Gone are the days of wild, all-night-long New Year's Eve parties, and in are the nights of intimate, cozy, low-key gatherings for two. This year, celebrate the (much-anticipated) new year with those closest to you, all while enjoying these made-for-two appetizer recipes. Complete with everything from a fancy charcuterie board to mouthwatering, easy bruschetta that you won't be able to get enough of, these New Year's Eve dishes will get you and your taste buds excited not only for dinner but also for the new year ahead.
Indulge in sweet, savory, and intricate finger foods all night long when you pair these easy appetizers with your New Year's Eve dinner. No matter if you're staying in and watching the ball drop in your finest pajamas or you're getting dolled up for a romantic NYE date night in, these recipes will give your night everything it needs to ring in 2022 the right way. Take a look at the best New Year's Eve appetizers for two ahead, and don't forget the Champagne.
01
Burrata With Lemon Pepper Salami Bites
Burrata — can you ever really have enough? This delicious recipe takes the traditional cheese appetizer to the next level by adding lemon-twisted olive oil and salty salami to the mix, meaning it's absolutely bursting with flavor. Since this recipe was made to feed eight, just cut it in half and you'll have more than enough for two people.
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02
Turkey Smoked Sausage Dip in Mini Bread Bowls
Get your taste buds excited before dinner when you introduce these cute little bread bowls to the appetizer table. Filled with turkey smoked sausage, cream cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, green chilis, and spices, these bite-size bowls will fill your mouth with all the best flavors. You can adjust this recipe to make the amount of servings you want by simply writing in the number you need into the "yield" section.
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03
Charcuterie Board For 2
Charcuterie boards are jam-packed with mouthwatering cheeses, crunchy crackers, hearty meats, and fresh fruits, and figuring out how much of that stuff you need to feed two people is always a struggle. Luckily, this recipe is easy to tweak, meaning you can make the perfect amount for you and your cheese-loving friend in no time. Just adjust the serving size to the amount you want to make, and your work here is done.
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04
Whipped Ricotta Toast With Lemon Thyme Honey
Easy, simple, and quick to make, this topped-off toast will be your new favorite app. Toasted sourdough bread is stacked with creamy whipped ricotta cheese, caramelized oranges, salty prosciutto, and sweet honey that's infused with lemon and thyme. We suggest making four pieces of toast for two people, as you will definitely want more than one.
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05
Pigs in a Blanket Wreath
Take the traditional pigs in a blanket to a place it has never been before when you whip up this divine recipe that features a maple-mustard dipping sauce. These perfectly baked little blankets will melt in your mouth with every bite. To adjust the recipe for two people, just toggle the slider on the part of the recipe where it says "servings."
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06
Puff Pastry Asparagus Bundles
Complete with notes of brie cheese, buttery puff pastry, and warm asparagus spears, these bundles will be eaten up in no time. If you really want to get fancy, we suggest adding a drizzle of honey to each one to make them even better. You can make the perfect amount for two people by typing in "2" to where it says "servings."
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07
Mini Pizzas
Made with crescent roll dough and topped with sauce, cheese, and the toppings of your desire, these mini bites will be your new favorite food. They're easy to make and even easier to eat, so be sure to make extra. We suggest making about four or five pizzas if you want to feed two people. Enjoy!
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08
Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
If you like mushrooms, you'll love this recipe. It's a healthier take on the classic artichoke dip due to the greek yogurt, so you can enjoy it without getting too full. Topped with warm mozzarella and baked to perfection, these are too good to pass up. You can adjust the recipe to your needs, so if you want to feed two people, just type that in where it says "yield."
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09
Honey Bacon Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites
If you need an easy and quick app, you can't go wrong with these phyllo bites. They only take 20 minutes to whip up, and the results are drool-worthy. This recipe will provide you with 30 servings, so just cut the recipe into thirds if you want to feed two people.
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10
Baked Caramelized Onion Dip
You might've had onion dip before, but have you had it baked and caramelized? Warm, rich, and bursting with sharp flavor, this dip will go fast. The recipe is easy to adjust, so just note that you're making it for two people, and it will update.
