Whether you are going out and about for New Year's Eve parties, looking for the perfect Christmas Eve appetizers, hosting basketball or football games watch parties, or just having a girls' nights at home, we all are always looking for finger foods and easy appetizers for a party. Here is a list of my favorite dips, meatballs, cheese plates, sliders, sweets, and punches I make for parties all the time. These are perfect Christmas appetizers or even ideas for New Year's Eve parties too. Prioritize what I should make for the festivities of ringing in the new year.
Find a list of our best appetizers I put together with some of my favorite foodies. But here you can find some of our favorite savory appetizers to classic dips and even some of the best dishes using cream cheese to shrimp.
Cheese Boards and Spreads Appetizers
Make your life easy, just put together a charcuterie board, cheese plate, cheese balls, or a simple shredded cheese dip for a quick appetizer.
Caramelized Onion Baked Brie enCroute or Crescent Rolls
Everything Bagel Stuffed Celery
Dips, Salsas, and Queso Appetizers
From queso to salsa, these dips are always a hit at any party or watch party you are throwing.
Air Fryer Snacks
With everyone having air fryers now, let's use them to make all the best appetizers!
Wraps, Sliders, and Flatbreads
Here are some great finger foods in form of wraps, sliders, mini sandwiches, and flatbreads. There are plenty of low-carb options here too.
Low-Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps
Roast Beef Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Pull Apart Bacon, Cheese, Ranch Bread {AKA Crack Bread}
Hawaiian Roll Cheeseburger Sliders
Meatballs and Weenies and Stuffed Veggies
A crock pot full of whisky dogs or a cast iron skillet with jalapeno popper meatballs is like having mini entrees for appetizers.
Apple Bourbon Glazed Lil' Smokies
Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Skewers
Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Meatballs on the Grill
Parmesan and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Sweet Treats
What's a Christmas Eve party without a little something sweet. Whether you want a little morsel and a whole love chocolate, we have you covered with the perfect party treats.
Baked Brie with Kahlua and Pecans
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rocky Road Clusters
- Cake Mix Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
- Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Brownie Monster Cookie Bars
Party Drinks
All of this food needs washed down with something yummy to drink. From the best cocktail to a fun party punch, here are some great ideas for drinks to serve.
Don't miss out on some of Our Best Appetizer Recipes from my friends and me.
- Smoked Honey Garlic Wings
- Air Fryer Sausage Balls Recipe
- Homemade Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza Recipe
- Smoked Corn Dip with Sausage, Cream Cheese and Poblanos
- Sausage and Pepperoni Pull Apart Pizza Bread
- Devilish Egg Salad Stuffed Veggies
- Queso Fundido - Chorizo Queso Dip
- Cucumber Bites - Cucumber Pizza
- Traditional 7-Layer Salad Recipe with Peas and Hard-Boiled Eggs - November 18, 2024
- Cake Mix Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting - November 17, 2024
- Easy Double Crust Crescent Roll Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe - November 10, 2024
Heather at basilmomma
Hey thanks!!
We will be there in 8 hours ๐
Lana
I think I am going to have to jump on the treadmill after just reading this post! They all look so good! Happy New Year my friend!
Miz Helen
Hi Leah,
Thanks for hosting and wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year!
Miz Helen
Bree {Skinny Mommy}
This looks like the most delicious round up of appetizers I have ever seen. YUM!