Bleu Cheese Stuffed Olives
These are the perfect combination of salter, crunchy, and creamy flavors. This recipe might be simple, but it’s literally packed with flavor. All you do is stuff a little bleu cheese and an almost inside the olive and you have yourself a five star appetizer. Make extra, these things go fast!
Nothing But Chex Mix
This nothing-but-Chex mix recipe is really nothing but Chex mix. If you’re like me and you believe the Chex cereal is the best part of Chex mix, you’ll love this perfectly seasoned, crunchy appetizer.
Homemade Pimento Cheese
This homemade pimento cheese is better than any you can buy and has a little extra kick due to using pepper jack cheese! You’ll never go back to store-bought pimento cheese again! It’s creamy, savory, sharp, and rich. It’s the perfect meld of flavors! Serve it with pretzels, crackers, celery, or other vegetables.
Creamy Chipotle Ranch Dip with Green Pepper Chips
This light, refreshing dip has a chipotle kick that pairs perfectly with a cool, crisp green pepper dipped in it. The fresh corn provides a sweet aftertaste and it all comes together for the perfect option if you’re looking for a slightly healthy appetizer options.
Homemade Pico De Gallo
If it’s a party, you have to have some chips and salsa. Pico De Gallo is a fresh salsa that’s made of only raw ingredients and has no added sugar. It’s got a crisp, clean, and refreshing flavor with a little bit of kick from the jalapeno pepper. The spiciness level can be adjusted by adding less or more jalapeno. This pico is always a great choice for a get-together.
SWEET APPETIZERS
What’s a party without some sweet treats? Just for fun, I added a couple of sweet appetizers to this list for those who enjoy sweet more than savory.
Spicy Candied Pecans
These pecans are both a little spicy and a little sweet. It’s a popular savory and sweet combination that your party guests will rave about and they’re so easy to make! They’re coated in honey and all the right spicy flavors to keep you coming back for more.
Funfetti Cheesecake Ball
This cheeseball is to die for. Everyone loves Funfetti cake and this cheesecake ball will be no exception. No baking is required for this amazing treat! Just mix your ingredients, shape them into a ball, and refrigerate it before adding the sprinkles. Serve it with graham crackers and just go ahead and have a backup in the refrigerator to bring out after everyone devours the first one.
