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New Year’s Eve Party Food: 10 Easy Recipes Everyone Will Love

Published 3 months ago • 2 min read

I hope this holiday season finds you slowing down when you can and soaking up meaningful moments with friends and family—along with plenty of your favorite foods. This time of year always seems to move fast, with full calendars and celebrations pulling us in every direction. That’s exactly why we’re sharing this updated crockpot recipe collection.

These recipes are quick to prep, easy to make, and designed to simmer away in your slow cooker while you focus on what matters most. They’re perfect for cozy nights at home or easy to transport when you’re sharing food with a crowd.

Whether you’re ringing in the New Year with close family or hosting the whole neighborhood, this collection has you covered with stress-free, crowd-pleasing recipes everyone will love. 🥂✨

White Chocolate Popcorn with Edible Glitter

Add some sparkle to your festive party with this crowd-pleasing treat! Our chocolate drizzled popcorn is coated in smooth white chocolate, then dusted with edible glitter for a touch of holiday magic. This sweet and salty snack is easy to make, eye-catching, and perfect for a holiday movie night, gift bags, or festive party spread. Serve in holiday-themed bowls or pack into treat bags for a dazzling, delicious snack everyone will love!

Sparkling Grape Juice Mocktail

Make the kids feel extra special with a mocktail that’s fun, bubbly, and safe for all ages! This sparkling grape juice mocktail combines sweet grape juice and fizzy club soda, with a pinch of edible glitter that makes it sparkle like magic. Perfect for holiday parties, birthdays, or any festive gathering, this mocktail feels fancy yet totally kid-friendly. Serve in mini champagne flutes or clear cups so they can enjoy the glittery bubbles and feel part of the celebration!

Ranch Drumsticks

Cooking chicken legs in the crock pot is super simple. This Drumstick Crockpot recipe uses a Ranch marinade that's brushed onto the chicken then cooked in your slow cooker for a delicious appetizer or main dinner entrée.

Swedish Meatballs

Our easy Swedish meatballs with frozen meatballs are made in the crockpot. A quick-to-prepare recipe utilizes frozen meatballs, evaporated milk, and is served with mashed potatoes. A kid favorite!

Cheesy Potatoes

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes make for a laid-back yet delicious addition to any meal, whether you’re enjoying a relaxed family gathering, a potluck with friends, or a busy weekday dinner. These effortless cheesy potatoes are destined to become a regular favorite at your table.

Crockpot Chili

Crockpot chili is perfect for cool fall nights. Made in the slow cooker, this kid-friendly, gluten-free chili cooks all day and is ready to enjoy as your kids sit around the table.

Santa Fe Chicken

Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken is a slow cooker meal that cooks while you’re out and is a complete meal ready to serve. Serve chicken breasts topped with cheese and salsa with the corn and bean mixture on the side or shred the chicken and serve all together over a bed of rice or with crushed tortilla chips.

Butternut Squash Soup

Get ready to enjoy the simplicity of our Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup, featuring the creamy goodness of coconut milk. Whether you’re dealing with a crazy weeknight or just chilling on the weekend, this soup’s got your back. It’s loaded with good stuff like fresh butternut squash, sweet apples, carrots, fragrant sage, and that oh-so-cozy coconut milk, making it flavor packed and dairy-free.

Baked Beans

Easy crockpot baked beans are a simple and delicious side dish that’s cooked all day. This recipe uses dry beans and makes enough for a large group or you can freeze the extras. Gluten-free.

Mulled Cider

Crockpot Mulled Cider is a spiced cider recipe perfect for any seasonal gathering. The combination of mulling spices and apple cider makes a warm and delicious drink that kids love.

For even more New Years Eve slow cooker recipes to enjoy while getting ready to kick off the year to come, check out our Gluten Free New Years Eve Crockpot recipe collection!

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team

Create Kids Club - Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes

By Jodi Danen, Registered Dietitian

At createkidsclub.com we share easy gluten-free recipes that kids love. All recipes have simple ingredients and kid-friendly instructions to encourage kids to cook.

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