This is an organized compilation of my favorite New Year’s Eve recipes, including appetizers, main dishes and of course… delicious desserts. Your New Year’s Eve menu for 2023 is officially planned!
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is easy to feel overwhelmed when entertaining! With these incredibly easy and delicious recipes, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Table of Contents
- New Year’s Dinner Ideas
- Tips
- New Year’s Eve Menu Ideas 2023
- More Recipe Collections
- The Best New Year’s Eve Recipes
- Explore More
Whether you’re hosting New Year’s or visiting relatives or friends,I’ve compiled a few of my favorite recipes {many of which have proven to be your favorites, too} to serve that are both effortless and delicious.
I can often make a whole meal out of some of my favorite dips recipes, most of them are ready in just five minutes hands on time!
New Year’s Dinner Ideas
Think of your New Year’s Eve menu ideas as one or two favorites from each of these categories. You’ll want to choose a couple options for each course, so to speak:
- Appetizers
- Salad (or soup, if you wish)
- Mains
- Sweets
Of course, don’t forget a signature cocktail! My favorite New Year’s cocktails always involve champagne, of course.
Check out this fabulous Poinsettia Cocktail for something festive and colorful for the holidays… it’s a delightful mix of orange liqueur, cranberry juice and champagne!
Learn how to set up the most fabulous Mimosa Bar – what could be better for a celebration to ring in the new year?
Tips
- Plan ahead! If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party, get organized a week or so in advance, if possible. This allows you to get your groceries ordered or take an efficient shopping trip!
- Prep early.Try to all your chopping, mixing and creating in the 48 hours prior to your event. The more you accomplish ahead of time, the better you’ll feel on the day of your party!
- Arrange serving platters and glassware ahead, too.I like to think ahead about which dishes, bowls and platters I’ll need for serving and get them lined up on our island or table. Of course, same goes for the bar area!
New Year’s Eve Menu Ideas 2023
Delicious and easy too, these are an array of classic recipes and fresh new favorites to try! Click through to a complete printable recipe card for each delicious option.
30 incredible New Year's Eve recipes to make your menu planning easy and carefree! You'll find appetizers, salads, main dishes and of course... festive desserts!
New Year's Eve Appetizers
Honestly, I can make a meal out of the appetizers alone! And sometimes, I do... no shame to my game! Here's a few of my most popular appetizer recipes for a New Year's Eve party!
Caramelized Bacon Skewers
If there was ever a perfectly simple bacon appetizer that guests will love to grab, it’s this one! Caramelized bacon skewers are so easy to make, and so incredibly delicious to eat. It’s hard to stop at just one – I dare you to try!
Brie Bites
These Baked Brie Bites are a super simple appetizer that’s made with just four ingredients and they are ready to serve in less than 20 minutes.
Sugared Champagne Grapes Recipe
Appetizer or dessert? Both! These frozen grapes marinated in Prosecco are the most refreshing adult treat you’re going to love!
Light on calories and bursting with fresh flavor, this is a decadent dessert without the guilt.
Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
These bacon wrapped dates are stuffed with decadent cream cheese… it’s the ultimate combination of sweet and savory flavors. Textural, creamy and oh-so-delicious, you’re going to love this incredible appetizer!
Easy Dill Dip
It wouldn't be a holiday celebration without this Dill Dip- my family devoured a double batch of it on Christmas day and I'm already craving it again.
Blue Cheese Dip
This Blue Cheese Dip Recipe is made with just 5 ingredients in less than 5 minutes. It’s the perfect addition to holiday get-togethers and more! It pairs well with chips, veggies and chicken wings.
Irresistible Veggie Dip Recipe
The best veggie dip recipe that will have everyone begging for the recipe! This vegetable dip makes a large batch perfect for get-togethers! Get the secret that makes it stand above the rest!
Marinated Cream Cheese Appetizer
This easy cream cheese appetizer is the ultimate make-ahead starter that’s quick, easy and full of flavor! Marinated cheese is seasoned with herbs, oil and spices.
