You’re the one hosting this year, aren’t you? If so, it’s time to start getting the menu together. (Or maybe you’re a guest and need to throw something together to bring at the last minute.) If you’re anything like me after holiday shopping, you’re spent, literally and figuratively. Here are some recipes on the cheaper side for New Year’s Eve appetizers and snacks, sure to be a hit with any guests you’ve got on the way.
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French Onion Soup Bombs
Kind of like little, snackable, bread bowls, these are a guaranteed hit. French onion soup is a worthy final snack of 2022, or better yet, a first snack of 2023.
Recipe: Delish
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Baked Goat Cheese Marinara Dip
Goat cheese is heaven. Marinara is heaven. Combine them, you’ve got double heaven on your hands. Make sure you’ve got some crusty bread for dipping.
Recipe: PureWow
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Fried Ravioli
Unleash your inner St. Louis and fry up some raviolis for the crew. For an impressive one-two-punch, pair them with that baked goat cheese marinara dip.
Recipe: The Spruce Eats
Baked Deviled Crab
Get the Lowcountry flavors going with these beautiful morsels, which are essentially bite-sized crispy crab cakes.
Recipe: Country Living
Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms
Air fryers really are magic. Stuffed mushrooms are already a personal favorite, and I can only assume that air fryer crispiness takes this variation to a special place.
Recipe: Food Network
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Polenta Crostini
Food Network darling Michael Chiarello is behind this recipe, which takes some time in the fridge over night, but won’t destroy your wallet too badly.
Recipe: Food Network
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
As somebody who doesn’t even like dates but still can’t resist a bacon-wrapped date, these things are very hard to pass up. Greasy bacon and caramely sweetness is a winning combo every time.
Recipe: The Pioneer Woman
Beer Cheese Dip
The classic tavern pub dip makes for an excellent addition to any table full of New Year’s Eve appetizers. Don’t be afraid to toss a little horseradish in there, too.
Recipe: Tidy Mom
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Fried Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives
This is a classic make-more-than-you-think-you’ll-need situation, because these things are gonna go fast. They’re basically Pringles; once you pop, the fun don’t stop.
Recipe: Savory Experiments
Old Bay Chips with Lemon Mayo
Sometimes it’s the simple stuff that hits the hardest. Fry up some homemade chips, dust ’em in Old Bay, and dip ’em in lemon mayo. Happy 2023.
Recipe: Bon Appetit
Tangy Tomato Chile Popcorn
You may have already planned on grabbing one of those enormous flavored popcorn tins — and you wouldn’t be wrong to do so — but here we have another attractive popcorn option. Tomato powder and cayenne are the popcorn seasonings you didn’t know you need.
Recipe: Bon Appetit
Chocolate Fondue
Laying out a bunch of chocolate fondue at your end-of-the-year party really sets quite a vibe. This recipe lets you get away with silky fondue without use of an actual fondue machine.
Recipe: Chocolate Fondue
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