New Year’s Eve is the ultimate celebration, and no party is complete without a table full of mouthwatering appetizers that set the tone for a spectacular evening. This curated collection of show-stopping recipes ensures your guests will rave about every bite. From the zesty punch of 5-Minute Cranberry Salsa Dip to the creamy decadence of Hot and Creamy Rotel Sausage Dip, and the irresistible crunch of Super Easy Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites, each dish is designed to delight. Whether you’re planning a casual get-together or a glamorous bash, these appetizers promise to make 2025’s kickoff truly unforgettable!

Buffalo Chicken Crockpot Dip

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Buffalo Chicken Crockpot Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy, make-ahead crock pot buffalo chicken dip recipe is filled with the zesty tang of hot sauce whipped into creamy melted cheeses. The best part is how quick and easy it is to whip up a crock pot full of this dip because you make it with a rotisserie chicken. I promise you can’t stop eating it once you start; it keeps you coming back for more.
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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe

A hand holding a cracker dipped in a creamy dip topped with chopped cranberry relish. Sliced jalapeños are sprinkled on the relish, visible in the background.
Crowd-Pleasing Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Try this irresistible Cranberry Jalapeño Dip for your next party. Fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and cream cheese make for a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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Marinated Green Olives

A wooden bowl filled with marinated green olives garnished with herbs. Fresh parsley, basil leaves, a garlic clove, and chili flakes are scattered nearby on a wooden cutting board. The background is a light marble surface.
Easy Marinated Sicilian Green Olives. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These vibrant Green Marinated Sicilian Olives is a quick and easy appetizer perfect for nibbling on before Christmas dinner. Infused with fresh herbs, garlic, oregano, and chili pepper flakes, they’re a burst of flavor in every bite.
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Pasta Salad Skewers Recipe

Skewers with tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, and slices of pepperoni arranged on parchment paper, accompanied by a small bowl of green dipping sauce.
Easy Pasta Salad Skewers Recipe. Image Credit: Inquiring Chef

These pasta salad skewers are the perfect answer to serving a salad for a cocktail party! Tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil are layered onto skewers for an easy to eat handheld appetizer.
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Deviled Eggs Appetizer

A plate of deviled eggs is arranged neatly, each with a creamy orange filling and a sprinkle of paprika on top. The background features stacked white plates and a white cloth.
Classic Deviled Eggs Appetizer. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A classic holiday appetizer, these Deviled Eggs are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for serving before Christmas dinner, they’re a delightful bite-sized treat that’s both savory and satisfying.
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Cold Crab Dip

Cold Crab Meat Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet lump crab meat from a can, creamy cheeses, and a hint of Old Bay combine to whip up a tasty and crowd-pleasing dip in less than 5 minutes! When you make this creamy cold crab dip recipe, you will almost hear the ocean waves.
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Tons of Meatball Recipes

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Meatball Recipes You Need To Try. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Get meatball tips and tricks! After learning how to make the perfect meatball, scroll through the list of all the best meatball recipes I could find! Then tap the recipe button to learn more and print the recipe card.
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Homemade Creamy Queso Dip (Restaurant-Style)

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Creamy Queso Dip (Restaurant-Style). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This creamy restaurant-style homemade queso dip recipe is a blend of gooey cheeses and Mexican seasonings with a punch of heat. It’s the perfect dip with tortilla chips or any of your favorite Mexican foods.
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Baked Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread

Six buttery, golden-brown shortbread cookies arranged on a piece of brown parchment paper. The cookies have a round shape with slightly crumbly edges.
Baked Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These savory and easy to make parmesan rosemary shortbread cookies are an elegant appetizer or special late-night snack with a glass of wine.
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Shrimp Dip

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Cold Cream Cheese and Shrimp Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for an easy and delicious party dip? Try my family’s cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, a touch of mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
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Whipped Ricotta Dip

Creamy Garlic and Herb Whipped Ricotta Dip. Image Credit: Cup of Zest

This creamy concoction is one of the best cold dips to serve! Blended ricotta cheese, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a handful of herbs make a winning dip your guests will love.
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Crockpot BBQ Wings

Crock pot chicken wings with Dr Pepper and barbecue sauce beans brushed on
Saucy BBQ Wings Slow Cooker Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These Slow Cooker BBQ Wings is a sophisticated and simple appetizer, they’re the ideal way to start your Christmas dinner. Keep them warm in the slow cooker and serve them with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Easy To Make Candied Cashews Appetizer

A bowl filled with roasted and seasoned cashews, surrounded by two other bowls containing plain cashews on a textured gray surface. A black and white checkered cloth is partially visible on the right.
Sweet and Salty Candied Cashews Appetizer. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

