60 Best New Year's Eve Appetizers to Kick Off the Party

These crunchy twists, made with puff pastry and Cajun seasoning, are perfect for pairing with a crisp bubbly on New Year's Eve.

Get the Cajun-Spiced Puff Pastry Straws recipe.

These fluffy bread bites are topped with honey, butter and flaky sea salt. They're sure to be devoured as soon as you bring them out.

Get the Honey Butter Parker House Rolls recipe.

These elegant bites bring together creamy goat cheese and shaved summer squash atop flaky puff pastry. They're almost too pretty to eat.

Get the Summer Squash and Goat Cheese Tartlets recipe.

Why go store-bought when homemade hummus is so easy and delicious? Serve this dip with pita or sliced veggies for a quick appetizer at your next celebration.

Get the Homemade Hummus recipe.

Trust us, everyone will be happy to see these creative tacos as part of the spread. They're made with a savory chicken mixture and tangy pickled veggies.

Get the Chicken Banh Mi Smash Tacos recipe.

This dish doubles as a centerpiece! The circular design is surprisingly easy to create, and sure to draw "oohs" and "aahs" from your guests.

Get the Easy Pigs in a Blanket recipe.

For a casual NYE appetizer, set out a plate of these simple pretzel bites with some grainy mustard. They come together in less than 30 minutes and require just three ingredients.

Get the Three-Ingredient Pretzel Bites recipe.

Caution: these flavorful, fluffy bites are liable to disappear as soon as you set the plate down. They're made with the leftover potato from the Loaded Ranch Potato Skins!

Get the Ranch Croquettes recipe.

Presenting the best way to ring in the New Year: Potatoes, cheese, and bacon with a creamy ranch sauce in handheld boats.

Get the Loaded Ranch Potato Skins recipe.

Skip the delivery pizza this year. Instead, opt for this cozy dip that has plenty of cheese, garlic, oregano and mini pepperoni slices. Eat it with bread or simply by the spoonful!

Get the Pizza Dip recipe.

This showstopping addition to any charcuterie board is shockingly easy to make. It takes just 15 minutes but is sure to garner you plenty of compliments from guests.

Get the Goat Cheese Wreath recipe.

In addition to having a fun name, this appetizer is delicious. Dates are stuffed with Manchego and pepperoncini, wrapped with prosciutto, and brushed with a maple vinegar glaze for the perfect sweet and savory bite every time.

Get the Manchego Devils on Horseback recipe.

Didn't get your fill of latkes during Hanukkah? Make them part of your New Year's Eve celebration! These ones are infused with chopped parsley and dill for extra freshness.

Get the Herby Latkes recipe.

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This flavorful spread has salmon prepared in two ways: smoked and poached in white wine with peppercorn and shallots. It's a good way to get any New Year's Eve party started.

Get the Salmon Rillette recipe.

This melty brie topped with cranberry syrup is almost too gorgeous to eat. (Emphasis on almost!)

Get the Cranberry Baked Brie recipe.

Set out some of these fluffy popovers and butter boosters for a simple and delicious appetizer everyone will love.

Get the Popovers recipe.

Salty feta + warm aromatics = this appetizer that will be gone as soon as you set it out.

Get the Marinated Feta recipe.

Add these jammy roasted tomatoes to your appetizer lineup. They can be an upgrade to cheese and crackers, or snacked on by themselves.

Get the Smoky Roasted Tomatoes recipe.

This creamy, cooling dip is sure to be a hit. Pro tip: You can prepare this the day before the party to give yourself more time and kitchen space day-of.

Get the Tzatziki recipe.

This appetizer couldn't be easier to make. It requires just five ingredients and about 25 minutes to come together.

Get the Roasted Artichokes recipe.