25 New Year’s Eve Appetizers That TikTok Is Obsessing Over
Everyone has their own criteria for what makes a great holiday. For us, it’s one hundred percent the food. What’s Thanksgiving without turkey or Hanukkah without latkes? New’s Eve appetizers are no different. And we’re not talking about basic apps, either. You can leave your cheese and crackers at home—though don’t worry, we have plenty of cheese recipes listed below—and there’s no need to bring any veggie trays.
Instead, mix it up before ringing in 2022 and make cooking a decadent spread one of your New Year’s resolutions. Your palette will thank you, even if your stomach is stuffed to the max. Apologies in advance if any spill on your New Year’s Eve outfits, but, worth it?!
Caprese Skewers
Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and cantaloupe (trust us) make for one of the most New Year’s Eve appetizer recipes. And pro tip: Add balsamic glaze for some extra flavor on your skewers. (It’s also perfect for homemade pizzas!)
Corned Beef Cheese Balls
This app is definitely not for the vegetarian in the family—but if you’re a meat lover, you’ll be drooling over this corned beef recipe. The cream cheese makes it decadent enough to feel holiday-esque, and the green onions make it sort of healthy…right?
Cocktail Meatballs
We’re all about a simple meal. No one has time to spend hours in the kitchen, and that doesn’t mean the quality of the food should suffer. These trusty meatballs are the perfect New Year’s Eve food. You can stick them in a crockpot and walk away to enjoy your guests and, um, cocktails.
Artichoke Spinach DipThis
Those looking for vegan New Year’s eve appetizers should keep scrolling because this dip recipe is mostly cream, cheese, and more cheese. Seriously, you’ll need sour cream, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan. Get ready to slip into a food coma after this one.
Balsamic Bruschetta
What’s the best way to eat veggies, you ask? On top of bread, duh. Carbs make everything better—especially New Year’s Eve. So, pile the tomatoes, garlic, and balsamic on your fave slices of bread. That’ll be sourdough for us, please.
Queso Cheese Dip
One word: queso. Chipotle, who? If you can make the delicious cheese dip at home, that’s a game changer. Turns out, it’s pretty simple. All you need is a bunch of cheese, spices, and some extra ingredients like peppers and onions.
Southern Baked Brie
Sticking to the cheese theme, consider this one of the more elegant New Year’s eve appetizers you could serve. Brie is one of the more bougie cheese options, and we mean that in the best way possible. Think of this as a cheese cake, but literally (!) as in this is cheese in the shape of a cake. It’s warm, it’s gooey, and it’s sweet from the toppings. We can’t be the only ones drooling right now.
Crab Boil
You don’t have to travel to Louisiana to enjoy an authentic crab boil for your New Year’s Eve snacks. You might not have to travel any further than your kitchen. Embrace the Cajun flavors and step outside your comfort zone this season. Also, props to this sound for being #onbrand.
Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Balls
Do you ever read an appetizer’s name and love every single word? Bacon? Check. Jalapeños? Double-check. Cheese balls? An infinite number of checks. We’re starting to think cheese makes everything better.
Walking Tacos
Okay, if you’ve ever been to a carnival or eaten from a food truck, you’re most likely familiar with the walking taco. But in case you’re not, it’s exactly what it sounds like. The chips in the bag are a substitute for a shell, and it’s full of the contents of a taco. No plate is needed.