50 New Years Eve Party Foods

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Ring in the new year with epic appetizers, finger foods, and tasty bits. These New Years Eve Party Foods are crowdpleasers!

DELICIOUS NEW YEARS EVE PARTY FOODS

When I was a kid, my parents would often host an NYE party for all their friends in town. At the time, I thought that these were pretty swank gatherings. Mind you, it was the 1980s. Therefore, the guests were showing up in tuxedoes and gowns. Their bowtie and cumberbund were usually adorned with a marble pattern or an homage to Jackson Pollock. The women rocked a few spritzes from the Charlie perfume their kids had just given them for the holidays. Compared to my Benneton shirt and Bugle Boys that night, these guests were dressed to the nines. Like Gordon Gekko and Princess Vespa air guitaring in our living room!

Before things got too “festive”, I usually trundled upstairs to watch the crowd in Time Square on TV, with a plate of New Year’s Eve party foods for late-night snacking, along with some leftover Christmas cookies.

Check out these New Years party appetizers and snacks, and let’s get to cooking! Most of these are also kid-friendly party foods, so when it is time for the kiddos to leave before the air guitaring gets going, they will have some fancy finger foods to enjoy!

1. BLACKENED SHRIMP AVOCADO CUCUMBER BITES

I love this recipe for Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites: Delicious, light shrimp with blackened creole seasoning served with cold, creamy avocado and flavorful remoulade sauce on crisp, juicy cucumber slices!

2. SMOKED SALMON AND CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER BITES

These easy yet elegant Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites are crisp, creamy finger food perfection, livened up with a peppery horseradish and dill cream cheese. Ideal for occasions including New Years, holiday parties, and spring picnics!

3. CHEESY MUSHROOM PUFF PASTRY BITES

It’s the season to enjoy time spent with family and friends, cheer, and, just as important, appetizers. Eat a couple Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites, and let’s celebrate!

4. MEXICAN SHRIMP BITES

Guacamole and grilled shrimp are stacked atop individual potato chips in this recipe for Mexican shrimp bites. A very simple appetizer!

5. CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PUFFS

Rotisserie chicken and puff pastry are used to make Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Puffs. They are incredibly simple to prepare and a cheesy party favorite!

6. PARMESAN CRUSTED TORTELLINI BITES

These crispy Parmesan-encased fried tortellini bites make a delicious appetizer when served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. The perfectly filling New Years Eve party foods your guests will devour!

7. CHICKEN CRANBERRY PINWHEELS

The filling for the Chicken Cranberry Pinwheels is made of diced chicken, cream cheese, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, and feta cheese. It is creamy and tasty.

8. SPINACH ARTICHOKE PUFF PASTRY CUPS

Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Cups: These puff pastry cups have a fantastic flavor and are quite simple to create. The ideal appetizer for a gathering!

9. MINI CHICKEN POT PIES

Some New Years Eve party foods should be filling and satisfying, these fit the bill! With just 4 ingredients, these little chicken pot pies are really easy to assemble. Such a creative and mouthwatering 30-minute menu idea for comfort food cravings!

10. CHEESY FRENCH PINWHEELS

Cheesy French Pinwheels are one of the simplest appetizers you can make in your kitchen—deliciously classy, golden, and yummy!

11. SWEET CREAM CHEESE WONTONS

You can bake or fry these cream cheese wontons with either a sweet or savory filling! There are many filling options, including as cream cheese, Nutella, and cherry pie filling.

12. CRANBERRY BRIE BITES

Every time, these Cranberry and Brie Bites are gone in a flash. Five components Super simple to prepare, done in 20 minutes, and the ideal party meal!

13. BAKED BRIE AND PROSCIUTTO ROLLS

These rolls, from Half Baked Harvest, are the kind of appetizer that just about everyone will enjoy: Baked Brie and Prosciutto Rolls

14. CHEESY BACON TATER TOT CUPS

Three components are used to make each Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Cup: tater tots, cheddar cheese, and bacon slices. In just 20 minutes, a party dish will be ready!

15. HAM AND CHEESE TATER TOT SKEWERS

Layers of ham and tater tots are skewered together and sprinkled with creamy american cheese in this simple appetizer dish for Ham and Cheese Tater Tot Skewers.

16. BANG BANG SHRIMP (COPYCAT BONEFISH GRILL RECIPE!)

This recipe for Bang Bang Shrimp was inspired by the mouthwatering Bonefish Grill appetizer. The perfect fried shrimp—crunchy, sweet, and spicy.

17. BEST EVER CHARCUTERIE BOARD

The very definition of simple entertaining is this magnificent charcuterie board! F illed to the brim with cheese, cured meats, crackers, fruit, nuts, and other goodies!

18. SUPER EASY PUFF PASTRY CHEESE TWISTS

These cheese twists made from puff pastry are the ideal finger food. They reheat quite nicely, making them perfect for a New Year’s Day snack. New Years Eve party foods don’t need to be complicated, just tasty!

19. SAUSAGE ROLLS

These sausage rolls are simple to make, hearty, and ideal for parties since they are flavorful, meaty, and just the right amount of spice-filled.

20. JALAPEÑO POPPER WONTON CUPS

An excellent appetizer for a party is Jalapeño Popper Wonton Cups. A crunchy wonton shell encasing the flavor of jalapeno poppers.

21. CANDIED BACON BAKED BRIE

Wonderfully creamy baked brie with candied bacon! Everyone will enjoy this ideal, classy holiday appetizer!

22. SHRIMP PUFFS

Make these Shrimp Puffs for your next holiday party! They are easy to make and a crowdpleaser!

23. TASTY LOADED TATER TOT APPETIZERS RECIPE

The ideal portable appetizer or snack recipe is loaded tater tots cups, which are crunchy, cheesy, and filled with your favorite toppings.

24. CANDIED BACON

By serving this recipe for candied bacon, you can make your event the greatest in town. Everyone will chow down on this delightfully surprising appetizer.

25. CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread, made with cream cheese, cranberries, apricots, and orange zest, is a quick and delectable holiday treat. Served in a matter of minutes!

26. SWEET CORN CRAB PUFFS

Jumbo lump crab meat and corn fill these Sweet Corn Crab Puffs. They are the ideal party food to serve as a little snack.

27. TACO CUPS

Only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these Taco Cups, and they can be prepared in just ten minutes. Another ideal appetizer for your upcoming gathering!

28. BAKED POTATO SLICES

These baked potato slices come with sour cream for dipping and are covered with melted cheese and bacon. They are roasted to a golden brown perfection.

29. BAKED BRIE

Brie baked and covered with jam and phyllo pastry. It’s a lovely appetizer that is both tasty and cheesy.

30. BACON-WRAPPED LITTLE SMOKIES

Traditional cocktail smokies are wrapped in smoky bacon and dusted with a hot brown sugar rub before roasted till crispy and oh-so-addictive.

31. CHICKEN CORDON BLEU BITES

The tasty and simple dipping sauce is served with chicken bits that are crunchy, crispy, and topped with cheese and ham.

RELATED: Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

32. SWEET AND TANGY ASIAN MEATBALLS

With a homemade sticky teriyaki sauce, Sweet and Tangy Asian Meatballs cook quickly. Ideal as a party or dinner option.

33. QUICK + CREAMY CRANBERRY BRIE FLATBREAD

Flatbreads are one of the most convenient New Years Eve party foods. Crispy and creamy, quick and simple. Everyone will like the holiday appetizer Quick + Creamy Cranberry Brie Flatbread, which just takes a few minutes to put together.

34. HONEY RICOTTA PEACH CROSTINI WITH CRISPY PANCETTA

The perfect party appetizer is ready in a flash! The ideal party starter is Honey Ricotta Peach Crostini with Crispy Pancetta.

35. MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER CUPS

Mediterranean Cucumber Cups are a great appetizer to serve to add a fresh, flavorful option to the spread.

36. CROSTINI WITH ROASTED CHERRIES AND THYME ON ALMOND RICOTTA WITH HONEY AND BALSAMIC

Balsamic glaze adds a kick to roasted cherries that are flavored with aromatic thyme. You really should give this recipe a try soon; it’s lovely and wonderful!

37. BAKLAVA CUPS

Baklava cups are a quick and easy way to enjoy handmade baklava.

38. PULLED PORK PASTRY PUFFS

Just 4 ingredients go into these pulled pork pastry puffs. Baked in puff pastry, pulled pork is combined with cheese and BBQ sauce. Make ahead and freeze for later.

39. CRANBERRY BRIE BITES

An incredibly simple and fast Christmas snack is cranberry brie bites! Melted brie, cranberry sauce, and candied walnuts served in crisp phyllo cups!

40. CRANBERRY PECAN GOAT CHEESE TRUFFLES

These delightfully creamy, festive Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles make the ideal holiday snack to prepare ahead of time. In 15 minutes, ready!

41. CROCKPOT PUMPKIN HOT CHOCOLATE

This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is a must-have sweet party beverage because it is rich, flavorful, and inviting. Simple, delicious, and requiring only a few ingredients.

42. CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM CROSTINI

This quick and simple mushroom crostini appetizer has a silky sweet flavor from Marsala wine and caramelized onions.

43. BURRATA & STEAK CROSTINI

The ideal appetizer is a crostini with burrata and steak. You may eat all of these before the guests arrive though.

44. CAPRESE GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

A simple main dish salad that is ideal for parties is Caprese Grilled Chicken Salad! The pesto dressing and grilled balsamic chicken are to die for!

45. EASY CHAMPAGNE CUPCAKES

You won’t want to miss serving this simple champagne cupcake recipe with champagne frosting on New Year’s Eve!

46. MINI BAKED POTATOES

These Mini Baked Potatoes are an excellent party appetizer! They are loaded with sour cream and chives.

47. HONEY WHIPPED RICOTTA AND PROSCIUTTO CRACKERS

Crackers with prosciutto and honey-whipped ricotta. Everyone’s favorite party bites—perfect for holiday nights spent at home with family and friends!

48. CARAMEL APPLE BAR

One easy alternative to a bunch of complicated little desserts is to create a delicious Caramel Apple Bar. Slice up some apples, have a few dips and an assortment of toppings. Yum!

49. HOW TO MAKE TUXEDO CHEESE & CRACKERS

Are you looking for a ridiculously easy and quick party food idea for your get-togethers and celebrations? Look no further than these really adorable and fashionable Tuxedo Cheese & Crackers! Nothing says “New Years Eve party foods” like formal cheese!

50. NEW YEAR'S EVE DESSERT CHARCUTERIE BOARD

A home-based New Year’s celebration? With this New Year’s Eve Dessert Charcuterie Board, you can count down to the ball drop with epic sweetness!

What are some of your favorite New Years Eve party foods? Comment below with your favorite finger foods to prepare for a crowd of festive friends?

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