Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes New Year 20 Easy Appetizers for New Year's By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 1, 2021 Close Photo: MrsFisher0729 Start your New Year's celebration with a bang with these 20 quick and easy appetizer recipes. From traditional holiday fare (everyone needs a classic deviled egg recipes, and cheese balls are a snap to make) to bite-sized puff pastry finger foods (brie bites are perfect for New Year's Eve), to incredibly simple dips (our best spinach dip ever is so good, you should really go ahead and make extra), you'll find a new favorite in this collection of easy New Year's appetizers. 01 of 21 Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches View Recipe Save Kim's Cooking Now It's not a party without these meaty, cheesy sliders. Even the pickiest eaters will come back for more. 02 of 21 Capicola Canapes View Recipe Save SunnyByrd This four-ingredient appetizer is great to make ahead of time — just make sure to bring the canapes to room temperature before serving. 03 of 21 Best Spinach Dip Ever View Recipe Save Charlie Brown Yep, you read that right! This is truly the best spinach dip ever. Serve in a bread bowl for the ultimate experience. 04 of 21 Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese View Recipe Save Photo by Felicia. "These are delicious and very easy to make for a party," according to recipe creator WINEANDCHEESE. "You can serve them at room temperature, so it is okay to make a few hours in advance!" 05 of 21 Cranberry Brie Bites View Recipe Save Allrecipes Who doesn't love a good puff pastry app? These cheesy, fruity bites are perfect to serve during the winter holidays. 12 Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Appetizers 06 of 21 Herman Reunion Cheese Ball View Recipe Save MrsFisher0729 This family recipe comes together in about 15 minutes. It's totally freezer-friendly, so you can make this recipe months in advance. 10 Cheese Balls Worth Serving to Guests 07 of 21 Cranberry-Jalapeno Dip View Recipe Save My Stir Crazy Kitchen This festive dip comes together in about 15 minutes, but it's best to let this recipe sit in the fridge for about 24 hours before serving so the flavors can meld. 08 of 21 Warm Brie and Pear Tartlets View Recipe Save Jacolyn These elegant tartlets look so fancy, people won't believe you made them with only five easy-to-find ingredients. 09 of 21 Beef and Caramelized Onion Canapes View Recipe Save Soup Loving Nicole Use leftover roast beef from the deli to make these gorgeous, dinner party-worthy canapes. 10 of 21 Classic Savory Deviled Eggs View Recipe Save naples34102 Here's a classic appetizer that's always sure to impress. This deviled egg recipe is super basic, so you can get as creative as you want. Our 15 Best Deviled Eggs Taste Simply Divine 11 of 21 Chef John's Shrimp Cocktail View Recipe Save SHORECOOK "Before I knew much about food or dining out, I knew that if they brought shrimp cocktails to the table as an appetizer, we were eating at a 'fancy' restaurant," says Chef John. "I'm sure I enjoyed the shrimp, but what I really loved was dipping the crackers in the spicy, horseradish-spiked cocktail sauce." 12 of 21 Baked Stuffed Brie with Cranberries and Walnuts View Recipe Save Chef John Baked brie is welcome on any holiday table. One of the most common mistakes, according to Chef John, is not letting the cheese come to room temperature before serving. 7 Showstopping Baked Brie Recipes 13 of 21 Bagna Cauda View Recipe Save TARENELLA "Ever since a family friend introduced us to this Italian dip, we have made it a tradition on New Year's Eve," says recipe creator Julie P. "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." 14 of 21 Bacon Wrapped Smokies View Recipe Save xtina Need proof that everything is better when it's wrapped in bacon? Just try this three-ingredient appetizer — it has more than 1,500 glowing reviews. 15 of 21 Simple Artichoke Dip View Recipe Save Allrecipes Believe it or not, you need just three ingredients to make this absolutely perfect artichoke dip: canned artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, and mayo. Our 25 Best Hot and Cheesy Dips 16 of 21 Baked Jalapeno Poppers View Recipe Save bd.weld These five-ingredient poppers, which come together in about 20 minutes, are healthier than their fried counterparts. 17 of 21 Tortellini Skewers View Recipe Save Phoebe Get your New Year's Eve party started the right way with this three-ingredient pasta salad on a stick. 18 of 21 World's Easiest and Most Amazing Two-Ingredient Dip View Recipe Save Christina Serve this incredibly easy (and cheap!) dip with homemade French fries or potato chips. 19 of 21 Ridiculously Easy Queso Fresco "Dip" View Recipe Save bd.weld "On a recent trip to the local Costco, I ended up purchasing a huge thing of queso fresco, or Mexican white cheese," says recipe creator Jillian Eileen. "Not sure what to do with it, I created this modified dip that [everyone loves]! It's so ridiculously easy, and looks much more refined than classic chile con queso." 20 of 21 Amazing and Easy Chicken Wings View Recipe Save Roxy Mom Looking for an easy chicken wing recipe with few ingredients? Your search ends here. 15 Spicy Wing Recipes You Won't Be Able to Resist 21 of 21 More Inspiration larkspur Try one of Our Easiest Make-Ahead Appetizers. Plus, explore our collections of New Year's Appetizer Recipes. Extra Easy Hummus Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs Cranberry-Jalapeno Dip Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit