Ring in the New Year with These 21 Crowd-Favorite Party Appetizers
New Year’s Eve is all about the celebration and no matter if you’re attending a big and fancy blow out party or having a small and intimate gathering at home, these party appetizers are sure to be crowd-favorites. Many are great options for taking to potluck parties, too! Happy New Year, I hope it’s a delicious start to 2025!
Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked salmon, fresh dill, red onion, cream cheese, and of course plenty of cold smoked salmon are combined for a delicious and savory salmon dip that everyone is sure to love. Serve it with an assortment of crackers. It’s light, bright, and always a hit.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Dip.
Ranch Cheez-It Snack Mix
This Cheez-It snack mix has it all! Salty pretzels, cheesy crackers, satisfying nuts…all mixed up with ranch seasoning and baked to bring it all together. It’s perfect for holiday gifting, game days, movie or game nights at home, or as an anytime snack.
Get the Recipe: Ranch Snack Mix.
Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
This Mediterranean board features meat, cheese, olives, pita, veggies and so much more. It’s a great spread to put out and will be a welcome reprise from the sweets and candy. Make your own hummus or lean on store-bought, no one will even know!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Charcuterie Board.
Cowboy Caviar
Don’t tell the party guests that this bean dip is secretly super-nutritious – it is bound to be gobbled up based on flavor alone! Made with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, two types of beans, and a tangy dressing, it’s hard to stop eating this dip! Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for a scoopable snack that everyone always adores.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Caviar.
Old Bay Steamed Shrimp
This Old Bay steamed shrimp recipe is a great way to give a classic shrimp cocktail a little upgrade and extra flavor. It’s mild in flavor, but everyone will wonder how you made it because it tastes so good! Serve this shrimp as a peel-and-eat appetizer along with a snack-y spread.
Get the Recipe: Old Bay Steamed Shrimp.
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
This cranberry jalapeño dip is just what your party needs this holiday season! It’s festive, flavorful, and easy to make, which means you can whip it up for last-minute parties. A spicy and tart mixture of fresh cranberries, jalapeños, onion, and sugar are all spread over cream cheese for a creamy dip with the perfect balance of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Jalapeño Dip.
Roasted Corn Salsa
Make this roasted corn salsa with plenty of poblanos, red onions, citrus, and cilantro for big flavor in each bite. Serve with quality tortilla chips. If it tastes familiar, it’s because it’s a copycat Chipotle recipe!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Corn Salsa.
Roasted Nut Party Mix
What makes a handful of nuts better? Sweet and spicy flavors. Made with pecans, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, and almonds, this homemade snack is worthy of sharing or even gifting to family and friends!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Nut Party Mix.
Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
If you love a classic dill dip, you’ll love this Greek yogurt veggie dip. It has all of the flavor of traditional veggie dip and even has a little protein boost added in since we’re swapping out the sour cream for Greek yogurt. Great for Thanksgiving day as it takes just 5 minutes to prep and it’s a delicious way to enjoy some veggies.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Dill Dip.
Dirty Martini Dip
Despite the name, this amazing dip is alcohol-free, and full of delicious flavors. The name comes from the inclusion of stuffed olives like those you would use in a dirty martini. This dip is perfect for a party and you can serve it with a variety of crackers, chips, and veggies.
Get the Recipe: Dirty Martini Dip.
Baked Brie with Fig Jam
Looking for a fancy but tasty appetizer that your Thanksgiving guests will love? Then try this easy recipe for baked brie with fig jam. It has a thick layer of savory and gooey brie cheese that’s topped with a layer of sweet fig jam and it’s perfectly delicious spread on a slice of baguette.
Get the Recipe: Baked Brie with Fig Jam.
Whipped Feta Dip
This whipped feta dip is perfect for 4th of July snacking! It’s SO delicious and always a huge hit! Made with flavor boosters like salty feta, savory garlic, and bright lemon, this creamy dip is incredibly flavorful. and can be enjoyed in so many ways. Serve it with plenty of pita chips, veggies, and kalamata olives on the side.
Get the Recipe: Whipped Feta Dip.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
You will be shocked at how quickly a plate of veggies disappears with this buffalo cauliflower! Cooked quickly in the air fryer, cauliflower gets tossed with buffalo sauce and butter for flavorful bites you can’t stop eating. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip with carrot and celery sticks.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower.
Mediterranean Hummus Platter
This hummus platter is topped with a delicious mix of Mediterranean veggies for the perfect snack to share. Serve with something crunchy like pita chips and an assortment of dipable veggies like celery, endive, and carrots. It’s easy to prep ahead and always looks impressive.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Hummus Platter.
Jalapeno Hummus
This hummus has a touch of heat to add a bit of flavor to each bite! This creamy, spicy jalapeno hummus pairs well with veggies or chips and is so easy to make, you may never want to buy hummus again. Spread leftovers on a flour tortilla with diced raw veggies inside for a delicious wrap.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Hummus.
Cheesy Street Corn Dip
This street corn dip takes the traditional (and beloved) flavors of Mexican street corn and turns them into a dippable form. Roasted corn, sour cream, mayo, Tajin, and plenty of cheese are baked together for an extra-cheesy dip. This elote dip comes together really quickly, is made with simple ingredients, and is always a crowd-pleaser and the perfect appetizer for game days or parties.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Street Corn Dip.
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Bring the cheesy goodness of pizza to a party-sized dish so everyone can dive in. This dip comes together with cream cheese, pizza sauce and plenty of pepperoni. Serve with crackers, breadsticks or chips if you like.
Get the Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Dip.
Chili Cheese Dip
This chili cheese dip starts with a can of Hormel and makes the perfect snack to share with friends. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers for a three ingredient party food that guests will devour! Luckily for you, it is so easy to make, you can have a second batch underway in moments.
Get the Recipe: Chili Cheese Dip.
Mini Mozzarella Bites with Jalapeño Ranch
Grab some mozzarella cheese balls and fry them, then offer a bowl of jalapeno ranch as a dip. This easy snack is so good, with the ideal blend of cool creaminess and spicy pepper heat. Serve these as an afternoon snack or make them for an elegant spin on a classic appetizer at your next party.
Get the Recipe: Mini Mozzarella Bites with Jalapeno Ranch.
Black Bean Hummus
Skip the canned chickpeas and make this hummus with black beans instead. It is creamy, delicious, and best of all easy! It’s a wholesome and homemade snack. Serve with plenty of veggies and tortilla chips or pita crackers.
Get the Recipe: Black Bean Hummus.
Green Goddess Dip
This herby avocado dip is a great appetizer to make for a party or a snack for at home. It pairs well with veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and peppers. You can also offer it with chips or pretzels if you like.
Get the Recipe: Green Goddess Dip.
