50+ New Year’s Eve Party Recipes Ideas

New Year’s Eve Appetizers

To make this easier for you to plan your menu, I’m splitting the appetizers into appetizers with meat and appetizers without meat.

Turkey Club Hawaiian Roll Sliders

If you’re looking for a way to feed a crowd at your New Year’s Eve party, these Turkey Club Hawaiian Roll Sliders are it. You make one large sandwich then cut it into 12, making your life so easy.

Roast Beef And Cheddar Hawaiian Roll Sliders

If you like the idea of the turkey slides above, but you’re not a fan of turkey, you can make these Roast Beef And Cheddar Hawaiian Roll Sliders for your party instead. It’s the same in that you make one sandwich and cut it into 12, just with different insides.

Wonton Taco Cups

Tacos are not an appetizer unless you make them in wonton wrappers. Wonton wrappers crumble a lot less than taco shells do, making these super easy to eat.

Goat Cheese Prosciutto Lingonberry Jam Bruschetta

Bruschetta is great, but too often, it’s typical and boring. Not this version. The goat cheese, prosciutto, and lingonberry jam are in perfect harmony, making this a really tasty app.

Wonton Pizza Cups

These pizza cups are one bite of pizza in a crispy wonton shell. They’re a great way to serve pizza at your New Year’s Eve party without calling the local pizza place (like everyone else will be doing tonight).

Pigs In A Blanket

Pigs In A Blanket are my favorite appetizer. I love them so much that I used to joke about wanting to serve them at my future wedding. I didn’t, but I do serve them at basically every party.

Jalapeno Cheddar Sliders

These tasty sliders are so easy to grab and go. They’re made from ground chicken, not ground beef, and have a ton of flavor from the chopped jalapenos inside.

Corn Dog Muffins

Corn dogs are not an appetizer until you make them in a muffin pan. Then, they’re the perfect easy app.

Bacon-Wrapped Cocktail Wieners

Meat, more meat, and sugar makes these perfect cocktail wieners. They’re one of Drugstore Divas’ top recipe posts every month, so they’ll definitely be a top recipe at your party.

Sweet & Spicy Jelly Meatballs

Ditch that grape jelly meatball recipe for these sweet and spicy jelly meatballs. They’re not as sweet as the grape jelly version and have the slightest kick to them that everyone will enjoy.

Slow Cooker BBQ Sausage Bites

Let your slow cooker do all the work for these BBQ sausage bites. Just cut the sausage, pour in the liquids, and the slow cooker does the rest.

Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring

This crescent ring appetizer is always a big hit. You can cut it ahead of time or you can leave out a bread knife and let your guests cut pieces themselves.

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Jalapeno poppers are cool, jalapeno poppers in wonton wrappers are better. You can easily grab one of these, pop in it your mouth, and keep enjoying the party.

Slow Cooker Sweet And Spicy Meatballs

Habanero BBQ sauce and red pepper jelly make the perfect coating for these meatballs — which are so easy to make because the slow cooker does all the work.

Air Fryer Pizza Rolls

This pizza rolls recipe is made with mini pepperoni slices inside, although you can make it meatless if you want.

Spanakopita Puff Pastry Bites

You’re not going to make and serve a full spanakopita at your party, but these Spanakopita Puff Pastry Bites have the flavors of that classic Greek dish but in bite-sized portions.

Spanakopita Dip

Dips are a great party appetizer because they’re easy to eat on the go. And this Spanakopita Dip is an easy one to make. Plus, it’s good warm or cold, which makes your life simple.

Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

This Jalapeño Artichoke Dip has a little kick to it, which makes it something different for your New Year’s Eve party. You can serve it in a bread bowl, like us, or just in a bowl.

Easy Cheesy Refried Bean Dip

Bean dip is such a crowd pleaser. So if you’re having a crowd for New Year’s Eve, you’ll want to make this Easy Cheesy Refried Bean Dip.

Air Fryer Wonton Mozzarella Sticks

There’s no meat in these Air Fryer Wonton Mozzarella Sticks, although you could add some pepperoni if you really wanted. If not, just keep these mozzarella sticks classic.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Microwaving this spinach and artichoke dip makes it so easy to make. Just set some chips (tortilla or pita) next to the dip to make it easy to eat.

Deviled Eggs With Tajin

A dozen hardboiled eggs never makes enough deviled eggs, even just for the two of us. So when you’re making these deviled eggs, be sure to make way more than you expect you’ll need.

