A great celebration starts with amazing food, and we’ve got just the thing to make your New Year’s Eve unforgettable. From savory bites to sweet treats, these festive appetizers will keep your guests coming back for more and set the tone for a fun, flavorful evening. This roundup of festive appetizers is packed with easy, crowd-pleasing recipes that make hosting a breeze. Get inspired and wow your guests with these irresistible recipes—they’ll be the talk of your party

Easy Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe

Easy & Unique Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe in a bowl with an almost empty bowl by it
Easy Slow Cooker Chex Mix Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Elevate your holiday snack game with this flavorful slow cooker Chex mix. A simple and delicious recipe that’s sure to be a hit with your guests.
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Savory Baked Brie Recipe With Tasty Cranberry Jam

baked brie with cranberry apples and wine
Savory Baked Brie Recipe With Tasty Cranberry Jam. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and savory baked brie recipe with cranberry jam is an upscale appetizer that is very quick to make and perfect for the holidays.
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Pasta Salad Skewer 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.
Pasta Salad Skewer 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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Creamy Tortilla Crab Meat 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 Meat 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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Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread Recipe

Six buttery, golden-brown shortbread cookies arranged on a piece of brown parchment paper. The cookies have a round shape with slightly crumbly edges.
Parmesan Rosemary Shortbread Recipe. 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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Super Easy And Creamy Classic Deviled Eggs

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.
Super Easy And Creamy Classic Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Classic deviled eggs are little bites of goodness that combine hard-boiled eggs, some special seasonings with mayonnaise, and yellow mustard.
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Creamy Sweet Strawberry Pretzel Dip

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Creamy Sweet Strawberry Pretzel Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Strawberry Pretzel Dip is made with cream cheese, honey, mustard, and fruit preserves for a tangy, creamy, and sweet treat.
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Favorite Chocolate-Covered Cranberries Recipe

A glass bowl filled with chocolate-covered cherries is displayed. One cherry is cut in half, revealing the bright red center. Some whole cherries are scattered in the background. The setting is bright and inviting, highlighting the chocolate treats.
Favorite Chocolate-Covered Cranberries Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Making fresh chocolate-covered cranberries strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart, making them a favorite go-to holiday treat.
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Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
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5-Minute Cranberry Salsa with Soft Cream Cheese

A dish with cream cheese topped with bright red cranberry salsa, garnished with chopped green onions, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cranberries. Corn tortilla chips surround the dish on a wooden surface, accompanied by parsley leaves.
5-Minute Cranberry Salsa with Soft Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and savory 5-minute cranberry salsa is served over soft cream cheese for an irresistibly fresh creamy appetizer or easy snack.
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Perfect Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

Close-up of flaky pastry appetizers filled with diced nuts and a dark red jam, garnished with fresh sprigs of rosemary, arranged on a white plate.
Perfect Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Cranberry brie bites are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for all your special occasions. Quick and easy, quite fancy, and oh-so-pretty! With creamy brie, buttery puff pastry, sweet-tart cranberry, and crunchy pecans in every bite, they’re sooo good that you’d want to make a whole batch just for yourself! The best part? You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of hands-on time to make these beauties.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

Strawberries decorated for the holidays with white and dark chocolate coatings, topped with festive sprinkles, red and green icing, and holiday shapes like Christmas trees and stars, arranged on a white tray.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Discover the joy of Christmas with this delicious chocolate covered strawberries recipe! These treats are perfect for sharing to add some holiday cheer.
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Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe

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Homemade Pimento Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This spicy homemade pimento cheese dip is a blend of creamy cheeses, mayo, pimentos, and sweet and spicy pickled jalapeños.
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Flavorful Marinated 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.
Flavorful Marinated Olives. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Delicious Green Marinated Sicilian Olives Recipe infuses, fresh herbs, garlic, oregano, chili pepper flakes with olive oil & vinegar dressing.
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Cheesy Pretzel Cheese Dip Recipe

A close-up of soft pretzels sprinkled with salt next to a white bowl filled with creamy pretzel cheese dip. The smooth dip, with visible specks of seasoning, sits invitingly on a wooden surface.
Cheesy Pretzel Cheese Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Perfectly creamy and cheesy, this easy-to-make pretzel dip is a must-try for your next snack, party, or cozy movie night on the couch.
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Bold Homemade Chex Mix Recipe Oven-Baked

A bowl of homemade Chex mix.
Bold Homemade Chex Mix Recipe Oven-Baked. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This Homemade Chex Mix Recipe coated in a bold and buttery seasoning is an ideal snack. Great for road trips or back to school.
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Creamy Strawberry Balsamic Bites

Strawberry Balsamic Cream Cheese Bites
Creamy Strawberry Balsamic Bites. Image Credit: Lanas Cooking

A simple appetizer that combines a stunning look with Classic Italian flavors of strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and cracked black pepper. The addition of cream cheese makes a creamy, tangy base for the strawberry topping.
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Flavor-Packed Tzatziki Greek Dip

