If you are looking for some tasty New Year’s Eve food ideas, you have come to the right place! This is a great list of recipes for hosting a New Year’s Eve party or for a cozy New Year’s Eve at home.
We have put together a tasty list of recipes for New Years Eve that will keep your parties fun and classy! From drinks like our homemade sparkling cider to dips and appetizers to our easy chocolate truffles and delectable desserts, we have got you covered!
Celebrate the end of the year and enjoy one last night of fantastic food before the New Year’s resolutions begin. These particular recipes will be the hit of the party while you count down to the New Year.
New Year’s Eve Drinks
As we are a family-friendly site, we are happy to offer some delicious non-alcoholic drinks the whole family can enjoy. Try something warm and creamy to sip on while playing games or watching a movie. We also have sparkly and pretty cold drinks to serve up in a stemmed glass for a New Year’s Eve toast.
Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Cider
4.93 from 14 votes
This Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Cider Copycat is my fall drink of choice! This delicious warm apple cider drink is THE actual recipe used at Starbucks.
This Wassail recipe makes a delicious wassail mix to add to water for a quick hot citrus drink on cold days. You will love the orange and lemon flavors with a hint of cinnamon.
Your food for New Year’s Eve must include appetizers. In fact, if you only served drinks and appetizers, your New Year’s Eve menu would reach perfection. These finger foods and snacks are easy to eat during all of your New Year’s Eve festivities. Set them up buffet style for guests to snack on during the evening, or surprise guests by bringing them out one at a time during the night.
Charcuterie Boards and Platters
A fancy spread of fresh deli meats, prosciutto, salami, a variety of cheeses, vegetables, fruit, and candies is a great way to provide something for everyone on the guest list. Garnish with some fresh herbs to add some color. You can copy one of our platters here or substitute ideas of your own. This is where you can have fun with your own creative and unique ideas and tastes!
How to Make a Charcuterie Board
5 from 11 votes
Charcuterie boards are so easy to make and always make for an impressive spread. Bring one of these and you will easily be the star of your next party!
Meat and cheese trays are a great appetizer or an easy way for guests to make their own sandwiches. Perfect for parties, potlucks, BBQs, or family gatherings!
An assortment of hot finger food for New Year’s Eve parties is always a hit. Keep foods warm in a crock pot or in the oven during the party, and set out a plate at a time. Be sure to provide vegetarian and gluten free options.
Bacon Wrapped Smokies
5 from 13 votes
Bacon wrapped smokies are a guaranteed hit for parties! These sweet and savory bites come together with just four ingredients. Make a bunch and watch them disappear!
Cream cheese wontons are the perfect appetizer. You will love these crunchy wontons with or without hot crab filling. Enjoy them dipped in a sweet and sour sauce.
These crockpot appetizer meatballs are sure to be a crowd favorite. A little sweet, a little savory with a spicy kick. Perfect for holiday parties or game days!
Can you believe that you can make crispy on the outside, tender on the inside chicken wings with no oil? These Air Fryer Chicken Wings are cooked perfectly crisp then smothered in our favorite wing sauce!
Is party a party without chips and dip? We don’t think so. Here are four of our all-time favorite dips that you are sure to love.
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
5 from 4 votes
This easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer made with shredded chicken, Frank's Hot Sauce, and ranch dressing. Perfect for parties, game day, and family gatherings!
This clam dip recipe is always a favorite at family gatherings! It is a creamy dip with minced clams and a touch of lemon. Best served with salty ridged potato chips.
This Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is a favorite appetizer and people go crazy for it! It’s full of creamy, cheesy goodness and is perfect for parties.
This Cranberry Almond Bacon Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for the holidays. Festive colors and flavors make this a brilliant buffet centerpiece for any occasion!
Cheddar Cheese Fondue is so versatile! It is smooth, creamy and has a delicious sharp flavor. Perfect for dipping vegetables, meat, bread, or crackers.
We have some delicious ideas for your main course on New Year’s Eve. Try a delicious pasta dish to finish off the New Year, or some steak, a simple, yet tasty chicken breast recipe, or maybe even salmon. All of these dishes are easy to prepare so you can also enjoy the festivities. Let the oven, instant pot, air fryer, or crock pot do the work!
Zesty Crockpot Chicken Alfredo
5 from 16 votes
Zesty Crockpot chicken Alfredo is a yummy recipe that you can put in the crockpot hours earlier, then make into a fast and delicious meal!
Instant Pot Pork Chops and Gravy are made in no time and are always tender, juicy, and delicious! A perfect way to get a hearty dinner on the table even on the busiest days.
Baked Garlic Chicken is crispy and flavorful on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. This versatile chicken tastes great sliced over pastas or salads!
This cranberry chicken is tender, sweet yet tangy and easy to make! With less than five minutes of prep time, this is a perfect dinner for busy weeknights.
Before the ball drop at midnight, don’t forget to finish off the year with an irresistible dessert. Do you want to serve an array of dessert choices or one decadent dessert? Either way, we have just what you need to serve your guests something sweet.
Nuts, Candies, and Chocolates
A few little munchies for those who like to nibble a little here and there. We have crunchy. We have creamy. And a little something for everyone with a sweet tooth.
Cinnamon Almonds in the Crockpot
4.84 from 12 votes
Cinnamon Almonds roasting in the crockpot is the perfect way to make your whole house smell like Christmas. The cinnamon and sugar coating gives the almonds a sweet crunch.
Cookies and bars are great for parties. You can make them up ahead of time without a lot of fuss. You can also make a lot at one time – enough to feed a big crowd.
4th of July Cookies
5 from 6 votes
These 4th of July Cookies are the perfect festive treat to celebrate Independence Day! They're a simple yet scrumptious treat that captures the spirit of the holiday in every bite.
This is where the decadent desserts come in. A slice of one of these rich, dazzling cakes, is enough to satisfy the sweet cravings for the night. Each of these recipes will serve 12-15 people.
Nothing Bundt Cakes White Chocolate Raspberry Cake Copycat
4.85 from 193 votes
This Nothing Bundt Cakes White Chocolate Raspberry Cake Copycat tastes just like the popular bakery version! Creamy, flavorful, easy to make at home!
Raspberry Almond Fudge Ice Cream Cake is a sweet cold and creamy dessert. It’s loaded with chopped almonds, fresh raspberries, and chocolate fudge swirls.
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These look amazing. I’m going to have to try them out. Love your blog. I can tell you’ve put a lot of work into it.
Thank you so much Debbie! We will try our hardest to keep the good recipes comin’!
Now, I want to go to a party with all of these!! 😉