New Year's Appetizer Recipes

From cocktail meatballs to canapes, start your New Year’s party right with these no-fail bites.

Staff Picks

Bacon Cheese Puffs

Rating: Unrated
119
A family favorite, especially on New Year's Eve, this pumpernickel party appetizer with bacon and cheese topping is perfect for holiday parties, ball games or a quick snack.
By MIKEC5426

New Year's Eve Chicken Wings

Rating: Unrated
3
I make these chicken wings every year for my family on New Year's Eve and they go crazy for them! The cooking method is what makes them so fantastic.
By Keri

Shrimp Scampi Cheesecake Appetizer

Rating: Unrated
65
Rich cheesecake with a seafood surprise. Decadent and smooth for adult tastes.
By Betty L. Ince

Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs

Rating: Unrated
62
These cocktail meatballs are perfect for a Christmas, New Year's Eve, or any party that you want to impress. They are the first appetizer to go, and everyone wants the recipe. The recipe originated in Cape Cod (cranberry country). Bon appetit!
By Robin Myshrall Ulery

Baked Brie with Caramelized Pears, Shallots and Thyme

Rating: Unrated
36
Brie baked in a round sourdough bread bowl makes this ultimately easy! You could substitute a sweet chutney for the topping for even easier prep. I microwaved the final product for a few minutes to speed up the cooking (couldn't wait for it to be ready!)
By Heidi T

Capicola Canapes

Rating: Unrated
9
Easy, delicious appetizer using spicy, capicola ham. Make sure you use fresh basil, as the flavors will not be the same if you use dried. These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, but be sure to bring them up to room temperature before serving to blend the flavors.
By jensenly

Bagna Cauda

Rating: Unrated
29
Ever since a family friend introduced us to this Italian dip, we have made it a tradition on New Year's Eve. You have to really like garlic to enjoy this. I have heard that some people omit the cream and substitute olive oil also. Serve with crusty Italian bread, raw cabbage wedges, lettuce, bread sticks or crackers.
By Julie P.

Wild Mushroom Puff Pastry

Rating: Unrated
23
If you love mushrooms, this is your recipe. Elegant and easy!
By Susan

Baked Kale Chips

Rating: Unrated
1951
These are a low calorie nutritious snack. Like potato chips, you cannot stop at just eating one. They are great for parties and a good conversation topic.
By LucyDelRey
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Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches

Rating: Unrated
591
These small, delicious sandwiches are perfect for any party. They are so good that even the pickiest of eaters will eat these.
By LisaT

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Rating: Unrated
3093
These delicious mushrooms taste just like restaurant-style stuffed mushrooms and are my guy's absolute favorite.
By Angie Gorkoff
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Best Spinach Dip Ever

Rating: Unrated
1082
This is my dad's recipe. The entire family loves it! A flavorful spinach mixture fills a tasty bread bowl. Your family will love it, too.
By Shawna

Inspiration and Ideas

King Crab Appetizers

King Crab Appetizers

"I made this for a New Year's Eve party and we loved it! As did other reviewers, I used the mini phyllo cups and doubled the crab meat." – TwoDCsTogether
Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates

"Dates are stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon, and baked until crisp. These are delicious, and very easy to make for a party!" – WINEANDCHEESE
Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

New Year's Cocktails

New Year's Cocktails

Caprese Appetizer

Caprese Appetizer

Rating: Unrated
232
Baked Stuffed Brie with Cranberries & Walnuts

Baked Stuffed Brie with Cranberries & Walnuts

Rating: Unrated
117

Oysters Rockefeller

Rating: Unrated
25

A traditional recipe for oysters Rockefeller.

More New Year's Appetizer Recipes

Perfect Pot Stickers

Rating: Unrated
56
Homemade pot stickers are so versatile--you can fill them with anything you want and as full as you want. And the play between the crispy, crusty bottom, and the tender parts, makes for a truly unique dumpling. These are filled with ground pork, green onions, ginger, and cabbage.
By Chef John
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Dessert Crepes

Rating: Unrated
800
Essential crepe recipe. Sprinkle warm crepes with sugar and lemon, or serve with cream or ice cream and fruit.
By ANN57

Sugar Coated Pecans

Rating: Unrated
1703
These sweet pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion.
By Carolyn

Sweet, Salty, Spicy Party Nuts

Rating: Unrated
312
I find this technique much easier than the stovetop pan method. You'll get beautiful, perfectly frosted nuts that are roasted evenly, with no bitter burned spots.
By Chef John
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Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Rating: Unrated
176
An olive tapenade without anchovies.
By TERESITA79