A bowl of creamy tzatziki sauce with a spoon, surrounded by fresh dill, cucumber slices, lemons, a small glass bowl of olive oil, and measuring spoons on a marble countertop.
Flavor-Packed Tzatziki Greek Dip. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a fresh and creamy Mediterranean dip made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and dill. Perfect as a topping, dip, or mix-in, it’s quick to make and adds a tangy twist to your favorite dishes.
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Delicious Pickle Roll-Ups

Party pickle Roll-Ups on a plate with fresh dill ready to be served
Delicious Pickle Roll-Ups. 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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Zesty Mexican Caviar Party Dip

Texas caviar with beans, cilantro, onions and seasonings
Zesty Mexican Caviar Party Dip. 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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Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers

A round tray holding crackers topped with creamy cheese and a tomato-based relish or salsa. The arrangement is on a textured surface, adding visual appeal.
Strawberry Appetizer With Pretzel Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This easy Strawberry Crostini is a sweet and salty appetizer that combines pretzel crackers with cream cheese & berries for a bright pop of flavor.
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Vidalia Onion Dip Recipe

A hand is dipping a cracker into a cast iron skillet filled with a bubbling, golden-brown baked cheese dip. The dip appears creamy and cheesy, with a slightly crispy top layer. A bowl of crackers is partially visible in the background on a dark surface.
Vidalia Onion Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Vidalia onion dip is our all time favorite hot dip for parties or game day. It uses just a few simple ingredients, but when combined they are amazing. What could be better than sweet onions and gooey cheese!
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Juicy and Saucy Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders

Pork sliders on Hawaiian buns with extra barbecue sauce and melted cheese
Juicy and Saucy Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Perfect party appetizers, pulled pork sliders with a sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, on sweet Hawaiian slider buns.
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Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe

A creamy dip topped with a vibrant red cranberry relish and garnished with slices of green jalapeño peppers. Surrounding the bowl are fresh cranberries, sliced bread on a wooden board, whole jalapeños, and crackers.
Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe. Photo 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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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs Recipe. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Stress-free Holiday appetizers? These Buffalo Turkey Meatballs made in the Air Fryer are the perfect quick snack or appetizer that you can make ahead and freeze in large batches.
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Festive Knorr Vegetable Dip

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Festive Knorr Vegetable Dip. Photo Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This classic dip made with Knorr’s vegetable mix is perfect for pairing with fresh veggies or bread. Make it the day before to allow the flavors to develop.
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Classic Salsa Fresca

A bowl of fresh pico de gallo, featuring diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, is placed on a teal cloth. The vibrant red tomatoes are prominent, and a small wooden spoon with a portion of the mixture, along with a side dish of cilantro, are visible nearby.
Classic Salsa Fresca. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make salsa fresca with this simple and delicious recipe. Classic Mexican spices, tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapenos, cilantro, & lime
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Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites

Close-up of several bacon-wrapped items secured with toothpicks, arranged on a white surface.
Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

These bacon-wrapped pineapple bites are a game-changer. Soft, juicy pineapple chunks wrapped in crispy, savory bacon are amazingly simple yet surprisingly satisfying – talk about textural bliss! They’re great for entertaining or simply fulfilling your sweet and salty cravings. My 2-ingredient recipe comes together with just 10 minutes of prep time – it’s the perfect addition to your arsenal of quick and easy appetizers!
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Tasty Bruschetta Al Pomodoro

A person's hand picking up a slice of bruschetta al pomodoro.
Tasty Bruschetta Al Pomodoro. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Bruschetta al pomodoro is a delicious appetizer that’s made with simple, fresh ingredients. The combination of ripe, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and warm, crusty bread makes for a refreshing and flavorful bite that will keep you wanting more. Seriously, this easy-to-make snack will give you nothing but big flavors and pure comfort.
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Cuban Sandwich Appetizer in Skewers

Cuban Sandwich Appetizer in Skewers. Image Credit: Amy Casey Cooks

Need a fun to make and fun to eat appetizer skewers? This easy cold appetizer on a stick is made with layers of Swiss cheese, ham, Dijon mustard, salami, and baby dill pickles.
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A plate of chocolate cookies partially dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy. The cookies are arranged in a pile on a white plate.
29 Great Cookie Exchange Recipes That Everyone Will Want. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Holiday cookie exchanges are a delightful way to share the joy of the season with friends and family. This recipe collection is filled with treats from the soft and spiced Holiday Classic Gingerbread Cookies to the indulgent Red Velvet Crinkles and refreshing Peppermint Bark Cookies. There’s even a creative DIY Cookie Mix in a Jar idea for gifting. With so many recipes to choose from, you’ll want to bake them all and spread holiday cheer one cookie at a time! Get All The Recipes: 29 Great Cookie Exchange Recipes That Everyone Will Want