Cheese and crackers are a classic snack with so many fun variations! This timeless combination is so easy to customize. It’s fast, easy and nutritious, and makes an effortless appetizer.
Stuffed Mushrooms
These bacon and cream cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are an easy crowd pleasing appetizer made with just a few simple ingredients.
This stuffed mushroom recipe is perfect for parties and perfectly poppable! You can’t stop at just one!
Marinara Goat Cheese Bake
Marinara Goat Cheese Bake is an easy 3 ingredient, 5 minute appetizer that looks as great as it tastes!
You’ll find this delectable dish on menus at many traditional Spanish tapas restaurants, served as Queso de Cabra con Tomate.
Marinated Chèvre Cheese | Goat Cheese Appetizer
This delicious Marinated Chèvre Cheese is covered in herbs, oil and spices for the easiest make-ahead appetizer. It’s a simple chevre goat cheese appetizer your guests will devour!
Whipped Goat Cheese Spread
Goat Cheese Spread is an easy goat cheese appetizer made with whipped goat cheese, honey, herbs and fresh cracked pepper. It takes less than 5 minutes to make and is always a crowd pleaser!
Easy Baked Goat Cheese and Honey Appetizer
Easy crowd pleasing baked goat cheese and honey appetizer recipe that looks as good as it tastes. It’s an easy to serve appetizer with fruits and crackers. Perfect for the holidays made withjust 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to prep.
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is a classic appetizer that is effortless, yet elegant andoh-so-delicious. It’s made with just three ingredients in five minutes hands on time.
Spinach Dip Bites | Easy Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cup Appetizer
Delicious Spinach Dip Cups are the easiest way to enjoy the flavors of spinach artichoke dip in an individual serving. These Phyllo Cup Appetizers are crispy, savory and filling – and Spinach Dip Bites are perfectly pretty for serving at parties, too!
Salads and Mains
Serve one of these fabulous salads and then choose a slider or set up a burger bar or even walking tacos.
This makes the best New Year's Eve party spread because the servings are small and everyone can choose what they'd like for toppings to customize!
Easy Pear Salad Recipe with Walnuts
An easy Pear Salad Recipe with candied walnuts and gorgonzola is all you need to compliment the Fall season! It’s the perfect dish for a light lunch, dinner or holiday meal.
Roasted Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
This roasted beet salad is not only gorgeous to serve, it’s more delicious with each and every bite! Loaded with incredibly tender roasted root veggies, it’s a restaurant level salad you’re going to absolutely crave!
Amazing Italian Salad with Italian Dressing
A simple Italian Salad recipe, St. Louis style. Mix up this delicious, memorable salad with fresh and flavorful Italian Dressing in less than 10 minutes!
This Italian Salad is filled with crisp lettuce, red onion, artichokes, pimentos and grated parmesan to ensure each bite is perfectly covered in Italian Salad Dressing.
Tender Steak Sandwich Recipe
This delicious Marinated Chèvre Cheese is covered in herbs, oil and spices for the easiest make-ahead appetizer. It’s a simple chevre goat cheese appetizer your guests will devour!
Juicy Sliders
These juicy little mini sliders are the most delicious way to serve a crowd and cater to varying tastes. Sliders are such an easy dinner or entertaining option and they are so easy to bake right in the oven!
Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders
How to make the bestHam and Cheese Sliders, the ultimate hot ham and cheese sandwich perfect for any party! You’ll love these mini hot ham and cheese sliders, for game day, the Super Bowl, and an easy dinner even your kids will love!
Build Your Own Burger Bar
Get fun ideas for hosting your own Burger Bar at home because burgers are the ultimate hand held party food! Learn how to create your own Slider Bar featuring a variety of burger shop toppings!
Walking Tacos
Get all the best tips and tricks to create Walking Tacos! If you’ve never had a Taco in a Bag, you’re missing out on all the fun.
This easy Walking Taco Recipe is the easiest way to make your Bag Tacos look and taste oh-so-good for parties, game day and beyond!
New Year's Eve Desserts and Sweets
Serve a gorgeous, special dessert, or an array of sweets to suit every guest!
