25 New Year’s Eve Appetizers That TikTok Is Obsessing Over

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Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Balls

Do you ever read an appetizer’s name and love every single word? Bacon? Check. Jalapeños? Double-check. Cheese balls? There are so many ways to check. We’re starting to think cheese makes everything better.

Walking Tacos

Okay, if you’ve ever been to a carnival or eaten from a food truck, you’re most likely familiar with the walking taco. But in case you’re not, it’s exactly what it sounds like. The chips in the bag are a substitute for a shell, and it’s full of the contents of a taco. There is no need for a plate.

Nuts and Bolts

Kid-friendly New Year’s Eve finger foods are important too! Mix together average pantry items, give the dish a cool name, and voilà: You have a snack that children will love and adults can enjoy too.

Chicken tenders

You don’t need to explain chicken tenders. We will warn you that this recipe also contains peanut butter.

Veggie Lollipops

Give your app a fun name again! You might not think that lollipops and vegetables go together, but that’s where you’d be wrong. 

Roasted Red Peppers

All that cheese needs to be balanced somehow. A dish that is all-veggie is a great palate cleanser to go with the richer holiday appetizers.

Broccoli Bites

More vegetables! Brussels sprouts have been the MVP in the veggie world lately, but let’s not forget about good ole broccoli. This crispy (and cheesy!) recipe is your best bet.

Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Bacon is the sidekick of cheese, which is why it is the most popular ingredient on this list. You can wrap just about anything in bacon: cheese, chicken, the aforementioned brussels sprouts…anything. Water chestnuts can be used in NYE appetizers.

Pear, Bacon, and Cheese Bits

Bacon and cheese, again. We didn’t plan this (promise). But, this time there’s fruit involved. So, it’s basically a fruit salad…if bacon and cheese went in a fruit salad.

Jalapeño Poppers

Although we think all this bacon is getting too much, it tastes so good that we won’t. You can obviously make jalapeño poppers the traditional way without bacon. But it’s NYE, so you might as well spice it up.  

Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs can do no wrong, and they’re a good option for gluten-free appetizers for New Year’s Eve. You only need to boil the eggs—the rest of the ingredients don’t require an oven or stovetop. It’s so easy!

Funeral Potatoes

We’re not usually superstitious, but eating something with “funeral” in the title seems ill-advised. Wait, there’s also cheese and hash browns. Crumbled crackers? We might be willing to make an exception.

Pizza Crescent Rolls

Crescent rolls are versatile. They can be used as appetizers, desserts, or as a buttery side dish to your dinner party. Homemade pizza is very popular and for good reason.You can cut down on prep time by using these rolls as a predinner snack.

Snack Charcuterie

This isn’t normal charcuterie—this is cool charcuterie. Wings, chicken sliders, pigs in a blanket, chicken nuggets…you get the idea. The creator admitted that he and his family ate the most unhealthy appetizers on one board. This sounds like our type of family bonding.

Lobster Rolls

Who says lobster rolls are only for summertime? It could even be warm enough for New Year’s Eve depending on where you live. In such cases, this could be the norm. For everyone else, don’t limit your food choices to a particular season. The lobster roll is a must-try! 

Black-Eyed Peas Queso Dip

This is the last cheese recipe—promise. The creator added some cheese to the black-eyed beans, which are believed to bring good fortune in the new year. Considering the past two years, good vibes couldn’t hurt!

Homemade Sushi 

This year, save your cash and make your favorite sushi rolls at home. This vegetable recipe will be a huge hit with your guests.