Avocado Toast Bruschetta

Avocado Toast is so popular, so I turned it into a bruschetta appetizer. It is always a big hit, so now I have to make it for every party.

Kale Pesto Bruschetta

Kale Pesto is, arguably, my favorite recipe Pete has ever come up with. I just lather it on bread. And that’s, basically, how this bruschetta was born.

Guacamole Wonton Cups

Make your favorite guacamole and, instead of serving it with chips, serve it in wonton cups. You get all the tastes of guac and dip without all the community dipping.

Pizza Cones

These pizza cones are under the “appetizers without meat” category, but you can fill them with pepperoni too if you wanted.

Super Spicy Salsa

This version of my homemade salsa is incredibly spicy. If you want less spice, I advice you go with this mild salsa recipe instead. Either way, they’re better than jarred salsa for sure.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are a lot easier to make than you think. This vegetarian version is pretty simple to execute. I promise.

Mini Tomato Pies

These bite-sized tomato pies taste like summer, even if it is the middle of winter when you’re throwing your New Year’s Eve party.

Broccoli Rabe Crostinis

Pete loves broccoli rabe, so I designed these crostinis with him in mind. He was so happy with them, so we make them any time broccoli rabe is in season (or when we can get it imported from New York).

Pizza Bombs

These Pizza Bombs are basically a portable bite of pizza. And who wouldn’t want that at a party?

Homemade Chunky Guacamole

Guac is my favorite dip, if you can call it a dip. Everyone is always asking for this chunky guac recipe, so you know it’s a hit.

Mango Salsa

It doesn’t get much easier than this mango salsa. Just chop up some fruit and onions, drizzle some lemon juice, and you’re ready to go.

Lasagna Cups

Wonton wrappers are the perfect vessel for an easy app. These ones are deliciously filled with lasagna (spinach, cheese, and sauce).

Cannoli Dip

Homemade cannolis are delicious, but stuffing the cannolis is so much work. So I would much rather make this cannoli dip and serve it with crushed ice cream cones.

Chocolate-Dipped Rolo Stuffed Ritz Crackers

These stuffed Ritz crackers are so easy to make. And if you decorate them with white and gold sprinkles, they look like they’re ready to ring in the new year.

Rocky Road Fudge

Rocky Road Fudge is usually one of the treats on my mom’s Christmas cookie platter, so we always have whatever is left as a dessert on New Year’s Eve. So to me, this is the ultimate NYE treat.

Edible Glitter-Dipped Marshmallows

Given the chance, I could probably eat an entire bag of marshmallows myself. So if I saw them at a party, I would love it. These ones are decked out in edible glitter, giving them the perfect New Year’s Eve sparkle.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowls

Cookies are cool, but have you have chocolate chip cookie bowls? You can bake them ahead of time, which makes your life easier. Then, just fill them when you’re ready to serve them.

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

The first time I made these donut holes, everyone ate them so quickly. Plus, they’re a better party dessert than a full donut. And the sugar sparkles on them, making them great for New Year’s.

Puff Pastry S’mores Bites

S’mores are usually a summer treat, but not when you make this puff pastry version. This is perfect for winter parties, like New Year’s Eve.

Nutella Crescents

You only need two ingredients to make these Nutella Crescents — and I’m pretty sure you can guess what those are.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Any peanut butter fans will be happy to see this cookie on your dessert table. And if you’re a peanut butter fan, I bet you won’t mind if there are leftovers.

Happy Cookies

I’ve named these Happy Cookies because they make everyone I give them too really happy. They are rolled oat cookie bars topped with chocolate and nuts. Chop the cookie bars into bites and you have a great party dessert.

New York Egg Cream

If you’re not from New York, you may never have had an egg cream. New year, new drinks. A New Year’s Eve party is a good excuse to try this.

Super Simple Cold Brew Coffee

Coffee will help you make it until midnight. And this cold brew coffee is so good, you don’t need to add sugar. Which is good if you make some of our super sweet dessert recipes.

Affogato

Coffee and ice cream make up an affogato. And I couldn’t think of a better drink to help you stay up until the ball drops.

Spiked Mocha Nut Coffee

Need a little jolt to get you through midnight? Caffeine and Disaronno is the combo in this coffee cocktail (for 21+).

Peppermint Mocha

Pete used to make me peppermint mochas all the time in the winter. You can make them year round, but peppermint is a really great winter flavor.

Spiced Apple Cider

Apple cider is a Thanksgiving beverage. Apple cider with a little rum sounds like a New Year’s Eve cocktail.