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11
Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta
To give this bruschetta a burst of extra flavor, add crumbled goat cheese, feta, or shaved Parmesan on top. The cheese pairs oh-so well with the tangy strawberries and balsamic vinegar. If you're making this recipe for two people to enjoy, we suggest slicing four to five pieces of bread so you can have more than one.
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12
Three-Cheese Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites
You know your dinner is off to a good start when mac and cheese makes a debut at the top of the menu! These little bites are filled with warm noodles and rich cheese, making it hard to stop eating them. Since this recipe makes about 48 mac bites, we suggest cutting the recipe in half and freezing the leftover ones for later.
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13
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Bites
These pesto poppers are tasty, light, and easy to eat. Complete with cream cheese, pesto, and flaky phyllo dough, these apps are hard to put down. You can adjust the recipe depending on how many bites you want to whip up, making this recipe even easier.
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14
Cranberry Brie Pastry Tarts
Quick, easy, and a fan favorite, these tarts are too good to be true. Creamy brie, tangy cranberries, and a fluffy puff pastry work together to make these cheese-filled tarts ready to be served in no time. Since the original recipe yields six to 12 servings, cut the recipe in half or in thirds based on if you want leftovers to heat up for the next day.
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15
Honey Whipped Ricotta and Prosciutto Crackers
Small and easy to eat, these mouthwatering crackers are topped with creamy ricotta, rich prosciutto, and fresh pomegranate seeds. Add a dash of honey to make them even sweeter. Since this recipe is made to feed eight, cut the recipe in half so you can enjoy this divine appetizer for not one but two nights in a row.
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Baked Brie and Prosciutto Rolls
With a total of just seven ingredients, these heavenly rolls are almost too good to be true. Enjoy the rich flavors of flaky phyllo, creamy brie, and mouthwatering prosciutto with each roll you eat. This recipe makes 12 rolls, so you can either make the full batch and freeze some for later or simply cut down the recipe to make the amount you want. The choice is yours!
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17
Mini Spinach-Artichoke-Stuffed Potatoes
These little potatoes pack big flavor, so get ready! Since they're so small, they're pretty light, meaning you can nosh on a few before dinner and still have room to chow down. This recipe is easy to adjust, so just add in how many potatoes you want to make, and the recipe will update depending on that number.
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18
Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries With Spicy Aioli
Make the most of sweet potatoes this season when you cook up these perfectly crunchy fries. Who can say no to warm potato slices with a rich and spicy aioli, anyway? Since this recipe makes six servings, you can cut it in half and enjoy enough fries for two people, and then some.
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19
Cranberry Crostini
Easy, simple, and bursting with flavor, these crostini will make your mouth water. The cranberry-orange sauce sits atop a whole-grain crostini that's coated in goat cheese, meaning these will leave you wanting more after just one bite. This recipe can serve eight, so simply cut the ingredients in half and enjoy a crostini later in the week if you don't have enough room to eat more than one.
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20
Lamb Lollipops
These finger-licking pops are juicy and divine. Let's just say that the mint-pistachio pesto that's on top of the lamb pairs wonderfully with buttery white wine. Yum, yum, yum.
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21
Melty Baked Brie With Walnuts, Honey, and Figs
If you want something that's both sweet and full of fresh flavors, you must try these honey-covered figs. Walnuts, brie, honey, and fresh thyme work together to make these purple figs a treat for your taste buds. You can make as many as you want, so don't be shy!
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22
Baked Sweet Potato Parmesan Tater Tots
Take advantage of the season's best sweet potatoes with this drool-worthy recipe. These tots are crispy on the outside (thanks to crunchy Panko bread crumbs) and soft on the inside (thanks to warm mashed sweet potatoes) and will have you coming back for more. Dunk them in ketchup, ranch, or honey if you want some extra flavor.
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23
Garlic Zucchini Bites
Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, these zucchini snacks are irresistible. Since this recipe makes 30 bites, we suggest cutting everything in thirds to make enough for just two.
