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New Year’s Eve appetizers are some of the most fun foods we get to eat all year! Ring in the new year with the best snacks, finger foods, dips, and other recipes to go with those pre-midnight cocktails. These are all the best New Year’s Eve food ideas to serve for guests, your family, or a party.

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New Year’s Eve Appetizer Recipes

Holidays are all about the food, and every holiday seems to have one type of food that beats all the rest. On New Year’s Eve, it’s all about appetizers!

Okay, it’s really all about the cocktails, but the appetizers are a necessary accompaniment. A good NYE cocktail requires delicious New Year’s Eve appetizers, snacks, and finger foods. As everyone gathers to ring in the New Year, make sure there’s plenty of food around to snack on.

NYE parties make me think of cheese and crackers, charcuterie boards, cheesy dips, and all those semi-fancy hors d’oeurve like shrimp cocktail, stuffed mushrooms, and bacon-wrapped everything. I’ve gathered all of my best and EASY appetizer recipes that you can make for New Year’s Eve.

Whether you’re throwing a big NYE shindig, bringing a dish to another party, or celebrating at home with family, these are the New Year’s Eve food ideas and recipes you need to make!

A delicious cheese ball recipe with almonds and crackers beautifully presented on a wooden board. — *Classic Cheese Ball*

Best New Year’s Eve Appetizers & Food Ideas

New Year’s Eve appetizers are a must for the holiday. No party is complete without lots of snacks! Whether you’re looking for the traditional NYE foods, fancy finger foods to serve at your party, the most delicious dips that everyone will love, or just some new snacks and apps to try, there’s something here for you!

Classic New Year’s Appetizers

There’s just something about those classic New Year’s Eve appetizers that makes a party that much better. These are our personal top 10 NYE foods to serve!

Close up on a platter of crispy coconut battered shrimp. One shrimp is dipped in a coconut sauce. — *Coconut Shrimp*

New Year’s Eve Finger Foods

Every New Year’s Eve party needs some fun finger foods for everyone to snack on (along with those cocktails)!

Spinach dip baked in a black skillet. — *Spinach Artichoke Dip*

Best Dips for NYE

Dips are the life of every party! Nothing brings people together like a big bowl of hot cheesy dip, or the classic cold dips for chips. These are my favorites for New Year’s Eve!

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BBQ chex mix in green bowl — *BBQ Chex Mix*

Easy New Year’s Eve Snacks

These little snacks are great to set out in bowls around the party so people can grab a handful to munch on while chatting. They’re delicious, simple, and easy to make!

Bacon-wrapped scallops served on a wooden board. — *Bacon Wrapped Scallops*

Bacon-Wrapped Appetizers

Bacon makes everything better, especially when you wrap things in big slices of it and put it on a toothpick. These recipes make the perfect New Year’s Eve party appetizers!

swedish meatballs in a crockpot — *Crockpot Swedish Meatballs*

Crockpot NYE Appetizers

These easy New Year’s Eve appetizers can be made in a crock pot! Lots of dips, finger foods, and even chicken wings can be made with a slow cooker.

Baked brie covered with pecans and honey. — *Baked Brie*

More New Year’s Eve Food Ideas

The list could go on and on, but I’ll leave you with these food ideas for NYE. Meatballs, chicken wings, shrimp, cheese, all the necessities!

Enjoy your New Year’s Eve with these easy appetizers, and don’t forget to browse our cocktail recipes to add to the party. You’ll never run out of cheese, dips, meatballs, wings, or finger foods to try. Happy New Year!