30 New Year’s Eve Recipe Ideas

This collection of 30 New Year’s Eve recipes has everything you need to throw the perfect party—sparkling drinks, irresistible appetizers, hearty main dishes, sweet desserts, and fun party snacks. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering or keeping it cozy at home, these recipes will help you welcome the new year with flavor and style.

Yesterday, I heard on the radio that 87% of parents plan to ring in the New Year at home with their kids. We’ll be doing a little bit of both. I’m heading out to pick up supplies to ring in the new year with the whole family—and while I’m at it, I can’t resist grabbing ingredients for these adorable, sweet, savory, and delicious New Year’s Eve recipes:

Appetizers

Countdown English Muffin Pizzas

English Muffin Pizzas shaped into a clock are perfect for New Year’s Eve with the kids or use them as an appetizer. It’s an easy recipe for New Year’s Eve and fun to eat.

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Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

The Best Classic Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl Recipe. This appetizer will take you back in time. 

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Slow Cooker Queso Dip

I love the simple recipes that can be dumped into the crockpot and then walked away from. Just let the crockpot do its magic. This is one of those easy recipes to make.

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Cream Cheese and Mushroom Party Rye

Made with cream cheese and mushrooms, these cheesy Party Rye Bread Appetizers are the perfect finger food.

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Hawaiian Cheese Bread

Cheesy bread that guests can pull apart and enjoy.

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Bacon-Wrapped Sweet Potato Bites

Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Bites. They are soft and crisp all at the same time. Sweet, salty, and a hint of spiciness, these are perfect easy finger foods for your holiday party.

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3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Little Smokies

 These Slow Cooker Little Smokies are a delicious appetizer for any occasion – including the holidays, game day, and any other party or event

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New Year’s Eve Crescent Dippers

The kids can help with this fun New Year’s Eve Bread Appetizer. This is a cute idea, and the huge bonus is that you don’t have to make the dough.

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Quick Pizza Dip

 

Classic Quick and Easy Hot Pizza Dip with Cream Cheese is a simple, delicious, and satisfying recipe. It’s perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or any time you’re craving a gooey, cheesy, crustless pizza fix.

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Easy Buffalo Dip

This easy Buffalo dip made without chicken is a cheesy delight. Combining Buffalo wing sauce with melted cheese, this dip will surely be a fan favorite. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings and Super Bowl Sunday.

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Easy Taco Dip

This easy taco dip is a huge hit with both family and friends.  Perfect appetizer or party food idea for game day, parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings. A dip you won’t be able to stop digging into –

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Warm Bean Dip

This Warm Bean Dip is always a big hit. It’s full of Mexican flavor, with salsa verde, Chili powder, a creamy center, and Queso cheese baked to perfection.

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Main Dishes

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Made from roasting a whole chicken, there is plenty enough to feed a crowd. It’s perfect for parties.

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos

This recipe for Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos is cooked in the slow cooker all day to make the perfect tender, juicy, and spicy taco. Easy to make and so delicious.

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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

This Sloppy Joe recipe has the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty Sloppy Joe in a Crock Pot. Forget about the sauce in a can.

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Homemade Chicken Flautas

These Homemade Chicken Flautas are easy to make and simply delicious. Rolled-up, crispy tacos filled with shredded chicken and savory flavors from spices, cheese, and vegetables, then cooked until crisp.

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Crispy Baked Egg Rolls

This Crispy Baked Egg Roll Recipe will make you a believer in baked egg rolls. Without all of that grease, they are so much healthier and easier to make.

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Slow Cooker Chipped Ham

These Slow Cooker Ham Sandwiches are the perfect meal for New Year’s Eve parties. Throw everything into the slow cooker and let it do all of the work.

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Dessert and Sweet Treat Ideas

Countdown Brownies

These countdown brownies are perfect for New Year’s Eve. Easy to make and a fun centerpiece.

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Champagne Flute Cupcakes

These are so cute. Add a sparkling drink, a cupcake, and the New Year to the top of the cupcakes to make an adorable drink and dessert idea for the New Year.

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Countdown Cupcakes

New Year’s Eve Countdown Cookies by Somewhat Simple 

Caramel Grapes

 

Love this caramel grape version of a caramel apple. With toothpicks, they are the perfect sweet treat for a party.

Caramel Apple Grapes by Bellyfull 

Chocolate Whipped Cream

Get fancy on New Year’s with Chocolate Whipped cream – perfect for fruit trays.

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Serve up these beautiful chocolate-covered strawberries.

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Drinks

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

This recipe for hot chocolate is so rich and creamy!

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Raspberry Sherbert Punch

Mom’s recipe for sherbert punch is the perfect party punch.

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Holiday Eggnog

This holiday eggnog recipe is a kid-friendly recipe for the whole family.

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Gummy Bear Mocktails

This Gummy Bear Mocktail is a fun and easy-to-make drink for the whole family. Make this fun, kid-friendly drink at your next celebration.

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Pop Ring Mocktails

These Ring Pop Mocktails are a fantastic way to add pizazz to any holiday or celebration.

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Rock Candy Mocktails

These Rock Candy Mocktails are easy to make and perfect for parties and the holidays. The kids will love ringing in the New Year with their fun, kid-friendly rock candy drink.

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I hope you have a wonderful New Year’s Celebration tonight

~Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com