Cookie Dough Pie
This cookie dough pie recipe is every bit as delicious as you’re imagining it to be! It’s bursting with sweet and salty chocolate chip cookie dough, a buttery, crispy graham cracker crust, and a layer of decadent chocolate sauce on top.
It’s an unforgettable cookie dough dessert you’ll want to make TODAY!
Pink Champagne Cupcakes
What could be more festive than pink champagne for New Year's Eve? These delicious little cupcakes are bubbly, festive and the prettiest color to serve for showers and holidays!
Mandarin Orange Cake (Made From Scratch)
Mandarin Orange Cake is made from scratch and takes a bit more time, but it’s worth the effort! It's gorgeous and feels so festive for special holiday events.
The Best French Silk Pie Recipe
This delicious no bake French silk pie is so easy to make and I just know you are going to love it! It takes just 10 minutes to make and is so incredibly indulgent!
Peppermint Ice Cream
Homemade Peppermint Ice Cream is perfect on its own or paired with chocolate brownies or warm sugar cookies. New Year’s Eve made!
Edible Cookie Dough with Chocolate Chips
This edible cookie dough recipe is the perfect sweet treat! So easy to make, this no bake recipe is a family favorite and is great to serve as a dessert or as a mid afternoon snack.
This eggless cookie dough comes together quickly and is made with pantry staple ingredients.
No Bake Cookie Butter Cheesecake
This no bake cookie butter cheesecake is dangerously delicious and packed full of sweet and creamy goodness. It’s the easiest way to throw a luscious dessert together in a flash, with just four filling ingredients.
Cookies and Cream Cheese Spread Recipe
This Cookies and Cream Cheese Spread is quick and easy requiring just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make! It’s irresistibly delicious, and so pretty, too. A creamy and sweet spread with so many uses!
I’d love to hear from you! What are your favorite New Year’s Eve recipes? Are you hosting, or heading out to a festive gathering?
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The Best New Year’s Eve Recipes
By Julie Blanner
This is a round-up of 30 of the BEST New Year's dinner recipe ideas for a gathering with friends and family. Choose 2-3 recipes from each category and put together the easiest New Year's Eve menu!
Prep: 1 hour hr
Cook: 2 hours hrs
Total: 3 hours hrs
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- Caramelized Bacon Skewers
- Sugared Champagne Grapes
- Brie Bites
- Stuffed Dates
- Dill Dip
- Blue Cheese Dip
- Veggie Dip
- Marinated Cream Cheese
- Cheese and Crackers
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Marinara Goat Cheese Bake
- Marinated Chèvre Cheese
- Whipped Goat Cheese Spread
- Baked Goat Cheese and Honey
- Baked Brie
- Spinach Dip Bites
Salads and Mains
- Pear Salad Recipe with Walnuts
- Roasted Beet Salad
- Italian Salad
- Steak Slider
- Juicy Sliders
- Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Build Your Own Burger Bar
- Walking Tacos
New Year's Eve Desserts and Sweets
- Cookie Dough Pie
- Pink Champagne Cupcakes
- Mandarin Orange Cake
- French Silk Pie
- Peppermint Ice Cream
- Edible Cookie Dough
- No Bake Cookie Butter Cheesecake
Instructions
Be sure to prep appetizers the day before. For any warm options, prep up to 48 hours in advance and heat just before serving.
Next, prep your salad option. I like to mix ahead of time and just add the dressing and toss right before guests arrive.
Think ahead on your main dishes, too. The sliders can generally be prepped ahead and warmed through just before serving.
Most of these desserts can be made up to 48 hours in advance, too!
Julie’s Tips
Tips
- Plan ahead!If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party, get organized a week or so in advance, if possible. This allows you to get your groceries ordered or take an efficient shopping trip!
- Prep early.Try to all your chopping, mixing and creating in the 48 hours prior to your event. The more you accomplish ahead of time, the better you’ll feel on the day of your party!
- Arrange serving platters and glassware ahead, too.I like to think ahead about which dishes, bowls and platters I’ll need for serving and get them lined up on our island or table. Of course, same goes for the bar area!
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