Rockin' Oysters Rockefeller

Rating: Unrated
130
This is a slight variation on the classic dish Oysters Rockefeller. Serve this delicious dish and watch your guests cry, 'I love you!!!'
By Cassandra Kennedy

Crepes

Rating: Unrated
829
This French delicacy is extremely versatile, as it can be filled with virtually anything -- fruits, pudding, mousse for desserts as well as vegetables and meats for dinner. No need to add more oil each time unless the pan begins to stick. Freeze extra crepes for later use.
By Erin Nesbit

Liver Pate

Rating: Unrated
30
A great appetizer for New Year's Day and the Rose Bowl Parade. Serve with thinly sliced brown bread, rye crisp, crackers or chips.
By William Anatooskin

Warm Brie and Pear Tartlets

Rating: Unrated
29
These make a simple, delicious, and elegant appetizer. They impress every time!
By Firebal

Chef John's Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Rating: Unrated
131
I've always enjoyed hot spinach artichoke dip, but it always struck me as a little oily. I decided to try a mayo-less version, and then raised the stakes even higher by excluding the sour cream as well. To counter this, a bit more cheese was added, and the results were amazing. A rich, creamy, cheesy, not greasy dip.
By Chef John
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Cranberry Brie Bites

Rating: Unrated
49
Tangy cranberry, creamy brie, and crunchy walnuts come together in a buttery shell for an appetizer that will wow your guests. Bonus: These can be made up to 3 days ahead; wrap them in plastic wrap before the baking step and store in the refrigerator. Serve warm or at room temperature.
By Julie Hubert

Pot Stickers Traditional

Rating: Unrated
215
This traditional recipe is from the area of Northern China. Wonton wrappers are stuffed with finely chopped vegetables and pork, then fried and served with a spicy dipping sauce.
By SAILIN
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Chef John's Crab Rangoon

Rating: Unrated
48
While not 'authentic,' these crispy crab and cream cheese wontons are one of the most addictive, delicious, and crowd-pleasing appetizers ever created. That is, if the filling has enough crab in it. I'm using a 1 to 1 ratio of crab to cream cheese.
By Chef John
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Artichoke Bruschetta

Rating: Unrated
307
This is a great bruschetta recipe based on an artichoke dip. It's always a huge hit! Try adding spinach or tomatoes!
By ROXANNEBLESH

Movie Star Popcorn

Rating: Unrated
156
With all of the artificial ingredients and disregard of our health in the store-bought microwave popcorn, I've been making homemade popcorn every weekend the old-fashioned way. I like to use peanut oil due to its high smoke point, but if you have allergies, then substitute vegetable oil.
By Kali Doogarsingh

Potato and Chorizo Mini Quiches

Rating: Unrated
37
This little baked bite is very loosely based on the Spanish Tortilla, and not only is it dead simple to make, but the versatility of the technique allows this to be adapted to any occasion.
By Chef John
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Brie Cheese Appetizer

Rating: Unrated
264
A light, fluffy puff pastry is filled with melted Brie cheese and hot fruit preserves. If you do not want a sweet wheel, you may substitute herbed cheese spread for the preserves. Baking times are the same for the substitution.
By Susan Jackson

Chocolate Crepes

Rating: Unrated
25
Chocolate crepes can be made a few days ahead and assembled a few hours before serving. They're the perfect Valentine's Day surprise!
By Diane Meyer
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Caramel Snack Mix

Rating: Unrated
268
This is the most requested item I bring to the office. It has become the Christmas gift of choice from my kitchen.
By Trish Bennett

Perfect Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Rating: Unrated
118
These little goodies are the perfect addition to your next holiday gathering or even the perfect appetizer to serve before a cozy dinner at home. Everyone will be dazzled by every delicious bite (they won't be able to keep their hands off of them!) You can smile while you think of how easy they were to toss together! And the best part - I usually end up with leftover stuffing, which freezes beautifully until the next carry-in!
By Lisa Felton Nash

Bacon and Date Appetizer

Rating: Unrated
232
An easy, quick appetizer that I first tasted at a Native American wedding ceremony. Dates are stuffed with almonds and wrapped in bacon!
By CINNTX

Crab and Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms

Rating: Unrated
130
This is the result of trying to duplicate a seafood chain's recipe. Comes close enough, they're gone the minute they hit the table!
By MINNESOTAMOM

Chef John's Sausage Rolls

Rating: Unrated
20
People often bake the sausage roll whole, then cut it up. But I've found that if you cut them into individual rounds first, the crispier results more than make up for the extra work. I like to eat mine dipped in a bit of mustard.
By Chef John
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Cream Cheese Penguins

Rating: Unrated
753
Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can.
By Valerie Cain Cuff
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