When hosting a New Year's Eve party, getting your appetizer game on lock is second only to stocking up on plenty of sparkling wine (and OK, picking out your party dress [1]). As this recipe collection suggests, we suggest serving a mix of finger foods and easy dippable or spreadable foods like hummus and baked fontina, as both are easy to eat with a cocktail in hand. Keep reading for 50 truly delectable options.
Hummus and Crudités Shots
Get the recipe: hummus and crudités shots [3]
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Get the recipe: ham and cheese puff pastry pinwheels [4]
Beet-Dyed Deviled Eggs
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Three-Cheese Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites
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Vegan Red Lentil Paté
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Gravlax and Crème Fraiche Toasts
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Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Get the recipe: vegetarian stuffed mushrooms [9]
Pigs in a Blanket
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Gruyère Gougères
Get the recipe: gruyère gougères [11]
Spicy Hummus
Get the recipe: spicy hummus [12]
Herbed Cheese Straws
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Rosemary and Smoked Salt-Roasted Almonds
Get the recipe: rosemary and smoked salt-roasted almonds [14]
Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Goat Cheese Truffles
Get the recipe: roasted red pepper and bacon goat cheese truffles [15]
Shrimp Cocktail
Get the recipe: shrimp cocktail [16]
Prosciutto-Wrapped Feta-Stuffed Dates
Get the recipe: prosciutto-wrapped feta-stuffed dates [17]
Spicy Marinated Olives
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Creamy Herb Dip
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Rosemary-Sesame Pecans
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Cheesy Phyllo Crackers
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Peppadew Peppers Stuffed With Whipped Feta
Get the recipe: peppadew peppers stuffed with whipped feta [22]
Deviled Quail Eggs
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Bacon-Wrapped Dates
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Baked Fontina
Get the recipe: baked fontina [25]
Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Crostini
Get the recipe: goat cheese and prosciutto crostini [26]
Slow-Cooker Cocktail Sausages
Get the recipe: slow-cooker cocktail sausages [27]
Miso Hummus
Get the recipe: miso hummus [28]
Warn Honey-Drizzled Feta With Pine Nuts, Orange Zest, and Mint
Get the recipe: warm honey-drizzled feta with pine nuts, orange zest, and mint [29]
Maple Glazed Mixed Nuts with Candied Bacon
Get the recipe: Maple Glazed Mixed Nuts with Candied Bacon [30]
Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
Get the recipe: Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs [31]
Marinated Goat Cheese With Olives
Get the recipe: marinated goat cheese with olives [32]
Smoky and Spicy Almonds
Get the recipe: smoky and spicy almonds [33]
Brie and Fig Jam Bites
Get the recipe: brie and fig jam bites [34]
Cheese Plate
Get the recipe: a killer cheese plate [35]
Spicy Deviled Eggs
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Warm Honey Fig Blue Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: warm honey fig blue cheese dip [37]
Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
Get the recipe: apricot, goat cheese, and almond bites [38]
Antipasto Sausage Skewers
Get the recipe: antipasto sausage skewers [39]
Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Thyme Crackers
Get the recipe: parmesan, black pepper, and thyme crackers [40]
Avocado Hummus
Get the recipe: avocado hummus [41]
Garam Masala Spiced Popcorn
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Chicks in a Blanket
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Green Olive Dip
Get the recipe: green olive dip [44]