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10 Last-Minute Appetizers For Your New Year’s Eve Party

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From dips to bruschetta, here is a round-up of 10 last-minute appetizers for your New Year’s Eve party.

10 Last-Minute Appetizers For Your New Year's Eve Party - Midwest Life and Style Blog

10 Last-Minute Appetizers For Your New Year’s Eve Party

Whether you celebrate with family and friends or just enjoy a quiet night in, it’s not a party without some festive food to enjoy while you ring in the new year.

Today I’ve rounded up 10 recipes for some of the best New Year’s Eve party appetizers that you can make last-minute.

Holiday Hawaiian Cheese Ball

Holiday Hawaiian Cheese Ball - Midwest Life and Style Blog

With cream cheese, pineapple, green pepper, and pecans, this holiday Hawaiian cheese ball is easily one of my favorite appetizers. Serve it with crackers like Triscuits, Wheat Thins, or sea salt pita chips.

BBQ Crockpot Meatballs

BBQ Crock Pot Meatballs - Midwest Life and Style Blog

Three ingredients are all you need to make these BBQ crockpot meatballs. Crock pot recipes are one of my go-to’s when I want a quick and easy dish, and it doesn’t get much easier than this one!

Bubbly Cheesy Shrimp Dip

Bubbly Cheesy Shrimp Dip - Midwest Life and Style Blog

Filled with fresh shrimp, melty cheeses, minced garlic, and herbs, there’s a reason that this bubbly cheesy shrimp dip is one of the best dips you’ll ever have. Serve with homemade crostini, and enjoy!

Bacon-Wrapped BLT Jalapeno Poppers

Bacon-Wrapped BLT Jalapeno Poppers - Simply2Moms

If spicy food is your jam, then these bacon-wrapped BLT jalapeno poppers from Simply2Moms are right up your alley. Stuffed with a BLT cream cheese mixture, this low-carb recipe is ready in just 40 minutes.

Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl

Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl - Open Doors Open Hearts

Did someone say cheese? This cranberry Brie bread bowl from Open Doors Open Hearts is a great appetizer to make when you’re in a pinch. It’s perfect for a festive New Year’s Eve party. And the ooey-gooey goodness will keep your guests coming back for more all night long.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip - Cottage On Bunker Hill

You can’t go wrong with this classic buffalo chicken dip from Cottage on Bunker Hill. With only five ingredients, this is a great recipe to make when you need to feed a crowd. Serve the dip with pita chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.

Artichoke Sun Dried Tomato Bites

Artichoke Sun Dried Tomato Bites - The Ponds Farmhouse

Ready in just 30 minutes, these artichoke sun-dried tomato bites from The Ponds Farmhouse are the perfect appetizer to wow your party guests. Running low? Don’t worry! These bites can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the freezer. When you need more, just pop some in the oven quickly to heat them up. Then serve and enjoy!

White Bean Hummus

White Bean Hummus - Cali Girl In A Southern World

This white bean hummus from Cali Girl In A Southern World is a great addition to any party menu. Use it as a dip for fresh veggies like celery and carrots, or serve it with naan bread and bagel crisps or crackers.

Baked Ravioli

Baked Ravioli - Tater Tots And Jello

Warm gooey cheese? Yes, please! This baked ravioli appetizer from Tatertots and Jello is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a marinara sauce for a quick and easy holiday snack.

Tomato Bruschetta

Tomato Bruschetta - Bricks 'n Blooms

Any recipe that gets passed down from generation to generation is pretty much guaranteed to be delish! That’s why family recipes like this tomato bruschetta from Bricks ‘n Blooms are always the best. Made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and toasted bread, it’s a match made in heaven.

10 Last-Minute Appetizers For Your New Year’s Eve Party

Yum! Who’s hungry? I can’t wait to whip up some of these recipes for our family’s New Year’s Eve get-together. Which one do you want to try first? Let me know your favorite in the comments.

And if you need other party food recommendations check out my round-up of 10 champagne cocktails and tips for how to style a festive New Year’s Eve grazing table.

Happy New Year!

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  1. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    December 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    Pinned this for some great ideas later this week! Thanks and Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      December 30, 2021 at 9:16 am

      Thank you, Cindy. Happy New Year to you too!

      Reply
  2. Kim Waldorf says

    December 28, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    What a great list! So many yummy options to try for the holiday! Thanks so much for sharing them all! Happy New Year!!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      December 28, 2021 at 9:24 pm

      Thank you, Kim. I hope you get a chance to try one or two…or all ten.😘 Happy New Year!

      Reply
  3. Stacy says

    December 28, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    What a great list!!! I want to make some of these! And thanks for sharing my grandmothers bruschetta! It’s a house fave here!! Happy New Year!!!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      December 28, 2021 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Stacy. Happy New Year to you, too!

      Reply
  4. Aliya says

    December 28, 2021 at 6:33 pm

    Oh my word Jen! I’m definitely coming back here before I run to the store for our New Years eve party with the girls! These look amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      December 28, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      Sounds like you have plans for a fun night-in with your little ladies. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Anne from Simply2Moms says

    December 28, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    These recipes all look so good! I can’t wait to give the meatballs and the shrimp dip a try. And thank you for including our jalapeno poppers in this great roundup! Pinned to find this one later!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      December 28, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      Thank you, Anne. And it was my pleasure. My husband is chomping at the bit to give your poppers a try. We don’t have the dip mix, but I think we can come up with something that will be hopefully just as good. We plan to make them on NYE.

      Reply
  6. RACHEL HARPER says

    December 28, 2021 at 2:42 pm

    Jen,
    These recipes all sound delicious. Thanks so much for including my recipe.

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      December 28, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      You are so welcome. I hope you have a happy new year!

      Reply
  7. Paula@SweetPea says

    December 28, 2021 at 9:53 am

    Each of these recipes sounds so good.

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      December 28, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      I agree, Paula. My mouth is watering and I can’t wait to try some of the ones from my friends that I haven’t had the chance to make yet.

      Reply
  8. Meeghan says

    December 28, 2021 at 8:08 am

    Jen, each of these apps looks more delicious than the next! Thank you for sharing my White Bean Hummus, it’s perfect for New Year’s Eve. I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season!

    Reply
    • midwestlifeandstyle says

      December 28, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you so much, Meeghan. I can’t wait to try them all. Especially your hummus. Yum! Hope you have a wonderful new year!

      Reply

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