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Crescent Rolls
There's no denying it — crescent rolls are irresistible. Buttery, flaky, and melt-in-your-mouth good, this recipe will put carb-lovers into a tizzy. Douse them in butter, gravy, cranberry sauce, or even mashed potatoes. To customize how many rolls you want to make, simply hover your mouse over the number of servings section, and you're good to go!
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25
Prosciutto-Wrapped, Feta-Stuffed Dates
With only three ingredients, these small bites are so easy to make. You'll get notes of rich prosciutto, sharp feta, and sweet dates. Yes, please.
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Artichoke Dip Stuffed Rolls
Take artichoke dip to the next level when you make these divine rolls. Just stuff biscuits with a hefty scoop of artichoke, jalapeño dip, and some jack cheese, and top 'em off with butter. This recipe makes eight rolls, so cut the recipe in half and you both can enjoy a roll for dinner one night and another the following night.
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27
Caprese Bruschetta
Stick with the ultimate classic caprese bruschetta to kick off your holiday dinner this year. It's light, refreshing, and seriously underrated! To adjust the recipe to the amount of servings you want to make, just toggle the scale in the "servings" section, and you can get cookin'!
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28
Caramelized Winter-Fruit-Stuffed Brie
Imagine: two layers of creamy cheese, caramelized apples, pears, and cranberries, and a dash of butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Now tell us, what could possibly be better?
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29
Goat-Cheese-Stuffed, Bacon-Wrapped Dates With Rosemary Honey
What do you get when you mix bacon, goat cheese, and dates together, you ask? The most mouthwatering recipe of them all. These baked bites will melt in your mouth, so be sure to grab a couple, so you can enjoy every bite. This recipe whips up 24 servings, but for two people, we would suggest making about six dates, so you still have room for dinner.
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30
Baked Mashed Potato Bites
These bite-size snacks are rich and hearty. Add a dollop of sour cream on top to complete them. To adjust the serving size, all you have to do is tweak it on the website and it will automatically adjust.
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31
Twice-Baked Acorn Squash With Maple Butter and Pecans
You've heard of twice-baked potatoes, but have you heard of twice-baked acorns? These cute little cups are filled with all the best flavors of the season, along with creamy maple butter and crunchy pecans. Feel free to make as many as you please — the recipe is easy to tweak!
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32
Acorn Squash Queso Fundido
Craving squash? This delicious dip is for you. Shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic, and jalapeños fill a large acorn squash with some of the best flavors you can find. Eat it with crispy tortilla chips, and enjoy!
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33
Sweet and Spicy Cranberry co*cktail Meatballs
Cooked in a cranberry pepper jelly sauce, these flavorful meatballs are a perfect harmony of all the best flavors. To customize how many meatballs you want to make, simply hover your mouse over the number of servings section, and you're good to go.
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34
Caramelized Garlic Butter Toast With Pan-Fried Mushrooms
If your main course is savory, this rich toast will pair perfectly with it. Top it off with as many mushrooms as you can fit! This recipe feeds 10, so just chop the ingredients in half, and you'll have the perfect amount of toast for two.
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35
Cherry Bruschetta
Move over, cranberries! This cherry bruschetta is ready to take center stage. Goat cheese, cherries, pecans, rosemary, thyme, and pinot noir are combined with a chewy baguette to make this mouthwatering app. To adjust the recipe to make two servings, just type in the number "2" into the box that reads "yield," and the ingredients will update.
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36
Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts With Salted Honey
Fill your dinner table with warm veggies when you make this delightful dish. With a warm honey cider vinaigrette, it's effortlessly sweet and spicy all in one. This recipe makes six servings, so just chop it in half and you'll have the ideal amount for two people. Oh, and did we mention there are bits of bacon in it, too? Yum.
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37
Bacon Green Bean Bundles
Sneak in vegetables and bacon all in one by making these tasty bundles. The are rich in flavor and have nutrients, too! You can adjust this recipe to your liking by choosing how many servings you want to make before you start cooking.
