Ring in the New Year with a spread of delicious appetizers, finger foods, and upscale party bites that are as easy to prepare as they are impressive—all from Costco! Whether hosting a big NYE party or having a cozy New Year’s Eve dinner at home, Costco’s wide selection of ready-made and easy-to-assemble appetizers will save you time while impressing your guests.
From vegetarian-friendly platters to charcuterie boards and elegant bites, these appetizers can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for elevating your New Year’s Eve party without the stress. Here are some of the best appetizers you can find at Costco to make your New Year’s Eve celebration unforgettable.
New Year’s Eve Finger Foods
Mushroom and Filet Mignon Beef En Croute
These elegant filet mignon puff pastries are the perfect New Year’s Eve finger foods. They are mini beef Wellingtons that feature tender filet mignon and mushrooms wrapped in golden puff pastry. This appetizer is elegant and budget-friendly at $19.99 for a box of 24.
Feta and Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry Bites
If you want an elegant New Year’s Eve appetizer for your vegetarian guests, serve these Feta and Caramelized Onion Puff Pastry bites. They’re flaky puff pastry filled with delicious feta cheese and caramelized onions. They’re easy to prepare—just bake and serve. Serve them on an appetizer platter or as passed hors d’oeuvres.
Burrata Bites
These crispy burrata bites are sure to be a hit during New Year’s Eve. They are delicious, made with a creamy blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan. They are so easy to prepare—just heat them in the oven or air fryer and serve them with marinara for dipping.
Pretzel Bites
Soft pretzel bites from Costco are a casual appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party. Serve them warm with cheddar cheese sauce and spicy mustard for dipping. They’re a kid-friendly option that adults will love, too.
Vegetable Spring Rolls
If you’re looking for a filling appetizer, these vegetable spring rolls are perfect. They are spring rolls filled with a savory mix of vegetables. Bake or air fry them for a crunchy and satisfying appetizer. Don’t forget to serve them with the included soy ginger sauce. At $9.99, they’re an affordable vegetarian-friendly New Year’s Eve party appetizers.
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks are a classic New Year’s Eve party finger food that’s always a hit. Costco’s frozen version cooks up crispy on the outside and melty on the inside in just minutes. Serve them with marinara sauce for an easy party snack.
Mini Beef Franks
Mini beef franks in puff pastry are perfect for New Year’s Eve parties. Each box includes 76-80 pieces, so there’s plenty to go around. Serve them as is or with ketchup, mustard, or BBQ sauce for dipping.
Mini Crab Cakes
These mini crab cakes are a fancy appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party. Bake or air fry them and serve with lemon wedges or tartar sauce. At $19.89 for a pack of 36, they’re an upscale yet budget-friendly appetizer.
Panko Shrimp
Costco’s panko shrimp are elegant and easy to prepare. Bake them until golden and serve with cocktail sauce or spicy mayo. You can also air fry them. They’re an easy seafood appetizer for New Year’s Eve.
Shrimp Tempura
These Kirkland shrimp tempura are another seafood appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party. They are amazingly crispy shrimp that you bake or air fry. Serve them in individual plastic cups.
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
Mozzarella and tomato skewers are an easy New Year’s Eve party appetizer. Alternate mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes on toothpicks and drizzle with balsamic glaze. They’re easy to eat and always a crowd-pleaser.
Swedish Meatballs
Swedish meatballs are an easy New Year’s Eve party finger food. Sauté them in a pan or warm them in the oven, then drizzle with creamy gravy. Serve with toothpicks for a delicious and filling appetizer.
Bratwursts and Sausages Platter
Grill or sauté bratwursts and sausage and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Serve them with toothpicks. They’re a satisfying New Year’s Eve party appetizer.
Chicken Tenders
If you need a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve appetizer, serve these Just Bare Chicken Tenders from Costco. They taste like Chick-fil-A, and both kids and adults will enjoy them. Serve them on a silver platter to make it look more upscale!
Upscale New Year’s Eve Appetizers
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Set
Impress your guests this New Year’s Eve by serving caviar as an appetizer. Costco makes it easy with this Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Set. For $99.99, it includes everything you need to create an impressive spread—caviar, blini, crème fraîche, and even an elegant pearl spoon. Serving caviar is sure to elevate your New Year’s Eve party.
Osetra Caviar
Instead of a caviar kit, Costco also sells Osetra Caviar, which you can buy in a 1.76-oz jar for only $54.99. Serve it with blini or crackers, capers, diced onions, and hard-boiled eggs. Ring in the New Year in style by wowing your guests this New Year’s Eve.
Shrimp Cocktail
Elevate your New Year’s Eve party by serving shrimp cocktails. It’s a no-prep option—just order a shrimp cocktail platter at Costco! Each platter includes shrimp and cocktail sauce. At $49.99, it’s an upscale addition to your New Year’s Eve party appetizer spread.
Jamon Serrano
Impress your guests this New Year’s Eve by serving this whole leg of Jamon Serrano from Costco. For just $99.99, you’ll get a whole 14 lb bone-in ham leg, complete with a stand, knife, and cover. Ring in the New Year in style and have your guests carve their jamon serrano. It’s a wow-worthy and memorable NYE appetizer.
Trois Petits Cochons Pâté
For an indulgent, gourmet addition to your spread, serve Trois Petits Cochons Pâté, which includes two 7 oz varieties: Mousse Truffée (a pork and chicken liver mousse with black truffles) and Mousse de Foie de Canard de Porto (a pork and duck liver mousse with port wine). At just $9.89, this decadent pâté is a luxurious appetizer, perfect for spreading on crackers.
