16 New Year's Eve Appetizers That Will Get the Party Started

A raw bar is always an exciting way to serve seafood on a special occasion. Keep things cozy and casual with grilled oysters, which will warm up guests. Serve with a nutty brown butter on top, a savory departure from mignonette sauce.

The best kinds of appetizers are the ones that can be made in advance and served at room temperature. This tart checks off both boxes—and tastes divine.

Egg dip may not seem elegant, but once it's topped with trout roe, it becomes a whole different story. Serve it fresh with crackers and watch as it disappears spoonful after spoonful.

A light, fresh, and, dare we say it, healthy dip that comes together in a flash (or rather a few quick pulses in the food processor). Make it right before guests arrive, then enjoy the minimal clean-up.

Whether you serve it on its own, or as an accoutrement to a charcuterie board, these warm, savory olives are sure to be a party hit.

Wings are a crowd-favorite beyond game day. Make this red-hot appetizer when you want to fire up your guests at a casual gathering and get them excited for the new year.

Many people have had blistered shishito peppers, but not like this. They're stuffed with a cream cheese and feta filling, then wrapped in store-bought phyllo dough and baked until golden brown.

Celebrating New Year's in the South (or just dreaming of warmer weather)? These fried appetizers are just the recipe for the occasion. You can make them a couple of weeks in advance, then simply reheat when it's time to serve.

This stunning platter has pretty much everything you need for an elegant, crowd-friendly New Year's Eve party—poached shrimp, hard-boiled eggs, raw vegetables, steamed broccoli, and baby new potatoes. Feast on it until the clock strikes 12!

Earthy pesto? Check. Aromatic garlic? Check. Stringy, melty cheese? This super-indulgent garlic bread hits all the marks and we can't get enough.

If you're not a fan of tomatoes or just want to make a very green guacamole, this recipe is for you. Is it possible that we hardly miss the tomatoes (it's just that good)?

Rich and gooey, fondue is a fun, interactive appetizer that guests will love. The key is using tiny cubes of high-moisture Gruyère cheese and Emmental Cheese, both of which melt into an endless stringy pull.

Our picture-perfect baked brie wrapped in store-bought puff pastry is one for the books. Ground pecans are folded into the dough before it cloaks the cheese for a nutty flavor.

Tangy labneh, a thicker version of strained yogurt, is fabulous on its own, but once you top it with sweet caramelized onions and anise-y fennel, it takes on a whole new savory life. Serve with crackers, pita bread, or crudité.

Shrimp and dip—both are popular party appetizers on their own, so why not put them together? Minced serrano chiles give a kick to this unexpected party starter.

Pickling vegetables is a great way to preserve them in the winter months. This speedy version uses seasonal produce such as baby carrots, turnips, beets, and fennel for one colorful, eye-catching board.