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38
Roasted Butternut Squash Bruschetta
Bruschetta is good any time of year, but this butternut squash variation makes it even better in the chilly months. A fluffy baguette is topped with goat cheese, arugula, roasted butternut squash, and tomatoes to make this app practically burst with flavor.
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39
Balsamic Steak Bites With Kale and Roasted Tomatoes
Wow everyone around the table with these delicious steak bites. They're rich in flavor and taste just as good as a steakhouse's very own recipe. This recipe makes 30 bites, so we suggest cutting the recipe down to make around four to eight if you're just serving two people.
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40
Warm Walnut Goat Cheese Bites
Tell us, is there anything better than a bite of warm, gooey goat cheese? We think not. This easy recipe combines rich goat cheese with honey, walnuts, and spices that are baked until warm. This recipe is supereasy to adjust, so just type in the number of servings you want to make into the box that reads "yield," and the ingredients will update.
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41
Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
Warm, savory, and sweet, this pull-apart bread is a dream come true. Just cut the bread to create a crosshatch pattern; stuff it with butter, brie, pecans, and cranberries; and bake until warm. It's almost too easy not to make! Since this recipe makes six servings, you can enjoy it for nights to come.
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42
Cheesy Garlic Butterflake Rolls
Half roll, half garlic knot, these bread bites are what your taste buds have been dreaming of. With hints of cheese, garlic, and herbs, you'll want to make these even when it's not the holiday season. This site allows you to customize the recipe to the amount of people you want to feed, making a dinner for two easier than ever.
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43
Caprese Skewers
How could you say no to easy-to-prepare finger fare? These caprese skewers are made with tomato, mozzarella, and basil, and their simplicity is genius. They're superlight, so if you're looking to feed two people, it's best to make about five to six skewers so you can both indulge.
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44
Brie and Cranberry Potato Bites
When you make this recipe, you'll get to enjoy warm brie cheese atop roasted potatoes that are doused in a dollop of cranberry sauce. They're seasonal, festive, and too tasty to pass up. Once you adjust the recipe to how many people you're trying to feed, you can get to work in the kitchen!
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45
Mini Pastry-Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie Bites
If you need a last-minute appetizer, make these impressive bites. Brie cheese, cranberry jam, and puff pastry work together to make each bite of these a true delight. Add fresh sage to make these complete. Since this recipe serves 12 people, we suggest dividing the ingredients by four so you can feed two people, plus have a little extra since it's just that good.
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46
Mini Smoked Salmon and Pesto Yogurt Phyllo Bites
These are easy to eat and bursting with fresh fish flavor, so you'll want to be sure to grab a couple of these jam-packed cups. Since they're so small and light, it's best to make about 10 if you're serving two people.
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47
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
These jumbo scallops are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, meaning this simple yet elegant appetizer will instantly wow anyone who tries them. You can easily tweak this recipe to feed as many mouths as you want, so just adjust the number in the recipe box, and you'll be good to go.
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48
Cranberry-Jalapeño Baked Brie Dip
If you're into dips, you'll be all about this recipe! Tart, sweet, and a little spicy, this baked brie dip will be hard to walk away from. Notice how well the cranberries, jalapeños, and brown sugar work together to create a taste like no other. If you make too much, just put it in the fridge and warm it up when you're ready for more.
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Whipped Cranberry Goat Cheese Spread
Pretty in pink, this delicious spread is the gift that keeps on giving. You can pair it with crunchy crackers, warm bread, and so much more. This recipe yields six servings, so we suggest cutting the ingredients in half so you have the perfect amount for two people, complete with a little extra.
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Cranberry and Brie Puff Pastry Wreath
Imagine: a warm golden puff pastry stuffed with sweet cranberry sauce, rich brie cheese, and crunchy pistachios. That's what you'll get to enjoy with every bite you take of this mouthwatering app. Just adjust the serving size by moving the toggle on the recipe, and you can make this for two people in no time.
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