These irresistible candied cashews with a rich, buttery flavor are made with just a few simple ingredients. With 10 minutes of prep time, you can transform plain cashews into a delectable treat that’s both salty and sweet.
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Southern Hot Pimento Cheese Dip

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Quick and Easy Hot Pimento Cheese Dip. Image Credit: Butter & Baggage

Transform a Southern classic, Pimento Cheese Dip, into a quick and easy burrito dinner. Or, keep it warm in a crock pot for an amazing hot dip to serve for Game Day or your next get together. If you’ve never tried pimento cheese as a warm crockpot dip instead of a cold spread, you’re going to love it.
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Ideas For Crockpot Meatballs

6 bowls of 3 ingredient sauce idea meatballs
3-Ingredient Sauce Ideas For Crockpot Meatballs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

When you need an easy appetizer, all you have to do is grab some frozen meatballs and pick your sauce combination. The best part is it will take you less than 5 minutes to prep these saucy meatballs.
Get All The Recipes: 3-Ingredient Sauce Ideas For Crockpot Meatballs

Best Maryland Crab Dip Recipe Using A Crockpot

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Best Maryland Crab Dip Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Here is the best Maryland crab dip recipe, which features a creamy, cheesy texture packed with classic crab seasonings. Whether hosting a fun gathering with friends or simply treating your loved ones to a special appetizer, this hot crab dip is guaranteed to be a showstopper. 
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Creamy Tortilla Crab Pinwheels

Pinwheel tortilla rolls filled with vegetables and cheese are arranged on a tray. Garnished with chopped green onions and red peppers, lemon wedges are placed at the edges.
Creamy Tortilla Crab Pinwheels. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Tortilla pinwheels filled with a creamy crab mixture make a flavorful and easy appetizer. Prepare them ahead, slice before serving, and enjoy their fresh taste.
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Cheese Salsa Dip

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Mexican Cream Cheese Salsa Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Need a quick cool creamy dip for your next party? Cream cheese salsa dip is sure to be a winner with everyone.  The cool, creamy dip is made with cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar mixed in with salsa and Mexican spices.
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Oven-Baked Wings

dry rub chicken wings that were baked in the oven
Dry Rub for Chicken Wings (Oven-Baked). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick, tasty way to make crispy oven-baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe, along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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Rotel Sausage Dip

cheese and sausage dip
Hot and Creamy Rotel Sausage Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy warm Rotel sausage dip recipe combines the classic flavors of sausage and Rotel tomatoes with creamy Velveeta and cream cheese for a sure party or game day hit.
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Grape Crockpot Meatballs

grape meatballs with jelly
Saucy Crockpot Meatballs. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Crock Pot meatballs with grape jelly and chili sauce are and easy appetizer. Beyond easy to make and cooked in the slow cooker, these cocktail meatballs are tender, juicy, and full of flavor – and you barely have to lift a finger.
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Strawberry Pretzel Dip

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Sweet and Savory Strawberry Pretzel Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with this irresistibly creamy Sweet Pretzel Dip. Made with creamy ingredients and a touch of sweetness, this dip is perfect for parties, snacks, or whenever you need a little pick-me-up. Try it with your favorite pretzels for a sweet-and-salty flavor combo that’s simply out of this world.
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Mini Zucchini Pesto Quiches

Mini zucchini quiches with golden, flaky crusts are arranged on a baking sheet. The filling is light green with visible zucchini shreds, indicating a freshly baked, savory treat.
Mini Zucchini Pesto Quiches. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage

Serve a zucchini appetizer right out of the oven or at room temperature, baked in prepared phyllo cups, they’re a breeze to make.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This easy buffalo chicken dip recipe features juicy rotisserie chicken, three types of cheeses, hot sauce, and seasonings, all combined to create a creamy party dip appetizer. 
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Pickle Rollups

Party pickle Roll-Ups on a plate with fresh dill ready to be served
Pickle Rollups Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Pickle roll ups are an easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for the holidays.  With these simple how-to steps, you can make this crowd-pleasing snack with minimal prep time. The best part is you only need 4 ingredients to make a big serving tray of these delicious appetizers.
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Cowboy Salsa

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Mexican Caviar Recipe (Cowboy Salsa). Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Also known as Texas caviar, this dip features black-eyed peas, corn, and a tangy dressing. It’s quick to assemble and can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
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Quick Yogurt Dill Dip

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Quick Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Creamy Yogurt Dill Dip is an ideal quick party dip that only takes two minutes to prepare. With a blend of Greek yogurt, mayo, minced onion, garlic, and dill perfect with veggies and chips.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip

spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips
Spinach Artichoke Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip is a no-fuss appetizer that’s perfect for busy holiday hosts. Assemble it in advance and bake it fresh for a warm and comforting treat.
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