Appetizer Dips
Castelo Whipped Dip
Add an upscale touch to your New Year’s Eve appetizer spread with Castelo whipped dip, available in two varieties: garlic and herbs, and cracked pepper. This soft, spreadable cheese is airy and fluffy, perfect for pairing with crackers or crudités. It’s an easy yet elegant dip that will impress your guests.
Crab Dip
Elevate your New Year’s Eve with this Maryland-style Crab Dip from Costco. It’s creamy, savory, and packed with lump crabmeat. It pairs wonderfully with crackers, bread, or sliced veggies. It’s not expensive at Costco, only $9.99 for a generous tub.
Smoked Salmon Dip
If you’re looking for another seafood dip, try the smoked salmon dip. Costco’s Sweet Heat Smoked Salmon Dip is delicious. It is cream cheese-based and mildly smoked salmon. It pairs beautifully with bagel chips or cucumber slices. At just $9.69, it’s a great addition to your New Year’s Eve appetizer table.
Spinach Artichoke and Parmesan Dip
This warm, cheesy dip is a holiday favorite that’s perfect with bread or crackers. Costco’s version is pre-made and only needs to be heated, saving you time. Sprinkle some extra Parmesan on top before baking for an irresistible golden crust.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip adds a kick to your New Year’s Eve spread. Costco’s version blends shredded chicken with creamy cheese and tangy buffalo sauce for a flavorful punch. Serve it warm with tortilla chips or veggie sticks for a guaranteed hit.
Chips and Guacamole
Chips and guacamole are easy appetizers for your next New Year’s Eve party. Arrange them in a festive bowl- it’s sure to be a hit with adults and kids.
Charcuterie Board
Busseto Charcuterie Board
No time to make a charcuterie board from scratch? No problem! Costco has pre-made charcuterie board kits that include meats, cheeses, olives, and even chocolate-covered almonds. At $11.99, adding a charcuterie board to your New Year’s Eve party is affordable. Arrange it on a wooden board for an Instagram-worthy presentation, or use the platter that comes in the kit.
Fruit, Meat, and Cheese Platter
Another easy option is to order a fruit, meat, and cheese platter at Costco. At $39.99,you can order a pre-assembled platter that serves up to 24 guests. It includes a mix of grapes, salami, cheddar, and gouda. It’s an elegant and easy way to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Charcuterie Board from Scratch
Create a New Year’s Eve charcuterie board with Costco’s antipasto selections. You can easily assemble your charcuterie board from scratch by selecting your favorite cheeses, meats, crackers, and extras like dried fruit, nuts, and spreads—all available in Costco’s wide selection.
This antipasto sampler is an easy addition to your New Year’s Eve charcuterie board. It comes with six different types of meat: peppered salami, calabrese, chorizo, genoa salami, Italian dry salami, and soppressata.
This mozzarella-wrapped antipasto adds variety to your New Year’s Eve charcuterie board. Each pack contains prosciutto with mozzarella and sweet soppressata with mozzarella.
You can either handpick individual cheeses to add to your charcuterie board or simplify the process by choosing this convenient Kirkland Cheese Flight. For $23.99, you will get five different kinds of cheese, including Alpine-Style Cows Milk Cheese, Cheddar, Fontal, Iberico, and Pecorino Cheese.
If you need a pop of red for your New Year’s Eve charcuterie board, add this Cranberry cinnamon goat cheese. Not only is the creamy goat cheese coated with cranberries and sprinkled with cinnamon delicious, but it looks beautiful on the board.
Remember to incorporate a variety of crackers into your New Year’s Eve spread. This Carr’s cracker set has three kinds: original, pepper, and sesame.
Don’t forget to add a little sweetness to your charcuterie board by serving some Fig Jam.
You can even buy charcuterie boards at Costco. They always have good-quality wooden boards at a great price.
Mediterranean Platter
A Mediterranean platter is a perfect New Year’s Eve appetizer from Costco! You can easily assemble a platter with an assortment of hummus, pita bread, olives, grape leaves, and tzatziki. Not only is it great for grazing, but it also works as a vegetarian appetizer option.
Tzatziki Dip
For a vegetarian dip, serve these delicious Hannah Tzatziki Dip at your New Year’s Eve party. Made with creamy yogurt, garlic, and cucumber, it’s perfect with pita bread, fresh veggies, or crackers.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
These vegetarian grape leaves are delicious and require no prep. Filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and vegetables, they’re a great plant-based appetizer that can be added to your Mediterranean platter.
Olive Tapenade
Include this olive tapenade spread on your Mediterranean platter. It’s made with olives, capers, and pimientos. Spread it on crackers, or use it as a topping for crostini. It’s an easy appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party.
Hummus
Hummus is another dip that you can include in your Mediterranean platter.
Mini-Naan Bread
Costco makes it easy to assemble a Mediterranean platter with mini-naan bread. You can warm them up slightly and serve. It’s delicious with hummus, tzatziki and olive tapenade.
Spanakopita
In keeping with the Mediterranean theme, serve some Spanakopita as an easy New Year’s Eve finger food. It’s a delicate Greek appetizer filled with spinach and feta cheese. Costco’s frozen version bakes up perfectly crisp in just 20 minutes, making it a great addition to your party.
Appetizer Buffet Table
Fig Walnut Baked Brie
Costco’s Stonemill Kitchens Baked Brie Kit is an elegant addition to your New Year’s Eve appetizer spread. This kit makes it easy: Simply assemble, bake for 15-20 minutes, and serve warm with crackers.
Pull-Apart Cheese Bread
Costco’s pull-apart cheese bread is sure to be a hit at your NYE party buffet table. It’s an easy kit that only takes 15 minutes to bake. Your guests will enjoy the cheesy bread, loaded with melted cheese and infused with garlic butter.
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